UPDATE: aw heck, releasing a few Discounted Sunday Day Passes (no camping), snag em! We’ve still got 11 bands, workshops, performance art galore!

NOTICE: in short, we have SOLD OUT! If you do not already have a pass, you will be turned away at the gate. We will continue to reassess space and might be able to open up more ticket sales on Saturday, stay tuned!

Wow—that's never happened before, y'all missed the Sh'BANG! If you have already purchased a ticket, but not a parking pass, we will try to accommodate you on arrival. If we cannot find parking for you, then we will refund your tickets.

The whole Sh'bang is back! A New Festival of Ideas

The region’s most wildly all-inclusive eclectic arts festival, Sh’Bang! is 3 days of good times, September 2-4, 2022, at the Lookout Arts Quarry south of Bellingham, Washington. Sh'bang delivers ALL AGES entertainment and delights. Soak it up: fresh quarry swimming and regenerative forest bathing! Sound healing and mysterious feeling! More info and delicious details at: https://www.shbangfest.com and on our Instagram.

Some Things to Expect

Loads of live music across genres every day featuring international talents! The miraculous and nearly impossible off-road Downhill Soapbox Derby that started it all, All-star Circus performances with national award-winning stunners, Elves, Pirates, Burlesque of all shapes, Puppets, Water, Costume-clad Shenanigans, Goblins, Witches, High flying one-of-a-kind Aerial Piñata Show, Fire, Love, Community, Life, Dirt, Death, Etcetera.

Bring your whole self, your hidden self, your intimate self, your masked self. Marvel together at the marvels we make. And leave your dogs at home. No dogs, except dawgs. Viva Pebbles, forever.

Historical Highlights from 13+ years of Sh'Bang

DOWNHILL SOAPBOX DERBY + All Enveloping Art Installations + HOT DAMN SCANDAL + Flotsam River Circus + HIGH STEP SOCIETY + Daikaiju + BABY GRAMPS + Aerial Piñata Pandemonium + Butt Kapinski + JASON WEBLEY + Calvin Arsenia + Snatch Adams + MIDNIGHT BURLESQUE + James and Jamesy + Ragmop Theatre + Briana Marela + Arrington de Dionyso + Melancholia + Larry Peace-Love Yes + Earth Practice + Queen Shmooquan + Samara Jade + A Little Bit Off + Zepto Space + AQUATIC CIRCUS + The Rhetorician + NEOGLYPHIC MEDIA + St. Cinder + Shirley Gnome + YOGOMAN + ings + Wren & Della + Figmentally + SUNRISE FLOATING DOCK DANCE PARTY + Mind of a Snail + String & Shadow Puppet Theater + Snaps for Sinners + MIDNIGHT DRAG SHOW + Unkle Kunkle & Kin + CHRVNS + Bemya Nymh + Ditrani Brothers + CHAOTIC NOISE MARCHING CORPS + Strong Sun Moon + Dryland + Sawtooth + WEEED + 

Get Your Tickets

Don't wait! Early Bird Discount ticket sales end on August 7th. Advance Discount tickets are available only until August 28th. Full Weekend tickets include camping, no separate camping pass needed.

• Full Weekend: $170
• Early Bird Discount: $130 (SOLD OUT)
  
• Advance Discount: $150 (SOLD OUT)
• Youth 5-15 years old: $50
• Children under 5: Free!
  

Significant discounts available for Seniors (60+) and First Nations peoples. Send us an email at info@shbangfest.com to request your appropriate discount code. ❤️

Day Passes also include camping access and are valid until 11am the following morning.

All vehicles parked onsite at the Lookout Arts Quarry will require a PARKING PASS. Cars arriving with 4+ people park for FREE with the Clown Car Discount! Save money: carpool, ride bikes, motorcycles, or unicycles! We will refund your parking pass if you earn the Clown Car Discount when you arrive. You are invited to join this community facebook group to find and arrange rides and get your questions answered.

• Parking - Regular: $35
• Parking - Oversize (18ft+, RVs, etc): $60

Covid safety

We will not be requiring vaccines or masks at this fully outdoor festival. We ask that all participants respect the well being of the community by self-screening and staying home if exhibiting any symptoms or close exposure to someone who has tested positive for Covid. Be conscious and respectful of the space around you and the diversity of health needs among Sh'bangers. There will be GOLD COLOR wristbands available for those who would like to visually communicate a greater need for personal space, and you are highly encouraged to mask-up anytime you wish.

Dogs

We love our canine friends, just like you! But ya gotta leave 'em at home or in the loving care of someone who will give them the love they deserve. No dogs admitted to Sh'bang. Bark!

Miscellaneous

Sh'Bang is always rain or shine! 🌦 The weather of our world is part of the experience, and no one will ever forget the most epic lightning storm ever witnessed at Sh'Bang 2019 ⚡️ No refunds, but tickets are fully transferable. More tasty details always at www.shbangfest.com