Stook 2026
31 Dec - 1 Jan SAST (+02:00)
Bergrivier Eco Retreat
Details
STOOK is New Year, Bergrivier style. Pack your tent, bring your people and spend the turn of the year surrounded by the Eastern Cape landscape. Live music, a proper ox braai, mountain pools, hiking trails and one big fire — all in one place.
Information
STOOK is an all-ages festival, and children are welcome. However, please be aware that the event will feature loud music, large crowds and the sale and consumption of alcohol. Parents and guardians are fully responsible for the supervision, safety and well-being of their children at all times. Please consider whether the festival environment is suitable for your child and take the necessary precautions, including hearing protection where appropriate. Festival organisers accept no responsibility for children who are left unsupervised.
All vehicles must be parked in the designated parking areas and at the owner's own risk. Festival organisers, venue owners and staff will not be held liable for any loss, theft, damage or vandalism to vehicles or their contents, regardless of the cause. Attendees are responsible for ensuring that their vehicles are securely locked and that all valuables are safely stored out of sight. Please follow all parking instructions provided by event staff.
For the safety and enjoyment of all festival attendees, certain items and activities are strictly prohibited. These include firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, illegal drugs and narcotic substances, as well as any other dangerous or illegal weapons. Other prohibited items include glass bottles, flammable substances, dangerous objects and any items that may pose a risk to others. The use, possession or distribution of illegal substances will not be tolerated. Festival organisers reserve the right to refuse entry, confiscate prohibited items or remove anyone found violating these rules.
Organiser
Information
STOOK is an all-ages festival, and children are welcome. However, please be aware that the event will feature loud music, large crowds and the sale and consumption of alcohol. Parents and guardians are fully responsible for the supervision, safety and well-being of their children at all times. Please consider whether the festival environment is suitable for your child and take the necessary precautions, including hearing protection where appropriate. Festival organisers accept no responsibility for children who are left unsupervised.
All vehicles must be parked in the designated parking areas and at the owner's own risk. Festival organisers, venue owners and staff will not be held liable for any loss, theft, damage or vandalism to vehicles or their contents, regardless of the cause. Attendees are responsible for ensuring that their vehicles are securely locked and that all valuables are safely stored out of sight. Please follow all parking instructions provided by event staff.
For the safety and enjoyment of all festival attendees, certain items and activities are strictly prohibited. These include firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, illegal drugs and narcotic substances, as well as any other dangerous or illegal weapons. Other prohibited items include glass bottles, flammable substances, dangerous objects and any items that may pose a risk to others. The use, possession or distribution of illegal substances will not be tolerated. Festival organisers reserve the right to refuse entry, confiscate prohibited items or remove anyone found violating these rules.
Organiser
STOOK is New Year, Bergrivier style. Pack your tent, bring your people and spend the turn of the year surrounded by the Eastern Cape landscape. Live music, a proper ox braai, mountain pools, hiking trails and one big fire — all in one place.