LET'S GET SILLY!
It’s that time of year again! We’re headed Home to the Salmo River Ranch for the 27th Annual Shambhala Music Festival, and that means things are about to get silly. The Shambhala Games Hosts are geared up and ready to bring you a weekend of laughter, friendly competition, creative chaos, and spontaneous connection.
Whether you're flying solo or rolling deep with your crew, these games and activities are designed to bring people together through play. Drop in, meet new friends, win ridiculous prizes, and make unforgettable festival memories. Check out all that 2026 has to offer:
KARAOKE ROULETTE
Think you've got what it takes to sing anything? Step up to the mic and let fate choose your song. Whether you're a shower singer, secret superstar, or enthusiastic disaster, Karaoke Roulette is all about courage, laughter, and unforgettable performances.
DANCE OFF GAMES
Show us your moves! Draw a dance challenge card or freestyle your heart out while the crowd cheers, guesses your move, and helps crown the dance floor champion. No experience required, only enthusiasm.
GIANT TWISTER
Everything is bigger when you're playing Giant Twister. Stretch, balance, tangle, and laugh your way through oversized twists and impossible positions in this festival-sized version of the classic game.
THE ABSURD OLYMPICS
A prestigious athletic competition for people with absolutely no athletic preparation. Test your skills in a series of gloriously ridiculous challenges where enthusiasm matters far more than talent.
PLATE SPINNING WORKSHOP
Add a little circus magic to your Shambhala weekend. Learn the art of plate spinning from experienced instructors and discover a playful new skill that's guaranteed to attract smiles wherever you take it.
PARACHUTE GAMES
Grab a handle and rediscover the joy of giant parachutes. Expect bouncing balls, colourful chaos, teamwork, laughter, and the occasional reminder that being a grown-up is optional.
RIDICULOUS PARTY GAMES
Join us for an hour of gloriously silly challenges. From balloon relays and hula hoop races to impossible drawing tasks and absurd team competitions, these games are all about laughter, connection, and embracing the playful spirit of the farm.
SUNGLASSES GLOW-UP STATION
Give your shades the festival makeover they deserve. Deck them out with googly eyes, pom-poms, sparkles, and other delightfully unnecessary decorations, then wear your masterpiece with pride.
FARMILY FEUD
Survey says... it's time for Farmily Feud! Gather your team and compete to guess the most popular answers in this festival-inspired twist on the classic game show. Fast thinking, teamwork, and laughter encouraged.
PRIDE PARADE
Bring your colours, your creativity, and your joy as we celebrate love, identity, self-expression, and community. Everyone is welcome to join this vibrant procession through the farm.
SCAVENGER HUNT
Adventure awaits. Follow clues, solve challenges, explore hidden corners of the farm, discover parts of Shambhala you may have otherwise wandered right past, and see Shambhala from a whole new perspective.
ART WALK TOUR
Join one of the people who helped shape Shambhala from its earliest days for a guided journey through the festival's art, history, and culture. Meet artists at their installations, hear the stories behind the pieces, and discover how Shambhala has evolved over the years before arriving at The Grove for its opening ceremony.
UNO TOURNAMENT
Friendships will be tested. Wild cards will be played. Reverse cards will change destinies. Join us for an Uno showdown where fortunes can change with a single draw.
GIANT SNAKES & LADDERS
Become the game piece in a larger-than-life version of the classic board game. Climb ladders, slide down snakes, and see where luck takes you in this oversized adventure.
BUBBLE PARTY
Step into a world of giant bubbles, floating wonder, and pure playful joy. Whether you're making bubbles, chasing them, or dancing through them, this is your invitation to embrace your inner child.
STRANGER SQUAD GAMES
Flying solo? Looking to meet some new humans? Through cooperative challenges, team games, and shared ridiculousness, we'll help turn strangers into temporary teammates and maybe even festival friends.
BINGO
The numbers are real. The prizes are questionable. Join us for a laid-back afternoon of bingo featuring mystery rewards, practical treasures, and the kind of festival nonsense that somehow makes perfect sense by Sunday.
WHEN & WHERE?
Get the full schedule by downloading the 2026 festival app, available now on iOS and Android.
