Earth Bound Festival Hyderabad: A day-long celebration of sustainability, wellness and community

Community spirit takes centre stage at Earth Bound, a day-long festival in Hyderabad that brings together sustainability, wellness, art and music. The 15-hour event, to be held at Phoenix Arena from 6am to 10pm, will see over 30 community-led initiatives come together for workshops, talks and stalls, making it a vibrant, people-driven gathering.

From a consciously curated flea market and vegan food to handmade creations, movement practices, sound sessions and music inspired by Jamaica, the festival spans art, wellness and soulful rhythm. “Earth Bound stands out for being a 100% cruelty-free and zero-waste event,” says co-organiser Harsha Maheshwari.

First edition

Core members of the group
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With sustainability at its core, organisers including Monkey Sound System, Plantarium, Viswa Sustainable Foundation, Tree Huggers Club, Limitless Greenz and others bring their expertise to create an immersive yet mindful experience. The first edition of this monthly festival, scheduled to run until May, is pet-friendly and offers both indoor and outdoor sessions for all ages, including children. Given the rising temperatures, outdoor spaces will be covered. “We also have wellness and fitness teachers leading breathwork sessions designed to keep the body cool, even in warmer conditions,” says Harsha.

The programme includes sessions on the four phases of menstruation, marathon preparation and thematic performances addressing environmental crises, alongside workshops on beatboxing, nutrition, making bio-enzymes, waste awareness and sculpting. There are also talks on mental health, sustainability and inclusivity by Mobbera Foundation, myth-busting sessions by Friends of Snakes Society, and activities such as hula hooping and sessions on reducing children’s screen time.

Community-led initiatives

Music session
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Curated as a large-format, collaborative event, Earth Bound places emphasis on community-led initiatives. “We didn’t want the festival to revolve around a single theme,” explains Harsha. “Organising a cruelty-free, zero-waste event with no-harm guidelines for animals and plants can be exhausting for one community. When multiple communities come together, each contributes their strengths, which strengthens the festival’s overall impact.”

Earth Bound at Phoenix Arena from 6 am onwards; Entry free; workshops are ticketed; More details from @Earthbound on social media