Festival Information
East Midlands
Overview
Greenbelt is a long-established festival of arts, music, and ideas, held each summer on the grounds of Boughton House in Northamptonshire. Known for its inclusive ethos and welcoming atmosphere, the festival brings together musicians, speakers, performers, and creative practitioners from a wide range of disciplines. The programme spans live music, theatre, comedy, talks, workshops, spirituality, and family activities, offering space for reflection as well as celebration. With a strong emphasis on community, creativity, and social engagement, Greenbelt has become one of the UK’s most distinctive culture-based festivals, attracting festival goers looking for a thoughtful and inspiring weekend experience.
Line-up
View the
official line-up here.
Note: Line-ups can evolve/change closer to the event — check back regularly to stay up to date.
Festival Capacity: ≈ 15,000
Greenbelt does not publish an official capacity. Recent editions are widely understood to attract audiences in the ten- to fifteen-thousand range, reflecting its scale as a long-running charity festival with a dedicated community audience.
Location
Greenbelt Festival takes place at: Boughton House, Nr Kettering, NN14 1BJ.
Greenbelt has confirmed that 2026 will be its final year at Boughton House as the festival prepares to relocate in 2027. The layout and facilities for 2026 will continue to follow the well-established site plan that regular visitors will recognise.
Travel Info
See the festival's dedicated Travel page for information on arriving by train, car, and bike.
Festival Venue
Set within the historic parkland of the Boughton House Estate in Northamptonshire, the festival takes place across open fields, wooded areas, and gently varied terrain typical of a rural green-field site. The grounds accommodate camping areas, venues for talks and performances, family zones, and food spaces in a relaxed, walkable setting. Conditions underfoot can be affected by weather, so suitable footwear is recommended.
For camping details, see the Accommodation Section. For mobility support and routes, visit the Accessibility Section.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £35 - £240
This price range aims to give a rough idea of the lowest and highest prices typically available, including child and day tickets where relevant. Always check the official ticket page for current pricing.
Most festivals release tickets in phases: Early Bird, General Release, and Final Release. Generally, tickets are more expensive the closer it is to the festival start date.
Tickets to Greenbelt Festival can be purchased from the festival's official Tickets Page.
Buy Official Tickets This link opens in a new tabOptions include:
Weekend Tickets
- Supporter - Pay-it-forward option that helps someone else attend.
- Standard
- Supported - Reduced rate for those who need financial assistance.
- Concession – For students, people on benefits, and first-time working church or community leaders.
- 18–25 Ticket
- Youth (12–17)
- Child (5–11)
- Under 5s - Free
- Volunteers - Free (application required)
- Open Festival Tickets - Free places for people who would benefit but cannot afford to attend (nomination system).
Day Tickets
Day tickets are usually available at Greenbelt, availability and pricing can change each year, so please check the official Tickets Page for current options.
Upgrades and Extras:
- Car Parking Pass
- Live-in Vehicle Pass
- Glamping and Pre-Pitched Options
- Group Discount: Every 10 weekend tickets purchased includes one free ticket.
Important Ticket Information
Only purchase tickets from official sellers listed on the festival’s website. Most festivals do not allow ticket transfers between individuals, and resale is typically only permitted through official resale platforms (when available). Please review the festival’s official ticket terms and conditions before purchasing, as policies on refunds, exchanges, age restrictions, and entry requirements vary between events.
Buy Official Tickets This link opens in a new tabAccommodation
Greenbelt Festival is a camping festival, please bring your own equipment.
Campsite Options:
- Standard Camping - included with weekend ticket
- Campervan Field - no electric hook-ups available
- Pre-pitched & Glamping
Visit Greenbelt's Accommodation page to explore the details.
Some Campsite Regulations:
- No fires
- No glass
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with our Essential Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Greenbelt Festival has a Gold Award from Attitude is Everything in recognition of their efforts to ensure that the festival is accessible to all. Visit Greenbelt's Access page to find out more.
Access facilities include:
- Accessible camping
- PA tickets
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets and showers
