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

What's on?

Bob Vylan

Goat

Four young women pose closely together, smiling and laughing under a clear blue sky. One woman is being given a piggyback ride, while another extends her arm joyfully towards the camera.

Los Bitchos

A group of nine people in white clothing pose in front of a large Senegalese flag with green, yellow, and red vertical stripes and a green star in the centre. They are smiling and standing close together.

Orchestra Baobab

Aerial view of the UK Houses of Parliament with a large black-and-white sign on the grass reading YES IT'S A GENOCIDE near a busy street and historic buildings.

Led By Donkeys – Now is the Time to Resist

BCUC

A man with short hair and a beard, wearing a dark blazer and white shirt, sits outdoors on stone steps, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.

Live: Bold Politics with Zack Polanski & Guest TBA

Four people huddle closely in a small, dark space. One person wears a blue and white knitted hat, another has sunglasses and a yellow scarf, one has curly hair and appears to playfully bite another’s ear. All wear colourful clothing.

Reggie Watts & CAPYAC

Hollie Cook

The Selecter

A group of ten people poses together against a red-orange gradient background with a glowing white centre, all wearing colourful and casual clothing, some standing and some squatting at the front.

Nubiyan Twist

A person in a white spacesuit stands in a grassy field, holding a sign that reads, I'VE BEEN TO THE FUTURE. WE WON. Trees and hills are visible in the background.

How to Fall in Love with the Future with Rob Hopkins

A white neon outline of a clock tower inside a circle, with the letters P, O, and L around it, all on a black background. The design is minimalistic and modern.

Paranoid London – LIVE

Five people pose together wearing shiny gold dresses, capes, and hoods, with some faces painted in bold colours and geometric shapes. The background is plain and dark, highlighting their theatrical, avant-garde appearance.

Drag Syndrome

A man with short dark hair and a beard stands outdoors, wearing a light blue jumper. He is surrounded by vibrant green and yellow foliage, with trees and branches in the background.

Ishmael Ensemble (DJ set)

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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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Latest Shambala News

A person wearing glasses and a blue tie-dye Adidas jacket stands in front of a wall covered with colourful, artistic prints and illustrations.

Meet our 2026 Artist: Sophie Bass

July 20, 2026 by ellierogers

Introducing our artist for 2026, the incredible Sophie Bass! The brains behind our gorgeous lineup poster, merch range and lush new illustrations, which you’ll