Double Rise Festival returns to Torockó (Rimetea) July 9–11, 2026—music, art, literature, and nature beneath Szekler’s Stone. Sunrise twice, dancing till dawn, unforgettable vibes. Join friends or find new ones.
when: 2026.07.09., Thursday - 2026.07.11., Saturday
where: -
🎶
Torockó (Rimetea) hosts the Double Rise Festival from July 9–11, 2026, right beneath the Szekler’s Stone (Székelykő). It’s music, art, literature—and pure nature. A decade on, the vibe stays the same: the power of chance meetings, dancing till dawn, folk, theater, readings, live gigs, and friendships that stick. Bring your crew, or find them there. See you July 9–11 in Torockó (Rimetea)!
Why Torockó (Rimetea) Is Magic
Locals swear by a saying: if you don’t climb the Szekler’s Stone (Székelykő) at least once, you’ll die without ever learning the meaning of life. This village also hides a rare natural quirk—the sunrise happens twice during a certain time of year. After the first sunrise, the sun slips behind the rocky ridge, then pops back out and rises again, flooding the valley with light. It’s a sight worth the trip alone—and the festival makes it unforgettable.
Dates and Place
Double Rise Festival 2026
July 9–11, 2026
Torockó (Rimetea), at the foot of the Szekler’s Stone (Székelykő).
2025, adrienne
Pros
+
Family-friendly vibe with arts, folk, theater, and nature alongside music—easy to dial the party up or down if you’ve got kids or mixed-age groups
+
The “double sunrise” and hiking Székelykő are unique, Instagram-ready experiences you won’t find at typical U.S. festivals
+
Rimetea/Torockó is a charming Transylvanian village—safe, scenic, and small enough to feel welcoming rather than overwhelming
+
No Hungarian needed for basic festival fun; staff and younger attendees often speak some English, and visuals/music transcend language
+
Reaching it is doable: fly into Cluj-Napoca (international), then drive about 1.5–2 hours or use regional buses/rideshares; parking is simpler than in big-city festivals
+
Compared with U.S. mega-fests, it’s more intimate, cheaper, and set in dramatic nature rather than asphalt fields
+
The mix of folk traditions with indie/live gigs offers a distinctly Central/Eastern European flavor you won’t get at Coachella, Glastonbury, or Primavera
Cons
–
The festival itself isn’t widely known internationally, so big-name headliners or polished tourist infrastructure may be limited
–
Rimetea is not a household name to foreign visitors; planning requires extra research and comfort with rural travel
–
Public transport can be patchy; schedules are limited and English signage sparse—driving or arranging transfers is often easier
–
If you want fully English-language programming or kid-specific amenities, you may find fewer options than at major U.S./Western European festivals
