27th-30th August 2026

“Clear from the moment you enter the main gates, that this isn’t your average festival.”
The Independent
“A must for music lovers looking to discover lesser-known acts before their commercial come-up.”
The Guardian
“A renowned gem in the Great British Festival Calendar.”
Broke Magazine
“A truly individual festival in a sea of mediocrity. Long may it reign.”
The Independent
“One of the UK’s best festivals”
TimeOut
“Still the future of festivals.”
Bristol 24/7
“The best family festival in the world.”
FestivalKidz
“Uncompromising in its vision of what festivals can be.”
The Festivals UK
“Artsy but not fartsy”
Heat Magazine

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Say Hello to the Shiny New Shambala App!

From interactive maps to custom clashfinders, this year’s app is packed with everything you need to get the most out of your adventures in Utopia…

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The UK’s FIRST Employee-Owned Festival!

We are incredibly proud and more than a little emotional to announce that Shambala is now owned by the staff team that live and breathe it, all year round.

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Local Sunday Day Tickets Are Here!

Live locally? Come and join us for a delicious slice of Shambalan Sunday goodness!

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COMPASS IS REBORN!

From the velvety red womb of old, something entirely new emerges for 2026: a towering Spiegeltent, shimmering with spectacle.

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Dragonfly Camping Fields

Named after the frequent flying visitors to our fields, this new camping area is for those that fancy a little more comfort and convenience during their stay.

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Get Involved

From performing to pulling pints, there are a gazillion ways to be part of Shambala 2026. Keep an eye on our applications page for all the latest opportunities…

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Adventures in Utopia

For over 25 years, we’ve been the UK’s most fiercely independent, seriously silly, wildly creative and radically sustainable festival.

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