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Hot tubs and £80 rosé: how the mud-soaked British festival got a luxury makeover

Economy The Guardian By Mark Sweney 17 Jul 2026 14:00 1 min read
Hot tubs and £80 rosé: how the mud-soaked British festival got a luxury makeover

Struggling industry seeks to capitalise on Gen Z’s willingness to spend on experiences and comfort It had always been the great British festival way: greasy burgers and warm beer, retch-inducing toilets and the descent into dishevelment as roughing it takes its toll. But a generation of festivalgoers has emerged who are willing to splash the cash to inject luxury into the experience. This summer, there are signs the under-pressure industry is ramping up its offer, from gleaming private toilets a

Struggling industry seeks to capitalise on Gen Z’s willingness to spend on experiences and comfort

It had always been the great British festival way: greasy burgers and warm beer, retch-inducing toilets and the descent into dishevelment as roughing it takes its toll.

But a generation of festivalgoers has emerged who are willing to splash the cash to inject luxury into the experience. This summer, there are signs the under-pressure industry is ramping up its offer, from gleaming private toilets and “pamper parlours” to fine dining, hot tubs, saunas and even a “cold waterfall drench” to keep refreshed.

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