Glastonbury Festival guide: 2026 fallow year

Glastonbury Festival guide: 2026 fallow year

If you are searching for Glastonbury 2026, the first thing to know is that there is no Glastonbury Festival in 2026. The festival is taking a fallow year and the next Glastonbury is scheduled for Wednesday 23 June 2027 to Sunday 27 June 2027. That makes this the right year to either plan ahead or look at UK festivals with a similar sense of scale, camping and discovery.

Featured visual: Boomtown

Quick take

There is no Glastonbury Festival in 2026 because the event is taking a fallow year.
The next official Glastonbury dates are Wednesday 23 June 2027 to Sunday 27 June 2027.
If you still want a huge camping weekender in 2026, compare Boomtown, Green Man and Shambala first.

Where to look next

These are the strongest internal matches for this guide topic right now.

August
12-16 Aug

Boomtown

Winchester
Editor's pickWinchester

Huge immersive festival built like a living city with countless venues and multi-genre programming.

Immersive city / multi-genreElectronic
Profile, dates, vibe, tickets
Tickets
August
20-23 Aug

Green Man

Editor's pickWales

Green Man Festival is a beloved Welsh festival featuring multiple unique stages across beautiful natural settings. With areas lik...

Indie / alternativefolk
Profile, dates, vibe, tickets
Tickets
August
27-30 Aug

Shambala

Market Harborough
Festival fileMarket Harborough

Radically creative eco-minded festival mixing experimental music, costumes, cabaret and activism.

Ecoexperimental
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FAQ

Is Glastonbury happening in 2026?

No. Glastonbury is taking a fallow year in 2026. The next festival is scheduled for Wednesday 23 June 2027 to Sunday 27 June 2027 at Worthy Farm.

What festivals are most like Glastonbury in the UK?

The closest alternatives usually mix camping, broad lineups and a strong sense of place. Boomtown, Green Man and Shambala are some of the clearest UK comparisons, depending on whether you want scale, immersion or independence.

What should I do if I wanted Glastonbury in 2026?

Either plan ahead for the 2027 return or use 2026 to try a different UK camping festival with a similar discovery-led feel. Boomtown, Green Man, End of the Road and Shambala are the best starting points.