The ultimate guide to beating Glastonbury 2024 FOMO

Didn’t get tickets to Glastonbury 2024? It’s okay you’re not the only one (we get it, it’s tough out here). However, it’s not all bad news because at Skiddle we’ve come up few tips on how to beat that Glastonbury 2024 FOMO, so you can also look busy (sort of). 

From productive DIY projects to more self-loathing ones to get you through what may feel like the longest week of your life, we have it all. So don’t just sit there wallowing, scroll down and take a look. 

Glastonbury themed party 

With the weather doing some serious overtime after missing a couple of shifts to kick-start the summer, we are now in full swing with some proper heat. And what better way to avoid to Glastonbury 2024 fomo than with your very own themed party? 

That's right get out the glue, make a couple of signs, invite some friends around, wack some wellies on, and stream the performances. Sure you don't have the ambience but at least you'll be front row...kind of. 

Book a flight to Ibiza 

Let's put some things into perspective; a standard Glastonbury ticket = £355 or a return flight to Ibiza = £235. We know which one we’re eyeing.

Imagine it, Ushuaia, Ibiza rocks, unlimited day parties,  and not a single spec of mud in sight. Plus with the extra money you saved from Glasto, you can use it to get at least, 2 and a half drinks?  And if you don't know where to go, look around you're on Skiddle where you can find all the best Ibiza events imaginable. 

Go on a 2-hour walk or hike (with no signal) 

Glastonbury is more than just the music (it’s not but let's stay optimistic). However, to not be in our feels, let's just say there is more to life than just Glastonbury, especially when there is so much nature out there. 

However to really avoid that Glastonbury 2024 fomo, why don't you grab a couple pals, turn off your signal and go for a wander. That way you can get all that festival essence of losing your friends at a festival in the middle of nowhere while also genuinely being in the middle of nowhere. Who needs Glastonbury?!

Wallow with a bottle of wine

Obviously, we advise you to do this responsibly; that being there are so many other options than wine. No, but in all seriousness, drink responsibly as you wallow away in your feels about not being in that incredible field, surrounded by super cool people, and seeing some of the most world-class musicians. 

Not helping? That's fine because, by the time you've downed that wine, it'll start to feel like you're at your own festival anyway. 

Check out festival alternatives

It's always good to stay open-minded, and we get it there is no other festival quite like Glastonbury. However, there are loads of other independent festivals that we guarantee will fill that Glastonbury-shaped hole in your heart. 

And if you don't believe us, that's fine. However, not to brag we do have a ton of festivals just waiting for you to attend. Just click - HERE - to see how many!

Create an at-home DIY campsite

What really makes a Glastonbury or any festival at that? The essence of camping; therefore to skip out on that Glastonbury fomo we've come up with the idea of creating an at-home campsite. Whether you set up camp in the garden or the kitchen, it'll all be on your terms. 

That means first pick at where to put your tent. And if you want to go that extra mile, you can even bring in some extras. For example, need a crowd? Stick a couple of dolls on the TV. Bevs too chilled? Leave them around your tent to get warm. Need to go toilet? Put buckets outside and be one with nature. 

And before you know it, that Glasto fomo will start to fizzle away. 

Hand Sanitiser (for all occasions)

Before you look at us funny, hear us out. Get rid of that Glasto fomo with an unimaginable usage of hand sanitiser. That's right, just sneezed; hand san. Been to the toilet; hand san. About to eat your dinner; hand san. Standing in an overly long queue; hand san. 

Let that medical alcohol smell fulfil all your Glasto fomo, no matter how many squeezes you need.  

Avoid showers at all costs

Fix that Glasto fomo and replace it with unbearable B.O. As we all know Glastonbury is famous for its goers looking a little worse for wear after the 5 days, and if you want to be able to experience that too, what's stopping you? 

Save on that water bill too, and add some extra time to your day by skipping out on showering for 5 days and let your pits do all the talking. And who knows, by the time you get to day 5 you may not even want to go to Glastonbury that bad next year?

Switch your phone off completely 

Our last solution to solving that Glastonbury 2024 fomo problem is to switch your phone off altogether. Call it a well-needed detox as you put it away in a draw and don't engage with a single thing on social media. That way you can't possibly hurt your own feelings seeing story after story of people somewhere you should have been. 

Sure you won't be able to call the rents to check if they're okay, but email still works right? 

Of course, these are some very unserious suggestions to ease that Glastonbury fomo. However, if you do truly want to fill up your time over the next five days, Skiddle is filled with a mass of things to do to keep you occupied. Click -HERE- to find more fun, whacky, and hopefully things to do!

Check out our What's On Guide to discover more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.

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