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Tickets for festivals are getting more expensive - we compared them

Tickets for festivals are getting more expensive - we compared them
BBC Arts Saturday 30 May 2026, 01:26 UTC 1 min read
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Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife and Download have surged in price.

Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife and Download have surged in price.
Leeds (LOCATION) Glastonbury (ORG) Parklife (PERSON)
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