Emily Eavis reveals Glastonbury capacity cut to avoid overcrowding
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Glastonbury organiser takes action after overcrowding complaints
- Glastonbury has sold "a few thousand" fewer tickets this year to reduce overcrowding, following complaints from the previous year.
- The 2025 festival is sold out but will not use its full 210,000 capacity when it takes place at Worthy Farm in Somerset later this month.
- More room has been created at the Other Stage and Shangri-La nightlife area to ease congestion.
- Glastonbury staff did not believe the festival suffered from overcrowding last year, despite complaints from some fans.
- Ticket-holders will be encouraged to use different routes, and the festival’s app planner will help predict busy areas.