Glastonbury on your own?

[Nuggetofpuregreen]

Have you ever been to Glastonbury on your own? I have always wanted to go since I was at school and you could buy tickets in a record shop but I've never had anyone to go with.

There are micro festivals in my area but lots of people I know go and I find it so embarrassing being on my own and I end up feeling very lonely.

I've been to Download alone but that was a completely different thing.

Glastonbury alone. Is it going to be wonderful or miserable?

On the women's hour Glastonbury podcast they interviewed a 60 year old woman who attended alone and she was having a wonderful time, I've also seen a few instagram reels posted by solo female attendees.

I've been to Glastonbury once in my late 20s and I'd love to go again, but husband/kids aren't interested and I don't think any of my friends would be either. It's my 50th next year and I'm considering just treating myself and going for it, I think I'm going to look into volunteering so that I've got something to anchor myself to rather than just being completely alone the whole time.

Yes, I volunteered solo and made great friends. Other years I've known other people there but wandered solo. Definitely try it, there's Glastonbury solo groups too, you could arrange to camp with them if you're nervous about being solo. Loads of solo people join forces every year. There's a Glasto Gals group too.

Do I get a £1 for each time I wrote solo?

Another vote for volunteering OP as there are lots of volunteers required & it’s much easier than trying to buying a ticket! You’ll meet people through the volunteering but you also have time to yourself.

I don't mind volunteering but I don't want to meet people. It seems that most people go in a group.

I'm not nervous about going on my own but I always look like dick.

Honestly it’s so busy and so much going on, no one will notice if you’re on your own, go for it! Best weekend ever. Going in a big group is a nightmare, best time I had at glasto has been just me and 1 friend or me and husband

I've been to smaller festivals on my own but not Glastonbury so I can't comment on that. But I'm certain no one thought I looked like a dick when I was at it.

@Nuggetofpuregreen I also want to go. I'm in my 50s and need to go before I get too creaky! Must have a firm word with myself and apply for tickets next time.

I went for the first time this year, on my own, and it was fine. Lots of solo people there, and it's not obvious or weird (like it can feel at small events). I had a blast. Had a few random brief conversations. It was great to just wander about seeing what interested me on my own schedule. I'm 58.

Here you go OP. Get those tickets if you can!

www.nme.com/features/music-features/solo-gig-going-rise-tips-3772014