Your Bank Holiday sorted - Greenbelt Festival

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Greenbelt Festival offers a diverse and inclusive experience for all ages with headline acts such as Annie and the Caldwells, K.O.G, Liz Carr, Jeremy Corbyn, and more. Learn about art, activism, and music at this unique festival.

Your Bank Holiday sorted - Greenbelt Festival

Not sorted your August Bank Holiday yet? Then get yourself, your family, and your friends to this year’s Greenbelt Festival. Not only does it have some amazing headline acts, it’s also one of the only UK festivals that is truly inclusive and multi-generational. It’s three full days to hangout with people of every age, gender, background, and faith; it’s where hope exists in abundance, ideas are shared, serious partying taking place.

Annie and the Caldwells - It’s a family affair

Bringing the soul to disco, and the joy to Greenbelt: it’s Annie & The Caldwells! Annie, her two daughters, Deborah and Anjessica, goddaughter Toni Rivers, eldest son Willie Jr, and youngest son Abel Aquarius make music that not just moves you spiritually but emotionally.

K.O.G - Afro-fusion guaranteed to get the party started!

Saturday night is party-night at the Glade Arena with the amazing talent of Kweku Sackey aka K.O.G - an awesome blend of Afrobeat, funk, and hip-hop; shamanistic live performance, fierce raps and perfect on-pitch singing, all topped off with some absolutely wicked dance moves.

Liz Carr - Better off Dead?

Actor Liz Carr, known for her role in Silent Witness, shares her journey and advocacy for disability rights at Greenbelt. Don't miss her enlightening talk at the festival.

Patrick Grant - The circular economy of fashion

Explore the impact of fast fashion with Sewing Bee’s Patrick Grant and learn about sustainable practices in the fashion industry.

Adjoa Andoh - Bridgerton’s Queen Charlotte comes to Boughton House

Hear from Adjoa Andoh on her life as an actor, her journey of faith and justice, and advocacy around fair trade at Greenbelt Festival.

Bab L’Bluz - reclaiming the blue for North Africa

Experience the revolutionary spirit of Bab L’Bluz as they bring North African blues to Greenbelt with their hypnotic riffs and empowering performance.

Kate Rusby - The undisputed Queen Of British Folk

Join Kate Rusby on her musical journey at Greenbelt as she performs with a full band for the first time in 10 years.

Nadine Shah - Tour de force of Brit Rock

Don’t miss Nadine Shah's powerful performance at Greenbelt as she explores tough themes through her unique blend of rock and folk music.

Brian Eno - where religion and art collide

Music industry legend Brian Eno discusses the intersection of religion and art at Greenbelt, offering insights into his creative process and activism.

Sarah Corbett, Craftivist in Residence

Join Sarah Corbett in exploring the intersection of craft and activism at Greenbelt with her unique 'Gentle Protest' methodology.

Jeremy Corbyn - How the global arms trade is running the world

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn sheds light on the global arms trade and its impact on world politics at Greenbelt Festival.

Enjoy these highlights and more at this year's Greenbelt Festival, where art, activism, and music converge for a truly unforgettable experience.

Published on 17 August 2025 by UKFG

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