Green Man Festival

View on map
Arts & CultureCrickhowell
Dates20–23 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival closes each year by burning a
LanguageEnglishCurrency: GBP
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Green Man Festival in Crickhowell

An independent folk and alternative music festival held each August at Glanusk Park near Crickhowell in the Brecon Beacons, running since 2003. Best known for burning a large wicker Green Man effigy on the festival's final night, it has grown from a 300-person gathering into one of Wales's best-established music festivals.

Green Man began in 2003 as a one-day gathering of around three hundred people at Craig-y-Nos Castle in the Brecon Beacons, founded by Jo Bartlett and Danny Hagan around a shared interest in folk and psychedelic music outside the mainstream festival circuit.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival closes each year by burning a purpose-built wicker Green Man effigy, a tradition drawn from the leaf-faced Green Man figure found in British church carvings and folklore, giving the event a distinctive ritual absent from most UK music festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

Its Glanusk Park site sits on genuinely hilly working farmland in the Brecon Beacons rather than flat showground fields, with the Black Mountains visible across the valley, and the festival has remained independently owned since its 2003 founding rather than being absorbed into a major promoter's portfolio

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The closing burning of a wicker Green Man effigy has taken place at every festival since its founding and remains the event's central ritual

Water and renewal

Living ritual

alongside its consistent Brecon Beacons farmland setting since 2006

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

20–23 August 2026

Getting around

Use Crickhowell transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Sturdy waterproof footwear for hillside and riverside ground that can turn muddy quickly, plus layers for cool Brecon Beacons evenings even after warm days.

Safety

Green Man Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Crickhowell, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

GBP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map51.86 N, 3.14 WOpen in Google Maps

Crickhowell, Wales, United Kingdom

Nearest airportCWL — Cardiff
TransportUse Crickhowell transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Crickhowell, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Crickhowell via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Crickhowell, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearSturdy waterproof footwear for hillside and riverside ground that can turn muddy quickly, plus layers for cool Brecon Beacons evenings even after warm days.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United Kingdom and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

We may earn a small commission from trusted travel partners at no extra cost to you.

FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Green Man Festival?

Green Man Festival is listed for 20–23 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Green Man Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Crickhowell, United Kingdom. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Crickhowell, Wales, United Kingdom

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLgreenman.net
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed dates20–23 August 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
Related festivals

Continue the route.

Photo pending

Buenos Aires International Book Fair

Past edition: 23 April–11 May 2026

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photo pending

Cairo International Book Fair

Past edition: 21 January–3 February 2026

Cairo, Egypt
Photo pending

Pageant of the Masters

Not represented as one continuous festival occurrence

Laguna Beach, United States
Photo pending

Annecy International Animation Film Festival

Past edition: 8–14 June 2025

Annecy, France

Spotted something out of date? Submit a correction →