Glastonbury Festival - Pilton, Somerset, England

WHAT: Glastonbury Festival

WHERE: Pilton, Somerset, England

Every summer, the rolling farmland of Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, transforms into one of the world's most iconic music and arts festivals. Welcoming around 200,000 people, Glastonbury Festival is far more than a music event, it's a cultural phenomenon, renowned for legendary performances, unforgettable moments, and its famously muddy fields.

More Than a Music Festival

Since its beginnings in 1970, Glastonbury has grown from a small gathering into one of the world's most influential festivals. While music remains at its heart, the festival embraces theatre, circus, comedy, dance, spoken word, cabaret, cinema, healing fields, environmental initiatives, and contemporary art, creating a unique experience unlike any other.

Legendary Performances

Over the decades, Glastonbury has hosted many of the biggest names in music history. From David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, Radiohead, Coldplay, and The Rolling Stones to Elton John, Arctic Monkeys, and countless emerging artists, performing on the Pyramid Stage has become one of music's greatest honours.

Mud, Wellies, and Worthy Farm

Glastonbury's unpredictable British weather has become almost as famous as the festival itself. Rain often transforms Worthy Farm into a sea of mud, with festivalgoers embracing the conditions in waterproof jackets and wellington boots. Rather than dampening spirits, the mud has become part of the Glastonbury tradition and one of the festival's defining characteristics.

More Than the Music

Beyond the headline acts, Glastonbury is celebrated for its creativity, community spirit, and commitment to sustainability. Hidden stages, immersive art installations, late-night venues, and performances across dozens of areas ensure there is always something new to discover.

Whether you're singing along beneath the Pyramid Stage, wandering through the festival's creative neighbourhoods, or dancing in the Somerset mud, Glastonbury delivers an experience unlike any other. Each place tells a story. At Worthy Farm, that story has been written by generations of artists, dreamers, and music lovers.

First published: 9 January 2018

Last updated: 4 August 2026