Beltane S/H - Summer Arrives
Sun, 01 Nov
|Southern Hemisphere
Welcome summer with Beltane on November 1st in the Southern Hemisphere. Dance around the maypole, light fires for fertility, and immerse yourself in the celebration of life, love, and the earth's abundance.
Time & Location
01 Nov 2026, 12:00 am
Southern Hemisphere
About the event
What is Beltane?
Beltane, celebrated on May 1st in the Northern Hemisphere, is a vibrant nature festival marking the beginning of summer. It's traditionally observed halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, celebrating the peak of spring, fertility, and the union of the Earth with the sun.
Known for its joyful, communal celebrations, Beltane is one of the four fire festivals in the seasonal cycle, where fire symbolizes life, passion, and the sun's growing strength.
The Significance of Beltane:
Fertility and Growth: Beltane is deeply associated with fertility, both of the land and of people, celebrating the rebirth of nature and the promise of abundance.
Light and Life: It signifies the strengthening of the sun, encouraging the growth of crops and the full bloom of spring.