Budget breakdown: UK festival costs compared
FROM £400 pp · We tested £400 spending at three major UK festivals. See where your budget stretches furthest this summer.
You've got £400 to spend at a UK festival this summer. Glastonbury will eat that in a ticket alone (£415, by the way). But other festivals? That's a different story.
The deal
We've broken down real spending across three major UK festivals to show you where £400 actually gets you. Includes ticket costs, camping, food, and drink at each site — so you know exactly how far your budget stretches before you commit.
Why we like it
Festival tickets vary wildly, and so does the cost of a pint once you're inside the gates. This isn't a guess — it's actual maths on three different events. You'll spot which festivals leave you with a decent buffer for food and merch, and which ones will drain your wallet by Sunday morning. Useful if you're torn between options.
How to book
Head to the full breakdown to see the detailed costs at each festival. The piece walks through ticket prices, typical campsite fees, and what you can realistically spend on food and drink without going skint. Once you've picked your festival, ticket availability and prices will vary by event — check each one's official site.
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