Glastonbury Festival

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MusicPilton
Dates23–27 June 2027Confirmed listing
Duration5 daysListed event span
CrowdLargeAbout 210,000 people
Best forLive music, late nightsThe very first festival in 1970 offered free
LanguageEnglishCurrency: GBP
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Glastonbury Festival in Pilton

The largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world, held on Michael Eavis's Worthy Farm near Pilton, Somerset, since its first edition in 1970. That inaugural event drew around fifteen hundred people for one pound admission including free camping and milk, with Marc Bolan's Tyrannosaurus Rex headlining after the Kinks withdrew.

Glastonbury matters because it turned a farm festival into a cultural world where music, politics, theater and community keep renewing each other.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The very first festival in 1970 offered free milk from founder Michael Eavis's own dairy herd as part of its one-pound admission price, a detail from the event's founding year that has become part of Glastonbury's own institutional folklore

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival has remained on the same Worthy Farm land and under the continued stewardship of the Eavis family since 1970, an unusually long single-site, single-family continuity for a festival that has grown into the largest greenfield event of its kind in the world

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival has remained on the same Worthy Farm site under continuous Eavis family stewardship since its 1970 founding

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and its broad multi-art-form programming beyond music alone has grown consistently since the event's earliest folk-focused editions

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

23–27 June 2027

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Pilton you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Sturdy waterproof boots and full waterproof outerwear are strongly advised given the farmland site's well-known potential for deep mud in wet years, alongside layers for cool nights.

Safety

Glastonbury Festival is easier when valuables are secure and the group knows where to meet if separated.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Glastonbury Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

GBP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map51.15 N, 2.59 WOpen in Google Maps

Pilton, England, United Kingdom

Nearest airportBRS — Bristol
TransportStay close enough to the part of Pilton you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Glastonbury Festival runs late.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Pilton via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Pilton, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearSturdy waterproof boots and full waterproof outerwear are strongly advised given the farmland site's well-known potential for deep mud in wet years, alongside layers for cool nights.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United Kingdom and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Glastonbury Festival?

Glastonbury Festival is listed for 23–27 June 2027. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Glastonbury Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Pilton, United Kingdom. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

5 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Pilton, England, United Kingdom

How big is it?

Large: 210000

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLglastonburyfestivals.co.uk
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates23–27 June 2027
Source statusOfficial source linked
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