The 8 Best Things to Gift at Festivals
If you’ve ever been gifted a bracelet, a square of chocolate, or a glitter dab from a stranger mid-dancefloor, you know.
It’s not about the thing itself.
It’s the moment: the eye contact, the small kindness, the shared laughter. It’s about feeling seen, connected, alive.
And that’s what Projekt Glitter is all about: not just sparkle, but celebration with soul. Not just beauty, but belonging.
So as festival season kicks off, here’s a list of our favourite things to give away or share — things that don’t cost much, but create so much magic.
1. Tiny Notes or Affirmations 💌
Fold up some handwritten love notes, poems, or playful messages and carry them in your pocket.
Tuck one into a stranger’s hand or under a drink cup. You never know when someone might need those exact words.
2. Electrolytes or Herbal Tea Bags💧
Yes, rave recovery can be heartfelt too.
Offer someone a sachet of electrolytes, a mint tea bag, or even a slice of ginger — it’s a beautiful, practical love language.
3. Secondhand or Costume Accessories🧣
That scarf you’re not wearing? Give it a second life.
Passing on a hat, shawl, or funky sunglasses invites someone to step into their next version of the night.
4. Snacks & Sweets 🍬
A surprise gummy bear. A piece of dried mango. Peak delight.
When someone’s energy dips, a small, delicious gift can change the entire vibe — and create a moment of unexpected joy.
5. Tiny Tokens or Charms 🧸
A shell, a bead, a little trinket from home.
It doesn’t have to mean anything — until it does. People often keep these tiny tokens for years, infused with memory and meaning.
6. Essential Oils or Incense 🌿
A drop of peppermint oil on the wrist. A waft of palo santo in the air.
Smell is deeply grounding — and deeply energising. Offer someone a sensory reset on the dancefloor or at sunrise.
7. Your Time & Energy 🤍
Hold a water bottle. Help with glitter. Sit and listen.
Giving your presence is one of the most underrated gifts. Even a few moments of shared care can ripple into someone’s whole night.
The best festival moments often happen in quiet corners.
Whether it’s a confessional in the port-a-loo line or a firepit heart-to-heart, sharing who you are — really — is the real gold.
8. Your Glitter Ritual 🌈
For us, glitter is more than a look, it’s a practice.
There’s something intimate and beautiful about leaning in close and gently adding glitter to someone’s cheek. It’s like a tiny ritual of celebration, of saying “you matter.”
(A little sparkle goes a long way, just make sure it’s biodegradable!)
So… what will you gift this season?
It doesn’t need to cost anything. It just needs your heart.
Let’s keep building a culture of conscious celebration, together.
What’s your favourite thing to give or receive at festivals?