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A person in a fake moustache, sunglasses, white vest, and blue-striped trousers poses confidently with one arm raised at an outdoor festival, surrounded by a lively, colourfully dressed crowd.

Shambala Carnival: ‘Lyrical Genius’

29 January 2026 by ellierogers

The Shambala Carnival is the stuff of legend. Genuinely. The effort our crowd put into their costumes each year is truly mindblowing – and

A diverse group of people dressed in colourful purple costumes and accessories, smiling, laughing, and celebrating together in a vibrant, festive atmosphere.

Flamboyant Friday: PURPLE!

30 April 2026 by ellierogers

It’s official, your Flamboyant Friday colour for 2026 is… PURPLE! With over 6,000 votes cast, this year’s vote was a nail-bitingly close one, with

A group of people, many dressed in green, cheer and celebrate as one person sprays champagne in front of a sign reading “JAMBOLYMPICS.” Some people are clapping, others are smiling or raising their hands in excitement.

Shambolympics: Final

29 January 2026 by beckawhiteley

The weekend’s finalists bring their all in a battle for the coveted title of 2026 Shambolympics Champions – bring flags, bring bells & support

A person in a large, furry monster costume with yellow eyes, horns, and fangs moves through a crowd of people at a festive indoor event.

Monster Disco

28 May 2026 by

Monsters aren’t really scary – they just want somebody to dance with! Bring your dancing shoes, and your best dance moves and join the

A group of people sitting in a circle with their arms raised, smiling and cheering, under colourful stage lighting in a dark room. A person in the centre appears to be leading the activity.

LUCY HOPKINS AND THE VISIONETTES

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Legendary English Clown, Lucy Hopkins, turns her twisted (genius) mind to storytelling. With help and possibly hindrance from The Visionettes, Lexi Strauss and Abigail

A performer in colourful, furry costume and face paint points towards the camera whilst singing on stage, surrounded by other similarly dressed musicians under dramatic lighting.

Vespa Cougourdon Ourchestra

30 April 2026 by beckawhiteley

Born from a decade-long search for the perfect resonant horn, the Vespa Cougourdon Ourchestra is a singular phenomenon in the contemporary Occitan music scene.

People gather at a festival with wooden sculptures and a sign reading The Children's Fire. A smiling woman in colourful clothes stands in front, whilst others sit and socialise in the background.

Lighting of The Children’s Fire with Sam Moyo

27 July 2026 by ellierogers

Our mischievous celebrant Sam Moyo welcomes you as she shares the story of The Children’s Fire, lights it with our sacred ashes and honours

Two jam jar mugs filled with apple cider and apple slices on a rustic surface, with cinnamon sticks, an apple, and green leaves in the background.

Shambala Wassail

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Join us in the Community Garden as night falls for a wild and joyful Wassail led by The Cider Box — a raucous rural

A crowd of people in colourful, elaborate animal costumes gather at an outdoor festival under a blue sky. One person wears an orangutan mask and fur, while others sport masks of a triceratops, antelope, and dragon.

Church of Dave Animal Rave

28 May 2026 by beckawhiteley

Start your Shambala as you mean to go on with the only cult worth joining: Church of Dave. Come worship at the Attenborough Altar

A person wearing futuristic sunglasses, a black mesh outfit, and a dramatic fur cape stands onstage in colourful, smoky lighting, holding a shiny fan and posing confidently. Other people and equipment are in the background.

The Fashion Haüs Catwalk

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Fashion Haüs is looking for Shambala’s next top model. Bring your very best trout pout and come dressed in your finest #trashion for a

A smiling person with fair hair DJs at a Pioneer DJ deck on a desk labelled “ENQUIRIES” in a library, with headphones around their neck. A drinks can and shelves of books are visible in the background. The sign reads Music Library.

Kink182 presents Finding Emo

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Kink 182 is back, the emo-pop-punk-nu-metal reprobate DJ no-one asked for. With a full troupe of degenerates, darlings and deeply damaged souls, Kink 182

A classical statue is edited with modern touches: it wears a flower crown, heart-shaped sunglasses, a pink sash, and medal, holds a pink guitar, and is decorated with yellow paint marks on a beige background.

EXTREME Musical Statues

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Test your inner stillness to the limits, with the ancient embodiment practice of… EXTREME Musical Statues! Get your GROOVE on… … and your DON’T

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