Shambala Festival

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The Shambala Festival is an annual four-day music festival in Northamptonshire, England. The daily capacity of the festival is 15,000 people and although the exact location is not disclosed until attendees buy a ticket, the event has frequently been held at Kelmarsh Hall in Northamptonshire.{{Cite web |last=Tayler |first=James |date=2010-09-02 |url=https://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/shambala/2010/review-overview.shtml |title=Shambala is a brightly coloured parallel universe |website=eFestivals}}{{cite web |title=Shambala Festival 2019 |url=https://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/shambala/2019 |website=eFestivals}}{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cyrlvjgxr55o |title=Festival offers cost of living support to help people attend |work=BBC News |date=4 May 2024 |access-date=31 October 2024}} The event first took place in 2000.

It features a variety of music, including rock, pop, folk and world music. There are also independent films, workshops, talks and debates, comedy, a fresh organic market, fair trade coffee, practical demonstrations, a speakers' corner, site art (a new art trail and a range of get-involved sculpture) and "music with a mission". Permaculturists from across the UK create a welcoming garden/ workshop space incorporating art, crafts and sounds. Many activities address cultural awareness, the environment and rights. Children are able to add their messages to the Rights Tree, to be posted on the website. Kids' activities include a full and diverse program of activities for all ages, such as creative workshops (e.g. shadow dancing), trampolines, circus fun, games, music, and a samba procession on Sunday.{{Cite web |url=https://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/shambala/2010/ |title=Shambala Festival 2010 |website=eFestivals}}

Many attendees dress in costumes in accordance with the annual theme.{{Cite news | url=https://www.bristol247.com/festivals/reviews-festivals/review-shambala-festival-shambala-is-a-festival-of-ideas-and-it-is-one-to-be-proud-of/ | title=REVIEW: SHAMBALA FESTIVAL – ‘SHAMBALA IS A FESTIVAL OF IDEAS AND IT IS ONE TO BE PROUD OF’ | first=ANGUS | last=CAWOOD | work=Bristol24/7 | date=August 31, 2022}}{{Cite news | url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/shambala-festival-review-lineup-the-beat-omou-sangare-reggae-u-roy-a7944641.html | title=Shambala Festival review, Northamptonshire: Some truly memorable shows | first=David | last=Taylor | work=The Independent | date=13 September 2017}}