Missed out? Other ways to get to Glastonbury
Your realistic options if you didn't get a ticket: the spring resale, volunteering, working, and what to avoid.
Most people who try for Glastonbury tickets don't get them, so if you missed out you're in good company. There are still a few genuine routes in. None is guaranteed, and each has its own trade-offs.
1. The spring resale
The obvious second chance. Tickets that weren't paid for in the April balance window, and tickets that were returned, are sold again in the spring. It's usually in late April, with a coach resale first and a general admission resale a few days later. It's smaller and faster than the main sale, and tickets are paid in full rather than with a deposit. See how the spring resale works.
2. Volunteering
The festival's partner charities recruit volunteers to work shifts, typically stewarding, litter picking or helping with water points, in return for entry. The charities that have run volunteer programmes include Oxfam, WaterAid and Greenpeace. Volunteers usually work several shifts of six to eight hours, and in return get crew camping, meals and showers.
Places are limited and in demand. For 2027, reports said Oxfam would open places in early 2027 on a first come, first served basis and Greenpeace would open applications in February 2027. WaterAid invites people to register interest. Check each charity's own site for its terms, which can include a refundable deposit and a commitment to turn up for every shift.
3. Paid work
Traders, bars, security firms and contractors hire staff for the festival. These roles usually ask for more experience than volunteering and give you less free time, but you're paid. Jobs come through the companies themselves and staffing agencies, not the festival.
4. Coach packages next time
If you only tried general admission, try the coach sale too next time. It's a separate sale a few days earlier, so it gives your group an extra chance. See coach tickets.
What not to do
- Don't buy from anyone other than See Tickets. Tickets carry the holder's photo and can't be transferred, so a ticket bought from someone else won't get you in.
- Don't pay anyone to "change the name" or photo on a ticket. It can't be done that way.
- Don't share your registration details with strangers who say they'll buy for you. Only book with people you know.
See how to spot Glastonbury ticket scams.
A realistic plan if you missed out
- Now: decide as a group whether you'll try the resale together, and whether anyone wants to apply to volunteer.
- Winter: check everyone's registration and update old photos while registration is open.
- Early in the new year: watch the charities' volunteering pages, as places can go quickly.
- April: the resale. Plan bookings of up to four people, with the full price ready.
Keep ready for next time
Whatever you try, keep your registration up to date, keep your group's details together and agree a plan early. When the next sale comes round, you'll be ready in minutes rather than days.