FAR NIENTE Festival

Person walking through an outdoor festival entrance made of decorative archway with a sign that reads 'Dolce Farniente' on a clear sunny day, with trees in the background and some people in the distance.

Glimpses from the beautifully intimate festival by the Far Niente collective from Munich — a small community that celebrates togetherness through live music, nature, and creativity. With workshops, art, and delicious food — and even a little oasis for swimming — there was something for everyone to discover. It was a true pleasure to capture the spirit of the festival with my camera, nestled between forest, meadow and sound.

A person with long dark hair and a black hat is lying on a beige cloth with a zodiac map design, resting with a wristband and bracelet, under shade with two beige chairs and greenery in the background.

A woman with long, curly blonde hair and a brown scrunchie, singing into a microphone next to a keyboard, with an outdoor background and a guitar visible on the left.

A view of a colorful, cone-shaped lantern hanging on a rope string during daytime in an outdoor setting. The background includes a forest with tall trees and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, parts of a wicker chair and some ropes tied to wooden posts are visible, with a partial view of a woven basket.

Two men sitting on a rustic wooden deck with a canopy. One man is talking on a phone, the other man is partially visible. There is a glass with a drink on top of a post.

A group of people sitting outdoors on the grass, some on blankets, in a rural setting with trees and open fields in the background during sunset. Some individuals are engaged with their phones, while others appear relaxed, with one person lying in a hammock under trees and several beer bottles visible.

A man with light hair and a beard swimming in a river surrounded by tall green grass and bushes with pink flowers.

A red decorative paper lantern hanging from a wooden ceiling, surrounded by ropes and a hammock outdoors with trees in the background at sunset.

A small cactus in a yellow pot inside a black display box filled with sand, with a disco ball hanging above it and a red vintage radio nearby.

An outdoor scene at dusk featuring a colorful umbrella, a makeshift wooden structure with blankets and lights, and a yellow umbrella laying on the grass in the background.

Colorful signs and decorations for an outdoor event or festival at dusk, with trees in the background. The signs mention a camp, tent, jam, and fun activities.

A small outdoor stage under a blue canopy, lit with warm yellow lights, set among tall green trees and surrounded by purple flowers, near a body of water at dusk.

A room with a projection of green and white swirling light on the wall, with furniture including couches, a small table, and a patterned rug on the floor.

A DJ performing at a nightclub with red and purple lighting, station with electronic equipment, and decorative elements including a cardboard cutout of a tree with branches.

Close-up of decorative sheer fabric with swirling black patterns, illuminated by pink and orange lights, creating a glowing effect.

Outdoor nighttime scene of people gathered under string lights around wooden structures, with some standing and sitting, in a casual setting that appears to be a bar or social event.

A person with long hair playing an acoustic guitar in a dimly lit room illuminated with red and orange lights, with textured fabric walls in the background.

A wooden art piece resembling a tree with long, curved leaf-like cutouts, illuminated with warm red-orange lighting, casting distinct shadows on the wall behind.