Glastonbury Festival-goers asked to shop local to support Somerset economy

The event gets underway next week

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 22nd Jun 2024

If you're heading to Worthy Farm next week, you're being asked to shop locally and help the wider Somerset economy.

200,000 music fans are expected to descend on Glastonbury, which takes place from Wednesday 26 June until Sunday 30 June.

Toby Jones, from Visit Somerset, tells us that the event really puts our county on the map: "I think the numbers speak for themselves really and also just how quick it sells out.

"I think it's on a lot of people's bucket lists to do Glastonbury at least once."

Toby adds that there are "so many more fantastic opportunities" in Somerset: "We do wish people would stay after the Monday morning, spend in our economy and support our local businesses.

"Stay a couple days more after the event and get yourself a feel for Somerset, it has so much more to give."

Glastonbury will see performances from Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA and many, many more. You can find details about the full line-up here.

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