Got Glastonbury FOMO? Head to a tribute festival

Glastonbury weekend has arrived - and if you haven’t got tickets, the FOMO is real.

And if you’re on a tight budget, booking other major gigs and festivals might not be an option.

But if you simply must have your festival fix this summer, why not consider a tribute festival?

Not only do they offer affordable ticket prices, they’re also family-friendly and come with all the extras you'd expect at a summer gig - from street food stalls to funfair rides.

That means you get the full festival experience for a fraction of the cost.

And as an added bonus, you’ll probably know all the songs.

Tribute festivals to watch out for

GlastonBARRY, South Wales - 26-27 July

Head to the seaside town of Barry to enjoy 22 amazing acts, including tributes to Queen, Oasis, Fleetwood Mac and, of course, Wales’s favourite son Tom Jones.

Website: GlastonBARRY Festival

The BIG Tribute Fest, Devon - 31 July-3 August

Go to Central Park in Plymouth for the chance to soak up classics from legends such as George Michael, Robbie Williams, Abba and Taylor Swift.

Website: The BIG Tribute Festival 2025 

Tribfest, East Yorkshire - 15-17 August

Billed as the world’s biggest tribute music festival, the line-up features tributes to the likes of Blondie, Tina Turner, The Bee Gees and Madness.

Website: Tribfest

Milton Keynes Festival, Milton Keynes - 23-24 August

Over 30 world-class tribute acts are performing in Campbell Park, including tributes to Guns N’ Roses, The Killers, Arctic Monkeys and Muse.

Website: MKF Tribute Festival

Big Fake Festival, East Midlands - 29-31 August

Walesby Forest in Newark is hosting 24 bands across three days, such as tributes to Blur, Bon Jovi, Alanis Morissette and Foo Fighters.

Website: Big Fake Festival 2025

Festwich, Manchester - 30-31 August

Oasis might be the big name on at Heaton Park this summer, but you can also enjoy great tunes at the same venue by heading to Festwich, where the line-up includes tributes to acts like Coldplay, Slipknot and Amy Winehouse.

Website: Festwich Tribute Festival

There really is something for everyone all over the country - and all at a much lower price than the big-name events. 

So if you’re looking for that festival buzz without the hefty price tag, why not give one of these events a go?