Festival Information
East Midlands
Overview
First held in 2005, Glastonbudget Festival is an established tribute music festival at Turnpost Farm near Wymeswold in Leicestershire. Its programme features more than 50 performances across two stages, covering familiar rock, pop and other catalogue music through established tribute acts.
Weekend admission includes standard camping, while day tickets provide an alternative for Saturday or Sunday. The wider festival includes a silent disco, fairground rides, food and drink traders and optional fancy dress, creating a format suited to families and mixed-age groups.
Line-up
View the official line-up page for current artists and performance information.
Festival Capacity: ≈ 10,000 daily capacity
This is an approximate daily festival capacity rather than a cumulative weekend attendance figure. Published festival records have consistently placed Glastonbudget's operating capacity at around 10,000, although attendance and the number of people present vary by day, ticket mix and site configuration.
First held: 20052027 edition: 21st
Location
Glastonbudget Festival takes place at Turnpost Farm, Wymeswold, Leicestershire, LE12 6SU, on open farmland near Wymeswold.
Travel
Check the festival's official Information pages for current directions, taxi instructions, drop-off arrangements and opening times.
- Car: Festival parking is free. Follow the official directions and parking marshals rather than relying solely on the postcode when approaching the rural site.
- Train and taxi: Loughborough is the principal nearby rail connection, with onward travel required to Turnpost Farm.
- Festival bus: Subsidised day services operate from surrounding towns, including Loughborough, Melton Mowbray and the Coalville area. A separate bus ticket and valid festival day ticket are required; see the official Bus Service page.
- Car sharing: Helps reduce traffic on local roads and through Wymeswold.
Festival Venue
The festival uses grass fields for its stages, arena, camping and vehicle areas. Conditions can change with the weather, so suitable outdoor clothing and footwear are advisable.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £6 - £175
This approximate range extends from paid under-13 admission to an allowance for later-release adult weekend prices, including booking fees. Optional upgrades, accommodation and transport are separate. Always check the official ticket page for current pricing.
Tickets to Glastonbudget Festival can be purchased from the festival's official Tickets Page.
Ticket options
- Weekend admission with standard camping
- Saturday or Sunday day admission without camping
- Adult, youth and under-13 tickets
- Accessible weekend admission and companion tickets
- Payment-plan options
Upgrades and extras
- Club GB access
- Camping+ and quiet camping
- Bell-tent glamping
- Caravan or motorhome plots, with or without electrical hookup
- Festival bus tickets
Important Ticket Information
Only purchase tickets through booking links provided by the official festival website. Under-18s must attend with a responsible adult aged 18 or over. Check the official ticket descriptions and terms and conditions for current prices, availability and entry requirements.
Accommodation
Standard tent camping is included with weekend admission. Visitors can bring their own camping equipment or book one of the available upgrades separately.
Campsite options
- Standard camping: Included with weekend tickets, with pitches taken on arrival.
- Quiet camping: A separately booked area for visitors seeking a quieter campsite.
- Accessible camping: A designated tent-only area linked to the accessible weekend ticket.
- Camping+: Reserved tent plots with shower access and flushing toilets.
- Caravans and motorhomes: Separate plots are available, including an electrical-hookup option.
- Glamping: Pre-pitched bell tents are provided independently; a full weekend festival ticket is also required.
Facilities
- Serviced toilets and accessible toilets
- Drinking-water and washing-up points
- Paid shower access for standard campers, with access included in some upgrades
- Campsite stewards and security
Read the official Camping information before packing for current campsite rules, permitted cooking equipment and prohibited items.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with Festival Calendar UK's Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Glastonbudget publishes access information covering accessible tickets, camping and parking for its outdoor festival site.
- Accessible weekend admission: Includes access to the designated accessible campsite, which accommodates tents rather than caravans or motorhomes.
- Companion tickets: One free personal-assistant ticket can be requested after purchasing the corresponding accessible admission. The application requires the booking reference and supporting eligibility evidence.
- Parking: Blue Badge parking guidance is provided within the festival's official accessibility information.
- Facilities: Accessible toilets are provided within the festival toilet areas.
Review the official Accessibility information before booking. For questions about specific requirements, use the festival's Contact page.
