Shambala Festival has announced the final wave of programming for its 2026 edition, adding over 260 new live acts, DJs, workshops and interactive events. This latest drop bolsters an already expansive line-up that features everything from Bob Vylan to Hollie Cook, Paranoid London, and Green Party leader Zack Polanski.
They complete a weekend programme with over 400 eclectic artists spanning global grooves, boundary-pushing electronics, folk, funk, soul, ska and roots for a joyful voyage of musical discovery. At Shambala, the music is just one part of a huge programme, with over 500 events across 35 unique venues, spanning everything from late-night electronic rave-ups to soothing morning yoga by the lake.
From the infectious Afrobeat grooves of Dele Sosimi to KillaBeatMaker‘s high-energy global rhythms, alongside the soulful sounds of Aziza Jaye, today’s new additions bring a feel-good blend of dancefloor energy and global roots spirit to the line-up.
The festival’s electronic offering gets a major boost, with everything from deep sub-bass to late-night club rhythms. Fresh additions include head-twisting sonic futurist Daisy Moon, rising electronic producer Gallegos, as well as Jinx in Dub, The Glitter Bosher, Alfresco Disco DJs, Satsuma Sisters and Fizzy Gillespie. Also just added – a Dance Against Racism Takeover, showcasing left-field techno, breaks, house, plus dembow from Somatic, and house, dub, jungle, and dubstep from Annida.
Alongside the music, a significant poetry and spoken word programme has been announced. Leading the charge is multi award winning comedian, author and broadcaster Robin Ince. The literary lineup also features Mark Grist, Kid Anansi and a showcase of Forward Prize-winning wordsmiths including Toby Champion, Michael Mullen and Nafeesa Hamid – as well as a dedicated Deaf Poetry Showcase with BSL Poet Laureate Ishtiaq Hussain and Zoë McWhinney.
Because Shambala emphasises active participation, a new raft of interactive events has also been unveiled. Festival-goers can take part in the Shambala Flashmob as well as Extreme Musical Statues, Power Ballad Yoga, Tia’s Twerkshop, Mass Musical Benches and even a Bob Ross-Off. Attendees can also submit team applications online to participate in the festival’s legendary Shambolympics tournament here.
With its biggest and boldest programme to date, Shambala 2026 is set to deliver another unforgettable weekend of music, ideas and collective joy. This year’s line-up spans over 500 artists, from politically charged punk from Bob Vylan, sun-drenched reggae from Hollie Cook, psychedelic chaos courtesy of Goat, legendary Senegalese sounds from Orchestra Baobab, and late-night electronic excursions from Paranoid London, Luke Vibert and Om Unit. Beyond the music, festival-goers can expect thought-provoking talks from figures including Zack Polanski and Led By Donkeys, immersive science sessions from the CERN Festival Programme, and the kind of collective fun and chaos only Shambala can offer.
Following last year’s sell-out event, tickets for 2026 are moving fast. Tier 1 and 2 tickets are now completely sold out across Adult, Elders, and Young Adult categories, with limited Tier 3 Adult, Young Adult, and Green Traveller tickets remaining.
Monthly payment plans remain available on all adult ticket types until 23:59pm on Friday 5th June, with fortnightly and weekly instalment options also available.
With its biggest and boldest line-up to date, 2026 is shaping up to be another unforgettable chapter in Shambala’s story.
For tickets, full line-up details, and information, visit https://www.shambalafestival.org/buy-tickets/
