Comparing UK music festival ticket costs to those in Europe, new research from loveholidays, has revealed European festival tickets can be up to 51% cheaper on average than their UK counterparts*, potentially saving Brits up to £100.
With searches for ‘festivals this summer’ up by 190%** and rising ticket prices in the UK, those looking to get their festival fix may be in with the chance of finding more affordable alternatives abroad.
The travel experts go on to identify some of the most affordable top festivals in Europe, along with the cost of flights and accommodation, revealing the average cost of the entire experience.
Top UK festivals can demand prices of upto £360.00. Meanwhile, across Europe, renowned festivals such as Primavera Sound in Barcelona, Benicássim near Valencia, and Nuit Sonores in Lyon offer impressive line-ups at a fraction of the cost, starting as low as £37.00.
|
EU Festivals |
Location |
Ticket Cost (converted to £) |
Holiday cost from* |
Total cost |
|
Bout du Monde |
Crozon, France |
£71.00 |
£135.00 |
£206.00 |
|
Nuit Sonores |
Lyon, France |
£37.00 |
£225.00 |
£262.00 |
|
Benicássim |
Benicassim, Spain |
£39.00 |
£269.00 |
£308.00 |
|
Paredes de Coura |
Porto, Portugal |
£112.00 |
£265.00 |
£377.00 |
|
NOS Primavera Sound |
Porto, Portugal |
£150.00 |
£265.00 |
£415.00 |
|
Rock en Seine |
Paris, France |
£187.00 |
£229.00 |
£416.00 |
|
Colours of Ostravia |
Ostrava, Czech Republic |
£145.00 |
£295.00 |
£440.00 |
|
Open’er |
Gdynia, Poland |
£207.00 |
£265.00 |
£472.00 |
|
Longitude Festival |
Dublin, Ireland |
£171.00 |
£379.00 |
£550.00 |
|
Roskilde |
Roskilde, Denmark |
£275.00 |
£280.00 |
£555.00 |
|
Dekmantel |
Amsterdam |
£201.00 |
£359.00 |
£560.00 |
|
Sziget Festival |
Budapest, Hungary |
£196.00 |
£389.00 |
£585.00 |
|
Primavera Sound |
Parc del Forum, Barcelona, Spain |
£252.00 |
£339.00 |
£591.00 |
|
Love International |
The Garden Tisno, Croatia |
£201.00 |
£609.00 |
£810.00 |
|
Average |
£160.29 |
£307.36 |
£467.64 |
*Holiday cost based on cheapest loveholidays flights and accommodation packages for duration of the relevant festival. All packages are subject to availability. The prices listed were correct at the time of issue but are subject to change without notice.
The cheapest festival to attend in Europe is Nuit Sonores, despite weekend tickets being sold out, electronic music lovers can purchase day tickets throughout the weekend from £24 – £37. Along with Bout du Monde, even with the ticket, flight and accommodation included, attending these festivals is still cheaper than the average UK ticket price.
Comparing Reading Festival to Primavera Sound in Barcelona, both offering equally impressive line-ups, a ticket to the latter can cost £70 less – factoring in holiday costs, you can attend Primavera Sound for as low as £600.00.
For those wishing to stay closer to home, Longitude Festival in Dublin is a good option, with tickets to the festival costing £171.00 – £100 less than the average UK festival.
When you consider the additional camping gear and travel costs, a festival abroad could be more cost effective.
Chief Marketing Office at loveholidays, Al Murray adds:
“Music festival tickets in Europe can often come in at a more affordable price point and they offer up one of the season’s top experiences alongside a trip to an exciting destination.
Festivals abroad also often showcase big names for smaller prices, meaning you can get better value and use the money you save towards turning it into your next getaway while you’re at it.”
Research courtesy of loveholidays.
