Nourish Your Soul with These 5 Music-Inspired Summer Wellness Experiences

Mindtravel at 'olołkoy Beach Park in Oxnard, California.

Sometimes there's nothing quite like the power of music to nourish the soul. Studies link music to positive effects on mental wellbeing, including helping reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improving sleep, and supporting relaxation (depending on the type of music).

Here are five music-themed summer wellness activities to experience the unique benefits of music for yourself.

Daybreaker 2026 Tour

Daybreaker Tour. Image courtesy of Daybreaker.

Daybreaker is a morning dance party and wellness movement. The 2026 "Let's Be Friends" Tour includes 150 events around the globe where attendees will gather to dance, while creating an intentional space to practice joy, foster kindness, and find connection. Upcoming stops this summer include Aspen, San Diego, Austin, Chicago, Las Vegas, and more. Guests will have the opportunity to sample products from a mindfully curated selection of partners such as Giesen, the official non-alcoholic wine partner of select stops, including Los Angeles, New York City, and Miami. 

Toasting with Giesen, non-alcoholic wines. Image courtesy of Giesen.

View the tour schedule on Daybreaker.com. 

Mindtravel Live to Headphones Silent Piano Tour

I can't recommend Mindtravel enough. The experience is powerful, moving, and something you must experience for yourself. Created by mindfulness expert and composer Murray Hidary, this musical meditation experience in nature transcends entertainment to foster self-connection, community, and peace. The experience is part meditation, part deep relaxation, and part art installation. Hidary transports you to a world of tranquility and introspection as you put on your headphones and let the enchanting piano melodies wash over you. Upcoming tour stops include Providence, Cape Cod, Sunnyvale, Monterey, Huntington Beach, and Miami. Mindtravel also offers guided virtual events. 

View the tour schedule on Mindtravel.com.

Festival Napa Valley's Music and Wellness Programming

A vineyard view from Harvest Inn in St. Helena, Napa Valley

Throughout the summer, Festival Napa Valley's Music and Wellness Programs will explore music’s unique power to support health and healing. Guests will enjoy live music performances, interactive workshops, and talks examining the science behind music's impact on wellness.

View the schedule at festivalnapavalley.org.

Margaritaville "Summer of Music"

Music at the Tiki Hut Pool bar at Margaritaville Lake Resort of the Ozarks. Image courtesy of Margaritaville.

This summer, Margaritaville is turning up the volume across its hotels, resorts, and destinations with the debut of "Summer of Music," a celebration of live entertainment and the brand's signature laid-back lifestyle. From beaches and lakes to rooftops and cities, properties across the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean will showcase programming designed to capture the soundtrack of summer. Participating properties include Margaritaville Resort Times Square, Margaritaville Hotel, Nashville, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego, and more. Guests will unwind with laid-back vibes, along with curated experiences, dining, and cocktails. 

A music performance at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego. Image courtesy of Margaritaville.

For more information about Summer of Music and participating Margaritaville locations, visit margaritavilleresorts.com/summer-of-music.

Plantwave at Salishan Coastal Lodge

Nature view from a guest room at Salishan Coastal Lodge.

Guests at Salishan Coastal Lodge in Gleneden Beach, Oregon can book the Jacobsen Suite to enjoy a Plantwave listening experience during their stay. The unique experience connects guests to the calming sound of nature in the comfort of their own suite using Plantwave, a device that allows anyone to tune into plant music. The device measures micro-fluctuations in conductivity between two points on a plant, graphing the variations and translating the waves into pitch. This experience is designed to help guests slow down for mindfulness, relaxation, and a deeper connection to nature. The accommodations feature three bedrooms, three bathrooms, stone fireplaces in every room, and an expansive balcony overlooking the coast.

Plantwave. Image courtesy of Plantwave.

Book the Jacobsen Suite at Salishan Coastal Lodge.

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A University of Michigan graduate, Lizzy Sherman is an award-winning writer and editor. You can also find her work in publications including Healthline, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo!, MindBodyGreen, Men’s Journal, Bezzy, and more.

She has been a featured guest speaker at Cal State University Northridge, Digital LA, and The National Association of Audience Marketing Professionals.

When she's not writing, Lizzy enjoys yoga and playing guitar. Follow her on Instagram: @zillizy.