Green Gathering is one of the UK’s best‑loved eco‑festivals. Held annually, the festival is known for blending music, creativity and activism within a welcoming, family‑friendly atmosphere. Entirely off‑grid and non‑profit, the festival is powered by renewable energy and a strong sense of community, offering four days of inspiring low‑impact living, in a beautiful natural setting.
Why should I go to Green Gathering?
At its heart, the Green Gathering is about connection. Connecting with nature, with other people, and with ideas for positive change and more kindness in our world. It's such a friendly and welcoming festival many visitors feel comfortable to go on their own. Festival-goers can expect:
- Live music and performance across intimate solar‑powered stages, featuring everything from folk and punk to reggae, hip‑hop, DJs, poetry and spoken word.
- Workshops, talks and skills‑sharing, covering topics such as permaculture, renewable energy, crafts, well-being, social justice and climate action.
- Creative spaces and markets, including handmade crafts, ethical traders and community stalls, alongside fully vegetarian, vegan and gluten free food stalls, with organic, locally sourced produce where possible.
- A strong family focus, with a dedicated kids’ area, family camping and activities for all ages, making it an inclusive festival for all ages.
- Safe spaces, as accessible as possible for everyone, the Healing Circle for recouperation, tranquility and calm.
The atmosphere is often described as relaxed, friendly and thoughtful. Imagine a magical place to dance late into the night, and wake up inspired to make a continuing difference when you go home.
Where is Green Gathering held?
Green Gathering is held at Piercefield Park, just outside Chepstow in Monmouthshire, South Wales. The site sits within the Wye Valley National Landscape, offering breathtaking views across the Severn Estuary and the Wye Valley, with the ruins of Piercefield House providing a striking backdrop.
Chepstow is easy to reach by train and road, located close to the M4. Shuttle buses are provided between Chepstow railway station and the festival car park to help reduce vehicle use and make arrival easier.
When is Green Gathering on?
Green Gathering usually takes place late July/early August, running from Thursday to Sunday with four full days and nights of music, learning and celebration.
How to buy tickets for Green Gathering
A range of ticket types are available to keep the festival accessible, including:
- Adult, young adult and youth tickets, under‑2s free
- Reduced price local's tickets, buy from the gate
- Limited dog tickets
- Optional higher‑income tickets to help subsidise lower‑cost options
- Day tickets are available - only from the gate on the day
Ticket availability can be limited, so early booking is recommended. For full details and to buy tickets, visit the Green Gathering website.
You can also apply to volunteer at Green Gathering in various roles.
Where can I stay?
The ticket price includes tent camping on the spacious site for four nights, Thursday to Sunday. As well as general camping, there's a family-friendly spot, quiet camping, and assisted access camping areas (flat pitches, acessible toilets and showers, charging points for scooters). Campervans, caravans and trailer tents are welcome - add on a live-in vehicle pitch pass when you buy your festival ticket.
You can up your comfort levels and save bringing all the gear by hiring a refurbished tent, yurt, tipi or a bell tent.
What do I need to bring?
Bring an inquisitive and open mind, ready to be challenged and inspired!
The festival is designed to be low-impact, so bring just what you need, preferably arriving by public transport or even cycling / walking to the site. There's plenty of delicious vegetarian and vegan hot food for sale on site, plus organic fruit and veg stalls. The Green Gathering website has a useful Green traveller guide, with tips on what kit to bring, and what not to bring!
Read more about The Green Gathering's origins on Wales.com.
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