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A diverse group of people in colourful, expressive outfits pose together under a large yellow marquee, showing various playful and confident expressions and gestures. The setting suggests a festive or celebratory event.

Bristol Ballroom Community

1 June 2026 by

Wanna strut your stuff on the runway? Category is: Bristol Ballroom at Shambala. Unleash your inner diva with this interactive show from Bristol’s foremost

Two women in bold outfits and bright make-up pose energetically on a train, each holding large retro mobile phones. One man in the background reads a newspaper. There is a briefcase with money on the seat.

DJ Business Collective

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Get down to business, literally, with DJ Business Collective. Join Direct Debbie and DJ Business Lady for an annual appraisal like no other. Think

A performer on tall stilts dressed in colourful clothes and a red hat walks down a city street as a group of children and adults, some holding hula hoops, follow and watch. Brick buildings and parked cars line the road.

ELLA THE GREATS MINI CIRCUS!

29 May 2026 by ellierogers

Get ready for the tiny show with a massive, beating heart. Led by the fabulous Ella the Great, a world-renowned clown and drag icon,

A woman dressed as Elsa from Frozen stands on stage with arms raised before a cheering crowd. Neon text reads DJ Elsa from Frozen. The image has bright pink hearts, a mermaid tail, and dancers in colourful costumes.

The Princess Power Hour

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

(Re)introducing DJ Elsa, the one-time Disney darling now thrown out into the cold. Too young to be a crone and too old to be

People are lying and relaxing on the grass at an outdoor festival. Colourful bunting is strung overhead, and more people are seen near a bar in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

2 Minute Silence

25 June 2026 by ellierogers

What happens when we turn EVERYTHING off (including our voices) for 2 minutes. Join us for this moment of reflection and quiet to find

A group of people, mostly children, watch an outdoor light show at night, their faces lit up with excitement and awe as blue, green, and purple lights illuminate the trees behind them.

Kids Hour

14 July 2026 by ellierogers

This is an hour where kids can come along and play with the fountain, control it with noise and instruments and play silly music.

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Cosmic Sleazecake Closing Party

14 July 2026 by ellierogers

Cosmic Sleazecake Closing Party at the Silver Factory!

Diagonal yellow-black warning stripes with the text BANZAI MINING TOWN. Logos include Banzai Mining Corporation, Data Mine, a cartoon face with Banzai Live Art Battles, and colourful Dead Pixels.

BANZAI ART BATTLES

5 June 2026 by

We have 4 top street art & graffiti artists battling it out this year. Liskbot Roots Chunxx Mose78 For any budding artist eager to

A crowd gathers at night around a brightly lit water fountain with swirling streams and glowing red-orange lights, surrounded by trees and festive atmosphere.

Sunset Ecstatic Dance Party

14 July 2026 by ellierogers

Join host Mark Fox for good old ecstatic dance party at sunset.

A musician in striped traditional attire plays a drum at the centre of a seated group. Others, some with drums, listen or join in. The setting is indoors with woven mats and patterned fabrics in the background.

Sunday Diaspora Jam Session!

22 June 2026 by

Join us on Sunday to close the Diaspora area with an absolute explosion of collective rhythm and joy! Gather outside the Melody Yurt for

Four people are singing on stage under red lighting. One wears a yellow dress and cowboy hat, holding a drink; another wears a red corset and chequered shorts with a hat. The group stands at microphones with music stands.

Lyrics on Legs – Karaoke @ Shambala

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

The parade is over, the costumes are still on and Sibín Beag has the door open. You took a lyric and ran absolutely wild

A lively group of people gather in a dimly lit circus-style tent bar, some playing instruments and singing on a small stage whilst others sit, talk, and enjoy drinks around tables. The décor includes photos, lights, and bottles on shelves.

Fáilte Isteach — Welcome In

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

(FAWL-che ISH-takh) The Opening Ceremony at Sibín Beag always begins the same way. A gathering, a whiskey, a name, someone or something to celebrate.

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