June 28th 2024.
If you happen to find yourself at Glastonbury without your trusty refillable water bottle, be prepared to shell out some serious cash. The highly anticipated Glastonbury 2024 festival is proving to be much more expensive than anyone could have predicted.
Last September, tickets went on sale for £20 more than the previous year, totaling a whopping £355. With an expected attendance of 200,000 people, the festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset is certainly not becoming any more budget-friendly. In fact, things seem to only be getting pricier.
As festival-goers flooded in on the second day of the event, it was revealed that food and drinks were no exception to the high costs. Meals were on par with prices in London, with sandwiches going for £15, toasties for £9.50, and breakfast options reaching £12-15. And if you're hoping to quench your thirst with a pint of beer, be prepared to fork over £6.50, which some have deemed "criminal." However, this may not seem so bad when compared to the price of water.
While water stations are available throughout the festival grounds, they are only free if you have remembered to bring your own refillable bottle. If not, be prepared to pay quite a bit to purchase water from one of the vendors. In fact, one vendor was caught selling 330ml cans of water for a staggering £2.50. And if you want to purchase a commemorative "2024 Glastonbury Water Bottle," it will cost you a whopping £7.50.
Needless to say, festival-goers were not happy with these prices. Twitter was abuzz with complaints, with one user commenting that £2.50 for a can of water was "criminal." Others pointed out the irony of the festival claiming to prioritize people's health while charging such high prices for water. And it's not just refreshments that are expensive – merchandise, such as hoodies, reached a staggering £75.
It seems as though there is no end to the high costs at Glastonbury 2024. Even buying a bottle of wine will set you back £43, an amount that some have pointed out could get you a quality vintage elsewhere. It's no wonder that some are commenting on the lack of a "cost of living crisis" at the festival.
So, if you're heading to Glastonbury next year, be prepared to open your wallet – wide. As one Twitter user joked, they thought they were splurging on M&S cocktail cans, but it turns out that was the budget option. But hey, at least you'll have some great stories to tell. And if you happen to have a celebrity encounter, be sure to share it with us by emailing or calling our entertainment team. We'd love to hear from you!
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