Glastonbury, the UK's largest music festival, has once again demonstrated its enduring pull: all general admission tickets for the 2027 edition were snapped up within 42 minutes of going on sale. The event, set to run from 23 to 27 June at Worthy Farm in Somerset, will mark the return after a traditional fallow year, and demand has clearly not waned.
Tickets went live at 10:00 CET on Tuesday, and by 10:42, ticketing partner See Tickets confirmed the entire allocation had been sold. In a post on social media, the company wrote: “Tickets for @Glastonbury Festival 2027 are now SOLD OUT. Confirmation emails are going out now. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets this morning and sorry to those who missed out.”
The rapid sell-out comes despite the fact that no acts have been officially announced. Organisers have only confirmed that all headliners are booked, with Emily Eavis telling BBC Radio 4’s PM programme in August: “We’re very excited about it. It’s all coming together really well.”
Price hike sparks backlash
The cost of attending has become a sore point. General admission tickets now stand at £408 (approximately €480), including a £5 booking fee – the first time the price has crossed the £400 threshold. That represents an increase of nearly £30 (€34) from the 2025 festival, and a steady climb from £286 (€330) in 2010, according to BBC News.
Many fans have taken to social media to voice their frustration. One wrote: “The last time I went was 2009. It was £165. It felt affordable, worth every penny. With inflation, sure, it should be £300 now. I get it, it’s a charity event. But £400?? That doesn’t feel right or fair.” Another commented: “In 2000 it was £87. That’s an extra £321 in 27 years. The money went up but the music went down. Even accounting for inflation, that should be about £160 today. You pay more money to listen to shit music. How is this fair?”
The price rise has been described by some as “unreasonable”, “insane” and even “a scam”, with a growing sense that the festival is becoming unaffordable for many. Glastonbury has long positioned itself as a charitable event, donating millions to good causes, but the latest increase has tested the loyalty of its core audience.
Who might play?
With no official lineup, speculation is rife. Early bookmakers’ favourites include Sam Fender, Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Little Simz, while names like The Rolling Stones, Radiohead and Fontaines D.C. are also being floated. However, two major acts have been effectively ruled out: Eavis has dismissed rumours of both Madonna and Oasis headlining.
For those who missed out on Tuesday, there is still a glimmer of hope. A resale of unwanted tickets – those for which the remaining balance is not paid – is expected in spring 2027. Buyers were required to pay a £100 deposit, with the remaining £308 due between 1 and 7 April next year.
Glastonbury’s ability to sell out in under an hour, even without a single confirmed act, underscores its unique place in European festival culture. Yet the rising cost raises questions about accessibility and whether the event can maintain its inclusive ethos. As one fan put it: “It’s becoming a luxury, not a rite of passage.”
For now, the lucky ticket holders can only wait and wonder who will grace the Pyramid Stage. The full lineup is expected to be announced in the coming months, and organisers promise it will be worth the wait.
