This Independence Day weekend, forget the usual plans. WAVEFEST 2026 is bringing together music, monsoon madness, adventure and festive spirit at Wet’nJoy Lonavala on 15th and 16th August.
Here are five reasons why this two-day celebration deserves a spot on your long-weekend itinerary.
1. One Day, Two Kinds of Thrills
Why settle for just one kind of adventure?
WAVEFEST brings together the best of both worlds with access to 30+ waterpark slides and 12+ amusement park rides. So, whether your idea of a perfect day involves getting drenched on a water slide or chasing the adrenaline rush of an amusement ride, the celebration gives you plenty of ways to switch things up throughout the day.
2. When Dhol Tasha Meets the DJ Deck
Why choose between traditional beats and contemporary music when you can have both?
WAVEFEST is turning up the energy with a live in-house DJ throughout the event, while Nashik Dhol Tasha performances take place on both days. The result is a celebration that brings together the high-energy atmosphere of a music festival with the unmistakable pulse of traditional Maharashtrian beats, giving the Independence Day weekend its own soundtrack.
3. Come for the Rides, Stay for the Instagram Moments
Because no monsoon getaway is complete without pictures to prove you were there. Along with the rides and water attractions, WAVEFEST will feature Insta-worthy photo opportunities and Independence Day-themed décor across key areas of the venue. Visitors can also look forward to a special tricolour food menu at select restaurants, adding a festive touch to the experience. With the lush monsoon setting of Lonavala in the backdrop, the weekend has all the ingredients for a colourful Independence Day escape.
4. A Tricolour Twist to Your Independence Day Feast
Because every celebration is better when there’s something festive on the plate. WAVEFEST 2026 is bringing the Independence Day spirit to the food experience too, with a special tricolour menu available at select restaurants across the venue. After a day of water slides, amusement rides, music and monsoon fun, visitors can take a break and add a festive touch to their outing with food inspired by the colours of the national flag. It’s a small detail that adds to the overall Independence Day atmosphere, because at WAVEFEST, the celebration isn’t just about what you do, but also what you eat.
5. Bring Your Favourite People – The Third Ticket Is on the House
The more, the merrier, and WAVEFEST is making group plans even more appealing. The event’s special Buy 2 Tickets, GET 1 FREE offer allows visitors to purchase a three-ticket combo while paying for only two. That means the experience is designed for those who want to turn the Independence Day weekend into a group outing with friends or family, complete with music, rides, water attractions, food and monsoon fun. The offer is applicable only on a combo purchase of three tickets and cannot be availed on individual ticket bookings.
It is a chance to celebrate, get drenched, chase thrills and make the most of the Lonavala monsoon, all in one weekend.