Shambhala Music Festival 2027 guideFrom official sources · checked Oct 14
at a glance
- Hours
- 8 AM
- Age
- 19+. 19+ with no exceptions. Government-issued photo ID is required for entry regardless of age.
- Camping
- Every ticket includes free tent camping in the Metta, Starlight or Sunshine zones, with paid vehicle camping upgrades. Early entry from Tuesday at 06:00 is sold at the gate by card only.
- Re-entry
- A per-person re-entry fee, to be announced for 2027, is charged on return. Tampered wristbands are refused.
- Payments
- Cashless event taking major credit, debit (including Interac) and prepaid cards and contactless payments. There are no ATMs on site.
- Water
- Free filtered mountain water at refill stations; do not drink from the Salmo River or irrigation spigots.
- Parking
- A free parking lot is included with every ticket, with a free on-site shuttle to the camping zones.
- Shuttles
- Official one-way shuttles run to and from Vancouver, Kelowna, Spokane and Calgary.
hours
| Day | Gates | Music | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 23 | 8 AM | — | — |
what to bring
Allowed
- Propane or butane camp stoves
- Refillable propane tanks
- Cooking knives under 6 in
- Bicycles
- E-bikes
Not allowed
- Alcohol
- Whipped cream canisters and cartridges
- Drones
- Campfires, candles, fireworks, fire toys and open flames
- Liquid fuel in open-nozzle containers
- Generators, including built-in RV generators
- Glass
- Laser pointers
- Motorized vehicles
- Electric scooters, skateboards and onewheels
- Pets, except pre-registered service animals
- Weapons, including knives with blades
- Synthetic feathers and boas
- Indigenous headdresses
getting there
Salmo River Ranch
7790 BC-3, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0, Canada
- YZZTrail Regional Airport
- YCGWest Kootenay Regional Airport (Castlegar)
- YXCCanadian Rockies International Airport (Cranbrook)
- Parking
- A free parking lot is included with every ticket, with a free on-site shuttle to the camping zones.
- Shuttles
- Official one-way shuttles run to and from Vancouver, Kelowna, Spokane and Calgary.
- Accessibility
- Free Accessibility Zone camping near Downtown for registered guests with disabilities, with limited power for medical devices. Contact sales@shambhalamusicfestival.com.
tickets
- Early bird GAfrom CA$629.95
- General admissionfrom CA$649.95
official faq
Where is the festival?
Salmo River Ranch, 7790 Hwy 3, Salmo, BC, on a dirt road off Highway 3 about 6 km east of Salmo. The nearest US border crossing is Nelway, 19 km away.
Are tickets still available?
No. 2027 tickets sold out within hours of going on sale on September 15, 2026; a waitlist is open and shuttles are still sold.
Can I transfer my ticket?
Yes, through the customer portal. The name on the ticket must match the attendee's ID, and transfers cannot be undone.
Can I get a refund?
No, tickets are non-refundable unless the refundable booking add-on was purchased and its terms are met.
Are day passes available?
No, day passes are not currently offered.
Is there a payment plan?
Yes, interest-free monthly installments with a one-time 2% fee.
When can I arrive early?
Gates open Tuesday, July 20 at 06:00 for early entry, which is bought at the gate by credit or debit card.
Is there power or wifi?
No public power or wifi. Phones can be charged at the General Store.
Where is lost and found?
In the small building next to the Info Booth, across from the AMP stage downtown.
Are there showers?
Hot showers can be bought downtown and at shower trailers, card only.
Is there drug checking?
Yes, ANKORS offers free, non-judgmental drug checking and harm reduction supplies on site.
sources
Collected from these pages on Wednesday, October 14. Festivals change policies close to the date, so check the official site before you travel.
plan shambhala music festival
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