When is Shambala 2026?

Shambala takes place in 27-30 Aug 2026 at Northamptonshire.

Where is Shambala held?

Shambala is held at Northamptonshire, East Midlands, UK.

What kind of music and lineup does Shambala have?

Shambala leans Eco, experimental, multi-genre. Recent headliners include Bob Vylan, Goat, BCUC, The Selecter, Hollie Cook, Orchestra Baobab, Los Bitchos, Nubiyan Twist, Paranoid London.

Is Shambala family-friendly?

Yes, Shambala is set up to work for families with children.

Will it rain at Shambala?

History gives it a 67% chance: in 30 years of weather data for this site and these dates, 67% of years saw at least 1mm of rain on a festival day, with a 0% chance of a proper washout (20mm+ in a day) and typical daytime highs around 18.9°C.

Festival profile27-30 Aug 2026 · Northamptonshire

Shambala

Shambala 2027: 26-29 Aug, Northamptonshire. General presale opens 30 Sep 2026 - register for priority access at shambalafestival.org. 2026: Bob Vylan, Goat, BCUC, The Selecter, Los Bitchos & Nubiyan Twist. Radically creative eco-minded festival with costumes, cabaret, activism and underground music.

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2026 LINEUP · ARCHIVE27-30 Aug 2026

Bob Vylan/Goat/BCUC/The Selecter/Hollie Cook/Orchestra Baobab/Los Bitchos/Nubiyan Twist/Paranoid London

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Headliners for Shambala 2026 — archived lineup from the finished edition.

202726-29 Aug 2027 · Date source check pendingCheck 2027 tickets →

Festival file

The 2026 edition ran 27-30 Aug at Northamptonshire. Next edition: 26-29 Aug 2027. With a capacity of around 15,000, it sits at the mid-size end of the UK festival calendar. Glamping options are listed; check the organiser for the location and current availability. It is set up to work for families, so all ages are welcome.

Expect a experimental, multi-genre feel. Eco, experimental, multi-genre fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring Bob Vylan, Goat, BCUC, The Selecter, Hollie Cook, Orchestra Baobab, Los Bitchos, Nubiyan Twist, Paranoid London.

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