Does Travel Insurance Cover Festivals?

Going to a festival this year? You've got your tent, rollmat and an immeasurable amount of glitter sorted. Way before you do the all-important luggage checklist, finding a travel insurance policy should be on the cards! Now it might not necessarily strike you as a super-important factor to consider but when you think about it, a lot of money and anticipation is invested in attending a music or arts festival, so why should you lose out should something go terribly wrong?

Should you have to cancel your plans at the last minute, you miss your train, coach or flight (all unforseen events beyond your control), having taken out a reliable insurance policy will be of immense comfort to you and your bank account.

Cover for festivals abroad and in the UK

Our policies are designed with you in mind, with either a Single Trip or an Annual Multi-Trip policy, and then four levels of cover to pick from. We like to keep things simple, and our mission statement is to supply 'hassle-free' holidays for everyone. With our Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels of cover and optional added extras like Gadget cover, you can tailor your travel insurance policy to exactly what you need covered.

Have a browse at the table below for an idea of what you can expect from each level of cover:

Gadget Cover

This is probably the big one, the reason you'd want to insure your festival frolic: the beloved and coveted mobile phone. Breaking — or worse, losing — your phone while secluded at a festival is probably enough to make most people wince their eyes with fear. Making sure your phone is secure and insured in case of any damage or loss will probably be at the top of most tech-loving people's list.

At Holiday Extras, we know how important our phones are. They connect us with our friends, family and letting us know what's going on in the world. For this reason, why not make sure you're covered in case something should happen to it while you're having a dance, walking through a muddy puddle or waiting for the coach. Our gadget cover is classed as an add-on and therefore you're able to select it as an additional level of cover on top of your policy.†

5 top tips for attending a festival!

• Drink plenty of water!
• Bring a backpack or bum-bag to keep all of your valuables on your person
• Avoid bringing unnecessary valuables with you or leaving them in your tent
• Bring things like plasters and paracetamol — as well as any other prescribed medication you might be taking
• Even though your normal schedule will be disrupted, make sure to eat regular meals throughout the day

Holiday Extras' festival recommendations: