Event Details
When and where does Green Man Festival 2026 take place?
The Green Man Festival runs from Thursday, 20 August, to Sunday, 23 August 2026. The setting is Glanusk Park near Crickhowell, right inside Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) National Park in Wales. Framed by green hills and the River Usk, the site turns once a year into one of the United Kingdom's best loved independent festivals, known for its mystical, nature rooted atmosphere with echoes of Celtic and pagan folklore.
Who is playing at Green Man Festival 2026?
The festival gives each day a single headliner: Mogwai opens on Thursday, Wilco takes the stage on Friday, Four Tet headlines Saturday and Wolf Alice closes the weekend on Sunday. Also high on the bill are Cat Power, Sparks, The Beta Band, Aldous Harding, Anna Calvi, Tricky and Cate Le Bon. The lineup leans heavily on folk and indie, rounded out with electronic acts, comedy, science talks and art installations away from the main stages.
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How much does a Green Man Festival ticket cost?
A weekend ticket including camping started at 195 British pounds plus booking fee for 2026. General sale sold out within one hour of release in September the previous year. Anyone looking for a last minute ticket should only use Tixel, the festival's official resale partner; organisers warn strongly against unofficial platforms, where fraudulent tickets are common.
How do you get to Green Man Festival in the Brecon Beacons?
The greenest way to arrive is by train to Abergavenny followed by a shuttle bus to the site, or by direct coach with National Express. Drivers should follow signage from the A40 and allow extra time for parking. Camping is included in the ticket price, and early arrivals can access the Settlement area from the Monday before the festival.
Tips for visiting the festival
- Pack weatherproof clothing and waterproof footwear, since the Welsh mountains are known for rain even in August.
- Join the mailing list early, as tickets have sold out within hours in recent years.
- Use public transport or car sharing where possible, since travel accounts for a large share of a festival's carbon footprint.
- Leave time for the wider program of comedy, science and art installations; the festival is about far more than music alone.
