David Herd
David Herd is a poet, critic and co-organiser of the project Refugee Tales. His critical history, Writing Against Expulsion was shortlisted for the 2024 MSA Book Prize and is now out in paperback...
Talks For Ukraine
Maria Romanenko is a Ukrainian journalist and co-founder of All For Ukraine. Formerly Editor-in-Chief of Hromadske International, she is the only Ukrainian recipient of the Prime Minister's...
Patrick Gale
Patrick Gale is the author of eighteen novels and many short stories. He is a keen cellist, gardener, beekeeper and patron of the Charles Causley Trust, and the Penzance LitFest, a trustee of the...
Katharine Harris
Company Secretary Katharine trained as a Solicitor, is currently a Welfare Rights worker, and came to the role of Company Secretary via volunteering in the Greenbelt Finance team. She likes cats,...
Greenbelt Takes A Breather in 2027
Since announcing that we'll be leaving Boughton after our one final Greenbelt there this summer, we've been scouring the land for a new home for the festival we love. That search over the last...
Jo In The Water
Jo in the Water follows a passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Exmouth-based Jo Bateman, as she takes on one of the UK's biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to...
Handmade Future by Kirsten and Brandon Dickerson
HANDMADE FUTURE follows artisans in six countries preserving heritage, navigating the complex role of middlemen, and advancing responsible trade—pushing back against fast, cheap production to...
With a little help from our friends
It's that time of year when we can share which wonderful organisations we're partnering with for our final festival at Boughton House. We're grateful to each and every one of our partners for...
2026 Poster
Michael Malay
Michael Malay is a teacher and writer based in Bristol. He spent his early years in Jakarta, Indonesia, before moving to Australia with his family at the age of ten. He is the author of Late Light,...
CHLOË UDEN
Chloë Uden is an artist, creative facilitator and cultural strategist working at the intersection of creativity, ecology, participation and energy transition. Formerly founder and Artistic Director...
Areeba Hamid
Areeba Hamid is the Co-Executive Director of Greenpeace UK. From 2006-2020, Areeba worked at senior levels in Greenpeace offices around the world, campaigning on issues including marine conservation,...
Harriet Lamb
Harriet Lamb is a British environmental leader and executive known for her work in sustainability and climate advocacy. She spent fifteen years building the Fairtrade movement in the UK and...
Maddie Thorp
Maddie Thorp is a singer-songwriter from the South Coast. She started writing her own songs as a child and performing as a teenager, going on to release several EPs including Home Village and A Long...
2026 Lineup
Dig in to the Greenbelt 2026 lineup. Explore the artists, speakers, and performers who'll bring the festival to life.