The first names for Green Man Festival 2026 have landed, and it is already shaping up to be a big summer in the Welsh mountains.
Leading the charge are four major headliners: Wolf Alice, Mogwai, Wilco and Four Tet.
For Wolf Alice, 2026 marks their first time topping the Green Man bill, arriving fresh from their latest album The Clearing and a recent BRITs win. Four Tet returns to a festival he knows well, having previously played in 2004, 2009 and 2019, where he headlined.
Wilco, led by Jeff Tweedy, are back for another go on the Mountain Stage, while Mogwai will set the tone early, opening the festival on the Thursday night with their signature post-rock sound.
A testament to both artist and festival-goers alike’s appreciation of everything Green Man has to offer, American alt-rock band Wilco, led by songwriter Jeff Tweedy, will perform on the Mountain Stage for a second time, having headlined the festival in 2009 with a performance described by The Independent as “masterful” and “one of the best live acts around.”
Closing out the Mountain Stage on Sunday evening will be London indie-rock outfit Wolf Alice, headlining for the first time and still celebrating the success of their 2025 record The Clearing, which has seen the band win the 2026 BRIT Award for Group of the Year, as well as being nominated for Alternative / Rock Act and Album of the Year.
Continuing the festival’s commitment to Welsh music and returning local legends, the iconic Charlotte Church returns to Green Man with her critically-acclaimed Late Night Pop Dungeon, as well as musician, songwriter and producer Cate Le Bon. Wales’ most promising new prospects are also showcased across the weekend, including the likes of Cardiff-formed Panic Shack, fresh from the release of their self-titled debut album, lo-fi outfit Tai Haf Heb Drigolyn and Welsh-born songwriter Neve Cariad. There is strong Welsh representation as always on the line-up too. Cardiff’s own CVC are on the bill, bringing their laid-back, sun-soaked indie sound to the mountains. And making a welcome return is Charlotte Church with her much-loved Pop Dungeon, promising big singalongs and a high-energy set that has become a festival favourite in recent years along with CATE LE BON and Panic Shack!
Further across the 2026 bill highlights arrive in the form of Cat Power, celebrating the 20th anniversary of her iconic album The Greatest,The Beta Band, visiting Wales as part of their first tour in 21 years, and New Zealand singer-songwriter Aldous Harding, who stops off at Green Man whilst working on a forthcoming new album.Elsewhere, South London post-punks Dry Cleaning with music from their brand new album Secret Love and North Carolina rockers Wednesday. They’re joined by the likes of Shame, Sorry, The Beths, Smerz and a live performance from Daniel Avery.
Riding high on another instant sell out, with all tickets for the forthcoming festival sold out on the day of release, and a remarkable clean sweep of 5* reviews for its 2025 festival describing Green Man as “a temporary utopia” (The Guardian)and “an egalitarian affair that has held on to its artistic edge” (The Times), the festival’s 2026 programme promises an eclectic range of talents ranging from global stars to next gen headliners, a testament to Green Man’s unique creative freedom and dedication to building and protecting the future of the live music industry.
While world renowned music programming will always be at the heart of Green Man, the festival boasts 16 stages offering comedy, science, live interviews, circus, and cinema offering something for all ages to enjoy, whether it be a yoga session in the peaceful Nature Nurture wellness area, or a freshly pulled Welsh beer at Green Man’s own Welsh Beer and Cider festival in the Courtyard. For those attending with the family, the Little Folk area will offer free activities for those aged 0-11, and Somewhere will allow 12-17 year olds the chance to engage their imaginations with creative workshops, games and more.
Green Man is also dedicated to booking and platforming the future of live music talent, from its Green Man Rising competition, which offers grassroots artists an opportunity to submit music for a chance to receive essential insight from music professionals who are actively working within the industry, and a coveted opening slot on the Green Man Mountain Stage, to booking future headliners long before the mainstream festival circuit.
Rising stars receiving the Green Man seal of approval for 2026 include Manchester’s self-coined ‘Britainicana’ four-piece Westside Cowboy, who return to Green Man following a standout performance on the Rising stage in 2025. They’re joined by fellow rising stars Fcukers, the electronic duo from New York set to release their debut album Ö in 2026, and folk-punk trio The New Eves, as well as festival favourites Adult DVD climb the Green Man ladder having packed out the Rising stage in 2026, and dance-punk duo The Itch will make their Green Man debut.
Green Man 2026 is now sold out, There will not be another ticket sale in 2026, but for those who missed out official resale tickets can be purchased exclusively via Tixel.
