Glastonbury Festival Ticket Prices Surpass £400, Sparking Mixed Reactions

The price of tickets for the 2027 Glastonbury Festival has surpassed the £400 mark, prompting a wave of reactions among long-time attendees and music fans. General Admission tickets are priced at £408, which includes a £5 booking fee per ticket, in addition to postage and packaging charges. The festival is scheduled from Wednesday 23 June to Sunday 27 June 2027.

This significant increase in cost has stirred debate online, with some festival lovers expressing frustration at the rising expenses. One social media user commented: “I wouldn’t go if it was in my friggin garden!” while another remarked: “The biggest socialist festival ever turned into the biggest capitalist ever.”

Reflecting on the festival’s history, those who have attended since its inception in 1970 recall much lower ticket prices. Back then, entrance cost just £1, which even included free milk from the farm. A decade later, in 1980, prices increased to £8, and by 1999, the ticket price was £83.

The 2000s saw prices entering triple digits: £105 in 2003, rising to £185 in 2010, and £208 in 2022. The upcoming prices for 2027 mark an unprecedented increase, with a difference of £29.50 compared to 2025, pushing ticket costs past £400.

Opinions among fans are divided. Some understand and support the hike, citing the festival’s evolution. One long-time attendee shared: “I’ve been attending since the early 90s and Glastonbury has evolved, not got worse. People looking through rose-tinted spectacles – I guess most who complain haven’t actually been. It’s about the vibe of being with like-minded people and adapting to the changing world.”

However, many see the prices as excessive. “It’s the same all over the world; all festivals are silly money now. It’s just a money-making machine,” said one critic. Another quipped that Glastonbury has become “possibly the world’s most expensive camping ground!”