An arts & culture nonprofit · since 2002
Friends Forever presents world-class festivals, music, dance and theatre that introduce millions of people to a timeless spiritual culture of sound, art and wellbeing — and bring communities together in peace and unity.
Through public festivals, performing arts, arts education and cultural-heritage programs, Friends Forever builds long-term international collaborations that foster cultural exchange and bring people together across borders.
Four signature programs across three continents — each a living example of how the arts can unite people.
The largest annual kirtan retreat in the United States — 3,000–4,000 people gathering for immersive, meditative music, wellness and community.
Discover the retreat →
A free public festival on Poland's Baltic Coast — classical dance, puppet theatre, live music, exhibits and cuisine for 250,000+ people every summer.
Explore the festival →
On the banks of the Ganges, 10,000+ seekers and yoga practitioners explore plant-based cooking, yoga philosophy and meditative music.
Visit Rishikesh →
A contemporary theatre experience of live music, movement and story — touring to London's Riverside Studios and Macedonia.
See the production →Our work spans the performing arts, education, heritage and community — the full breadth of a modern cultural institution.
Theatre, classical dance, puppetry and live music presented on public stages worldwide.
Workshops, demonstrations and presentations on timeless artistic traditions and wisdom literature.
Preserving and presenting traditional music, craft and storytelling for new audiences.
Yoga, meditation and self-awareness as accessible practices for holistic living.
Free and low-cost plant-based meals served at festivals and through nonprofit partners.
Printing and distributing books that blend art, travel and cultural exploration.
"Your theatre is on par with anything I've seen on Broadway — better, in fact, because you have a message."
— A U.S. city mayor, after attending a Friends Forever theatrical production
Friends Forever prints and distributes Diary of a Traveling Monk, the celebrated travel writings of Indradyumna Swami — luminous chronicles of a life spent crossing continents to share music, theatre and culture with people of every background.
Indradyumna Swami is the visionary and guiding inspiration behind Friends Forever. His lifelong dream — to unite the world through the beauty of spiritual culture — is the very reason this organization exists, and every festival, performance and book we create is an expression of that vision.
More about the booksCinematic highlights, performances and live music from our festivals around the world — captured by acclaimed festival filmmakers. Follow along as our programs travel from Poland to India to the United States.
Your support funds free public festivals, performances and community meals across four continents. Many gifts can be doubled through corporate matching.
