FAQs

All tickets are General Admission (GA) and grant access to the Salmo River Ranch Campground (Riverside) from 12:00 PM (PDT) on Saturday, June 27th, 2026. Music is 4:00 PM Saturday to 4:30 AM Sunday.

- Free Tent Camping

- Free Parking

- Must be 19+

- Taxes added at checkout

Riverside Campground General Camping is included in the price of your ticket and it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. This means that once you have your ticket, you can camp in the general camping area without any additional costs, but spaces are allocated based on who arrives first. It is advisable to arrive early to secure your spot. The general camping area features a mix of campground sites and open camping (similar to the SMF format).

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The Riverside Stage is located within the Riverside Campground on the Salmo River Ranch. It features a 300-degree dancefloor and is tucked under a vibrant red and white tent, some may recognize from previous editions of the AMP Stage at Shambhala Music Festival.

The Riverside Stage is located within the Riverside Campground on the Salmo River Ranch. It features a 300-degree dancefloor and is tucked under a vibrant red and white tent, some may recognize from previous editions of the AMP Stage at Shambhala Music Festival.

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The address is 8532 Hwy 3. Use these coordinates in your GPS or Maps app to map out where to turn off as signage is limited 49.107529, -117.257802

You can also use these custom instructions from Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/2UEqtEAZueXjAov39

Access to the Shambhala Music Festival Pre-Party will be via the bridge entry, which is 4 kilometres from the original entrance most Shambhala Music Festival guests would be familiar with. You will take a short dirt road off Highway 3 and 6, 6 km east of Salmo, BC. 

Once you turn off the highway, follow the road that goes along the river (that's where you'll hit the bridge). Simply drive over the bridge and one of our crew will be there to greet you and direct you to the gate.

The gates open at 12 pm PDT on Saturday, June 27th and close at 12:00 AM, with no re-entry. Please do not arrive earlier as this creates congestion on the highway. 

The campground will not be open prior to Saturday, June 27th at 12:00 PM. Guests will be permitted to stay an additional night on Sunday, June 28th, free of charge, to ensure they are well-rested and sober prior to travelling home. Quiet hours will be in effect on Sunday night and all guests must be off the property by noon on Monday. If you would like to extend your stay in the Kootenay region, we encourage you to explore other local options.

The Pre-Party will be held in the Riverside Campground. Access to Downtown Shambhala and the 6 Stages is strictly prohibited during the Pre-Party. Please respect these rules as our stage crews will be hard at work preparing for the 27th Anniversary. Thank you for your understanding.

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Yes! Payment plans will be available on all orders made before May 3, 2026. 

Our Payment Plans give our guests the option to pay for their Pre-Party Tickets / Lodging packages over a monthly term. You can select a payment plan and determine the number of installments you’d like to pay when checking out with your Shambhala Pre-Party tickets.

Installment Fee: A one-time installment fee of 2% will be applied to the total order amount at the time of enrollment in the Payment Plan. This fee is non-refundable and will be included in the first installment payment.

The Pre-Party is a separate event taking place on June 27, 2026 and requires its own ticket. Shambhala Music Festival is taking place July 24-27, 2026 and is sold out.

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Self-sufficiency is required, as the General Store will not be open for this event. Bring two pieces of ID one must be a Government-Issued Photo ID), ice, water, food, snacks, camping gear, a flashlight, bug spray, and anything else you may need for a comfortable one-night stay in the woods. Please refer to the main Shambhala Music Festival Packing List for additional packing suggestions. 

Free water is available - please bring a refillable water bottle. 

There is limited cell service and no WiFi available at the Pre-Party. Make arrival plans with friends in advance, and be sure to download your ticket prior to leaving cell service. 

Showers will not be available for this one-night event. Please do not bathe in the Salmo River. 

Vehicles will be subject to searches by our event security team, and items may be confiscated at their discretion. No glass is allowed. Security will be referring to the same Banned Items list as the main event, Shambhala Music Festival.

Alcohol is permitted in your campground, however, it is not permitted in the stage or beach areas. Glass is banned - please remember that we are a working farm. Respect each other and your neighbours, and keep an eye out for your Farmily members.

‍No access to main festival grounds: Access to Downtown Shambhala and the 6 Stages is strictly prohibited during the Pre-Party. Please respect these rules as our stage crews will be hard at work preparing for the 27th Anniversary. Thank you for your understanding.

Yes, the exact vendor will be announced closer to the event. 

There will be a medical tent located in close proximity to the Riverside Stage, should you or your Farmily require medical attention during the Pre-Party. There will be roaming Harm Reduction volunteers at the Pre-Party. 

ANKORS will not be on-site at the Pre-Party. Please plan accordingly. However, they will have test strips and drug checking services available at their Nelson office. The address is 101 Baker St, Nelson, BC.

River conditions can change quickly! Please be aware of changing conditions including current & natural conditions. The Salmo River is unsupervised, and swimmers use the river at their own risk. 

1. Buddy system: pair up when participating in river activities, ensuring no one is alone in case of an emergency.
2. Avoid swimming at night: do not swim after dusk due to reduced visibility & cooler temperatures, which increase the risk of accidents.
3. Awareness of water conditions: moving water changes - be aware of currents, natural hazards & obstructions.
4. No diving: never enter moving water head first.