Food and wine meet spacetime and quantum physics in our philosophy lunch with Ivette Fuentes on Sunday 24th May!
Quantum physicist and Roger Penrose collaborator Ivette Fuentes tests bold ideas...
Grab your swimmers and get ready for ideas by day, a lorra fun by night...
Maybe you've taken a shine to our eclectic musical mix (did you see us in Time Out's Best of the Music Fests?), or perhaps you want to lose yourself in an ecstatic dance session, or immerse yourself in our starlit swim, or dance dance dance under the trees at the rum shack, or take it large in our late-night disco Bunker 54, or lay back to some louche comedy. . .
There are so many ways to get stuck into nights at ALSO. Take a tour of our programme - just a mere taste of what’s to come. . .
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Volunteer at Camper Calling!
It's safe to say Camper Calling looks absolutely gorgeous! 😍
We can't wait to bring our volunteering family for the first time!
If you're looking for the ideal weekend festival for the August Bank Holiday, get your application in asap 🫶
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⏳ JUST ONE WEEK LEFT TO SECURE A 3 MONTH PAYMENT PLAN!
ICYMI: We’ve also squeezed in one last round of weekly and fortnightly payment plan options for those of you that want to split the cost of your Shambala ticket into even more manageable chunks, but you'll want to move quick!
💕 Pay weekly – Secure your ticket for £30
💕 Pay fortnightly – Secure your ticket for £60
💕 Pay monthly – Secure your ticket for £100
Payment plans are available on all ticket types, book here 👉 shambalafestival.org/buy-ticke…
Take a look at what’s on offer on day two of HowTheLightGetsIn Festival this May!
Kick off Saturday morning with an exclusive brunch with Jeremy Corbyn, then catch the "Gutenberg vs Zuckerberg"...
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Daniel Wakeford rose to fame and gained a place in our hearts with his appearance on Channel 4’s ‘The Undateables’ and has since become an ND champion, a strong advocate for autism awareness and support.
He'll be joined by his band to bring some specially arranged and stripped back hits to the treehouse stage in The Enchanted Woods
Hit the link to dive into the full lineup 👉 shambalafestival.org/2026/
We're officially less than 1 month out from a magical weekend of bold ideas, brilliant debates, and the brightest music and comedy stars! ⭐
With the clock ticking fast to the Spring Bank Holiday,...
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With well over 100 UK festival appearances under their belt from Glastonbury to Boomtown, Mr Tea and The Minions are bringing their infectious energy to HowTheLightGetsIn Festival this May!
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Get ready now for day 1 of HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2026! 💡
Friday the 22nd kicks-off the Spring Bank Holiday weekend spectacularly! Sceptic and science writer Michael Shermer hosts an intimate Inner...
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The final episode of this series of Shambala Speaks out now - and it’s an important one: Who Lives & Who Dies? Climate Justice in the context of arts and culture.
Recorded on site and featuring Afro Pasifika DJ Lady Shaka, Friends of The Earth CEO Asad Rehman and Shambala’s own Chris Johnson and Adassa Dixon, this conversation explores the role the arts can play in addressing the climate crisis - and why justice must be at the centre of the movement.
Listen in wherever you get your podcasts x
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Could YOU be this years Shambolympic Champions, winning the coveted prize of six tickets to Shambala 2027?!
We have space for 12 teams of 6. Your team can be made up of adults, or a mixture of adults and teens aged 16+
💕 INTROVERTS: WE WELCOME YOU! 💕
We know there are people out there who'd love to take part, but may be a little intimidated, because they don't consider themselves natural performers or show ponies!
This year, each team will be given a dedicated Shambolympic Coach, to help make your glorious talents SHINE and hold your hands throughout. Teams will be scored on creativity and team work, rather than who has the most bells/whistles/confidence. So, if you've been umm-ing and ahh-ing but have never quite worked up the courage, let 2026 be your year, we'd love to have you..
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Camping at ALSO is included in the weekend ticket pass, and we have 50 acres of beautiful parkland to camp in, so plenty of options to set up in style for the weekend.
But if you want more from your wild weekend away with us, we have the option to book into our High Glamp Camp in one of our pre-erected, lovely-looking bell tents, or you could bring your camper to ALSO by booking a Campervan pass.
Take a look at the options at the link in bio.
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Wake up and be inspired this Spring Bank Holiday with a philosophy breakfast with bestselling author and anti-big-tech activist Cory Doctorow.
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At HowTheLightsIn Festival, the debates don't stop when the day ends.
Join us for Midnight Mayhem: our late-night intellectual showdown where speakers, comedians, and audiences go head to head on...
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Got a festival shaped hole in the calendar this summer? 🌞
Join us at the UK’s most fiercely independent, seriously silly and wildly creative festival...
🗓️ 27-30 August 2026
📍 Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire
🎟️ Last chance to split the cost of your ticket with a 3-month Payment Plan!
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The IAI Sixth Form Programme is an exclusive experience for 16–18 year olds at #HTLGI26 featuring talks, debates, workshops and Q&As with world-leading academics and a top UK admissions tutor.
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Our Summer Playlist has Landed! ☀️ 🎶
if you want to get in the mood RIGHT NOW - we have put together a Spotify playlist for you.
Dive in at the link in bio.
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💡 Science spotlight 💡
At #HTLGI26, we’re putting some of the biggest assumptions under the microscope! 🔬 Can neuroscience truly decode the mind? And what if physics has misunderstood time itself?...
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With performances at the Royal Albert Hall and Bush Hall, Cosima Suzanne is a breakout force on the London grassroots music scene.
Following her stand-out performance at HowTheLightGetsIn London...
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Join bestselling author Sathnam Sanghera live at ALSO26 as he brings his brilliantly original new book Tonight the Music Seems So Loud to the stage, exploring the extraordinary life and times of one of Britain’s most loved musical icons, George Michael.
Expect insight, storytelling, and a fresh way of seeing music history.
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Paris-based Sababa 5 will be gracing us with their hypnotic blend of Middle Eastern psychedelia, Mediterranean funk, and analog groove. Expect vibrant sonic textures, improvisation and irresistible energy ⚡️
Dive into the full lineup (and grab those tickets) via the link 👉 shambalafestival.org/2026/
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1 MONTH TO GO! ❤️
Festival season is almost here, and we're feeling the love as we head into what is set to be another magical festival season ahead of us!
Make sure you’re a part of the journey 👉 mycauseuk.com/volunteer/
We once believed liberal democracy could sustain itself. Today, that confidence feels increasingly uncertain.
Michael Ignatieff, former Leader of the Official Opposition in Canada, has spent decades...
Continuing the topic of Climate Justice this Earth Day, we’re excited to reveal a little taster of our next Shambala Speaks Podcast episode, which comes out this Sunday…
Recorded on site and featuring the brilliant Lady Shaka, Asad Rehman (Friends of the Earth) and Shambala’s very own Adassa Dixon and Chris Johnson, the discussion explores the role the Arts has to play in addressing the climate crisis, and ensuring that justice is front and centre of the movement.
Tune in on Sunday to listen to the conversation in full x
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SHAMBALA & CLIMATE JUSTICE 🌎
For over 25 years, Shambala has been a leading advocate for sustainable practices within the festival industry. Our efforts have long focused on reducing environmental impact. Now, we are widening our understanding. We recognise that the climate crisis is not only environmental, but deeply human - shaped by histories of inequality, and experienced unequally across the world.
People and planet are inseparable. Meaningful change cannot occur without addressing both.
This Earth Day, we’re spotlighting the ways in which we’re weaving Climate Justice into our work. Hit the link to delve deep into the details… 👇
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There’s only one month to go until HowTheLightGetsIn Festival begins, and students can still grab tickets at 40% off!
This Spring Bank Holiday weekend, Students and Under 25s get full access to...
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A weekend shaped entirely for you ✨
Dip in, explore, pause, dive back in. . .
How will you ALSO?
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💡 Arts spotlight 💡
At #HTLGI26, we’re diving into the boldest questions in the arts — from cancel culture and creative freedom to faith, language, and the limits of expression.
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From spacetime and psychology to language, society, and beyond, our debates at HowTheLightGetsIn Festival span the full range of science, philosophy, politics, and the arts.
We're bringing together...
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London-based indie artist Purdy Smith blends catchy, soulful melodies with honest storytelling that moves the most cynical of hearts.
Her debut EP, Borders, explores personal growth, tracing stories of struggle and vulnerability that lead to resilience and hope. Inspired by Lianne La Havas, Cleo Sol, and Emily King, Purdy’s emotive voice and soulful sound create a striking and cathartic listening experience. She recently sold out her headline show at The Troubadour in London, so don’t miss the chance to see her LIVE at ALSO this summer!
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We wanted to give a shout out to Anand ahead of his 7th London Marathon this weekend! 💥
A massive good luck to everyone we know taking on the challenge and we support you fully! 💜
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Our brand new Dragonfly Camping Field is filling up fast, but there’s still time to nab yourself a spot and bask in comfort and convenience all weekend! 🌞
Dragonfly features a Pamper Parlour, lovely loos, plentiful posh showers, a camp lounge with a breakfast stall, coffee trader, and WiFi hotspot, plus a cosy communal campfire to warm your cockles. It’s also home to this year’s absolutely gorgeous pre-pitched camping options - from vintage canvas tents to indulgent, fully furnished yurts.
Adult weekend wristbands are £45 and include up to two under-18s for free - grab yours via our website 👇
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What a weekend! Hat’s off to our Co-Create team. ALSO26 is taking shape! 👀
Our Capability Brown designed site is looking gorgeous and we can’t wait for you to join us lakeside for our boldest, most brilliant edition in just a few weeks.
Still need tickets? ALSO26’s Tier 3 tickets end soon. Get yours before they fly!
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New to MCUK? Check your emails!
We have been sending out lots of information on everything you need to know about volunteering and how to be prepared for the season! 🔎
We can't wait to welcome so many new faces to the festival fields this year!
We tend to believe that language is the best way to express thought. Yet words can obscure as much as they reveal. 🗯️
In a world rapidly shifting towards videos, images, and music, can non-verbal...
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💡 Philosophy Spotlight 💡
This Spring Bank Holiday HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2026 will be bring together world-leading philosophers for a host of thought-provoking debates, interviews, solo talks, and...
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After two highly acclaimed performances at Shambala 2025, Daraa Tribes are back for another helping of their unique mix of traditional tribal music and Sahara blues!
Hit the link to discover the full lineup and join the fun 👇
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From pottery painting and story sessions to mind-control workshops, HowTheLightGetsIn is the perfect family getaway in the sunny town of Hay-on-Wye.
Our Children's Programme invites young thinkers...