As anticipation builds for Glastonbury Festival 2025, ticket sales are scheduled to begin soon. Glastonbury fans will be able to purchase tickets including coach travel from 6 PM on Thursday, April 24. General admittance tickets will be available soon after, on Sunday, April 27 at 9 AM. This year’s pricing reflects a significant increase from previous years, prompting discussions about the festival‘s affordability amidst a wider trend of rising ticket prices across the music festival landscape.
Glastonbury Festival has long been a staple of the UK music scene, attracting thousands of attendees from around the world. The price of an adult Glastonbury weekend ticket is now £308. This is a significant jump from the £202.50 ticket cap in 2019. This reflects a shocking 52% increase in just the past six years. For overseas supporters, a four-day pass is about 1,359 Polish złoty (£272) including camping and 1,089 złoty excluding it.
Ticket Price Trends
The sharp increase in ticket prices is not limited to Glastonbury. Unfortunately, this has been the case for many festivals over the last few years. Since 2019, the Isle of Wight Festival has skyrocketed with an eye-watering 66% hike in prices. In the same period, Latitude Festival has experienced an even greater jump with prices up 52%. These ballooning costs are part of a larger economic crunch that’s making planning and producing events more difficult than ever.
Glastonbury’s non-conditional entry tickets were £248 in 2019, a rise of 50.6% since 2016. The festival’s planners point to rising costs of doing business as the main reason for the price changes. With live music experiences in greater demand than ever before, it’s no wonder that ticket prices seem to be increasing dramatically.
Even with these increased costs, the demand from fans to attend Glastonbury continues to outstrip supply. Music under the stars is just the beginning of what seems like a truly immersive cultural experience that a lot of people determine is worth the cost. The increasing prices are raising eyebrows and provoking discussion among participants. They are looking for cost-effective alternatives to experience the spirit of the festival without breaking the bank.
Accommodation Options
For visitors hoping to upgrade their Glastonbury adventure, the Pop-Up Hotel has a swath of Glastonbury accommodation packages. An particularly remarkable choice is the glamorous Tipi Tenthouse Suite. It can sleep up to six people and sets you back £28,999. This whimsical over-the-top option is for the fancy folks who want to relax and be pampered while at the festival.
The Tipi Tenthouse Suite could be a bit of a reach for most conference-goers. Don’t worry, there are so many more places to stay in all price ranges! Camping continues to be the cheapest way for people to attend Glastonbury, offering them the full Glastonbury experience at a more affordable cost. The rising prices of camping passes and other luxuries have gotten a lot of would-be attendees worried.
As ticket sales are about to begin, understandably many fans have some tough decisions to make. Even without economic upheaval, rising prices and limited availability increase the urgency of shoppers. They rush to prepare for the next sales tax holiday dates.
Global Context
The soaring ticket prices at Glastonbury are part of a larger pattern occurring in music festivals across the globe. NOS Alive in Lisbon, Portugal provides three-day tickets from €199 (£171). The festival features a lineup headlined by big-named artists including Kings of Leon and Olivia Rodrigo. These prices are highly competitive on the international stage. Together, they illustrate a growing phenomenon of dramatically ramped up expenditures on live appearances.
Meanwhile, Glastonbury is already preparing for its jubilee replacement in 2025. Festival organizers I talked to do not foresee festival ticket prices peaking anytime soon. Those same future attendees could be discouraged. To its credit, this only underscores the festival’s commitment to bringing in the highest-caliber performances and experiences, something that’s genuinely worth the spend.