2026 Autumnal Equinox Celestial Celebration & Sep Full Moon #296 · Beacon · Sep 26, 2026

AUTUMNAL EQUINOX + FULL MOON MUSIC BY: LIQUID BLOOM, BLUETECH & TEMPLE STEP PROJECT Ceremony • Music • Art • Community Join us at the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors for an expanded Celestial Celebration honoring the Autumnal Equinox beneath the Full Moon. This gathering brings together two CoSM traditions: a Full Moon Ceremony led by Alex Grey & Allyson Grey, followed by an extended Celestial Celebration featuring live music, visionary art, performance, and community throughout the CoSM grounds. ✨ Come gather, celebrate, and mark this celestial moment together.     WHAT TO EXPECT   Full Moon Ceremony Gather in Entheon’s Great Hall for a ceremonial experience led by Alex Grey & Allyson Grey, honoring the Full Moon through reflection, creativity, and community. Celestial Celebration Following the ceremony, the night expands with live music from Liquid Bloom, Bluetech & Temple Step Project, dancing, performance, and gathering throughout the grounds.     Art + Experiences Explore live painting, interactive art, the Community Sand Mandala, fire performances, bonfire, readings, and more.   YOUR HOSTS   Alex Grey & Allyson Grey Together, the Grey’s co-founded the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, CoSM. Full Moon Ceremonies have been held by the Chapel since January 2003. Thousands of supporters from around the world have contributed to manifesting CoSM and the Entheon project. As long-time advocates of “cognitive liberty,” the Grey’s have been embraced as important mapmakers and spokespersons for the psychedelic visionary realm. The Grey’s, with the CoSM team, and over thirteen hundred CoSM Members, continue to develop CoSM, with Entheon as a heart center, a sanctuary of Visionary Art and sacred offering in the scenic Hudson Valley town of Wappinger, New York. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK   FEATURED MUSIC LIQUID BLOOM Liquid Bloom is the visionary world-electronic project of Amani Friend, co- founder of Desert Dwellers and curator of the Desert Trax label. Emerging in the late 1990s from explorations in music for healing modalities, Liquid Bloom has since evolved into a globally celebrated fusion of world instrumentation, transcendent vocals, and modern electronic production. The project has appeared on festival stages around the world including Boom, Ozora, Envision, Rainbow Serpent, Dreamersland, and Colours of Ostrava. Moving seamlessly between deep ambient journeys, downtempo grooves, and ecstatic dancefloor experiences, Liquid Bloom performances invite audiences into an immersive shared experience where ancient traditions and modern sound design meet in rhythm, movement, and collective resonance.  SPOTIFY • SOUNDCLOUD • INSTAGRAM • WEBSITE   BLUETECH Evan Marc Bartholomew, known professionally as Bluetech, is a widely respected figure in the electronic music world. His work spans a broad spectrum, from deeply atmospheric ambient and downtempo to progressive, groove-oriented dance music. Bluetech's sound is characterized by rich emotional texture, intricate sound design, and a unique atmospheric quality that blends organic elements with cutting-edge digital production techniques. SPOTIFY • SOUNDCLOUD • INSTAGRAM • WEBSITE   TEMPLE STEP PROJECT Temple Step is the sonic altar of Benjamin Last — a Melbourne-born, globally-touring electronic music producer, DJ, and ceremonial sound alchemist with over 30 years of experience moving dancefloors and opening hearts. With 150K+ monthly Spotify listeners, 5M+ streams, and an international touring schedule spanning the USA, Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Mexico, Temple Step has headlined stages including Texas Eclipse, High Vibe, Sonic Bloom, Beloved, Rainbow Serpent, Earth Frequency, Woodford Folk Festival, Bali Spirit, and Transcendence Festival. Rooted in electronic dance music with multicultural influences spanning Middle Eastern, African, Brazilian, and Latin traditions, Temple Step weaves collaborations with world-class artists — including Hang Massive, Deya Dova, Nessi Gomes, Desert Dwellers, Kalya Scintilla, Poranguí, and Dr. Joe Dispenza — into a bold world of bass, house, and downtempo that transcends genre. Co-founder of Motiv Music and Motiv Records and producer of 100+ original releases, Temple Step commands the stage with technical mastery and genuine spiritual depth — built for festival mainstages worldwide. SPOTIFY • SOUNDCLOUD • INSTAGRAM     SCHEDULE Daytime 12 PM — CoSM grounds open 3 PM — Event registration begins     Full Moon Ceremony 6:30 PM — The Great Hall, Entheon opens for Priority Admission ticket holders. Be in your seat by 6:45 PM. 6:45 PM — 2nd & 3rd floors open for General Admission ticket holders. Remote-viewing areas are always available. 7 PM - 8:30 PM — Full Moon Ceremony with Alex Grey & Allyson Grey Ceremony seating is first come, first served. Remote viewing areas are available in the Grey House Library and Entheon’s All One Gallery. WATCH THE CEREMONY LIVE FROM HOME   Celestial Celebration Featuring live music, visionary art, performance, interactive experiences, and community gathering throughout the CoSM grounds. 8:45 PM — Music beginsBluetechTemple Step ProjectLiquid Bloom 11 PM — Entheon closes 12:45 AM — Group Howl at the Moon 1 AM — Event ends     ART + EXPERIENCES Throughout the celebration, explore: Live Painting — TBA Community Sand Mandala — Illuminated Rose & Dr. Mike Fire + Performances Readings + Healing Arts —TBA Bonfire + Entheon Projections + Community Gathering   YOUR TICKET INCLUDES Full Moon Ceremony with Alex Grey & Allyson Grey Full Celestial Celebration music lineup Live painting + performance Interactive art + community experiences Access to CoSM grounds and art spaces Bonfire + community gathering   FOOD + AMENITIES The Mushroom Café will be open with food and beverages available for purchase. Entheon, the Grey House, and surrounding spaces will be open during designated hours throughout the celebration.     KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Ceremony Seating Seating in Entheon is first come, first served unless otherwise noted. Remote viewing areas are available during the ceremony. Parking + Shuttle Limited on-site parking is available. Once full, guests will be directed to the New Hamburg Train Station for free parking. A complimentary shuttle runs from 3 PM through the end of the event. Getting Here CoSM is 65 miles north of New York City and accessible via Metro-North from Grand Central Terminal.     What to Bring Dress comfortably for indoor and outdoor spaces and bring layers depending on the weather. Grey House Please remove your shoes before entering. Alcohol CoSM is an alcohol-free venue. CoSM Members CoSM Members receive 30% OFF for Celestial Celebrations. Use your current member code at checkout.   CHAPEL OF SACRED MIRRORS 46 Deer Hill Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590(845) 297-2323 Questions? Visit our FAQ Page or contact support@cosm.org for more information.