GREEN MAN, Wales’ largest music, science and arts festival, will return to the heart of Wales’ breathtaking Bannau Brycheiniog National Park from 20th – 23rd August 2026, with all tickets on sale from 10am this coming Saturday (27th September). First details of the festival’s 2026 lineup will be announced early next year.
All tickets for Green Man 2026 are expected to sell at record speeds, with Green Man 2025 sold out in less than 60 minutes. There will not be another ticket release for Green Man 2026, so this is the only chance to buy a ticket. Tickets will only be available via their official ticket vendor, Ticketsellers.
For those looking for an expanded Green Man experience, the Settler’s Pass turns the festival into a week-long holiday, welcoming ticket holders on-site from Monday 17 August, with an extended programme of workshops and music, plus discounts on local heritage sites, galleries, castles and more. See below for full ticket prices for Green Man 2026.
Green Man 2026 Ticket Prices
- Adult weekend – £296
- Student / Under 25 weekend – £266
- Teen (13-17) Weekend – £211
- Little Folk Weekend (6-12) – £61
- Little Folk Weekend (3-5) – £41
- Infant Weekend (0-2) – £0
- Adult Settlement – £376
- Student / Under 25 Settlement – £336
- Teen Settlement (13-17) – £271
- Little Folk Settlement (6-12) – £79
- Little Folk Settlement (3-5) – £54
- Infant Settlement (0-2) – £0
This year Green Man highlighted exactly why the festival has remained a standout on the UK calendar, securing widespread acclaim and five-star reviews from The Guardian, The Times, The Independent, The London Standard, Rolling Stone UK, and more. Across the weekend, festival goers witnessed euphoric headline performances from Wet Leg, Underworld, TV On The Radio and Kneecap, alongside spellbinding performances from CMAT, MJ Lenderman, Perfume Genius, Nilüfer Yanya, Yard Act, Cymande, English Teacher, Wunderhorse, Kelly Lee Owens, Beth Gibbons, Big Special, and a spectacular array of Welsh talent including Gwenno, Melin Melyn, Los Campesinos!, Tristwch Y Fenywod, and others.
There are also lot’s of surprises at Green Man, as you can see here when Wet Leg played an Impromptu set to a small, but wildly enthusiastic crowd.
Alongside incredible music, there were many dynamic discussions across the Babbling Tongues area from the likes of Huw Stephens in conversation with award-winning singer, composer and activist Charlotte Church, MOJO editor and acclaimed journalist Keith Cameron, and renowned Welsh DJ and producer Kelly Lee Owens. This year’s festival also showcased some of the best emerging comedians on the Last Laugh stage, including BAFTA winner Spencer Jones, celebrated satirist Stewart Lee, and multi-award winning Welsh comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean. For those eager to keep the party going into the early hours, the Round The Twist stage hosted unforgettable DJ sets from LYNKS, Ros Atkins, and James Endeacott.
Green Man 2025 truly had something for all ages, with Einstein’s Garden captivating curious minds and aspiring alchemists through hands-on science experiments, talks, and wildlife walks. The festival also introduced a brand new solar-powered Pandemonium stage alongside hydrogen-powered Alchemy and Whimsy stages, presenting a vibrant mix of performances and discussions that explored the climate movement whilst showing how science and the arts can help address today’s biggest challenges. Elsewhere, The Courtyard became a hub for swapping stories over a delicious range of locally brewed Welsh beer and cider, including Green Man’s own Growler and Guzzler festival beers.
Praise for Green Man 2025:
“Green Man’s batting average is still at a world-beating level, and its valley setting feels like a temporary utopia.”
– ★★★★★, The Guardian
“A winning mix of big names, new acts, literature and science talks and overall family friendliness has made Green Man a rare thing: an egalitarian affair that has held on to its artistic edge.”
– ★★★★★, The Times
“Its appeal transcends billing, lying at that nebulous, indefinable intersection where people, music and nature coalesce to create, well – it’s just a vibe, isn’t it?”
– ★★★★★, The Independent
“ You’ll struggle to find a better festival than Green Man”
– ★★★★★, The London Standard
“A victory and a blueprint for independence and community, another triumph for the UK’s best independent festival”
– ★★★★★, Rolling Stone UK
“A masterful lesson in broadening its scope while doubling down on its staunchly independent principles. Without a doubt, it’s one of the UK’s best fests.”
– DIY Magazine
“One of the most magical festivals the UK has to offer”
– Clash
Here’s a coupe of highlights to watch while you eagerly wait for the tickets to go live…
- THE JOURNEY TO GREEN MAN
- A GREEN MAN WEDDING
- FRIDAY AT GREEN MAN
- AN ANGELIC SATURDAY
- LITTLE FOLKS PARADE
- GREEN MAN SUNDAY
- 2024
Get ready for the ticket sale this Saturday, we promise you they’ll be gone before you know it. For more details go HERE.
