Festival Budget Calculator 2026: Total Cost Estimator

Which festival?

Group size

1solo

How are you getting there?

Local (under 2 hrs drive)$100Domestic flight$600Short-haul international$1,200Long-haul international$2,800

Food & drink budget

Budget (self-catering + few meals)$90Moderate (mix of food stalls)$210Generous (eat freely + drinks)$390Premium (VIP dining + bar tab)$750

Gear & clothing

Already have everythingFreeMinor top-ups (sunscreen, rain mac)$80Standard kit (tent, sleeping bag, etc.)$250Full new setup (first timer)$500

Your estimated total

$1,090 – $1,390

Cost breakdown (per person)

Ticket (incl. fees)$200–$500

Travel (return)$600

Accommodation (3 nights)$0

Food & drink (3 days)$210

Gear & clothing$80

Per person total$1,090–$1,390

Money-saving tips

Early-bird tickets are typically 20–40% cheaper than door price.
Travelling mid-week and flying into secondary airports can halve travel costs.
Splitting accommodation with friends is the biggest lever after tickets.
Bringing your own food and drink (where allowed) saves $30–$60/day.

Find festivals in your price range

Take the 2-min quiz →

Which festival?

Group size

1solo

How are you getting there?

Local (under 2 hrs drive)$100Domestic flight$600Short-haul international$1,200Long-haul international$2,800

Food & drink budget

Budget (self-catering + few meals)$90Moderate (mix of food stalls)$210Generous (eat freely + drinks)$390Premium (VIP dining + bar tab)$750

Gear & clothing

Already have everythingFreeMinor top-ups (sunscreen, rain mac)$80Standard kit (tent, sleeping bag, etc.)$250Full new setup (first timer)$500

Your estimated total

$1,090 – $1,390

Cost breakdown (per person)

Ticket (incl. fees)$200–$500

Travel (return)$600

Accommodation (3 nights)$0

Food & drink (3 days)$210

Gear & clothing$80

Per person total$1,090–$1,390

Money-saving tips

Early-bird tickets are typically 20–40% cheaper than door price.
Travelling mid-week and flying into secondary airports can halve travel costs.
Splitting accommodation with friends is the biggest lever after tickets.
Bringing your own food and drink (where allowed) saves $30–$60/day.

Find festivals in your price range

Take the 2-min quiz →

Festival Budget Calculator

Which festival?

Group size

How are you getting there?

Accommodation

Food & drink budget

Gear & clothing

Cost breakdown (per person)

Money-saving tips

Finding Your Perfect Festival

Festival Budget Calculator

Which festival?

Group size

How are you getting there?

Accommodation

Food & drink budget

Gear & clothing

Cost breakdown (per person)

Money-saving tips