People can't believe how much a can of water costs at Glastonbury as food and drink prices spark debate
Steer well clear of social media if you don't want to get mixed up in the debate about this year's prices at Glastonbury.
The famous festival, which is currently getting underway in Somerset for it's 54th year, is all that anyone who hasn't gone can talk about at the minute - and I promise it's not because we're jealous.
Although we might be missing out on a weekend of enjoying a musical wonderland on Worthy Farm, at least we have saved a few bob and don't have to fork out extortionate amounts for essentials.
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While hitting the booze and boogying might be the priority for most festival-goers, staying hydrated takes precedence.
However, when a small 330ml can or a 500ml bottle of water will set you back a hefty £2.50, people are a bit more reluctant to part with their money.
Alternatively, punters can also grab a reusable 'Glastonbury' water bottle for £7.50, which can be filled up at various water points dotted around the humongous site.
But after spotting the pricing of H2O on a picture of the menu at the festival's Village Inn bar, which was shared online, a lot of social media users were quite smug that they were sat at home with aqua on tap.
One said: "£2.50 for a can of water is criminal."
Another sarcastically said: "No cost of living crisis there..." as a third joked: "*Sticks two more bags of wine into the Glasto bag*."
And people weren't too impressed with the costs listed on the rest of the menu either - as X users pointed out that £6 for a pint of coke was a bit excessive and £43.50 for a bottle of Prosecco would break the bank.
"Drink prices at events these days are ridiculous," another added.
However, others pointed out that Glastonbury urge people to take the sustainable approach by using refillable water bottles which can be topped up at taps, WaterAid kiosks and bars - so hydrating is free if you remember your flask.
A statement on the festival's website explains: "We are encouraging all festivalgoers to use a reusable water bottle and refill for free at more than 850 water points, including at 30 bottle-filling stations, seven tap boards and four water bars (at the Pyramid Stage, West Holts, Other Stage and The Park), as well as at six WaterAid kiosks."
As those who have walked Worthy Farm before will know, your legs do a lot of mileage and it's even more exhausting in the glorious sunshine, so drinking plenty of water is essential.
But you can imagine people would still begrudge paying £2.50 for a can of water if they accidentally left their refillable bottle back at their tent.
Sustaining yourself doesn't come cheap at Glasto, as the food and drink prices have left people shocked this year.
Take a look at how much a few bevvies and fuelling yourself up with some grub might cost you:
Food
While there are hundreds of vendors across the site, here's the average price of popular items:
- Fries: £4 - £7
- Loaded fries with various toppings: £7 - £9
- Burgers: £10 - £11
- Burger and chips: £10 - £14
- Burritos: £9.50 - £12
- Nachos: £9
- Loaded nachos: £11 - £13
- Chilli and rice: £6 - £10
- Toasties: £8.50 - £11
Glastonbury's San Remo bar prices
Cocktails:
- Lagertia - £13
- Dream Machine - £13
- Rum Pump - £13
- Mexican Sunrise - £13
- Paloma - £13
- Vodka Espresso - £13
- Morning Mary - £13
Shots and spirits:
- Cactus Flower shot, El Sueno Tequila - £5.90
- Spirits and mixer single - £9
- Spirits and mixer double - £12
- Vodka Red Bull / Red Bull Tropical single - £9
- Vodka Red Bull / Red Bull Tropical double - £12
Beer and cider:
- Brothers Cider half - £5
- Brother Cider pint - £6.70
- San Miguel Larger half - £5
- San Miguel Lager pint - £7
Wine:
- Red - £7.50
- White - £7.50
- Rose - £7.50
Soft drinks and water:
- Red Bull (original, sugar free or tropical) - £4
- Soft drinks/water - £3
Glastonbury 2024 full line up and set times
The line-up for Glastonbury 2024, accompanied by the artists' set times, is as follows:
Pyramid Stage - Friday (28 June)
- Dua Lipa: 22:00 - 23:45
- LCD Soundsystem: 19:45 - 21:00
- PJ Harvey: 18:00 - 19:00
- Paul Heaton: 16:15 - 17:15
- Seventeen: 14:45 - 15:45
- Olivia Dean: 13:15 - 14:15
- Squeeze: 12:00 - 12:45
Pyramid Stage - Saturday (29 June)
- Coldplay: 21:45 – 23:45
- Little Simz: 19:45 – 20:45
- Michael Kiwanuka: 17:45 – 18:45
- Keane: 16:00 – 17:00
- Cyndi Lauper: 14:30 – 15:30
- Ayra Starr: 13:15 – 14:00
- Femi Kuti: 12:00 – 12:45
Pyramid Stage - Sunday (30 June)
- SZA: 21:30 – 23:15
- Burna Boy: 19:30 – 20:30
- Janelle Monae: 17:45 – 18:45
- Shania Twain: 15:45 – 17:00
- Paloma Faith: 13:45 – 14:45
- Seasick Steve: 12:30 – 13:15
- Interlinked Ballet: 11:30 – 12:00
Other Stage – Friday (28 June)
- Idles: 22:15 – 23:30
- D-Block Europe: 20:30 – 21:30
- Anne-Marie: 18:45 – 19:45
- Bombay Bicycle Club: 17:15 – 18:15
- Confidence Man: 15:45 – 16:45
- Headie One: 14:15 – 15:15
- The Snuts: 13:00 - 13:45
- Annie Mac: 11:30 - 12:30
Other Stage – Saturday (29 June)
- Disclosure: 22:30 – 23:45
- The Streets: 20:30 – 21:30
- Camila Cabello: 18:45 – 19:45
- Bloc Party: 17:15 – 18:15
- The Last Dinner Party: 15:45 – 16:45
- Tems: 14:15 - 15:15
- The Staves: 13:00 - 13:45
- Jamie Webster: 11:45 - 12:30
Other Stage – Sunday (30 June)
- The National: 21:45 – 23:15
- Two Door Cinema Club: 19:45 – 20:45
- Avril Lavigne: 18:00 – 19:00
- Nothing But Thieves: 16:30 – 17:30
- James: 15:00 -16:00
- Soft Play: 13:45 - 14:30
- Rachel Chinouriri: 12:30 - 13:15
- The Zutons: 11:15 - 12:00
West Holts Stage – Friday (28 June)
- Jungle: 22:15 – 23:45
- Heilung: 20:15 – 21:30
- Danny Brown: 18:30 – 19:30
- Sugababes: 16:55 – 7:55
- Noname: 15:30 – 16:25
- Squid: 14:00 – 15:00
- Asha Puthli: 12:30 – 13:30
- Sofia Koutesis: 11:00 – 12:00
West Holts Stage – Saturday (29 June)
- Jessie Ware: 22:15 – 23:45
- Masego: 20:30 – 21:30
- Black Pumas: 19:00 – 20:00
- Nitin Sawhney: 17:30 – 18:30
- Corinne Bailey Rae: 16:00 – 17:00
- Alogte Oho & His Sounds Of Joy: 14:30 – 15:30
- The Skatalites: 13:00 – 14:00
- 47soul: 11:30 – 12:30
West Holts Stage – Sunday (30 June)
- Justice: 22:00 – 23:15
- Nia Archives: 20:00 – 21:00
- Brittany Howard: 18:30 – 19:30
- Jordan Rakei: 17:00 – 18:00
- Steel Pulse: 15:30 – 16:30
- Balming Tiger: 14:00 – 15:00
- Jalen Ngonda: 12:30 – 13:30
- Matthew Halsall: 11:00 – 12:00
Woodsies – Friday (28 June)
- Jamie XX: 22:30 – 23:45
- Sampha: 21:00 – 22:00
- Declan Mckenna: 19:30 – 20:30
- Arlo Parks: 18:00 – 19:00
- The Vaccines: 16:30 – 17:30
- Kenya Grace: 15:15 – 16:00
- Remi Wolf: 14:00 – 14:45
- Lambrini Girls: 12:45 – 13:30
- Voice Of Baceprot: 11:30 – 12:15
Woodsies – Saturday (29 June)
- Gossip: 22:30 – 23:45
- Sleaford Mods: 21:00 – 22:00
- Yard Act: 19:30 -20:30
- TBA: 18:00 – 19:00
- Fat White Family: 16:30 – 17:30
- Soccer Mommy: 15:15 – 16:00
- Mannequin Pussy: 14:00 – 14:45
- High Vis: 12:45 – 13:30
- Kneecap: 11:30 – 12:30
Woodsies – Sunday (30 June)
- James Blake: 21:30 – 22:45
- Romy: 20:00 – 21:00
- Kim Gordon: 18:30 – 19:30
- Alvvays: 17:00 – 18:00
- Blondshell: 15:30 – 16:30
- Newdad: 14:00 – 15:00
- The Ks: 12:30 – 13:30
- Jayahadadream: 11:15 – 12:00
The Park Stage – Friday (28 June)
- Fontaines DC: 23:00 – 00:15
- King Krule: 21:15 – 22:15
- Aurora: 19:30 – 20:30
- Dexys: 18:00 – 19:00
- This Is The Kit: 16:30 – 17:30
- The Mary Wallopers: 15:15 – 16:00
- Barry Can't Swim: 14:00 – 14:45
- Moonchild Sanelly: 12:45 – 13:30
- Lynks: 11:30 – 12:10
The Park Stage – Saturday (29 June)
- Peggy Gou: 23:00 – 00:15
- Orbital: 21:15 – 22:15
- The Breeders: 19:30 – 20:30
- Lankum: 18:00 – 19:00
- Arooj Aftab: 16:30 – 17:30
- Otoboke Beaver: 15:15 – 16:00
- Bar Italia: 14:00 – 14:45
- Kara Jackson: 12:45 – 13:30
- Johnny Flynn: 11:30 – 12:10
The Park Stage – Sunday (30 June)
- London Grammar: 21:15 – 22:30
- Ghetts: 19:30 – 20:30
- Mount Kimbie: 18:00 – 19:00
- Baxter Dury: 16:30 – 17:30
- Mdou Moctar: 15:15 – 16:00
- Psychedelic Porn Crumpets: 14:00 – 14:45
- Lime Garden: 12:45 – 13:30
- Problem Patterns: 11:30 – 12:10
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Olivia Burke