Tickets for Glastonbury 2025 sold out in 35 minutes, as the festival continues to be hugely popular. Many fans were left disappointed and some reported issues with the ticket booking system – new for this year.
But did using one of the best VPNs help in securing those much sought after tickets?
Organisers stated that you must stick to one tab/device per IP address, and having multiple devices and/or tabs linked to one IP address could see that address blocked. However, using a VPN allows you different IP addresses, meaning multiple devices can be used to try and purchase tickets.
Feedback from readers, friends, and family who used a VPN on multiple devices seems positive, with many successful in purchasing tickets.
But how do you do this and how exactly might a VPN help?
What tickets are next?
Where you're sleeping is one of the key decisions you need to make when attending Glastonbury, and accommodation booking goes live for ticket holders on Thursday November 28.
There are classic campsites, pre-erected tents, campervan and caravan spots, and glamourous tipis, all available and getting your preferred choice will be a priority.
Accommodation sells out quickly and using a VPN to utilise multiple tabs and devices may be the difference maker in securing your number one campsite spot.
But what if you don't have a ticket yet? If you missed out, then don't worry. Ticket holders have until April 7, 2025, to pay for their tickets in full, with any unpaid tickets being put up for resale. Resale will be as much of a rush as the original sale, so having a VPN set up on multiple devices will give you a greater chance of getting your hands on tickets.
How a VPN can help you
Let's be clear from the start: using a VPN will not guarantee you tickets, but it may allow you multiple attempts.
VPNs give you a new IP address, meaning all your devices' addresses will be unique and can access the Glastonbury ticket site, and any VPN will do the job.
You can use one device with your home Wi-Fi network as normal, but any other devices will require a VPN connection. If your phone is one of your devices, then we recommend switching off Wi-Fi and using mobile data, as this will give you a different IP address to devices connected to your home Wi-Fi network.
Many VPN providers will generate one IP address for use across all your sessions, so you need a greater number of devices to increase your chances. However, if you are limited to a small number of devices, then ExpressVPN may work better for you. ExpressVPN generates a new IP address for each session, so every new tab you open has a new IP address. This will allow you to have multiple IP addresses on one device.
What if there are multiple people in my house?
If you live in a shared house with friends or family, you might all try and purchase Glastonbury tickets – but because you're all on the same Wi-Fi network, this could cause problems.
Everyone in the house attempting to purchase tickets will need to use a VPN to ensure a unique spread of IP addresses. You can purchase up to six Glastonbury tickets in one transaction, so you'll want as many people as possible having a go.
The number of devices that can connect to a VPN varies between providers, so it's important to find the product that best fits your needs. If you know there are a lot of devices in your house then a VPN service that offers unlimited simultaneous device connections, such as Surfshark or Private Internet Access, will be more suitable. NordVPN and Proton VPN both offer protection for up to 10 devices, so these would be perfectly fine for households with fewer devices.
Do you need to pay for a VPN?
If you don't already have a VPN subscription, then yes, you would need to purchase a VPN. Many of the top providers, including the cheapest VPNs, offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on plans. Whilst we'd strongly recommend protecting your devices all year round, you can claim a refund if you'd rather not keep the product.
You could also subscribe to one of the best free VPNs, as these will mask your IP address just as well as the premium products. However, not all free VPNs offer protection for multiple devices, so if you're going down that route, you would need to subscribe to a free VPN on each individual device.
In summary
Using a VPN will not guarantee you those gold dust Glastonbury 2025 tickets. But if you have multiple people in your house trying to get them or want to use multiple devices to maximise your chances, then connecting to a VPN is the best way forward.
