ABOUT US
Everywoman Festival is more than just an event. It’s an uplifting, engaging space designed to help women feel informed, confident and connected at every age and stage of life. We believe that understanding our bodies shouldn’t feel complicated or clinical, it can be inspiring, empowering and even enjoyable. Too often, women are told that changes to their bodies are something they simply have to accept. We’re here to open up conversations about health, break down taboos and empower women across generations.
Our festival combines credible information with feel-good energy. Across one inspiring day, you’ll find expert-led talks, myth-busting sessions, practical workshops and creative experiences designed to make women’s health engaging and relevant. From puberty to menopause and everything in between.
What makes us different is that we are clinically led and community powered. We bring together up-to-date, evidence-based information from clinicians and health professionals, with the stories, voices and lived experiences of women themselves. We tackle key health issues with credibility, inclusivity and impact, and we’d love for you to be part of it!
Whether you join us to learn something new, explore ways to support your wellbeing or simply enjoy a fun, inspiring day out with friends, Everywoman Festival is where knowledge, joy and community come together. You’ll leave feeling educated, empowered and supported.
OUR STORY
The Everywoman festival was founded by Professor Julie Cornish, a colorectal consultant surgeon with a specialist interest in pelvic health and cancer. Julie set it up after being frustrated at hearing so many similar stories of women accepting symptoms and a poor quality of life and being told their symptoms are normal because of their hormones, that they’ve had a baby or are getting old. We believe that women should know how their bodies work, what can go wrong and where to look for help.
Dr Google can be a scary place and misinformation/disinformation is an increasing issue, particularly across social media. EWF aims to provide access to evidence based information with expert speakers and signposting to services across the NHS, third sector charities and organisations and private services.
OUR AMBASSADORS
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Dr. Aziza Sesay is a GP, Educator, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer and Founder of "Talks with Dr. Sesay." She empowers people with evidence-based health information, focusing on women’s health, cancer awareness, and health inequities. She collaborates globally to combat misinformation, tackle stigma, and advocate for equitable healthcare.
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Helen Ledwick is the creator of Why Mums Don’t Jump - dedicated to dismantling the taboo around pelvic floor problems after childbirth. Inspired by Helen’s own struggle with pelvic organ prolapse, Why Mums Don’t Jump has blossomed into a vibrant Instagram community, where women describe feeling empowered and hopeful. The former BBC journalist has helped thousands of women to access reliable information and support for issues like incontinence, prolapse and pelvic pain.
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Molly is a young women’s health advocate and Founder of ‘The Love Your Period Campaign,’ which encourages conversations around stigmatised topics following her own brain tumour diagnosis. By addressing gaps that the support leaflets didn’t cover, Molly helps shape policies and programs in collaboration with her healthboard and third-sector organisations to better support young people with their health.
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Suzanne Vernazza is a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and Founding Director of Know Your Floors - a not-for-profit company aiming to improve awareness and education in pelvic health. Through her work in Know Your Floors She has created the #squeezealong on social media which now has a following of over 630K people on TikTok. Suzanne hopes to dispel myths, get people talking about pelvic health, promote prevention and encourage people to access support for any symptoms they develop.
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I’m Dr Liz O’Riordan, a breast surgeon who’s had breast cancer. I’m an author and a speaker and I’m passionate about educating women about their health. My secret weapon is myth-busting. After speaking at Everywoman in 2024, I was blown away by the talks and workshops on offer. It was incredible to see girls and women buzzing and I knew I had to get involved. I’m proud to be an ambassador for this incredible event. This year is bigger and better, with a new menopause tent and a focus on body image. I’ll see you there for a selfie!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Everywoman Festival 2026 is a one-day festival and will take place on Saturday 13th June 2026 in London.
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Ticket sales will open in January 2026, keep an eye on our social media to find out when tickets are released!
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The festival is open to anyone with an interest in women’s health, irrespective of gender or sex. We encourage ANYONE with an interest in womens’ health to be part of the conversation. Whilst some of our workshops dive into health issues that effect cis women and people assigned female at birth, there are many workshops which are relevant for everyone! Please look at our Tent and Workshop Schedule for more ways you can get involved!
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The festival is aimed at people 12 years and over to attend due to the content of some of the talks/workshops/performances which may be may be difficult to understand or upsetting for younger children. However the grounds are open to everyone and children can attend the event if they are supervised appropriately.
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Children 12+ years can attend but will be required book a free ticket.
There are facilities available for breastfeeding. Children under 12 may attend the outside areas if they are supervised however there will NOT be dedicated events that cater for children. Whilst a babe in arms (child <1) is able to be admitted into talks or workshops as part of your ticket, due to the adult content and nature of the talks, workshops and performances, younger children will not be allowed into workshops or seminars. We appreciate this may cause difficulty for some but hope it allows you to concentrate on you and enjoy the sessions fully.
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The Everywoman festival is committed to removing barriers for all, regardless of your disability. If you need any additional help which is not listed below, please contact admin@everywomanfest.com and we will do everything we can to make your visit as easy and stress free as possible.
Accessiblity
Wheelchair access
Performance and workshop areas, food areas, cafés and bars are wheelchair accessible. Please ask the stewards for the best place to sit.Hearing Impairment
Please let us know by contacting admin@everywomanfest.com which workshops and speaker sessions you have booked into. Please ask the stewards for the best place to sit in the venues to improve your experience. A hearing loop will be available for talks in the main tent.Visual Impairment
We are happy to make bookings on your behalf, simply email admin@everywomanfest.com if you require help.Neurodivergent visitors
Please let us know if you’d like to avoid queuing, we can reserve a seat to suit you in the workshop or speaker area. Or if there is anything else we can do to make your visit great, email admin@everywomanfest.comCarers
If you need a carer to make it possible for you to attend one of our events, please contact us at admin@everywomanfest.com for a free ticket for them.Toilets
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Service dogs are welcome but otherwise dogs will not be allowed into the venue. Please let us know when you book your tickets if you are going to bring a service animal.
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If you would like to be considered as a speaker, sponsor or to do a workshop for this or future events, please contact us through admin@everywomanfest.com.
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We try to bring experts and speakers who have the skills and experience that can signpost people to treatments and support with clinical evidence behind it. We talk to experts, charities and a huge range of advisors – including many attendees themselves. If you have any ideas to share, please send them to admin@everywomanfest.com
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The main stage speaker sessions last around 1 hour and may be followed by book signings for some of the speakers. Other speaker areas will vary depending on the speakers - please look at individual schedules for exact timings. Our time slots are designed to allow you to move from one event to another. Please check individual listings for non-standard event durations.
The workshops are 30 minutes. Please check individual listings for non standard event durations.
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Seating is not pre-allocated, and you take your seat on a first come-first served basis. Our stewards at each area will be on hand to help you.
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Every effort is made to ensure that events start on time. Workshop sessions open 5 min before the start time, whilst the main speaker tent is open 15 min before the session starts.
If you arrive more than 10 minutes late for a workshop you may not be permitted entry depending on the workshop you have selected. If possible we will try to secure you a place at a different workshop but it will depend on availability.
It may not be possible to admit latecomers to the speaker session; however, stewards will try to find a suitable seat for you if possible.
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Watch this space! We are hoping to be able to offer live, digital access to some of our events. The extent to which this is possible will depend on demand and funding
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Audio recorders, cameras and mobile phones may not be used in the workshop or performance venues, unless permission given by the leader for the workshop.
No smoking or vaping anywhere on the Festival site.
A trained first aider is on duty at all times, please let the stewards know if you need assistance.
Visitors to the Everywoman Festival may be filmed and/or photographed for future promotions of the Festival.