Event Information
Getting to the Festival > Opening & Closing Times > Disabled Access > Food & Drink > Alcohol > Illegal Substances > Safety & Security > Restricted Items > Smoking > Merchandise > Festival Markets > Litter > Neighbours > Noise > Plan your day
Getting to the Festival
If you are coming by car the carparks are well signposted. Please do not attempt to sleep in or near your car. You will be directed to the ticket office then to the campsite. If you are coming without your car there is a drop-off area at the top of the main carpark and this is where taxi's will drop off and pick up. PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!
Opening & Closing Times
Friday
Ticket Office & Campsite Open: 12:00 There will be entertainment from approx 1pm in the campsite bar
Arena Opens: 17:00
Main Entertainment Starts: 17:30
Headline Act Finishes: 23:00
Arena Closes: 23:00
Saturday
Main Gate Opens: 08:30
Arena Opens: 11:00
Entertainment Starts: 11:30
Headline Act Finishes: 23:00
Arena Closes: 23:00
Sunday
Main Gate Opens: 08:30 There will be a Morning Worship Service in the campsite bar at 10:30
Arena Opens: 11:00
Entertainment Starts: 11:30
Headline Act Finishes: 23:00
Arena Closes: 23:00
Monday
You must vacate the campsite by 14:00
>Disabled Access
We have full access for disabled persons. Any persons requiring disabled access must have booked through the ticket line 0116 2698807 as numbers are limited. When you arrive at the festival you must enter via the main carpark entrance and at the gate show your blue badge and ticket. You will then be directed to the disabled parking area.
Food and Drink
Food from around the world, from fish‘n’chips to stir-fried chicken to tofu-burgers – there will be plenty on stalls on site, catering to a wide variety of tastes! Soft Drinks and Beer will be available all day and the bars in the campsite will be open until well after the main show finishes.
Please do not bring any food or drink into the arena, with the exception of soft drinks in plastic bottles, with unbroken seals (up to 500ml per person).
Should you have dietary requirements that mean you need to bring medicine or your own food or drink in to the arena, you just need to make the stewards aware of this. Any question on this, please drop us an email using the contact form at the top of the page.
Alcohol
You may bring reasonable amounts of your own alcohol with you if you are camping, though it will not be permitted in the music arena. Remember, no glass bottles are allowed anywhere on site, cans of drink are fine in the campsite only, however excessive amounts will be confiscated by security at the gate. Remember, our bars are all reasonably priced.
You have to be 18 years old to purchase and drink alcohol. Over 18's will have a different coloured wristband, however please remember to bring proof of age as you may still be asked at the bar. Glastonbudget Music Festival operates a challenge 21 policy, so please do not be offended if you are asked for ID when purchasing alcohol. Also remember that it is an offence to buy alcohol for an under 18 and if you do so you risk being ejected from the festival.
Please Remember that if you do drink, don't do drunk! Excessive drinking is bad for your health and your memory - surely you want to remember Glastonbudget for the right reasons. Pace yourself, and have a great weekend.
IF YOU DRINK, DON'T DRIVE. DON'T RISK IT.
Illegal Substances
It is a condition of entry on our licence that you and your belongings may be searched by the Police or Security. They will carry out random searches when you are entering the festival site and arena. Do not attempt to bring in illegal substances as you stand a very real chance of being caught.
We do not condone the use of drugs but please remember that unfamiliar surroundings and large crowds are not the place to experiment with drugs or alcohol. If you see somebody who appears to be having a bad time, please alert a Steward who will seek help. Do not assume that they need water. We have full medical facilities on site if needed.
Safety & Security
ALWAYS...
- Know where your nearest emergency exits are
- Follow the instructions of Security Personnel, Police or other officials
- Move away promptly from any danger
- Notify a Steward, Police or Official if you see any any antisocial behaviour
- Move to where there is more space, should a crowd surge occur
- Ask for help if you need it and help others, especially if someone falls
- Stay calm (if you are distressed, ask to be taken to the Welfare Tent)
Restricted Items
Remember when packing to come to the festival the following things that you aren't allowed to bring.
There are two levels, the first (through the campsite gates) is a list of things you can't bring on site at all. The second (through the arena gates) can't be brought from the campsite into the arena.
You may be body searched at the entrances.
Persons suspected of carrying items that may be used in an offensive or dangerous manner, or carrying out illegal activities onsite may be searched.
Excessive amounts of food, cigarettes and alcohol may be refused entry to the site. Please only bring enough for personal consumption.
Not alloweed through campsite gates:
- Glass – no glass is allowed onsite for safety reasons
- Gas Canisters, aerosols over 250ml, Petrol cookers/burners
- Illegal substances
- Portable Laser Equipment and Pens
- Unauthorised Professional Film or Video Equipment
- Audio Recorders
- Air Horns
- Spray Cans
- Fireworks
- Flares
- Chinese lanterns
- Any item which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon (pen knives etc)
- Animals (other than registered guide or hearing dogs)
- Excessive amounts of food, cigarettes and alcohol may be refused entry to the site
Not allowed through arena gates:
In addition to the items above, the following may not be brought into the arena:-
- Cans, alcohol, opened plastic bottles, drinks bottles.
- Bottles of drink over 500ml in size.
Only sealed plastic bottles of water 500ml or under and sealed cartons of juice will be permitted into the arena.
All the above items will be confiscated.
Smoking
Like anywhere these days it is now illegal to smoke in any covered, public area at Glastonbudget Music Festival including marquees and bars. Please do not smoke in these areas as you will be asked to leave by security.
Merchandise
There is an official merchandise stall in the arena selling official Glastonbudget and band merchandise, this is the only official vendor. Don’t buy from any unofficial vendors or you may find your ‘bargain’ has fallen apart after the first wash. You can also purchase official festival programmes from the ticket office upon arrival.
Festival Markets
There will be full festival markets dotted all over the site providing all kinds of things that you will need to survive the three or four days you intend to stay with us. Market stalls include clothes, jewellery, massages, piercing & tattoos, organic foods, souvenirs, merchandise, chairs, and loads of other stuff.
Litter
Before we leave the site we have to return it to its original condition and it takes us at least three days to clear the site of all the litter that is left. Litter bins and skips will be provided for your use around the site, try and make your weekend environment better and use them!
Neighbours
We are very fortunate to be able to return to Turnpost Farm each year and would like to continue to do so. We need your help to keep the local community happy. Please ensure you leave the site quietly, do not park in the surrounding roads, as you will be towed away. Ensure you follow the traffic signs for the festival.
Noise
We have no doubt that you will wear sun cream to protect your skin and wear sun glasses to protect your eyes, but have you thought about your hearing? Click here and visit www.dontlosethemusic.com to find out how to protect your hearing.
Plan your day
Once on site it is important to plan your day. Obviously the priority is making sure you get to see the acts that mean the most to you – come back to the festival website a few days before the show and all band times will be listed so you can plan in advance. A full list of all bands and times will also be available in the festial programme which is available from the ticket office on arrival, or the official Glastonbudget Music Festival merchandise tent in the arena.
Don’t forget some other basics though – If you are with friends & are camping together or travelling home together - arrange a place & time to meet up at the end of the night.
Large crowds, a long day & hot weather in combination will tire you out. Make sure you pace yourself, drink plenty of water, eat some food that will give you some energy & minimize sun exposure.
