Past Editions

Every edition of Anthropos has been a unique chapter in an ongoing story of human connection, creativity and celebration.

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Our first gathering brought together a community of festival-goers, creatives, artists and musicians.local and international.to create something entirely new. Three stages, an art gallery, healing village and an extraordinary extended programme that ran around the clock.

Following the festival, over 1,000 trees were planted by our eco warriors in March 12020.one for each person who attended, in partnership with the Woodland Trust. Our Anthropos Woodland began here.

Anthropos Festival 12022 HE

Our second edition built magnificently on the foundation of the first, introducing new spaces and expanding the programme substantially. The Willow Circle jamming space made its debut, alongside a greatly expanded General Workshop and Knowledge-sharing programme.

Despite the challenges of the intervening years, the Anthropos community returned with tremendous energy. The festival continued its commitments: 100% plant-based food, solar power, compost toilets, and a tree planted for every ticket sold.

Anthropos Stream Editions

During the years when live events were not possible, Anthropos came alive online with two Stream editions. These collaborative projects brought together volunteers, organisers and creatives from around the world for continuous live music, art, workshops, lectures and performances.all free to attend.

The Anthropos Timeline

Anthropos Festival opens its gates for the first time. Three stages, art gallery, healing village, spa. Over 1,000 people gather near Bishop's Stortford.

Eco warriors plant one tree for every first-edition attendee in partnership with the Woodland Trust. The Anthropos Woodland begins to grow.

Two free online stream events keep the community connected during a period when live gatherings were not possible.

The Anthropos community reunites in person for a second time. New spaces, deeper programme, undiminished spirit.

Planned third edition cancelled due to dramatically increased fixed costs and the impact of the cost of living crisis on ticket sales. All ticket holders offered full refunds. The community holds strong.

It is not a matter of IF Anthropos Festival will happen again. it is a matter of WHEN. Watch this space. We All Are Anthropos.

Upcoming

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Anthropos Festival. Next Edition

The gathering continues. We are coming back.

We are continuing to organise the next edition and have a lot of exciting opportunities ahead that will help Anthropos grow. Our next steps include turning the organisation into a charity, making future grants more attainable. Despite the setback of 2024, it is not a matter of IF but WHEN.

Anthropos Festival is entirely self-funded by its crew, friends and supporters. If you or anyone you know would be able to financially contribute to funding the next edition, please email fund@anthroposfestival.org. Buying tickets is and will always be the best way to support the project.

Future Vision

We plan to always grow the festival in multiple ways. Here is a glimpse of what we are working towards.

Birch Stage (Provisional)

A new stage dedicated to experimental and gritty sounds. The programme continues to expand and diversify.

The Library & Dance Space

A dedicated library and a separate dance space for movement and expression. Learning, knowledge and the body all find their home.

Pine Stage (Provisional)

Another new musical dimension added to the festival landscape. Details to be announced.

Adventure Playground

A dedicated adventure space for younger attendees and the young at heart. Details to be announced.

Anthropos Woodland

Our ever-growing woodland expands year by year. A tree planted for every ticket sold, in perpetuity. An Anthropos legacy written in roots and canopy.

Charitable Status

Our next major step is turning Anthropos into a registered charity, unlocking grants and long-term sustainability for this community project.

For a comprehensive overview of current and future plans for all spaces and stages, visit our dedicated plans page: Event Overview. Current and Future Plans.

Community Events & Appearances

Anthropos is not just a festival. it is an ongoing community. Our programme participants go on to create and perform throughout the year.

This space showcases events featuring participants from the Anthropos Festival programme. Whether they have been with us before or are lined up for the next edition, here is where you can find out where they are performing next. Stay updated with our community's latest gigs and appearances.

Community event listings will be updated here as they are confirmed. To submit an event for listing, please contact us.

Who We Are

Anthropos Festival is a community focused gathering, entirely volunteer-led and volunteer-run.

We are a community of festival-goers, creatives, artists and musicians.local and international.coming together to create something new. The festival is bottom-up, horizontal, and decisions are made using a consensus-democratic process. All funds and efforts go towards making the festival the most amazing experience it can be.

Anthropos is entirely self-funded by its crew, friends and supporters. We receive no funding or support from corporate sponsors, advertisers, the Government or any other third-party funding streams. This is our project, and yours.