Experience the Bradford on Avon Green Man Festival, a vibrant, family-friendly community gathering featuring traditional dance, music, song, and folklore throughout the town centre on Saturday 11 May 2024 (9am to 5pm). And the best part is, its free!
Witness over 40 dance groups, including 320 dancers and 100 musicians, featuring Morris dancing and diverse European styles.
Witness over 40 dance groups, including 320 dancers and 100 musicians, featuring Morris dancing and diverse European styles.
Join the whimsical journey of our 10ft tall Jack in the Green and Jill in the Green, visiting 12 town centre venues with bands and fantasy beasts.
You’ll can also discover the kid’s zone, artisan market, community hub, pagan arts and crafts.
Groove to a samba band, mummers’ play, Folk Club stage, Wiltshire Music Centre stage, Blues @ The Shoes stage, live pub music, buskers and more!
The full programme is available on the BoA Green Man Festival website.
Don’t miss…
The BoA Green Man Festival has something for everyone – so dress up for the day and really get into the swing of things.
Wake up Jack & Jill in the Green – Tithe Barn – 9.30am
Help us make lots of noise to wake Jack and Jill up from their yearlong slumber. Bathampton Morris Men and Armaleggan will perform the festival’s opening dances, and Ragged & Old Mummers will perform their short but amusing Mummer’s play.
Jill in the green Secret bower – Tithe Barn Workshops – 2pm
Children are invited to meet Jill in her secret bower at the Tithe Barn workshops. She’ll also host local dance groups with appearances by hobby horses and beasts. You can watch events unfold from the lovely new Vixey’s Cafe.
Closing Parade – Riverside Park & Tithe Barn – 5pm
You’ll not want to miss this spectacle as Jack and Jill, hundreds of dancers, beasts and bands join in a closing parade. Join a mass circle dance to speed Jack and Jill on their way.
Stripping Jack – Tithe Barn – 5.45pm
This is a tradition where everyone strips Jack of his greenery. Keep your leaves safe to ensure we have a good summer.