Glastonbury Festival 2027 – Pilton, Somerset, England

Overview

Glastonbury Festival 2027 is scheduled to take place from Wednesday 23 June to Sunday 27 June 2027 at Worthy Farm near Pilton in Somerset, England. One of the world’s best-known music and performing arts festivals, Glastonbury combines major live performances with theatre, comedy, circus, dance, food, arts, community projects and numerous independent stages spread across a huge festival site.

The 2027 edition follows a fallow year in 2026, making the return to Worthy Farm particularly significant for regular festival-goers. The official festival information currently confirms the dates, ticket arrangements and camping options, while the full 2027 performance programme is still to be announced.

What Makes This Event Special

Glastonbury is much larger than a conventional music festival. Alongside its major stages, the site includes areas dedicated to theatre, comedy, circus, spoken word, dance, children’s entertainment, environmental projects, food and alternative arts. This variety means visitors can spend several days exploring completely different parts of the festival without following a single music schedule.

The festival is also closely connected with its Somerset setting. Performances and activities take place across Worthy Farm and its surrounding festival fields, creating a temporary city where hundreds of thousands of people come together over the course of the week.

Lineup / Featured Artists

The 2027 lineup has not yet been announced. Glastonbury traditionally presents a very broad programme covering rock, pop, electronic music, hip-hop, indie, folk, dance and other genres, alongside thousands of performances outside the main music programme.

The festival’s official information states that a typical Glastonbury includes more than 4,000 performances across over 100 stages, so the eventual programme will extend far beyond the headline acts.

Once the 2027 programme is released, visitors will be able to plan their festival around the artists, stages and other performances that interest them most.

Event Experience

A Glastonbury weekend is built around discovery as much as scheduled performances. Visitors can move between major stages, smaller venues, food areas, theatre spaces and unusual installations, often finding performances that were not part of their original plans.

Camping is also an important part of the experience. General admission tickets include access to the festival camping fields, with camping available from Wednesday night through Monday morning. There are fields ranging from areas close to major stages to quieter locations further from the busiest parts of the site.

Date & Schedule

Glastonbury Festival 2027 will take place from 23 to 27 June 2027, with the festival gates opening on Wednesday and the main programme continuing through Sunday. Most visitors stay on site throughout the festival period rather than attending on a single day.

The detailed daily performance schedule has not yet been released. The final timetable will determine which artists appear on each stage and when the major performances take place.

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Location & Venue

The festival takes place at Worthy Farm near Pilton, Somerset, on a large rural site that has become closely associated with Glastonbury. The festival fields contain the major performance areas as well as camping, food, markets, arts installations and other facilities.

Worthy Farm’s location in Somerset means the festival is surrounded by countryside rather than a conventional urban event district. The scale of the site is one of the defining aspects of attending Glastonbury, and walking between different areas is an integral part of the experience.

Event History

Glastonbury Festival began in 1970 at Worthy Farm and has grown from its early roots into a major international festival encompassing music and many other forms of performance and culture. Its development has included increasingly large stages, wider international participation and a strong focus on environmental and charitable initiatives.

The festival continues to maintain its connection with Worthy Farm and the surrounding Somerset community. Its fallow years, including 2026, are part of the festival’s established approach to allowing the land to recover.

Getting to the Event

Visitors can reach the festival by a combination of coach, train, bus and car, although travel arrangements are heavily affected by the large number of people arriving at the same time. Official coach travel is available as part of the festival’s ticket sales, and coach ticket holders must travel on their designated service.

For visitors travelling by car, festival car park passes are separate from the admission ticket. The official 2027 information states that car park passes will be available when the ticket balance is paid in April 2027.

International visitors can travel through airports serving southwest England or London before continuing towards Somerset. Because festival traffic can be substantial, allowing extra travel time is important.

Where to Stay Nearby

Most festival visitors stay on the official camping fields included with their admission ticket. Those who prefer pre-erected accommodation can use the festival’s official options, including Worthy View and Sticklinch, subject to availability and separate booking requirements.

Worthy View is located above the festival site near Pennard Hill, while Sticklinch provides another pre-erected camping option. Both are intended for visitors who want accommodation prepared before arrival rather than carrying and pitching their own tent.

Hotels, guesthouses and holiday accommodation can also be found in nearby Somerset towns, although availability around festival dates can be limited.

Things to Do Before or After the Event

Visitors staying in Somerset can extend their trip beyond the festival fields. The wider region includes historic towns, countryside, villages and attractions, while the nearby town of Glastonbury is known for its distinctive history and connections with Arthurian and religious traditions.

A longer stay can also provide an opportunity to explore the Somerset countryside at a slower pace after several busy days at the festival.

Restaurants & Dining Nearby

Food is a major part of the Glastonbury experience, with the festival site offering a wide selection of food traders and stalls. The official festival information notes that thousands of traders, charities and organisations apply to participate, creating an unusually broad range of food and shopping choices.

Visitors can find options ranging from quick meals and international cuisine to vegetarian and other specialist choices. Outside the festival, Somerset offers traditional pubs, cafés, farm shops and restaurants in nearby towns and villages.

Ticket Information

General admission tickets for Glastonbury Festival 2027 are priced at £408, including the £5 booking fee, with postage and packing charged separately. The official ticket information states that a £100 deposit per person is payable when tickets are booked, with the remaining £308 balance due during the first week of April 2027.

Coach-and-ticket sales are scheduled for 6pm BST on Thursday 1 October 2026, while general admission tickets are scheduled to go on sale at 9am BST on Sunday 4 October 2026. All attendees aged 13 or over must be registered before attempting to purchase a ticket.

Tickets are sold exclusively through the festival’s authorised ticketing arrangements, and personalised tickets are strictly non-transferable.

Tips Before You Go

Planning ahead is particularly important for Glastonbury because of its size and the demand for tickets. After securing a ticket, visitors should review the official travel, camping and accommodation information rather than relying on unofficial festival services.

Weather can also change the experience considerably. Comfortable footwear, waterproof clothing, sun protection and suitable camping equipment can all be useful, especially because much of the festival is outdoors and walking between areas is unavoidable.

If you are travelling internationally, allow additional time for reaching Somerset and check the festival’s latest travel information before departure.

Official Event Information

The official Glastonbury Festival website provides the latest information about tickets, travel, camping, accessibility, accommodation, stages and festival announcements.

Glastonbury Festival Official Website: https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/

The official site currently confirms the 23–27 June 2027 dates and the main ticket arrangements. The full performance lineup and detailed programme will be added as announcements are made.