Chris Kelly

Glastonbury Festival organiser Emily Eavis has said " incredibly Challenging Times " are behind a rise in price for next year's event.

Festival-goers will be charged £335 plus a £5 booking fee for standard Tickets , with a £50 deposit.

The Last time Tickets went on sale in 2019 they cost £265 plus the booking fee for what should have been the 2020 festival that was ultimately postponed.

Eavis said they had tried " very hard" to keep costs down.

" We're facing enormous rises in the costs of running this vast show, whilst still recovering from the huge financial impact of two years without a festival because of Covid, " She Said .

" The £50 deposit on ticket sales day in November will be the same as ever, with The Balance not due until April.

" And, as always, there will be opportunities for many thousands of people to come as volunteers or as part of The Crew .

" In these incredibly Challenging Times , we want to continue to bring you The Best show in The World and provide our charities with funds which are more vital than ever.

" We Are , as always, hugely appreciative of your ongoing support. "

The World -famous music event will return to Worthy Farm in Somerset from 21 to 25 June 2023, and Tickets - which - will Go On sale on 6 November.

Fans must register before purchasing in a bid by organisers to stop ticket touts.

The line-up has yet to be revealed but Roxy Music has been rumoured to be filling the Sunday tea-time legends slot.

Glastonbury returned in the summer after two years of cancellations due to Covid-19.

Sir Paul Mccartney , Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish headlined as The Event , finally marking its 50th anniversary.

Robbie Williams recently told The Bbc he would at the 2023 event.