Stag weekends are evolving, and we’ve got the stag do statistics to back it up.
From the rise of StagFest – our very own stag do mini-festival dedicated to the groom – to the explosion in luxury glamping weekends, 2025 has redefined what it means to send off the groom in style.
Have a glance below and enjoy seeing history in the making.
By StagWeb – one of the UK’s Leading Stag Do Planners
📅 Updated November 2025 | 🎉 Over 750,000 Have Partied With Us Since 2002
Stag Do Statistics At a Glance…
- Most Popular UK Destination: Bristol 🔥
- Most Popular European Destination: Benidorm ☀️
- Average Cost Per Person: £214 💰
- Average Group Size: 14 🍻
- Top Month to Go: May (22%) 💪
- UK vs. Europe Split: UK 51% / 49% Europe ✈️
Most Popular Destinations in 2025
These are officially the hottest stag do destinations of the year…
1. Bristol – See Bristol Stag Weekends 🏠
2. Benidorm – See Benidorm Stag Weekends ✈️
3. Albufeira – See Albufeira Stag Weekends ✈️
4. Liverpool – See Liverpool Stag Weekends 🏠
5. Cardiff – See Cardiff Stag Weekends 🏠
6. Prague – See Prague Stag Weekends ✈️
7. Bournemouth – See Bournemouth Stag Weekends 🏠
8. Dublin – See Dublin Stag Weekends ✈️
9. Lisbon – See Lisbon Stag Weekends ✈️
10. Newcastle – See Newcastle Stag Weekends 🏠
UK vs Europe Split – The Breakdown 👇
- UK – 51%
- Spain – 17%
- Eastern Europe – 10%
- Portugal – 7%
- Germany – 5%
- Ireland – 4%
- Other – 6%
Destination Trends for 2026
2026 looks like it’s going to be the year of the European stag do, with more guys looking at heading abroad than staying in the UK.
1. Benidorm ✈️
2. Bristol 🏠
3. Albufeira ✈️
4. Prague ✈️
5. Cardiff 🏠
6. Lisbon ✈️
7. Liverpool 🏠
8. Tenerife ✈️
9. Budapest ✈️
10. Bournemouth 🏠
2026 UK vs Europe Split – The Breakdown (So Far…) 👇
- UK – 41%
- Spain – 22%
- Eastern Europe – 13%
- Portugal – 12%
- Germany – 4%
- Ireland – 3%
- Other – 5%
The Cost of a Legendary Stag Do
You can’t put a price on memories…
Average Cost of a Stag Do Per Person…
- Overall Average – £214
- UK Stag Do – £206
- European Stag Do – £230
“Considering most UK stag groups are away for two nights and pack in multiple activities, £214 per person represents incredible value for what you actually get.
“The same goes for Europe, with most trips lasting three nights or more, their money is going even further. When you book through us, that covers accommodation, activities, and peace of mind that everything’s been sorted – no hidden extras, no stress, and no one chasing payments in the group chat.”
Jon Stainer, Creative Director @ StagWeb.co.uk
When Do Most Stag Dos Happen
More than half of all stag weekends happen in just three months (April, May, and June), proving spring is the ultimate season to celebrate the groom’s final send-off.
Most Popular Month for Stag Do
- January – 2%
- February – 5%
- March – 11%
- April – 14% 🔥
- May – 22% 🔥
- June – 15% 🔥
- July – 11%
- August – 8%
- September – 6%
- October – 3%
- November – 2%
- December – 1%
Stag Do Statistics: Who’s Organising the Chaos?
No surprise that the best men are still doing most of the heavy lifting, responsible for 60% of all stag do planning, but more grooms than ever are taking charge of their own weekends.
- Best Man – 60%
- Groom – 13%
- Head Organiser – 11%
- Groomsman – 7%
- Other – 9%
What’s Everyone Doing?
The classic stag activities still reign supreme, but new favourites are on the rise (hello, Stag Glamping 👀).
1. Go Karting
2. Bar Crawl
3. Paintball
4. Bubble Football
5. Quad Biking
6. Clay Shooting
7. Target Shooting
8. Party Boat
9. StagFest Weekends & Stag Do Glamping
10. Footgolf
The Rise of Glamping & The Legendary StagFest
Yep, you better believe it, tents are trending.
Stag do glamping exploded in 2025 with StagWeb’s stags hitting up the legendary StagFest weekends – a mini-festival dedicated to the main man.
We’re talking fire pits, hot tubs and beers in the sun over club nights and questionable hostels.
“The rise of StagFest and glamping weekends proves the modern stag isn’t just about a bar crawl – it’s about creating a weekend the lads will still be talking about in 10 years’ time. It’s VIP energy, just with muddy boots instead of bottle service.
“The traditional city break will always have its place, but StagFest showed that the future of the stag do is personal, premium, and packed with character. It’s not just a trip – it’s a statement.”
Jon Stainer, Creative Director @ StagWeb.co.uk
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