What to do if you missed out on Glastonbury tickets

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Tickets for Glastonbury Festival 2027 sold out in less than an hour

ByChloe HarcombeWest of England

Published1 hour ago

Thousands of people were left disappointed on Sunday after tickets for Glastonbury Festival sold out in 42 minutes.

Organisers used a new booking system for the first time which entered people into a virtual waiting room. Despite having capacity for 210,000 people, demand is always much higher than supply.

But those who missed out on Sunday should not lose hope, as there are other ways to secure a ticket for the world-famous event when it returns to Worthy Farm in Somerset from 23-27 June.

Below is everything you need to know about how you can still secure a pass for the 2027 festival.

Have Glastonbury Festival 2027 tickets sold out?

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Glastonbury tickets sold out in 42 minutes on Sunday

Organisers confirmed that general admission tickets sold out in 42 minutes on Sunday.

Coach package tickets, which went on sale on Thursday, sold out in less than half an hour.

Organisers confirmed last month that tickets for the weekend were at their highest price ever - £408, including a £5 booking fee per ticket - an increase of £29.50 from the last event in 2025.

In a statement on Instagram after the sale ended, organisers said: "Thank you to everyone who bought one and we're sorry to those of you who missed out on a morning where demand greatly exceeded supply.

"There will be a resale of any cancelled or returned tickets in spring 2027."

How can I get tickets for Glastonbury Festival 2027?

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Identification checks are carried out when the gates to Worthy Farm open

Tickets for the festival were sold exclusively by See Tickets and are strictly non-transferable.

Security will carry out thorough identification checks at all entry points on the site when the gates open to ensure validity.

Any tickets found to be bought through third parties will be cancelled and admission will be refused.

In a statement, organisers said: "If someone's claiming - whether on social media or elsewhere - they can get you Glastonbury tickets and it's not through See Tickets or directly from us, do not risk it."

They added that they are made aware of people "losing large sums of money" every year on fake tickets.

"Please do not fall victim to these scams," they said.

When can I buy a Glastonbury resale ticket?

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The gates to Worthy Farm will open again on 23 June

Anybody who missed out at the general sale can attempt to buy resale tickets at a later date.

The sale will include cancelled or returned tickets.

An exact date is yet to be confirmed, but organisers said the sale will take place in spring.

Can I go to Glastonbury without a ticket?

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Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles for the festival

Technically, yes.

The festival and its associated charities and organisations always need volunteers to help keep things running smoothly at Worthy Farm.

Normally, volunteers are required to work three eight-hour shifts in return for a pass to the festival, but the expectation does vary.

Oxfam has worked with Glastonbury for more than 25 years. Anybody hoping to volunteer with the charity can register their interest to join the 2,000-person team to work in roles on the gates, campaigning with the public or helping in the charity shop at the festival site.

Meanwhile, the Festaff stewarding team requires three eight-hour shifts per volunteer in return for a pass. According to the organisation, the shifts involve "light enjoyable customer facing tasks".

My Cause UK is looking for volunteers to work four shifts lasting six hours and 15 minutes with their Internal Traffic Management team.

There are also volunteer opportunities for the medical teams, tent stewards, campsite wardens and property lockups.

Aspiring volunteers have also been warned of fraudulent individuals and/or companies who claim to be recruiting.

Anybody unsure about the legitimacy of a company is advised to contact the festival.

When is the Glastonbury line-up announced?

Olivia Rodrigo performing at Glastonbury Festival 2025. She is stood on stage with the microphone close to her mouth. She has long dark hair and is wearing a white dress.

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Olivia Rodrigo headlined the festival in 2025

Although the Glastonbury Festival 2027 line-up is yet to be announced, the rumours are rife already.

Emily Eavis, co-organiser of the festival, has already confirmed that Oasis will not be performing at Worthy Farm. Liam Gallagher posted on X that "it's not happening".

Eavis also told BBC Radio 4's programme that Madonna is "definitely not" headlining either.

She did reveal that three headliners were already lined up which the team was "very excited about" - but for now, we will have to wait and find out.

The last festival in 2025 was headlined by The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo.

What other festivals could I go to?

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Shindig Festival returns to Charlton Park Estate in Malmesbury next year

Those who were unlucky with Glastonbury tickets should fear not because the West Country offers a variety of other festivals throughout the summer:

Love Saves The Day - returns to Ashton Court Estate in Bristol 29-30 May
Bristol Sounds - returns to Canons Marsh Amphitheatre from 25 June
Forwards Festival - returns to Durdham Downs, dates to be confirmed
Cheltenham Jazz Festival - returns 28 April-3 May
Minety Music Festival - returns to the Cotswolds 1-4 July
Valley Fest - returns to Chew Valley 29 July-1 August
Shindig Festival - returns to Charlton Park Estate in Malmesbury 27-30 May
WOMAD Festival - returns to Neston Park in Corsham 22-25 July