Glastonbury 2023

Emily Eavis has spoken out about today's (October 17) Glastonbury ticket price increase in a new post to social media.

And festival bosses Michael and Emily Eavis certainly rise to the occasion, laying on the youngest-ever headliner in Gen-Z icon [Billie Eilish](https://www.nme.com/artists/billie-eilish) and the oldest-ever headline in Sir [Paul McCartney](https://www.nme.com/artists/paul-mccartney); a pandemic-delayed 50th birthday bash for the greatest music festival in the world. [Reviewing Glastonbury 2022](https://www.nme.com/reviews/live/glastonbury-festival-2022-paul-mccartney-kendick-lamar-billie-eilish-3256517), NME wrote: “This year’s [Glastonbury Festival](https://www.nme.com/artists/sleaford-mods) represents a significant milestone in getting back to where we once belonged. [Arctic Monkeys](https://www.nme.com/artists/arctic-monkeys), [Elton John](https://www.nme.com/artists/elton-john) and [Harry Styles](https://www.nme.com/artists/harry-styles) as rumoured headliners for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Glastonbury 2023 respectively, while [Roxy Music are rumoured for the Legends’ Slot](https://www.nme.com/news/music/roxy-music-rumoured-for-glastonbury-2023-legends-slot-3309368). Now, in a statement, Eavis addressed the rise, writing: “I wanted to post about the 2023 Glastonbury ticket price which was announced today. Eavis continued: “The £50 deposit on ticket sales day in November will be the same as ever, the balance not due until April. Earlier today, it was revealed that tickets for next year’s event will cost £335 plus a £5 booking fee – an increase of £55.

Many have said the costs may well be too high for some regulars to attend the iconic event.

Another person said they would not be going to the festival next year because of the price hike. Seasoned Glastonbury festivalgoers will know that you must register online beforehand and fulfil specific requirements before battling it out for tickets, but maybe next year there will be fewer people in attendance as prices become unaffordable for some. Another social media user said they were "disappointed" after seeing the announcement. One social media user who wasn’t very happy with the price hike said: “Love Glastonbury, but for many people this is just unaffordable at this time.” When the tickets originally went on sale in 2020, they were priced at £265. Next year's festival will run from June 21-25 at Worthy Farm in Pilton, near Glastonbury.

The co-organiser says the festival is facing 'enormous rises in the cost of running the show'

Twitter user @davejmcn penned: "Glastonbury ticket price is madness I think everyone should boycott the ticket sale, don’t try for tickets seriously, don’t even think about trying, stay offline, go away, leave the tickets alone" as @RobMorley_ echoed: "That’s far too expensive. People were quick to take to Twitter to share their thoughts on the price hike. But others affirmed that Glastonbury was worth the money. Tickets for 2019’s festival were sold in 2018 for £248, plus a £5 booking fee. Tickets for the 2023 event will cost £340 when they go on sale in early November, organisers have confirmed. Many were shocked at the increase, with some even calling for a boycott. "The £50 deposit on ticket sales day in November will be the same as ever, the balance not due until April. In her statement posted on Twitter she said: "I wanted to post about the 2023 Glastonbury ticket price which was announced today. The co-organiser of Glastonbury Festival has spoken out following a backlash over the rise in ticket prices for next year's event. Wow." We are, as always, hugely appreciative of your ongoing support.” The last time tickets went on general sale was in 2019 and they cost £265 plus a £5 booking fee for what should have been the 2020 festival, but it was subsequently cancelled for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tickets for next year's Glastonbury Festival will see a price hike to £340 when they go on sale in early November, organisers have confirmed.

But others are determined to go regardless of the costs. You don’t need to go for that price!’ ‘People should boycott and not try to buy tickets for next year. Fans will be able to purchase coach and ticket packages for the Glastonbury 2023 festival from 6pm on November 3 and standard tickets from 9am on November 6. This should put you all off buying a ticket. Festival goers will have to pay £335 plus a £5 booking fee for standard tickets, with £50 as a deposit and the balance due by the first week of April.

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She says they're still recovering from the financial impact of two years without a festival due to Covid-19.

Not all fans of the festival are quite so disappointed; others believe it's still fantastic value. “The £50 deposit on ticket sales day in November will be the same as ever, the balance not due until April. We are, as always, hugely appreciative of your ongoing support.” The Tweet read: “I wanted to post about the 2023 Glastonbury ticket price which was announced today. Fans of the [Emily Eavis](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/emily-eavis) - co-organiser of the festival and youngest daughter of founder [Michael Eavis](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/michael-eavis) - clarified why they've increased the price of weekend tickets at the legendary festival.

By Chris Kelly & PA Media · Glastonbury Festival organiser Emily Eavis has said "incredibly challenging times" are behind a rise in price for next year's event.

[like to fill the legends slot](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-62970231) at the 2023 event. "And, as always, there will be opportunities for many thousands of people to come as volunteers or as part of the crew. "The £50 deposit on ticket sales day in November will be the same as ever, with the balance not due until April.

On Monday (17 October), it was announced that tickets for the 2023 edition of the festival would go on sale in early November. However, those considering trying ...

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Co-organiser Emily Eavis blamed the increase on the 'enormous rises in the costs of running this vast show' and the continuing fallout from the pandemic.

Prospective purchasers must register in advance, part of Glastonbury’s effort to stop tickets ending up in the hands of touts. Last month, UK Music, the body representing artists, labels and the live industry, called for a package of support including tax relief, a VAT cut for struggling venues and a streamlining of restrictions affecting workers and touring between Europe and the UK. Comparable festivals have not been subject to such drastic ticket price rises. [musicians cancelling shows](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/oct/18/risks-rising-costs-and-relentless-demands-why-so-many-musicians-are-cancelling-their-tours) and admitting that touring has become unaffordable, as well as the cost of living crisis shaking audience demand in the sector as ticket purchases become luxury items. A 2023 ticket for the Reading and Leeds festivals is marginally cheaper than in 2022; tickets for Green Man in Wales have risen from £210 for 2022 to £235 for 2023; End of the Road has risen from £190 to £235. We are, as always, hugely appreciative of your ongoing support.”

Emily Eavis says the festival is "still recovering" from the financial cost of Covid.

[like to fill the legends slot](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-62970231) at the 2023 event. "And, as always, there will be opportunities for many thousands of people to come as volunteers or as part of the crew. "The £50 deposit on ticket sales day in November will be the same as ever, with the balance not due until April.

The festival organiser has released a statement explaining why the ticket cost for the festival has had to increase by £55 this year.

The addition of a new security fence the previous year meant that the event was now better organised and much safer. She added: "The £50 deposit on ticket sales day in November will be the same as ever, the balance not due until April. Taking to Twitter, she began: "I wanted to post about the 2023 Glastonbury ticket price which was announced today.

'We have tried very hard to minimise the increase in price on the ticket but we're facing enormous rises in the costs of running this vast show'

“The £50 deposit on ticket sales day in November will be the same as ever, with the balance not due until April. An additional fee will be charged for the coach transfer if this package is selected. The last time tickets went on general sale was in 2019, when they cost £265 plus a £5 booking fee for what should have been the 2020 festival, but it was subsequently cancelled for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Glastonbury 2023: festival goers anger as tickets increase in price to £340 - what has Emily Eavis said? The prices for the 2023 festival have been met with ...

She said: “I wanted to post about the 2023 Glastonbury ticket price which was announced today. Ticket prices have been revealed for the festival and standard tickets will cost £335 plus a £5 booking fee for standard tickets, plus a £50 deposit. Tickets for the 2023 festival are due to go on sale on November 6 and they usually sell out in a matter of minutes.

Glastonbury 2023 ticket prices have been increased and Emily Eavis has responded to the backlash from festivalgoers, explaining the rise in price.

“The £50 deposit on ticket sales day in November will be the same as ever, with the balance not due until April. On Monday she tweeted a statement, reading: “I wanted to post about the Glastonbury 2023 ticket price which was announced today. With a smiling face emoji, a third tweeted: “#Glastonbury ticket prices gone up to £340. We are, as always, hugely appreciative of your ongoing support.” Still a bargain for everything you get and if ya don’t wanna pay it; don’t! [festival](https://www.chardandilminsternews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/20197486.glastonbury-festival-2022-full-line/) will cost revellers £335 plus a £5 booking fee with a £50 deposit to be paid when tickets are booked in November, the [Glastonbury website](https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/information/tickets/) explains.

Organisers have just confirmed that tickets will go up in price for the 2023 concert. This is the first time a new batch of tickets has gone on sale since the ...

“If you are unable to come to the Festival, and require a refund for your ticket, please contact See Tickets. “A limited number of people will be given access to the booking site at any one time. Organisers have just confirmed that tickets will go up in price for the 2023 concert. - Free miniguide - Free programme The page will automatically refresh to look for space on the booking page every 20 seconds.”