Couldn't Get Glastonbury Tickets? These 5 European Festivals Come With A Holiday On The Side
Couldn't Get Glastonbury Tickets? These 5 European Festivals Come With A Holiday On The Side
Becca MonaghanSat, October 10, 2026 at 8:31 AM UTC
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Fear not, your summer plans will be saved...Glastonbury 2027 tickets may have sold out in just 42 minutes, leaving plenty of music fans with the same problem: no ticket, a splash of resentment, and a hole in their summer plans.
But if you didn't manage to get your hands on one, there are plenty of other ways to spend your summer listening to live music without staying in the UK. Europe has a packed festival calendar for 2027, with everything from huge international line-ups to dance music on the Croatian coast.
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Not to mention, you can make a proper holiday out of it, whether that means spending your days on the beach, exploring a new city, or recovering from a late night with a few hours of sightseeing.
With direct flights to several of the destinations available through Jet2, planning a music-filled European getaway could be easier than you think.
Primavera Sound, Barcelona (2–6 June 2027)
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Open'er Festival, Gdynia (30 June–3 July 2027)
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Ultra Europe, Split (9–11 July 2027)Sziget Festival, Budapest (10–14 August 2027)
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Rock in Roma, RomeAnd while none of these festivals will quite replicate the experience of Glastonbury, missing out on tickets doesn't mean your summer has to be without fun. With European cities, beaches, and some major acts on the calendar, there are plenty of alternative plans to get excited about.
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