Gates open at 8AM. August 3rd & 4th will be early entry days. Festival guests arriving before 8 am on Wednesday August 3rd will not be allowed entrance to the grounds.
It is a family-owned and run business, supported by a core staff of friends who love what they do – which is putting on a world-class electronic music festival for our 10,000 friends.
Shambhala is, and always will be, completely free of corporate sponsorship and is funded solely by ticket sales. It grew organically by word of mouth – friends bringing friends – from a gathering of 500 or so in ’98 to the small city of 12,000 it is today. Ticket sales are capped at 10,000, keeping it an intimate gathering. A dedicated crew of 2000 keep our city, the largest city in the West Kootenays for five days, running smoothly.
Shambhala is held annually in early August on the pristine Salmo River Ranch, and boasts 6 uniquely themed stages. We aim to bring you the best in up & coming electronic music talent from around the globe every summer, along with well-known favourites.
Shambhala is a celebration of music, art and life. And while we lay the groundwork, the festival is what you, our guests, make it. You are the most important piece of the puzzle. You set the tone of the vibe. In your kindness to fellow Shambhazens, your laughter, your creative costumes; you have the power to make Shambhala the best it can be, for yourself and everyone else on the Farm.
You are a part of this community. You belong.
