First Glastonbury Tickets Sold Out in 30 Minutes
The first batch of tickets for Glastonbury Festival 2025, specifically coach travel tickets, sold out in just 30 minutes, organizers confirmed.
The sale, which began at 18:00 GMT on Thursday, saw fans navigating a newly implemented booking process.
Rather than refreshing a holding page as in previous years, hopeful buyers were randomly assigned a place in a queue, a system designed to make the ticket-buying experience smoother and fairer.
At 18:32, the festival’s official X (formerly Twitter) account announced that the coach tickets had sold out, with a statement also appearing on the festival’s website.
Shortly after, See Tickets, the platform handling the sales, assured fans via X that confirmation emails were being sent to successful purchasers.
This rapid sell-out has heightened anticipation for the sale of standard tickets, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday at 09:00 GMT.
The introduction of the new booking process comes as part of efforts to address widespread concerns about online ticket sales, including issues like dynamic pricing and ticket resales by touts.
These practices have been under scrutiny in recent months, with Oasis tickets released in September prompting the UK government and competition watchdogs to investigate price surges tied to high demand.
Glastonbury’s updated system is aimed at minimizing such issues while ensuring tickets reach genuine fans.
To further combat touting, Glastonbury requires customers to register in advance before purchasing tickets. This measure is designed to reduce the risk of ticket scalping and maintain the integrity of the event.
The festival, taking place at Worthy Farm in Somerset from June 25 to 29, has also seen a modest price increase, with tickets for 2025 costing £373.50 plus a £5 booking fee, up from £355 in 2024.
The swift sale of coach tickets mirrors the high demand seen in previous years. In 2024, coach tickets sold out within 25 minutes, and standard tickets were gone within an hour.
This consistent popularity highlights Glastonbury’s enduring appeal as one of the world’s most iconic music festivals, drawing fans from across the globe eager to secure a spot at the event.
Festival organizer Emily Eavis has confirmed that Glastonbury 2026 will be a fallow year, allowing the land to recover. However, plans for 2025 are already underway, with Eavis in discussions with potential headliners.
This proactive planning underscores the festival’s commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences for attendees, even as it takes a year off to preserve its unique location.
Glastonbury continues to make history and push boundaries with its lineups. The 2024 festival marked the first time two female artists, Dua Lipa and SZA, headlined the Pyramid Stage on Friday and Sunday, respectively.
On Saturday, Coldplay broke records as the first act to headline the festival five times, cementing their legacy as a cornerstone of Glastonbury’s rich history.
The festival’s popularity and influence remain unparalleled, with each year bringing new milestones and unforgettable moments. As fans eagerly await the standard ticket sale and more announcements about the 2025 lineup, Glastonbury’s legacy as a cultural phenomenon shows no signs of waning.
The combination of innovative changes, historic performances, and enduring traditions ensures its place at the pinnacle of global music festivals.
With demand consistently outpacing supply, the festival’s ability to adapt to modern challenges like dynamic pricing and touting while preserving its charm and accessibility will be critical.
Glastonbury 2025 promises to be another extraordinary chapter in its storied history, with fans counting down the days to the summer celebration of music, community, and creativity.
