Glastonbury Festival 2025: The headliners, the heritage, the myth and the music
Glastonbury 2025 will take place at Worthy Farm in Somerset from June 25-29 this summer, with The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo taking the headline slots.
Matty Healy's 1975 will be headline for the first time on Friday night, while US star Rodrigo will close the Festival on the Pyramid Stage on Sunday night.
Neil Young will take to the stage on Saturday evening, with Charli XCX, Raye, Biffy Clyro, Alanis Morrissette and The Prodigy also set to entertain Glastonbury’s masses.
Overview of Glastonbury
There is no Festival on Earth quite like Glastonbury.
A pilgrimage for music lovers, a sanctuary for free spirits, and a living testament to the unbreakable power of art, it is more than just an event - it is an experience that lingers in the soul long after the final note has been played.
Held on the legendary Worthy Farm in Somerset, Glastonbury is a phenomenon, a cultural mecca where the world’s greatest artists, visionaries, and seekers come together in a celebration of life, love, and boundless creativity.
A Festival rooted in myth and music
Since its humble beginnings in 1970, when Michael Eavis welcomed 1,500 people to his farm with a ticket that cost just £1 (including free milk!), Glastonbury has grown into a global institution.
Yet, despite its vast expansion, it has never lost its soul.
Glastonbury is not just about the music - it is about community, freedom, and the timeless magic of human connection.
Steeped in the mysticism of Glastonbury Tor, a site entwined with Arthurian legend, the Festival radiates an almost spiritual energy.
This is not just a place to see world-class performances; it is a realm where music meets mythology, where art breathes life, and where the extraordinary becomes reality.
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A landscape of dreams
Every inch of Glastonbury’s sprawling 900-acre site is a canvas for artistic expression, offering far more than just stages. It is a world unto itself.
The great stages of Glastonbury
The Pyramid Stage – The heart of the festival, an altar to musical greatness, where legends such as David Bowie, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, and Beyoncé have graced the stage.
The Other Stage – A temple of rock, pop, and alternative music, showcasing both chart-toppers and rising stars.
West Holts Stage – A vibrant celebration of global music, jazz, reggae, and the unexpected.
John Peel Stage – A shrine to discovery, where future icons take their first steps into history.
A tapestry of wonders
Beyond the music, Glastonbury is an odyssey of the imagination:
Shangri-La – An electrifying, dystopian world of immersive art and underground raves, where reality dissolves into fantasy.
Arcadia – A futuristic playground, where a fire-breathing mechanical spider looms over thousands, pulsating to the rhythm of electronic beats.
The Green Fields – A refuge of peace, spirituality, and sustainability, where healing, meditation, and environmental activism intertwine.
Theatre & Circus Fields – A realm of acrobats, magicians, comedians, and storytellers, where wonder knows no bounds.
Glastonbury is alive with possibility, a place where every turn reveals something unexpected, something awe-inspiring.
The sacred ritual of tickets
Glastonbury is a Festival like no other - and its tickets are just as sought-after. With demand exceeding supply many times over, securing entry requires foresight, luck, and devotion.
Tickets are around £355 and sell out within minutes.
A registration system ensures fairness, requiring pre-registration with a photo ID.
A £75 deposit scheme allows fans to reserve their spot before paying in full.
To attend Glastonbury is to be part of something greater than oneself - a collective energy, a force of nature, an indelible moment in time.
Glastonbury: A cultural legacy
Glastonbury is more than a Festival; it is a beacon of activism, sustainability, and artistic freedom.
Every year, it raises millions for charities such as Oxfam, Greenpeace, and WaterAid, proving that music and compassion are inseparable.
From historic moments like Jay-Z’s groundbreaking hip-hop set to David Bowie’s spellbinding 2000 performance, Glastonbury has reshaped the landscape of live music time and time again.
Even in its fallow years - when the land is left to rest - its spirit never fades.
The ultimate pilgrimage
Glastonbury is not merely attended; it is experienced.
Whether dancing beneath the stars, discovering a new favourite band in an intimate tent, or simply soaking in the unparalleled atmosphere, every soul who walks its fields leaves changed.
It is not just about what happens on stage - it is about the connections made, the dreams kindled, and the memories woven into the fabric of time.
For those lucky enough to stand among the 200,000 gathered souls, Glastonbury is a rite of passage, a spiritual journey, and an unforgettable chapter in the book of life.
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