Event details
| Date: | 4 December 2026 15:00 |
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| Location: | Bushtrail Environmental Centre |
| Address: | Magaliesburg Johannesburg South Africa |
The event
📅 Date: 4–6 December 2026
🕛 Gates Open: 15:00
📍 Venue: Bushtrail Environmental Centre, New Thorndale Road, Magaliesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
🎶 Genre: Psytrance
📋 Organiser: Liquid Hive, Bushdoof Productions & ZuluTunes
🔞 Age Requirement: 18+
Introduction
Rooted Rituals V2 returns to the mountains of Magaliesburg for three days of psytrance, psychedelic music, immersive art and underground culture. Following the first edition, the organisers describe the second chapter as an expansion of the original vision, bringing Bushdoof Productions, Liquid Hive and ZuluTunes together for a longer gathering focused on sound, community and the psychedelic underground. The event is positioned as a meeting point for dancers, artists, creators and psychedelic music enthusiasts, with a programme designed around progression, connection and flow.
Artists & Lineup
Rooted Rituals V2 features a substantial South African psychedelic lineup, with Organoise, Forest Fairy, Shadow Shaman, Key To Insanity, Doctor Bops, DLW, ZuluTunes, Hunta, Ruckus ZT, Dugguh ZT, Atim ZT, Coffee, Stefan de Beer, Squeege, Jitterbug, Tipsy Gypsy, Bushmob Artists, Jim Jam, Symphomous, Smokopious, Universal Space, Mystical Illusion, Storm, ShivyShakti, Sasha and Psyman listed on the official FIXR event page.
The musical direction centres on psychedelic electronic music, with the wider Rooted Rituals concept built around journey-oriented programming and psychedelic storytelling. The lineup also includes artists associated with psytrance and hi-tech, making this one for listeners who enjoy deeper psychedelic journeys as well as more intense dancefloor sounds.
What to Expect
✅ Three-day psychedelic music gathering in the Magaliesburg mountains
✅ Psytrance and psychedelic electronic music across the weekend
✅ A lineup featuring established and emerging South African psychedelic artists
✅ Immersive art and a strong focus on underground psychedelic culture
✅ Music programming built around progression, connection and flow
✅ A community-oriented gathering for dancers, creators and psychedelic music fans
Venue
Rooted Rituals V2 takes place at Bushtrail Environmental Centre on New Thorndale Road in Magaliesburg. The venue places the festival in the mountain landscape of the Magaliesburg area, away from the conventional club environment. The organisers specifically frame the gathering around sound, art, nature and community, making the outdoor setting an important part of the overall experience.
Event Tips
✅ Plan around the full three-day programme if you want to experience the complete festival
✅ The venue address is New Thorndale Road, Magaliesburg
✅ Check the organiser or ticketing page for the latest ticket information before travelling
✅ Keep an eye on official channels for any programme or event updates
✅ The listed event dates are 4, 5 and 6 December 2026
Is This Event for You?
Rooted Rituals V2 is likely to appeal to psytrance fans, psychedelic music enthusiasts and festival-goers who prefer underground electronic music gatherings over conventional club events. The three-day format and focus on art, nature and community also suit people looking for a more immersive festival experience. If your taste leans towards mainstream EDM, commercial dance music or shorter club nights, this may be a different proposition. The event’s emphasis is firmly on psychedelic culture, journey-oriented music and the underground dancefloor.
