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festival overview
Shambhala Music Festival is Canada’s premiere electronic music and arts festival. 200+ cutting-edge artists and 6 jaw-dropping stages come together in paradise to give life to this non-sponsored, family-run anomaly. Tucked between the mountains and the Salmo River on a 500-acre farm, the festival is home to world-class harm reduction services and the very best in music and art. This is a festival experience like no other, seeing it for yourself is the only way to understand exactly what Shambhala is. See you in Salmo, British Columbia soon.
TO LIVE THE BEST EXPERIENCE of your life
of your life
vision
Shambhala Music Festival began in 1998 with a grassroots vision—a gathering of 500 people at Salmo River Ranch for local art and music. Since then, it has grown to host 20,000 guests, crew, and artists, known affectionately as "Farmily," enjoying six themed stages with global and local talent.
After the festival, the ranch returns to its 500-acre working farm with cows, horses, and more. Shambhala is a celebration of music, art, community, and life in one of the world's most beautiful festival venues.
Come experience the Shambhalove—it's all about the people on the dance floor.
It’s all about the people on the dance floor.
highlights
Stay Weird
Wish Tree
Echoes of Connection
Salmo River
Awaken Your Senses
The Farmily and Shambhalove
what to expect
SUSTAINABILITY
The driving force behind Shambhala Music Festival’s extensive Harm Reduction is simple: "It’s all about the people on the dancefloor." Over the past 25 years, Shambhala has established itself as a leader in health and safety standards in the North American festival industry, and we plan to continue to lead this conversation well into the future.
Nestled between the stages and workshops that take place over the course of Shambhala Music Festival, is Camp Clean Beats. Working alongside the Harm Reduction Team, Camp Clean Beats is a sober-supportive space where ravers choosing to abstain from substances (including alcohol) are welcomed with open arms! Whether you're stopping by for a quick visit or you decide to make Camp Clean Beats your home base through the duration of the festival, this team offers a safe space and community for sober ravers, including peer-based recovery support and daily meetings for those interested.
Shambhala Music Festival is truly a transformational experience with a legacy of long-standing traditions. Uphold Shambhala traditions through active participation and selfless acts. Embrace the old, while welcoming the new with open arms.
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