Open the portal. Ignite the weekend.

Transcend Fest begins with a powerful Friday night experience designed to awaken your spirit, open your heart, and drop you fully into the magic of the weekend ahead. This is more than a party – it’s a ritual, a celebration, and a communal activation.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of ceremony, music, movement, and connection as we gather to officially open Transcend Fest in sacred celebration.

Opening Ceremony + Cacao Ceremony with Aria Nyx

We begin the night by grounding into intention with a powerful opening ceremony and Cacao Ceremony led by Aria Nyx. This heart-opening activation invites you to arrive fully, connect to the energy of the weekend, and enter the festival space with presence, purpose, and reverence.

Through ritual, intention setting, and sacred cacao, we’ll open the container for transformation, community, and celebration.

DJ Set with Selector Longenecker

From there, the energy rises with a soulfully curated set by Selector Longenecker. Expect deep grooves, vibrant rhythms, and a sonic journey that carries us from ceremony to celebration.

This set is designed to get you moving, open, and immersed in the frequency of the night.

Glow in the Dark Community Dance Party with DJ Taz Rashid

As the night builds, we close out our Friday Kick Off with a high-vibe glow in the dark community dance party led by DJ Taz Rashid. Come ready to move, sweat, celebrate, and let loose with your fellow festival family under the lights.

This is your invitation to dance wildly, freely, and fully alive as we launch into the Transcend Fest weekend together.

Featured Experiences Throughout the Evening

In addition to the main stage experience, guests can enjoy special offerings woven throughout the night:

Intuitive Readings with Abriella Reads

Receive insight, guidance, and intuitive reflection to support your weekend journey.

Sip on beautifully crafted botanical beverages designed to nourish, uplift, and enhance the magic of the evening.

 

Why You Don’t Want to Miss Friday Night

Friday night sets the tone for the entire weekend.  It’s where strangers become community, intentions get anchored, and the energy of Transcend Fest comes alive.

Come for the ritual.  Stay for the music.  Lose yourself in the dance.

This is how we begin.