Co-op at Festivals 2025 wrap up

Co-op at Festivals 2025 wrap-up – Member perks, Member deals, Highlights and more

See how we brought the vibes (and the essentials) to festivals in 2025, from member perks and merch to unforgettable moments at 9 of the UK’s biggest music festivals this year.

What was Co-op like at Festivals this year?

The best way to describe it is like your local Co-op, but at a festival.

In 2025, we returned to 9 of the UK’s biggest music festivals. From morning snacks to midnight essentials, I could grab everything I needed without leaving the site – meal deals, ice-cold drinks, or even just some fresh fruit to keep me going. There was everything I needed to survive (and thrive) on site.

But it wasn’t just about the shopping. This year, the vibe levelled up with a live outdoor DJ and our very own hype team. I never thought buying water and sun cream would feel like stepping into a party, but it did.

Member perks hit different

Being a Co-op Member really came through for me this year. Here’s what being a Co-op Member got me this season:

Exclusive competitions with chances to win a pair of festival tickets, VIP Experiences and upgrades like luxury toilets and showers onsite.
Must-have merch, from the now-iconic bucket hat to the brand-new bum bag and S&V crisp bag.
Swipe and win prizes, including free products, money off vouchers, and arena viewing platform access.
And the ultimate prize – watching your fave bands from side of stage.

Co-op Membership was the ultimate festival essential.

The banging festival deals

One of my favourite parts was the Member deals, especially on the brands I love! The famous Co-op lunch meal was discounted, plus loads of big-brand festival favourites were cheaper for members too. When you’re at a festival, every saving counts – and I loved that it made it easier to treat myself without blowing the budget.

Festival highlights I won’t forget

A few standout moments stick with me:

Picking up Co-op merch directly in store for the first time ever.
Meeting Obi and Claire, the legendary festival hosts, who had crowds dancing, limbo-ing and laughing non-stop – a party I won’t forget!
Seeing members rewarded for recycling tents at Reading and Leeds through the Take It Home Rewards scheme. Handing in a packed-up tent earned money off a future shop – a simple way to help the planet and save at the same time.
Watching two lucky Co-op Members perform at Belladrum Festival, thanks to the local talent competition that gave new artists a stage.
Crumbs, the Barnardos Ginger bread person visiting Latitude Festival Co-op’s store for a boogie! It’s amazing to see Co-op is donating £10,000 to Barnardo’s through sales of the Gingerbread.
The Co-op train stunt with a set from DJ Badger and MC taking over a carriage full of festival goers to Reading Festival!
The Co-op Members Area at the Brewdog bar at Kendal Calling where Co-op Members got access to an exclusive viewing and seating area.

The Co-op Members Area at the Brewdog bar at Kendal Calling where Co-op Members got access to an exclusive viewing and seating area.

Membership goes beyond festivals – you get perks all year round

The best part is that Co-op Membership isn’t just for summer. As a Member, I get weekly personalised offers, discounts on essentials, access to Co-op Live presales, and even chances to win festival tickets and upgrades for 2026.

So, while festival season might be over, the perks keep rolling in all year round.

Until next year…

Festival season 2025 will be hard to top, but I know Co-op Members will be right at the heart of it again in 2026. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for next season with Co-op!