Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes
Thousands of people joined the queue in the hope of securing tickets to Worthy Farm.
Source: BBC Entertainment and Arts · October 5, 2026 at 4:32 AM · AI-assisted report
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GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET, 5 OCTOBER 2026 —
Glastonbury Festival’s 2027 tickets sold out in 42 minutes after an online queue opened at 09:00 BST on Sunday, organisers said.
Market Impact
The rapid sell‑out follows the festival’s decision to set the highest ticket price ever – £408 per ticket, inclusive of a £5 booking fee – a £29.50 increase on the 2025 price. The price rise marks the first time Glastonbury tickets have breached the £400 threshold.
Organisers confirmed that the first batch of tickets, which were sold as coach‑package deals, was released on Thursday and was snapped up in under half an hour. A second round opened at 09:00 BST on Sunday, drawing thousands of hopeful buyers into an online queue.
Glastonbury posted on Instagram at 09:40, announcing that the tickets had sold out and apologising to those who missed out, adding that a resale of cancelled or returned tickets would be offered in Spring 2027.
Emily Eavis, the festival’s co‑organiser, previously said the team was “very excited” and that things were “coming together really well”, although headliners for the 2027 edition have not yet been announced.
Despite the price increase, some buyers said the cost was justified. Zoe Scott, a two‑time festival‑goer, told the BBC that “the price is totally worth it” because attendees can see “thousands of acts” across “over 100 stages”. She described the atmosphere as “a vibe … everyone’s so happy and free‑spirited”.
Other personal stories emerged from the queue. Nick and Helen Nugget, who first met at Glastonbury in 2007, said they were “absolutely delighted” to return for their 20th wedding anniversary, having previously attended in 2011 and secured tickets in 2019 but missed the event due to a family adoption.
Dave, a London‑based buyer, said the ticketing system appeared “fairer this year than it’s ever been”, noting that “all the hacks that people used to use don’t seem to have the same impact”. Sarah from Dorset said a 5G mobile connection in Shaftesbury gave her an edge, adding that she “didn’t even know Shaftesbury had 5G until this morning”.
Not everyone succeeded. Mat Chapman, who has been trying to take his daughter Amy to the festival for 20 years, said he missed out on her 26th birthday, lamenting that he “moved from two bar hell to three bar purgatory”. He said, “There’s always next year. We’ll fly the flag there one day.”
Ticket prices have risen steadily over the past decade, from £185 in 2010 to £408 for the 2027 line‑up. The most pronounced jumps occurred after the pandemic, with prices climbing from £318 in 2019 to the current level.
Organisers warned that any tickets purchased in today’s sale that are not paid for in full by the early April 2027 deadline will be returned to an official resale pool, a process that in previous years has taken place in late April.
The sell‑out and price hike arrive as the UK entertainment sector recovers from pandemic‑related disruptions, and they may have implications for regional tourism and ancillary markets. Glastonbury’s influx of domestic and international visitors typically boosts hospitality, transport and retail activity in Somerset and surrounding counties.
Higher ticket prices could temper demand, but the swift sell‑out suggests strong brand loyalty and willingness to spend among UK festival‑goers, a trend that may influence pricing strategies for other large‑scale events in the region.
The festival’s official Instagram post thanked buyers and reiterated that a resale of any cancelled or returned tickets would be announced in Spring 2027, signalling that a secondary market will be available for those who missed the initial sale.
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