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We've made the shortlist for Best Independent Festival at the Access All Areas Awards 2026!

We cranked the independence-metre up considerably this year, by becoming the UK's first employee owned festival, and it's lush to be recognised for showing that there's an ethical, people-first alternative to the creeping corporate consolidation of our beloved industry, by major conglomerates ✊

There's no public voting on this one, but please keep all your fingers and toes crossed for us! 🤞


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Obsessed with these Shambala 2026 snaps by Niamh Grace. The ✨ immaculate ✨ vibes of Hertz So Good, perfectly captured.

The magic of HSG is that the entire venue is run exclusively by people aged no older than 23. From management to build, programming to performers, decor, tech, even the photographers. 100% for the youth, by the youth. And it's always SO. BLOODY. GOOD.

Under 23 and fancy getting involved? Keep an eye out for applications opening in the not too distant! x


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Last chance to vote for us in the UK Festival Awards 2026! Voting closes at midnight tonight ⏳

We've been shortlisted for two awards...
🌟 Independent Festival of the Year
🐣 Family Festival of the Year

It'd mean the world if you'd spare us a minute and chuck a vote our way - it's super quick and easy, just head to our website for the link ☝️


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Whether it was Imad’s (of Aram by Imad & Imad's Syrian Kitchen) Long Table Lunch or eating your way around Syrian food with his small plates tasting, cheese with our resident cheese expert Emma Young, or James Whetlor’s stylish super cool French Bistro Cabaret Friday night, or any of our other excellent food and drink events no wonder we were voted Culinary Experience of the year. And now we have to WIN!

Your last chance to vote for ALSO! We’re nominated for the Culinary Experience of the Year at the UK Festival Awards and we’d love your vote.

Choose us for your favourite festival at the link in bio 🫶

#ALSO27. Est. 2014. Where ideas run wild.


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LAST CHANCE TO LOCK IN THE LOWEST MONTHLY PAYMENTS! ⏳

We know next Summer feels a lifetime away, but if you want to join us for our BIG SILLY PARTY, now is the time to lock it in, to get the lowest monthly payment costs...
💜 Secure a Tier 3 Adult ticket for £15.37 - future payments £34.67 a month.
🪩 Secure a Young Adult Tier 2 ticket for £13.62 - future payments £29.11 a month (18-25 year olds only)
💚 Secure your Green Traveller ticket for £14.32 - future payments £31.33 a month
🪾 Secure your Elders ticket for £14.32 - future payments £31.33 a month (for ages 70+)

Monthly payment costs on all the above will increase at 23:59 on 6th November - so do your future self a favour and hop on it! 👆


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Missing summer already? 🌞

The ALSO26 playlist lives on - now with fresh tracks to keep the memories (and your hippocampi) happy.

Featuring MAMA OH NO on the dreamiest stage in festival land.

Link to the playlist in bio.

#ALSO27. Est. 2014. Where ideas run wild.

📸 Teodora Andrisan


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Enjoy spooktacular savings with our earlybird offer! 🎃

ALSO's Magic 14th edition runs over the 16th - 18th July 2027 weekend and we want you and yours there!

If you want to be part of the award-winning, jaw-dropping, show-stopping, ALSO27 in its glorious lakeside setting at a discounted rate, our earlybird tickets are not sticking around long!

Dare you to be there! Book yours via link in bio.

#ALSO27. Est. 2014. Where ideas run wild.


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Spooky season, Shambala style 👻
It's almost time for our carnival theme vote. We've got a couple of pleasingly daft themes percolating here at Sham HQ, but we're open to suggestions - what are you lot saying? Stick your dream themes in the comments ⬇


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GOAT took the crown as your favourite musical act of Shambala 2026! 🐐

As we start cooking up the 2027 programme, let us know who's at the top of your wishlist👇

P.S... you may wanna keep those eyes peeled next month 👀


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Oh Fortuna! ✨

For our 13th edition, we loved turning the wheel to Oh Fortuna! and playfully exploring luck, chance and the encounters that shape our lives.

The theme ran like a stick of rock through ALSO26. . . From the big, mind-expanding ideas and conversations to the immersive experiences, the Saturday Night Spectacular and, naturally, all those unexpected moments that made the weekend ALSO! 💚

#ALSO27. Est. 2014. Where ideas run wild.


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🌍 Happy World Sustainability Day! ♻️

Throwback to these fabulous smiling volunteers on a Monday morning at Boomtown, getting stuck into the festival’s Eco Bond. 💚

Sustainability roles are becoming an increasingly important part of our festival volunteering programme - helping reduce waste, encourage better recycling and make huge events that little bit greener. 🌱

A big shoutout to everyone who got stuck in this summer and helped make a difference! 🙌

#WorldSustainabilityDay #Boomtown #BSTHydePark


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Lake days were made for ALSO 🌊

Our gorgeous half-mile-long Capability Brown-designed lake took centre stage this year with oh-so-many ways to enjoy the water.

Hundreds of wild swims, paddleboarding and myriad lakeside moments, it was the perfect place to slow down and soak up the summer.

We’d love to be lounging lakeside…

#ALSO27. Est. 2014. Where ideas run wild.

📸 Teodora Andrisan


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Last call for Shambala 2027 Trader Applications! 📣

Applications for food and market traders will close on 31st October 2026, head to our website to find out more and apply ☝️


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5pm in late October. It’s properly dark. It’s wet. You’re on your way home, but your brolly keeps blowing inside out and you just got soaked by a car driving through a puddle. All that matters is getting your comfies on, and hibernating.

But in a pretty little corner of Northamptonshire, on the August bank holiday weekend, 5pm looks quite different…


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The food programme deserves its own post. 🍽️

Our food programme sparkled once again at ALSO26, and it seems the Festival gods have noticed! We have been shortlisted for Culinary Experience of the Year at the UK Festival Awards! (You can vote for us at the link in bio - if that's your jam!)

ALSO serves up the most delicious food and drink, all set against one of the most stunning festival backdrops around. 🌿✨

#ALSO27. Est. 2014. Where ideas run wild.

📸 Teodora Andrisan


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There’s something special about ALSO after dark. 🌙

As the sun goes down, the site come alive in a totally different way. . . Music drifts across the site, lights twinkle through the trees, late night cabaret slinks into life, friends gather for another drink and to dance on late into the night.

But, ah, those su-ummer niyights. ✨

#ALSO27. Est. 2014. Where ideas run wild.

📸 Teodora Andrisan


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Just some golden snaps of Talu, bursting with pure passion and buzzing with electric energy for the 2026 Shambala Poetry Slam 🎤


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£15 to lock in your Shambala 2027 ticket? Yes please.

Secure your ticket today with a just a £15.37 deposit, then split the remainder for less than £35 a month.

Payment plans are available on all ticket types, with extra savings to be had for Green Travellers, Young Adults and Elders!

Head to our website to nab yours before prices increase ☝️


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Shambala Speaks: The Podcast is back for another season! 🎙️

To kick things off we sat down with the Queen of Ska herself and lead singer of The Selecter, Pauline Black. Diving into her remarkable life and the extraordinary beginnings that shaped her, as she became a lead voice in the two-tone movement.

Listen to the full episode now, wherever you like to get your podcasts x


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