2026 Rhythm of the Earth Mindful Music Festival

You are warmly invited to Rhythm of the Earth, the Third Annual Mindful Music Festival at Deer Park Monastery—a joyful day where music, mindfulness, and nature come together in harmony. Founded by Thich Nhat Hanh, Deer Park will host this special gathering on May 9 from 1–9:30 p.m. across its beautiful 400-acre landscape in Escondido.

This in-person festival is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect—with the rhythms of the Earth, with one another, and with the simple joy of being alive. Expect soulful music, calming rhythms, mindful activities, and a welcoming community rooted in peace and positive energy. Bring your friends, your smile, and your open heart for a day of good tunes, mindful presence, and celebration in nature—all in support of the Thich Nhat Hanh School of Interbeing, a new K-5 school dedicated to integrating mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and academic excellence for the next generation.

Lineup

Born I

Alyson Greenfield

Free Cloud Collective, an all-star ensemble featuring Alex Cline, Joshua White, Dwight Trible, Chris DiMeglio, and Peter Kuhn

Joe Reilly and the Community Gardeners

Nhu-Mai Nguyen

Makeda Makossa & the World Beat Drum and Dance

Tribal Land Acknowledgement and Drum Circle

Chamsori Drummers

Deer Park Choir and Monastic band

Most of our lineup includes Plum Village mindfulness practitioners, including four Lay Dharma Teachers, infusing the entire festival with the energy of mindfulness and compassion for all beings.