Brit parents are swapping beaches for beats as new report reveals festivals are fast replacing the traditional family holiday — with kids, grans and VIP loos in tow (Image: Contact the author before any usage)

Forget sandcastles and airport stress, music festivals a re fast becoming Britain’s answer to the family holiday. ‌

Ticketmaster’s State of Play: Festivals 2025 report has revealed that parents are ditching the traditional summer getaway in favour of tents, tunes and togetherness, with a staggering 73% saying festivals beat classic trips when it comes to exposing kids to new cultures. ‌

It doesn’t stop there as two-thirds (65%) believe festivals create stronger family memories than a package holiday, and 43% now see them as a straight-up replacement for the usu

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