Festival season 2027 is closer than it looks. And if you're planning to go as a group, the window to start saving is already open.

The real cost of a festival weekend is rarely just the ticket. Add camping or a hotel, flights or fuel, and you're looking at anywhere from €300 to over €1,000 per person depending on where you're going. Spread across a group, that adds up fast and if nobody has started saving, someone always ends up fronting the money.

This guide breaks down 10 of the biggest festivals in Europe for 2027: confirmed dates, ticket prices, travel and accommodation costs, when tickets go on sale, and a simple monthly saving target to get your group there without the financial stress.

The smart move: Start a shared money pot now, collect contributions every month, and nobody has to chase anyone when the ticket deadline hits.

We've used confirmed 2027 prices where available and marked anything not yet officially announced as expected, based on previous years.

1. Glastonbury Festival, UK

Dates: 23–27 June 2027 (confirmed)

Glastonbury is the one that needs no introduction. Five days on Worthy Farm in Somerset, 200,000 people, and a lineup that spans every genre imaginable. For groups, it's a bucket-list trip that takes real planning.

Tickets go on sale: Registration is required via the Glastonbury website. Tickets went on sale on 1 and 4 October 2026, with a £100 deposit and the balance due in early April 2027. If your group missed out, watch for the spring 2027 resale.

Monthly saving target

For a group of 5 travelling from the UK, budget roughly £480 per person all-in. With the balance due in April, start now: around £80 per person per month from November gets you there.

Missed the October sale? Keep the pot going for the spring resale, or move the money to another festival on this list.

2. Tomorrowland, Belgium

Dates: Expected late July 2027 (dates not yet confirmed; 2026 ran 17–19 and 24–26 July)

Tomorrowland in Boom, Belgium is the world's most famous electronic music festival. Groups come from across Europe and beyond, and the full-weekend packages sell out within hours of going on sale.

Tickets go on sale: Global Journey packages typically open in January/February. Standard tickets follow in spring. Registration at the Tomorrowland website is required before you can buy.

Monthly saving target

Budget around €900 per person for a full Tomorrowland experience with camping and travel from within Europe. Starting in January 2027, that's roughly €150 per person per month for 6 months.

Starting this November? Spread over 8 months, that's about €113 per month.

3. Rock Werchter, Belgium

Dates: 1–4 July 2027 (confirmed)

Rock Werchter is one of Europe's most respected rock and pop festivals, held annually in Werchter, Belgium. It's a 4-day event with a consistently strong lineup and excellent transport links from Brussels, making it a top pick for groups travelling from across Europe.

Tickets go on sale: 2027 tickets went on sale on 30 October 2026 via the Rock Werchter website. Early bird and payment plan options are usually available.

Monthly saving target

All-in budget for a group member travelling from within Europe: around €550 per person. Starting January 2027, that's €92 per person per month over 6 months.

Start saving this November and it drops to about €69 per month over 8 months.

4. Download Festival, UK

Dates: 9–13 June 2027 (confirmed)

Download is the UK's biggest rock and metal festival, held at Donington Park in Leicestershire. Five days, multiple stages, and a loyal crowd that returns year after year. For groups into heavier music, it's a non-negotiable.

Tickets go on sale: Tickets for Download 2027 are available now via the Download website. Payment plans are available, spreading the cost over several months.

Monthly saving target

For a UK-based group, budget around £400 per person including travel. That's about £67 per person per month from January 2027 across 6 months.

Travelling from Europe? Add roughly £150 for flights and ground transport, bringing the monthly target to £92 per month from January.

5. Primavera Sound, Spain

Dates: 2–6 June 2027 (confirmed; main festival days 3–5 June)

Primavera Sound in Barcelona is one of Europe's most culturally exciting festivals. The lineup leans indie, electronic, and alternative, and the setting on the Barcelona waterfront is unlike anything else on the calendar. Groups who combine it with a few days in the city get serious value.

Tickets go on sale: On sale now via the Primavera Sound website. Tickets went on sale in October 2026, so buy soon if your group is set on going.

Monthly saving target

For a group spending 4 nights in Barcelona plus the festival, budget around €700 per person. Starting January 2027, that's €117 per person per month across 6 months.

Start saving this November and you're looking at €100 per month over 7 months.

Making a city trip of it? Put the hotel and food in the pot too, and use our tips on how to plan a budget-friendly trip with friends to keep the whole trip budget in check.

6. Lowlands, Netherlands

Dates: 20–22 August 2027 (confirmed)

Lowlands is the Netherlands' most beloved multi-genre festival, held annually at Walibi Holland in Biddinghuizen. Three days of music, art, film and comedy, with camping on-site. It's a genuine community experience and one of the best-organised festivals in Europe.

Tickets go on sale: Expected early 2027 via the official Lowlands website. Tickets tend to sell out within days of going on sale.

Monthly saving target

For a Dutch group, total budget sits around €420 per person including travel. Starting January 2027, that's €70 per person per month across 6 months.

Travelling from elsewhere in Europe? Add around €130 for flights, making the target €92 per month from January.

7. Sziget Festival, Hungary

Dates: 10–14 August 2027 (confirmed)

Sziget takes place on an island in the middle of Budapest and is one of the largest cultural festivals in the world. Five days of music, art, theatre and sport, with a mix of on-site camping and the option to stay in the city. The Budapest backdrop makes it a natural group city break as well as a festival.

Tickets go on sale: Passes are on sale now via the Sziget website. A handling fee is added to every ticket, and prices rise with each sales phase, so buying early saves money.

Monthly saving target

For a group staying on-site, budget around €650 per person all-in. From January 2027, that's €108 per person per month across 6 months.

Opting for a Budapest hostel instead of camping? You might save on the camping pass but spend more on accommodation. Either way, €90–€110 per month is a realistic target.

8. Creamfields, UK

Dates: 26–29 August 2027 (confirmed)

Creamfields in Daresbury, Cheshire is the UK's premier electronic music festival. Four days, multiple stages, and a crowd that takes the music seriously. For groups into dance, house, techno and trance, it's the annual pilgrimage.

Tickets go on sale: On sale now via the Creamfields website. Tickets are already on sale, and payment plans are usually available.

Monthly saving target

For a UK group, total budget sits around £380 per person including travel. From January 2027, that's £63 per person per month across 6 months.

Travelling from Europe? Add roughly £160 for flights and transfers, making the monthly target £90 per month from January.

9. Roskilde Festival, Denmark

Dates: 26 June – 3 July 2027 (confirmed)

Roskilde is one of the oldest and most respected music festivals in Europe, held just outside Copenhagen. Eight days including camping, with a non-profit structure that donates all proceeds to charity. The atmosphere is unlike anything else and the Scandinavian setting makes it a genuine adventure for groups travelling from further afield.

Tickets go on sale: Tickets for Roskilde 2027 are on sale now via the Roskilde website.

Monthly saving target

All-in budget including flights from central Europe: around €600 per person. From January 2027, that's €100 per person per month across 6 months.

Starting this November brings that down to €75 per month over 8 months.

10. Pinkpop, Netherlands

Dates: 18–20 June 2027 (confirmed)

Pinkpop is one of the world's longest-running pop and rock festivals, held annually in Landgraaf in the south of the Netherlands. Three days, a mix of rock, pop and indie, and a loyal Dutch crowd that treats it as a national institution. For groups based in the Netherlands or nearby Germany and Belgium, it's an easy and affordable festival trip.

Tickets go on sale: On sale now via the Pinkpop website. Tickets went on sale on 31 October 2026, so check availability now.

Monthly saving target

For a Dutch group, total budget including camping and travel sits around €360 per person. From January 2027, that's €60 per person per month across 6 months.

It's one of the most affordable festivals on this list, which makes it a great first group trip to save for together.

How to Save as a Group Without the Chaos

Every festival on this list has one thing in common: someone in the group needs to buy the tickets before everyone else has paid them back.

That's where group trips go wrong. One person carries the cost. Others promise to transfer. Weeks pass. It gets awkward.

The better approach is to collect money before you spend it.

Here's how a group of friends typically uses Potje for a festival:

1. Create a shared money pot for the festival, set a goal (e.g. €550 per person for Rock Werchter), and invite everyone in the group.

2. Set a monthly contribution so everyone knows what they're committing to. Potje sends automated reminders so you don't have to.

3. Watch the pot grow together. Everyone can see progress towards the goal.

4. Pay out instantly when tickets go on sale. Potje offers instant payouts of any amount, with no fee on partial payouts. So if you only need €300 now and the rest later, that's fine.

First month free. Potje costs €5 per month total, shared across the group. With 5 people, that's €1 each. And the first month is completely free.

The fee is shared automatically. Nobody pays alone. Once you are there, the same rules apply to food, drinks and transport, and our guide on how to split holiday costs with friends without arguments covers that part of the weekend.

Quick Comparison: 2027 Festival Costs at a Glance

Totals include estimated travel costs. All figures marked as expected are based on previous years and subject to change.

Start Saving for Your 2027 Festival Now

The festivals above range from around €360 to nearly €1,000 per person. None of them are impossible. All of them are far easier when your group starts saving together now rather than scrambling when tickets drop.

Pick your festival. Set your monthly target. Create a shared money pot and let everyone contribute at their own pace, with no one person carrying the cost.

Your first month is free. After that, the €5 monthly fee is split across the whole group automatically.

Start your group festival pot at Potje

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a festival cost per person in 2027?

It depends on the festival and where you're travelling from. Pinkpop can cost around €360 per person all-in, and Lowlands around €420. Larger international events cost more once you include camping, travel and accommodation: around €900 for Tomorrowland, and roughly £480 for Glastonbury if you travel from the UK. The figures in this guide give you a realistic all-in estimate for each event.

When do 2027 festival tickets go on sale?

It varies by festival. Glastonbury, Download, Rock Werchter, Primavera Sound, Pinkpop, Lowlands, Sziget, Creamfields and Roskilde have confirmed 2027 dates, and tickets for most of them are already on sale. Tomorrowland is expected to announce its dates and open sales in late 2026 or early 2027. Checking official festival websites and registering early is the best way to avoid missing out.

How can a group save money together for a festival?

The most effective approach is to collect contributions before anyone spends anything. A shared money pot lets everyone contribute monthly towards a shared goal, so no one person has to front the full cost. Potje is designed exactly for this: set a goal, invite the group, collect monthly, and pay out instantly when you need to buy tickets.

What is the cheapest festival on this list?

Pinkpop in the Netherlands is the most affordable, with an estimated all-in cost of around €360 per person including camping and travel from within the Netherlands. Lowlands and Creamfields are also relatively accessible compared to Tomorrowland or Glastonbury.

Can I do a partial payout from a group money pot?

Yes. Potje supports instant payouts of any amount, with no fee on partial payouts. So if your group has saved €600 and tickets cost €400, you can pay out just that amount and leave the rest in the pot for the next expense.

Is it worth saving early for a 2027 festival?

Absolutely. Starting 12 months out instead of 6 typically halves your monthly contribution. For a festival like Tomorrowland where the all-in cost can reach €900 per person, saving about €113 per month from November is far more manageable than €150 per month from January 2027.