The past year has indeed been challenging for the UK festival scene. With rising costs impacting both festivals and the cost of living, it’s clear that we must adapt to ensure the sustainability of our beloved event. At GlastonBudget, we are committed to change, not only to preserve the festival spirit but also to enhance your experience.
We are implementing measures to reduce resource wastage, such as optimizing land use, infrastructure, and generators and minimizing water waste. These changes are crucial for the longevity of GlastonBudget.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we navigate these changes. Our dedication to delivering an exceptional festival experience remains unwavering, and we are excited to welcome you to a more sustainable and enjoyable GlastonBudget.

New for 2025!

We are now a 4-day festival.

The ticket price now means the festival runs from Thursday to Sunday. All weekend tickets allow you to come and stay with us for four nights. We have entertainment, Bars, and food on Thursday starting at 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. We call it the Glastonbudget warm-up session.
Simplified Ticket Structure
When you purchase your tickets from Gigantic, you choose your festival tickets and then continue to find the extra camping options.

VIP

In our commitment to creating a more inclusive and unified atmosphere, we have decided to discontinue the sale of traditional VIP tickets. This means there will be no more separation in the crowd, allowing us to enjoy the music and festivities together as one family—every attendee is a VIP.

Your feedback has been invaluable, and we’ve heard loud and clear that the camping experience and the quality of facilities, particularly the toilets within the arena, are of utmost importance to you. Rest assured, we are dedicated to improving these aspects.

Additionally, we have reevaluated our facilities and found that our main bar is fully equipped to efficiently cater to all our attendees, so there will no longer be a need for a separate VIP bar. We’re also thrilled to introduce new late-night entertainment options, along with the much-loved silent disco, to keep the fun going well into the night.

VIP camping will now take the form of glamping. If you would like a VIP experience, could the money you will now save be used to stay in our glamping village instead?

The glamping experience consists of a fully staffed and managed service. The bell tents will be fully erected, bedding can be provided, and you can use a chill-out tent and vanity tent. There is electricity, fridges, flushing toilets, and free tea and coffee.

This will be situated on the old VIP campsite, with parking in the old VIP motorhome area. Please see the packages that are available from the lovely folks at Brook Bell Tents.

Please Note that the Glamping packages are purchased directly from Brook Bell Tents, and you will still need to purchase your festival tickets.
There will no longer be VIP motorhome tickets available, Motorhomes & caravans will be catered for in the Caravan / Motorhome Area. After inspection, we found that the land for the VIP motorhomes is not suitable for this purpose.

Showers

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Posh Wash Showers for this year’s event! Get ready to indulge in a fully managed ‘Shower Village’ complete with sinks, mirrors, seating, and even a coffee shop & campsite shop to enhance your festival experience with a touch of holiday camp charm.

Our Shower Village will be meticulously managed and staffed to ensure cleanliness and maintenance. Should any technical issues arise, they will be promptly addressed for a seamless experience. Please note that to sustain this elevated level of service, showers will be available at a nominal fee of £5 per use, or you can opt for unlimited access with a weekend wristband for just £10.

Quiet / Family Camping

Our Family/Quiet Camping area is now available without additional charges. While showers are exclusive to the Shower Village, rest assured that toilets will be accessible in the quiet camping area. Children under the care of an adult wristband holder can enjoy the shower facilities at no extra cost.

Camping Plus

Will now have a security gatehouse that is manned 24hrs a day. The showers will now be sited in the shower village, which is very close by. Each plot will receive 2 x shower wristbands within the camping plus package.

Merchandise

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our web shop, offering exclusive festival merchandise. Prepare to express your style with a pre-event purchase of your favorite t-shirt. Additionally, we’re partnering with a top-notch merchandise company to provide on-site customization during the festival. You’ll have the freedom to select the perfect fit and colour, ensuring your festival attire is as unique as you are.

This year’s selection of prints is our most diverse yet, featuring an array of designs from beloved artists. Imagine wearing a piece of the festival, a souvenir t-shirt emblazoned with artwork from your favourite performer. It’s not just apparel; it’s a memory you can wear.
Stay tuned for more updates, including the web shop launch date and a sneak peek at the merchandise lineup. Your festival experience is about to get even more personal.

#Vanlife

We have received many requests for a van-only camper section. The plots will be 4m wide and 6m long, which can accommodate popular vans such as VW T4, etc. These will be priced at £60 for the weekend. Please note that NO electrical hook-ups will be available in this area. Let’s hope this can add another new community to the Glastonbudget family.

Thank you for your continued support, and we can’t wait to welcome you to an unforgettable Glastonbudget 2025