Glastonbury Festival’s Ticketing Changes for 2025
Anyone who has attempted to secure tickets for the UK’s most renowned music festival knows the overwhelming stress that comes with it. In recent years, Glastonbury has consistently sold out within mere hours of tickets going on sale, as millions of fans scramble to refresh their laptops, phones, and tablets in a frenzied effort to claim one of the coveted spots. In a bid to alleviate some of this chaos, Glastonbury has announced a significant overhaul of its ticketing system ahead of this year’s sales, scheduled for later this month.
The newly implemented automatic queuing system will be in effect prior to the coach ticket sale on November 14 and the general sale on November 17. This time around, individuals who are already on the See Tickets webpage when the ticket sales commence will be randomly placed into a queue. A progress bar will then display the estimated wait time until your opportunity to purchase tickets arrives. It’s important to note that if you click on the page after sales begin—at 6 PM and 9 AM GMT respectively—you will be positioned at the back of the queue.
Once you successfully advance to the purchasing page, you will have the option to buy tickets in groups of up to six. This marks a shift from the previous system, where festival hopefuls had to log into the See Tickets page after sales opened, repeatedly refreshing their browsers in hopes of cutting through the overwhelming competition of fellow music fans. The new system resembles the ticketing queues recently used for popular concerts by artists such as Taylor Swift and Oasis.
What to Expect from the New Ticket Queue
Previously, many fans resorted to using multiple devices to increase their chances of securing tickets to the festival. However, Glastonbury has issued a warning ahead of this year’s sale: “Running multiple devices or tabs simultaneously to access the website may result in your IP address being blocked, preventing you from purchasing a ticket. The same applies to sharing cookies and QueueIDs.” Their advice is clear: “Stick to one tab/device per IP address and please refrain from refreshing your page once you are in the queue.”
As in previous years, Glastonbury has maintained its registration system for ticket hopefuls, which requires individuals to sign up before the sale. It’s also worth noting that Glastonbury tickets are linked to specific individuals and include photo ID to deter reselling by scalpers. The registration deadline for tickets is November 11.
This year, ticket prices have seen an increase, with general sale tickets now priced at £373.50 (approximately €454.50). The hope is that this new system will create a more accessible and equitable environment for those vying for a spot at the highly sought-after festival.
The lineup for the 2025 festival has yet to be announced, but last year’s edition was a sensory delight featuring standout performances from major artists like Dua Lipa. Some dedicated attendees are expressing concerns that the new system may disrupt their meticulously coordinated strategies, which often include multiple devices tuned in at 9 AM, extensive group chats, and detailed spreadsheets for ticket procurement, akin to orchestrating a space mission. However, in an ideal scenario, this new approach will simplify the ticket buying process and ensure a fair allocation among all eager fans.
Mark your calendars: Glastonbury will take place from June 25-29, 2025. While no acts have been confirmed yet, whoever headlines the festival is sure to make this one of the most coveted tickets of the summer.
