Glastonbury Festival, one of the world's most famous music events, is preparing for its 2027 edition, with tickets going on sale after a year of no activity in 2026. The cost of a ticket will be £408, including a £5 booking fee—marking the first time it has broken the £400 barrier. This is a rise from the £378.50 price in 2025. The ticket sale will begin at 9am on Sunday, 4 October, and fans are already preparing for the usual rush, which often involves detailed planning, spreadsheets, and group chats. To promote eco-friendly travel, tickets that include coach travel will be available earlier, starting at 6pm on Thursday, 1 October. Rumors suggest that Harry Styles will be one of the headliners, with other names like Taylor Swift, Fontaines DC, Sabrina Carpenter, and Fred Again also being mentioned. Organiser Emily Eavis denied reports that Madonna would perform, stating that the festival has three other headliners lined up and is excited about the lineup. In 2025, the festival featured the 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo, with the latter receiving high praise. Other notable performances included secret sets from Pulp, Skepta, and Haim, as well as appearances by Doechii and Alanis Morissette. However, the event faced controversy when Kneecap performed, and the act before them, Bob Vylan, led a chant criticizing the Israeli military. This led to an internal investigation at the BBC, which had broadcast the event. Michael Eavis, the founder of Glastonbury and father of Emily, turned 90 in 2026. Reflecting on his journey, he said the festival’s growth was driven by a long-standing fight against local authorities and the community. He described the struggle as essential to the festival's success. The 2027 festival will run from June 23 to June 27, and fans must register by 5pm BST on Friday, 25 September. Tickets can be paid in full or with a £100 deposit, with the remaining balance due in early April. Under-13s can attend for free. Glastonbury has long been the UK's most expensive music festival, and the 2027 ticket price is the highest ever. This follows a trend of rising festival costs across the UK, with prices increasing faster than inflation over the past decade. Analysis by the BBC News showed that the cost of attending major festivals has surged, with Parklife seeing a 71% increase since 2013, while Reading and Leeds had a smaller rise of 14%. Glastonbury's prices have gone up by 30% over the same period. Factors behind the price hikes include rising energy and infrastructure costs, as well as post-Brexit labor shortages. While Reading and Leeds kept their 2025 prices for 2026, Glastonbury has not commented on its latest increase, though in 2023, Emily Eavis acknowledged the challenges of running the festival amid rising costs and the financial impact of the pandemic.