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 2025 is set to take place from June 25 to 29 at Worthy Farm in Somerset, England. This year's event boasts an impressive lineup of headliners and introduces several new features to enhance the festival experience.

The Pyramid Stage will feature The 1975 headlining on Friday, Neil Young on Saturday, and Olivia Rodrigo closing the festival on Sunday. Rod Stewart is scheduled for the coveted Sunday Legends slot. Other notable performers include Charli XCX, The Prodigy, Loyle Carner, Alanis Morissette, Biffy Clyro, and Noah Kahan.

In a surprising addition, former footballer and broadcaster Gary Lineker will appear as a guest speaker at the festival. He will participate in discussions on "The Information" stage within the Silver Hayes area, known for addressing political, social, and cultural topics.

Glastonbury 2025 promises an exhilarating lineup for electronic music enthusiasts. The festival's dedicated dance music area, Silver Hayes, will feature over 100 performers across its four stages: The Levels, Lonely Hearts Club, Firmly Rooted Soundsystem, and Assembly.

The Levels stage is set to host a dynamic array of artists, including 

, PinkPantheress, Confidence Man B2B with 

. These performances will commence on Thursday, June 26, offering festival-goers an early start to the festivities.​

The Lonely Hearts Club stage will feature legendary Brit DJ 

 as a headliner, ensuring a high-energy atmosphere for dance music fans. Additionally, the Silver Hayes area will host discussions on music, technology, and social issues.

Beyond Silver Hayes, the festival's main stages will also showcase prominent electronic acts. The Other Stage will feature performances by Charli XCX, The Prodigy, and Loyle Carner, blending electronic music with pop and hip-hop influences.

With this diverse and robust lineup, Glastonbury 2025 reaffirms its commitment to electronic music, offering attendees an unforgettable experience across various stages and genres.

This year, Glastonbury introduces enhanced sustainability initiatives, including expanded recycling programs and increased use of renewable energy sources. The festival also plans to improve accessibility with better facilities and services for attendees with disabilities.

Want to find out more about what to do while you're at Glastonbury Festival? 

Glastonbury Festival, officially known as the 

Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts

, is a world-famous event celebrated for its diverse and extensive lineup of music, dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts. Located at Worthy Farm in Somerset, England, the festival has grown from a small gathering in 1970 to a major cultural phenomenon attracting around 200,000 attendees annually.

The inaugural Glastonbury Festival was organized by Michael Eavis, a local farmer, who was inspired after seeing an open-air Led Zeppelin concert at the nearby Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music. The first event, then called the Pilton Festival, was held the following year and featured Marc Bolan as its headliner. Attendees were charged £1 for admission, which included free milk from the farm. This set the stage for what would evolve into a legendary annual event, deeply intertwined with the counterculture movements of the 1970s and beyond.

Throughout the years, Glastonbury has remained steadfast in its commitment to music and arts, continuously expanding its offerings. From the iconic Pyramid Stage to smaller, more intimate venues like the Acoustic Stage, the festival showcases a vast array of talent. Its lineups have included some of the biggest names in music history, such as David Bowie, Beyoncé, Coldplay, and Radiohead, reflecting a wide range of genres and eras. This diversity is a hallmark of Glastonbury, making it a magnet for music lovers of all tastes.

Beyond music, Glastonbury is also a platform for political, environmental, and social expression. It frequently features speakers and activists from various movements, reflecting Michael Eavis’s own progressive values. The festival's Green Fields area emphasizes sustainability and eco-friendly living, resonating with attendees deeply concerned about environmental issues. This aspect highlights Glastonbury’s role not just as a festival but as a space for important societal conversations and learning.

Glastonbury is equally well-known for its arts. The Theatre & Circus area provides a burst of colorful performances, with everything from cabaret acts to breathtaking aerial displays. Meanwhile, the Kidzfield caters to families, ensuring that the festival is an inclusive, multi-generational event. At night, areas like Shangri-La, Block9, and The Unfairground come alive with cutting-edge electronic music and extravagant art installations, creating an immersive nightlife experience unique to Glastonbury.

Financially, Glastonbury supports numerous causes. Profits from the festival are donated to charities, including Oxfam, Greenpeace, and WaterAid, as well as hundreds of local organizations. This philanthropic angle is crucial to the ethos of Glastonbury, reinforcing its role as a force for positive change within and beyond the festival grounds.

After a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Glastonbury returned with renewed vigor, reminding the world of its resilience and enduring appeal. Every year, Glastonbury continues to adapt and evolve, embracing new technologies and trends while staying true to its roots. It remains a beacon of cultural significance, a place where people from all walks of life can gather to celebrate the power of music and arts against the backdrop of Worthy Farm’s pastoral beauty.

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