# Glastonbury Festival history and 2027 planning

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/glastonbury-festival-history-and-2027-planning
> Updated: 2026-09-19T04:30:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

The Glastonbury Festival, which originated in 1970 as the Pilton Pop, Folk & Blues Festival at Worthy Farm, has evolved from a small gathering of approximately 1,500 to 2,500 attendees into a massive global event. Currently led by Emily Eavis, the festival occupies roughly 900 acres and features nearly 3,000 performers.

Following a scheduled fallow year in 2026 to allow the land to recover, the festival is set to return in June 2027. Organizers have announced that tickets for the 2027 event will cost £408, marking the first time the price has exceeded the £400 threshold. While specific headliners have not been confirmed, Emily Eavis stated that three major headliners have been secured for the upcoming return to Worthy Farm.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Glastonbury Festival traces history from 1970 farm event to global scale

The Glastonbury Festival, founded by Michael Eavis in 1970 at Worthy Farm, has grown from a small 1,500-person event into a global musical phenomenon spanning 900 acres.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/glastonbury-festival-traces-history-from-1970-farm-event-to-global-scale

### 2026-09-08: Glastonbury Festival announces 2027 ticket prices and sale dates

Glastonbury Festival 2027 tickets will cost £408, breaking the £400 barrier for the first time. Sales begin October 1 for coach bundles and October 4 for general admission.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/glastonbury-festival-announces-2027-ticket-sales-and-record-prices

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