Truth is, we didn’t think it was possible to go beyond last year.
The 10-year mark felt like a peak. A full circle.

But somehow, this year stretched further.
More intensity, more connection, more of that fragile, electric thing we’re all here for.

This festival isn’t built on logic. It never has been.
It survives because people choose to show up for something that isn’t easy, obvious, or guaranteed.

To everyone who made it real —

artists, crew, collaborators, volunteers, and all of you in the crowd

— thank you. Deeply.

We’re still here because of you.

And yes, we’re already thinking about what comes next.

Til we meet again. <3

INTONAL Festival 2026 Recap
Film: Andrea Grettve
Music: Rivet (unreleased) + Abdullah Miniawy Trio concert recording