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Nomadic Festival

Feel the pulse of the CaliGobi

September 25–27, 2026
Bataar Camp · Newberry Springs, California

Three days where music, Mongolian culture, art, nature and community meet beneath the open desert sky.

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Voices of the Desert

From live music and ethnic sounds to DJs and performances after dark.

Mongolian singer performing in a traditional deel under stage light
Mongolian Throat Singing

Khoomii

Traditional overtone singing rooted in Mongolia's nomadic culture.

Musician in a red deel playing the morin khuur beside a ger
Strings

Morin Khuur & Shanz

The horsehead fiddle and traditional strings.

Dancer in traditional Mongolian costume mid-performance
Tradition in Motion

Mongolian Folk Dance

Traditional dances, movement, and stories passed down through generations.

Contortionist in a handstand above a table of fire torches
Strength • Movement • Artistry

Contortion

A mesmerizing performance blending strength, flexibility, and artistry.

Vocalist singing into a microphone beside a frame-drum player under stage light
Live Vocal Performances

Vocalists

Powerful voices and live performances throughout the festival.

DJ playing a set after dark
Desert Sounds Into the Night

DJs & Live Music

Late-night sets, live music, and nomadic energy beneath the stars.

Fire performer swinging a blade through a full ring of flame
After-Dark Performances

Fire Performers

Fire, movement, and spectacle under the desert night sky.

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Find Your Tribe in the Desert

Come as strangers.
Leave as a tribe.

CaliGobi is more than a music festival. Wander, explore, play, slow down and experience the desert your own way.

Music

Ethnic sounds • Throat singing • Traditional songs

Nomadic Adventure

Horse riding • Archery • Nomadic games

Art

Folk dance • Shanz • Morin khuur • Contortion

Silk Road Bazaar

Clothing • Jewelry • Art & crafts • Cultural goods

DJs

Nomadic rave • Live sets

Wellness

Yoga • Sound bath • Meditation • Mindfulness

Fireshows

After dark performances • Fire celebration

Camping

Cultural ger • Camping • Nights beneath the stars

A yoga class in silhouette, arms raised against a glowing sun

Nomad Wellness Sanctuary

Pause. Breathe.
Reconnect.

A quiet space within the festival to slow down, move your body and recharge beneath the desert sky.

  • Yoga
  • Sound Bath
  • Meditation
  • Mindfulness
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Fabric canopies and hanging lanterns strung above the bazaar against a blue sky

Silk Road Bazaar

Wander.
Discover. Connect.

Step into our desert marketplace inspired by the spirit of the ancient Silk Road. Discover independent makers, vintage treasures, permanent jewelry, art, Mongolian goods and unexpected finds.

  • Shop
  • Art
  • Jewelry
  • Vintage
  • Culture
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Desert Experiences

Adventure Awaits

There is more to CaliGobi than the stage.

  1. 01

    Horse Riding

    Ride through the open desert landscape.

  2. 02

    Archery

    Take aim and experience one of Mongolia's most celebrated traditions.

  3. 03

    Photo Booth

    Dress up, capture the moment and take a piece of CaliGobi home with you.

  4. 04

    Cultural Ger

    Step inside the ger for airag, shagai, stories and a taste of Mongolian nomadic culture.

  5. 05

    Games & Interactive Experiences

    Play, connect and discover something unexpected throughout the grounds.

From Sunset to Firelight

As the desert cools,
CaliGobi transforms.

Gather around the fire. Listen to live music. Dance beneath the stars. Watch performances come alive and stay awhile with the people you met along the way.

  • Music
  • Fire
  • Dance
  • Community

See You Under the Full Moon

Three days. One desert.
One unforgettable gathering.

September 25–27, 2026
Bataar Camp · Newberry Springs, California

Come as strangers. Leave as a tribe.

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