Glastonbury Profits Surge as Iconic Festival Fuels Record Charitable Giving

Glastonbury Festival has reported a significant increase in both revenues and profits for its latest financial year, bolstered by headline performances from leading artists including Dua Lipa and Shania Twain. According to newly filed accounts for the year ending 31 March 2025, revenues rose to £75.2 million, an increase from the previous year’s £68.4 million. Profit before tax advanced to £7.7 million, up from £5.9 million.

The festival, operated by Glastonbury Festival Events Limited and chaired by Sir Michael Eavis, continues to stand as Britain’s foremost music event, held annually in Somerset. Alongside the main festival, the company manages two smaller events: Pilton Party, hosted on Worthy Farm and accommodating 10,000 people, and the long-running Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza. These diversified operations have helped drive both financial and reputational growth.

A weekend ticket for Glastonbury 2024 cost £355 plus a £5 booking fee. The company highlighted its commitment to keeping ticket prices as accessible as possible, aiming to ensure broad public access to the festival experience. Despite rising costs across the events sector, management has prioritised affordability for attendees.

Glastonbury’s growing profits have translated into increased charitable contributions. For the 2025 financial year, donations exceeded £2.7 million, with over £4.2 million distributed to more than 300 organisations by December. Recipients spanned international and local causes, with notable beneficiaries including Oxfam, Greenpeace, and WaterAid. The company earmarked £100,000 for Médecins Sans Frontières, specifically directed towards work in Sudan and supporting a surgical hospital in Amman serving patients from the Middle East.

Charitable efforts extended to regional projects, supporting local primary school enrichment, sustainable farming initiatives, and wildlife organisations such as Somerset Wildlife Trust and Shepton Mallet Community Woodland. Glastonbury’s financial stewardship underpins its ambition to disburse in excess of £2 million annually to charity, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in philanthropic support within the events industry.

The financial performance and commitment to giving highlight Glastonbury’s sustained importance not only as a cultural touchstone, but also as a driver of meaningful social impact within both the local community and across global charitable networks.