Shambala Festival has unveiled the first wave of artists for 2026, led by Bob Vylan
Tickets for the festival go on sale next Monday at 10 a.m.
Shambala Festival is gearing up for 2026 with a dynamic line-up, headlined by punk-grime duo Bob Vylan.
Joining them will be reggae artist Hollie Cook, jazz innovator Emma-Jean Thackray, and psych rock group Goat, among others. In addition to musical acts, the festival will feature speakers and non-music performances, including MP and activist Zarah Sultana.
Sidarth Sharma, Creative Director of Shambala, noted, “At Shambala, our creative vision has always been about more than simply curating a soundtrack for the festival. It’s about opening a doorway to extraordinary artists and musicians who are tirelessly honing their craft. In a world overflowing with music - where algorithms can so easily obscure the true gems - our role is to cut through the noise and ensure our audience experiences those rare, beautiful sonic surprises that make Shambala unforgettable.”
The first wave of artists includes An Danssa Dub, Aries, BCUC, Benny Page & Doktor, Big Band of Boom, Big Sleep, Bob Vylan, The Breath, Charlotte Devaney & The Narni Shakers, CLADA, Daraa Tribes, Decolonise Fest Takeover, The Destroyers, Dr Meaker, Emma-Jean Thackray, Goat, Grace Petrie, Hollie Cook, Holysseus Fly, Home Counties, James Shinra, JayaHadADream, Joshua Idehen, Kaya Fyah, Kings of The Rave (2 Bad Mice, Ellis Dee & Mark XTC), The Menstrual Cramps, Mr. Williamz & Ignition High Power backed by Friendly Fire Band, Nadeem Din-Gabisi, Night Tapes, Oreglo, Penguin Cafe, Porij, Queerky, The Selecter, Slamboree Sound System, Somatic, and Y.
Shambala Festival takes place over four days in August at Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens in Northamptonshire.
Joining them will be reggae artist Hollie Cook, jazz innovator Emma-Jean Thackray, and psych rock group Goat, among others. In addition to musical acts, the festival will feature speakers and non-music performances, including MP and activist Zarah Sultana.
Sidarth Sharma, Creative Director of Shambala, noted, “At Shambala, our creative vision has always been about more than simply curating a soundtrack for the festival. It’s about opening a doorway to extraordinary artists and musicians who are tirelessly honing their craft. In a world overflowing with music - where algorithms can so easily obscure the true gems - our role is to cut through the noise and ensure our audience experiences those rare, beautiful sonic surprises that make Shambala unforgettable.”
The first wave of artists includes An Danssa Dub, Aries, BCUC, Benny Page & Doktor, Big Band of Boom, Big Sleep, Bob Vylan, The Breath, Charlotte Devaney & The Narni Shakers, CLADA, Daraa Tribes, Decolonise Fest Takeover, The Destroyers, Dr Meaker, Emma-Jean Thackray, Goat, Grace Petrie, Hollie Cook, Holysseus Fly, Home Counties, James Shinra, JayaHadADream, Joshua Idehen, Kaya Fyah, Kings of The Rave (2 Bad Mice, Ellis Dee & Mark XTC), The Menstrual Cramps, Mr. Williamz & Ignition High Power backed by Friendly Fire Band, Nadeem Din-Gabisi, Night Tapes, Oreglo, Penguin Cafe, Porij, Queerky, The Selecter, Slamboree Sound System, Somatic, and Y.
Shambala Festival takes place over four days in August at Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens in Northamptonshire.
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