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27th-30th August 2026

Drop the outside world at the gates and dive into four days of Adventures in Utopia…

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  • “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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  • Four smartphones display a vibrant festival app, showing event schedules, artist profiles, a detailed festival map with zones, and a search feature. The background is purple with a subtle pattern.

    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…

    Download the app!
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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.

    Find Out More!
  • A large, colourful crowd of people gathered outdoors at Shambala during the day, many smiling, cheering, and raising their hands, with trees, blue sky, and clouds in the background.

    Local Sunday Day Tickets Are Here!

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

    BOOK NOW!
  • A spacious, circular Spiegeltent with polished wooden floors, warmly lit by globe lights hanging from the red and gold ceiling, surrounded by wooden panelling and mirrors, creating an inviting, vintage atmosphere.

    COMPASS IS REBORN!

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

    Step Inside
  • Children play among tents at a grassy campsite at Shambala. One child pulls another in a wagon, whilst adults and other children gather near neighbouring pre-pitched camping tents, with trees in the background.

    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. 

    Book Your Spot
  • A large, crowd of people dressed in pink at Shambala hug and dance together under bright daylight, with flags and trees in the background.

    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…

    JOIN IN!
  • A large crowd gathers at Shambala at dusk, with fairy lights, trees, a Ferris wheel and colourful tents illuminating the lively scene under a dramatic, partly cloudy sky.

    Adventures in Utopia

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

    DISCOVER SHAMBALA
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