Festival Information
South West
Overview
Glastonbury Festival is an iconic five-day music and performing arts festival held at Worthy Farm near Pilton in Somerset. What began as a gathering of around 1,500 people in 1970 has grown into one of the world’s best-known festivals, filling a vast greenfield site with live music and many other forms of performance.
The programme extends well beyond the main music stages, with theatre, circus, comedy, dance, talks, crafts, family activities and late-night areas spread across the site. Camping is included with general admission and forms a central part of the experience, so visitors should expect substantial walking and plan their time carefully.
The festival also has longstanding links with environmental campaigning, volunteering and charitable fundraising. Its programme and site bring together performers, community organisations, campaign groups, traders, crew and volunteers as well as ticket holders.
Line-up
Explore the official Glastonbury Festival line-up for artist and area announcements. More stages and performers are usually added as the festival approaches.
Festival Capacity: ≈ 210,000 festival capacity
This is the festival’s published capacity rather than the number of public tickets available. It includes the wider population across the site, such as performers, crew, staff and volunteers.
First held: 19702027 edition: 40th
Location
Glastonbury Festival takes place at Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset, UK. The farm is near Pilton and several miles from Glastonbury town.
The festival occupies a vast greenfield site, so visitors should expect long walks between the camping fields, stages and other areas. Study the festival map and consider journey times when planning each day.
Castle Cary is the nearest railway station, with a free festival shuttle for ticket holders. Official coach packages and other public-transport options are also available. Drivers should follow the festival’s current route and parking instructions rather than relying only on a postcode. See the official Getting to Glastonbury information before travelling.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £408
The displayed price is for a standard full-weekend general-admission ticket and includes the booking fee. Postage, coach travel, parking, accommodation and other optional extras cost more. Children aged 12 and under do not require a festival ticket. Always check the official ticket information before booking.
Glastonbury uses a registration and deposit system for full-weekend admission. Tickets are sold exclusively through the festival’s official See Tickets booking site.
Ticket Registration
Everyone aged 13 or over must register with Glastonbury Festival before attempting to buy a ticket. Registration is free, but it does not reserve or guarantee admission. Existing registrations should be checked before the sale, including whether the photograph remains a good likeness.
Booking and Payment
Up to six tickets can be booked in one transaction. A deposit is paid for each person when booking, followed by the remaining balance during the festival’s published payment window. Ticket and coach travel packages are also sold, with the coach fare paid in addition to the ticket deposit.
Tickets are personalised with the registered holder’s photograph and cannot be transferred to another person. Returned tickets may later become available through an official resale.
Children
Children aged 12 and under do not require a festival ticket or registration. Anyone under 16 must attend with a responsible adult aged 18 or over.
What Your Ticket Includes
- Full-weekend festival admission
- Five nights of general camping
- Access to the music, performing arts and other programme areas
- Programme, mobile app and phone-charging facilities
- Kidzfield entertainment, rides and activities
Visit the official Glastonbury Festival ticket information for registration and sale dates, payment deadlines, coach departures, optional extras and current booking conditions.
Important Ticket Information
Only purchase through the official Glastonbury Festival booking links. Tickets are personalised, include the registered holder’s photograph and are non-transferable. Check the festival’s current ticket information and terms before booking, including its payment, cancellation, resale and identification requirements.
Accommodation
General camping from Wednesday night until Monday morning is included with festival admission. Visitors using these camping fields bring their own tent and equipment.
Camping
Designated camping fields range from areas near the main stages to quieter fields towards the edge of the site. Family and accessible camping areas have their own arrangements.
Pre-erected Accommodation
Worthy View and Sticklinch are the festival’s official pre-erected campsites. Tipis are also offered separately. These options cost extra, do not include festival admission and can only be booked by people who have already secured a valid festival ticket.
Campervans & Caravans
Campervan and caravan pitches are separate paid bookings for festival ticket holders. Vehicle and pitch requirements vary, so check the official information before booking or hiring a vehicle.
See the festival’s official accommodation information for current booking links, campsite details and warnings about unofficial off-site providers.
Valuables
Free property lock-ups operate around the site. Avoid leaving essential valuables in a tent or carrying money and valuables together in one place.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with Festival Calendar UK's Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Glastonbury Festival has a dedicated Accessibility Team and an application process for visitors who require access facilities. The site is very large, predominantly outdoors and can become difficult to navigate in poor weather, so visitors should review the current guidance before attending.
Access Facilities
- Accessible parking and transport
- Accessible camping area (Spring Ground)
- Viewing platforms at major stages
- Accessible toilets and showers
- Support for D/deaf visitors, including BSL services
- Charging facilities for mobility equipment
- Accessible transport and selected routes across the site
- Sensory and rest facilities
Essential Companion Tickets
Eligible visitors who cannot attend without another person’s support can apply for one free Essential Companion or PA ticket. Eligibility is linked to a Nimbus Access Card or Glastonbury Festival Digital Access Pass carrying the +1 symbol.
Access Application Process
There is no separate general-admission ticket for visitors with access requirements. Register and secure a festival ticket through the standard sale, then contact the Accessibility Team for the Access Application Form. Facilities can reach capacity, so apply promptly once applications open.
For current eligibility, application and facility information, visit the official Glastonbury Festival Access Information or email accessibility@glastonburyfestivals.co.uk.
