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Walk into Glastonbury, and it doesn’t feel like a festival. It feels like a world built out of noise, protest, glitter, poetry, and everything in between. Held at Worthy Farm in Somerset, the Glastonbury music festival began in 1970 after Michael Eavis was inspired by an open-air Led Zeppelin gig. What followed was a gathering of just 1,500 people paying £1, with free milk from the farm. That small idea now welcomes over 200,000 people every June. Some come for the Pyramid Stage, others for late-night raves in Block9, healing in the Green Fields, or powerful talks in Left Field. This is not a place for just one kind of person; it draws in punks, poets, parents, students, and seekers.
Location, Dates, Timings, Tickets And Registration
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The Glastonbury Festival location is Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, England. It looks like a regular farm for most of the year, but for five days every June, it turns into a giant, living map of sound and people. It is not a single stage in a field but a maze of over 900 acres, filled with more than 100 performance areas, each offering something different. The Glastonbury music festival in 2025 will take place from 25 to 29 June. The best-known acts usually perform on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, but the earlier days are just as full of energy. Fields open midweek, giving festival goers a chance to set up, explore, and ease into it all.
Timings:
- Festival Dates: 25-29 June 2025
- Main Music Days: 27-29 June 2025
- Gate Opening: From 8 AM, 25 June
- First Acts Begin: Wednesday evening (smaller stages)
- Headliners Begin: Friday morning
- Festival Ends: Late Sunday night; most people leave Monday
Getting Glastonbury festival tickets is a process that starts months before the event. Everyone needs to register in advance by submitting a photo to the official Glastonbury site. This is done to avoid ticket reselling and to lock each ticket to a single person.
Ticket Price: £355 + £5 booking fee
Deposit Option: £75 at booking, rest by April
Coach + Ticket Packages: Released before general sale
Official Resale: Held in April for returned tickets
The main ticket sale took place in early November of the previous year. You will need to be online the minute they go live. Tickets sell out in under an hour. In the past, even with hundreds of thousands trying, only a portion managed to secure one.
There are no day tickets for the full festival, and you cannot show up without one. All entries are pre-booked and controlled. If you miss the first sale, your only hope is the official resale period. Signing up for reminders through the official website helps.
How To Reach Glastonbury Festival
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By Train: Castle Cary is the nearest rail station. During festival week, it becomes a hive of activity, with extra trains from London Paddington, Bristol, and Exeter. Once there, a shuttle bus runs regularly to the site, taking about 40 minutes.
By Coach: Many travellers book official coach packages that include both a festival ticket and a direct ride to Worthy Farm. These coaches leave from cities across the UK and arrive at the on-site coach station, which sits closer to the main gates than general parking.
By Car: Driving is an option, but the car parks fill fast and queues in Pilton can stretch for hours. You’ll need to purchase a parking pass in advance, and stewards will direct you across long, uneven grass fields.
By Air: The nearest airport is Bristol. From there, you can take a train to Castle Cary or a coach to the festival. Some international visitors fly into London, then continue by rail or coach.
What To Expect- Highlights, Acts, And Line-ups
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The Glastonbury music festival covers more than 900 acres, with a lineup that stretches across over 100 stages. Music is just the start with immersive installations, political talks, poetry, circus, and healing spaces. Here’s what to expect day by day:
Friday – 27 June 2025
- Main Acts: The 1975, Loyle Carner, Biffy Clyro, Alanis Morissette, Busta Rhymes, Maribou State, Gracie Abrams, Pour Teet, Wet Leg
- Also Performing: Anohni and the Johnsons, Badbadnotgood, Blossoms, Burning Spear, CMAT, Denzel Curry, En Vogue, English Teacher, Fatboy Slim, Pale Waves, Floating Points, Franz Ferdinand, Glass Beams, ITHACA, Lola Young, Miles Smith, Osees, PinkPantheress, Self Esteem, Supergrass, Vlure, Wunderhorse
Saturday – 28 June 2025
- Main Acts: Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, Charli XCX, RAYE, Doechii
- Also Performing: Deftones, Ezra Collective, John Fogerty, Amyl and the Sniffers, Amaarae, Beabadoobee, Beth Gibbons, Bob Vylan, Brandi Carlile, Caribou, Father John Misty, Gary Numan, Greentea Peng, JADE, Japanese Breakfast, Kaiser Chiefs, Kneecap, Leftfield, Lucy Dacus, Nick Lowe, Nova Twins, PA Salieu, Scissor Sisters, The Script, TV on the Radio, Weemer, Yussef Dayes
Sunday – 29 June 2025
- Main Acts: Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart (Legends Slot), The Prodigy, Noah Kahan
- Also Performing: Nile Rodgers & Chic, Wolf Alice, Jorja Smith, Overmono, The Libertines, AJ Tracey, Black Uhuru, Celeste, Cymande, Danilo Plessow, DJO, Future Islands, Girl in Red, GOAT, Joy Crookes, Kae Tempest, Katy J Pearson, Parcels, Pawsa, Royal Otis, Shaboozey, Snow Patrol, SPRINTS, St. Vincent, The Big Moon, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Maccabees, The Selecter, Turnstile
About Glastonbury Festival Activities And Areas
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Pyramid Stage: This is the heart of Glastonbury. It’s where over 100,000 people gather for headliners, with the iconic triangular structure glowing behind them. Expect large-scale production, panoramic sound, and unforgettable moments this year with sets from Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975, Neil Young, and The Prodigy.
Other Stage: Set slightly lower down in the valley, the Other Stage offers rock, pop, and electronic legends in a space that feels just as intense but more open. Charli XCX, The Libertines, and Deftones are among the 2025 acts bringing bold energy to this field.
West Holts Stage: With roots in jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop, this stage always delivers deep grooves. Doechii, Amaarae, and Yussef Dayes join a long tradition of genre-pushing performances. The crowd here tends to be relaxed but musically sharp.
Woodsies: Tucked into a wooded slope, Woodsies brings intimate sets with serious emotional weight. Artists like Japanese Breakfast, Gracie Abrams, and Katy J Pearson are playing here this year. At night, the woods light up with lanterns and low-beat sounds.
The Park: A hillside stage known for surprise acts and lesser-known legends. The area includes stone circles, ribbon towers, and wide views across the site. It’s calm by day and quietly wild at night. You’ll often find unannounced sets here.
Arcadia: A giant fire-breathing spider, built from recycled metal, towers over a dancefloor that fills with techno and light. Expect acts like Danilo Plessow and jaw-dropping aerial shows after dark.
- Shangri-La: Built from salvaged wood and steel, this post-apocalyptic area is home to visual art, protest performance, and loud, industrial sound. Themes change each year, 2025’s is “The Wilding”, and it’s where Glastonbury’s most political artists perform.
- Block9: Two stages, enormous structures, and an underground dance scene that runs till sunrise. Think warehouse parties, queer art collectives, and experimental house and techno. You don’t go here unless you’re ready to lose track of time.
- The Common: A wild, immersive area full of tribal imagery, fire, and deep basslines. It’s visually dramatic, loud, and often spiritual in tone. Stages like Rum Shack and Samula host DJs all night long.
- Silver Hayes: A modern zone with cutting-edge electronic music, hip-hop, and art installations. This is where new music and style trends surface. Expect fast sets, smart visuals, and an always-moving crowd.
Left Field: Founded by Billy Bragg, this space brings music and politics together. Come here for climate panels, union talks, grassroots activism, and intimate acoustic performances that feel like a protest in harmony.
- The Green Fields: The oldest part of the site, these fields are peaceful, with teepees, meditation domes, craft workshops, and permaculture gardens. No sound systems, just community, nature, and slow mornings.
- Theatre & Circus: From clown trains to drag royalty, this corner is packed with live shows, circus tents, and sideshow surprises. You could walk past a juggler and end up watching a full cabaret.
- Carhenge & Glastonbury-on-Sea: Carhenge is made of upright cars, an echo of Stonehenge. Glastonbury-on-Sea is a fake seaside town, complete with fortune tellers, dance halls, and chip vans, giving you the strangest kind of break from the mud.
Event Services
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- Compost, long-drop, and portable toilets are available across the site.
- Showers are not available in general camping. They’re only in Worthy View, Sticklinch, and select glamping zones.
- Free drinking water is available at refill stations and taps throughout the site.
- Phone charging is available at paid stations.
- Lockers are located near the entrance and must be booked in advance.
- First aid is available 24 hours near the Pyramid Stage with smaller posts across the site.
- Accessibility services include viewing platforms, accessible loos, and on-site shuttles for registered users.
- Information points handle lost property, maps, and set time updates.
Where To Stay
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Glastonbury offers several camping options. General Camping is free with your ticket—bring your own tent and pick a spot like quiet Bushy Ground or lively Pennard Hill. Pre-pitched tents from companies like Tangerine Fields cost £300–£800 and include extras like mattresses and lights. Worthy View, run by the festival, is a glamping area with bell tents, tipis, and cabins. Prices start at £525 and include access to showers, toilets, and food stalls. All options require a valid festival ticket.
Where To Eat
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Glastonbury Festival offers a fantastic variety of food options across the site. Head to Green Fields for healthy, organic vegetarian meals, or try West Holts for global street food like jerk chicken and African stews. Don’t miss Goan Fish Curry, a longtime favorite, or grab a grilled cheese from The Cheese Truck. Pizza Tabun serves fresh wood-fired pizza, and Tea & Toast near the Stone Circle is great for sunrise snacks. Food prices range from £7–£15, and both cash and cards are accepted.
Other Factors To Consider
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Average Cost Of The Trip
A trip to Glastonbury Festival typically costs between £700 and £1,200. Festival tickets are around £355. Travel from London by coach or train can cost £40–£100. General camping is free with your ticket, but glamping options like Worthy View range from £525 to £1,200. Food and drinks average £15–£30 per day. Extras like merchandise or lockers add to the budget. Booking early helps secure lower travel and accommodation prices, especially since the festival sells out quickly.
Tips For Travellers
- Wristbands are fitted on arrival and must not be removed or tampered with.
- There is no re-entry once you leave the site.
- Glass, flares, drones, and large sound systems are banned.
- Alcohol can only be purchased on-site until 3 AM.
- Mobile signals often fail; save maps and set times offline.
- There are no lockers for large luggage so bring only what you can carry.
- Arrive early on Wednesday to get better camping spots.
- Bring waterproof boots and layers as mud and temperature drops are guaranteed.
Glastonbury is large, crowded, and unlike any other event in the country. It runs on movement, sound, and long days that don’t stop at night. Planning how to get there, where to stay, and what you need in advance makes the experience more manageable. Every decision, from transport to camping, has an impact once you’re on the ground. If you are preparing for the 2025 edition, explore trusted travel plans and options through TripXL.
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