Glastonbury Festival

There is no Glastonbury Festival in 2026 because the festival is taking a planned fallow year. The next Glastonbury Festival is due to take place from Wednesday 23 June to Sunday 27 June 2027.

Glastonbury Festival is one of the world’s most famous music and performing arts festivals, held at Worthy Farm, Pilton, near Glastonbury in Somerset.

It is much more than a music festival. Alongside major headline acts, Glastonbury usually includes theatre, comedy, circus, cabaret, dance, spoken word, healing fields, late-night areas, food, charities, campaigning organisations and a huge temporary festival community.

Location: Worthy Farm, Pilton, near Glastonbury
County: Somerset
Festival type: Music, performing arts, comedy, theatre, dance, cabaret and mixed festival arts
Next festival: 23 to 27 June 2027
Last checked: June 2026

Line-Up Highlights

There is currently no confirmed line-up for Glastonbury Festival 2027.

That is normal at this stage. Glastonbury line-ups are usually announced much closer to the festival, and tickets often sell before the full line-up is known.

Glastonbury is known for very broad programming, so the eventual line-up may include:

Major headline acts
Established bands and solo artists
New and emerging performers
Dance and electronic music
Acoustic stages
Theatre and circus
Comedy
Spoken word
World music
Late-night performance areas

Festival dates, ticket availability, prices, line-ups, camping, parking and travel arrangements can change. Always check the official festival or ticket provider before booking.

Tickets and Prices

Glastonbury tickets are not ordinary day-out tickets. They are usually highly sought after and can sell out very quickly.

At the time checked, ticket information for Glastonbury 2027 had not yet been fully released. The official information page says details for several 2027 arrangements, including Personal Assistant ticket scheme information, accessible campsite details and campervan or caravan spaces, will be released in Autumn 2026.

Before trying to book, check:

Ticket registration requirements
Ticket sale dates
Deposit and balance payment rules
Coach package options
General admission ticket rules
Accessible ticket arrangements
Campervan or caravan options
Refund and cancellation terms
Official resale process

Glastonbury normally requires careful preparation before tickets go on sale. If you want to go, make sure you understand the registration and booking process well in advance.

Tickets TBA

Getting There

Glastonbury Festival is held at Worthy Farm near Pilton in Somerset. It is a rural festival site, so travel planning is very important.

Visitors usually travel by:

Coach
Train and shuttle bus
Car
Campervan
Lift share
Organised travel package

The nearest major railway station commonly used for the festival is Castle Cary, with onward festival transport usually arranged during the event period. However, travel arrangements can change, so check the official Glastonbury travel information before making plans.

Because the festival is very large, allow for:

Heavy traffic
Long walks
Queueing
Security checks
Camping gear
Weather delays
Rural roads
Arrival and departure peaks

If you are travelling by public transport, book early once official travel information is released.

Parking

Parking at Glastonbury Festival needs planning and may require a separate parking ticket or pass.

Do not assume you can arrive without checking current parking rules. The festival site is large, rural and very busy during arrival and departure periods.

Before travelling, check:

Whether parking passes are required
Which car park or gate you need
Arrival routes
Campervan and caravan rules
Accessible parking
Drop-off and pick-up rules
Whether your ticket type affects your entrance
Departure advice after the festival

If you are camping, think carefully about how far you may need to carry your belongings from the car park to the campsite.

Camping

Glastonbury is strongly associated with camping. For many people, camping is a major part of the experience.

Camping arrangements may include:

General camping
Family camping
Accessible camping
Campervan and caravan fields
Pre-erected or hospitality options through approved providers
Quiet areas where available
Group camping plans with friends

The official information page says details about the accessible campsite and campervan or caravan spaces for the 2027 festival will be released in Autumn 2026.

Before planning, check:

What your ticket includes
Camping field options
Arrival day
What you can bring
Tent size and camping rules
Campervan or caravan rules
Accessibility arrangements
Toilets and showers
Water points
Weather forecast

Because Glastonbury is a long festival on a large rural site, pack carefully and be ready for both hot weather and heavy rain.

Food and Facilities

Glastonbury is known for having a wide choice of food, drink and facilities across a very large site.

You can usually expect a huge variety of food traders, bars, water points, toilets, welfare areas, medical support, information points and different performance areas. The official information page describes the festival’s Information Points as useful places for help and guidance during the event.

Before you go, check:

Food and drink rules
Water bottle rules
Toilet and washing arrangements
Medical and welfare facilities
Accessibility support
Festival map
Cash/card/payment guidance
Bag and prohibited item rules
Phone charging options
Weather and footwear advice

Because the site is so large, comfortable footwear is essential. Many visitors walk long distances each day.

Good to Know Before You Go

Glastonbury is not just a normal concert weekend. It is a large temporary outdoor city, and preparation makes a big difference.

Before travelling, check:

Ticket registration
Ticket sale dates
Line-up announcements
Travel plans
Parking or coach ticket
Camping gear
Weather forecast
Wellies or strong boots
Sun protection
Waterproof clothing
Site map
Phone charging
Medical needs
Meeting points with friends

Where to Stay

Most Glastonbury visitors camp at the festival, but some people may travel in, use campervan areas, stay nearby before or after the event, or plan a longer Somerset break.

For hotels, cottages, holiday parks, last-minute breaks and other accommodation ideas, see our Where to Stay section.

Nearby Attractions and Alternatives

Glastonbury Festival is the main reason to visit during festival week, but Somerset has plenty of other places to consider if you are staying longer before or after the event.

Nearby ideas include:

Glastonbury Tor
Glastonbury Abbey
Wells Cathedral
Cheddar Gorge and Caves
Wookey Hole
Somerset Levels
Clarks Village
Street
Bath
Bristol
Longleat

If the weather is good, Glastonbury Tor, Wells, Cheddar Gorge and the Somerset countryside can add a lot to a longer trip. If the weather is poor, cafés, shops, Wells Cathedral, Wookey Hole, Bath and Bristol provide useful indoor or more sheltered options.