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Glastonbury Festival 2025: What you need to know

Bea Swallow
BBC News, Somerset
Getty Images The Pyramid stage at Glastonbury festival lit up with a pink hue at night. There are thousands of pieces of confetti flying through the air as people in the crowd wave their arms and hold up tall flags. Getty Images
Glastonbury Festival is a celebration of music, art and culture

The countdown to Glastonbury Festival has officially begun, with more than 200,000 people eagerly awaiting the opening of the gates.

From Wednesday 25 to Sunday 29 June, the peaceful pastures of Worthy Farm in Somerset will play host to one of the world's biggest outdoor music festivals.

Spread across 900 acres with more than 80 stages, the five-day event aims to bring the best of contemporary music and artistic expression.

From who is on the line up to browsing the markets and tracking down the secret bars, we've compiled a list of the basics you need to know.

Getty Images The Park stage at Glastonbury festival during the daytime. It is a colourful stage made of patchwork art. There are hundreds of people gathering around the stage at the bottom of the hill, while two people sit on the grass in the foreground, out of focus. In the distance you can see the campsite area with thousands of tents set up. It is a dry, clear day and the grass is bleached brown from the sun. Getty Images
The festival covers a vast area which equates to more than 500 full-size football pitches

Who's headlining?

Festival organisers have announced British band The 1975, rock legend Neil Young and US pop star Olivia Rodrigo will be headlining this summer.

Rod Stewart will also be performing on Sunday afternoon in the "legend slot", 23 years after his last appearance at the festival.

Other notable acts on the line-up include Charli XCX, Wolf Alice, The Libertines, Wet Leg, Biffy Clyro, Franz Ferdinand and The Prodigy.

Meanwhile there will also be debut Glastonbury performances by Alanis Morisette, Noah Kahan, Gracie Abrams, Lola Young and Doechii.

When do the gates open?

The festival gates will open at 08:00 BST on Wednesday 25 June.

Car parks will be open from 21:00 BST on Tuesday 24 June, but attendees must remain in their cars until the festival gates open.

Getty Images A huge crowd of people carrying luggage and tents into Glastonbury Festival. They are queuing up the grass between metal barriers, ready to go through security.Getty Images
Pedestrian gates will open to ticket holders at 08:00 BST on Wednesday 25 June

Can I still get tickets?

General admission tickets for Glastonbury 2025 are unfortunately no longer available.

The initial ticket launch in November sold out in just 35 minutes, while the final batch of resale tickets were snapped up within 20 minutes.

All tickets for the event are personalised to the individual named ticket holder and are strictly non-transferable.

How do I get there?

According to organisers, about a third of Glastonbury ticket holders travel to the site on coaches, trains or other forms of public transport.

For those arriving by train, a free shuttle-bus service will be provided between the festival site and the nearest train station at Castle Cary.

National Express - the festival's official coach partner - is once again running direct services from more than 90 locations across the UK straight to the festival gates.

To encourage sustainable transport, Bike To Glasto provides free, secure bike lock-ups as well as a designated cyclists-only campsite which includes showers.

If you plan on driving to the farm, you will need to display your car parking pass upon entry.

Getty Images A group of people carrying tents and sleeping bags across a road while a steward wearing an orange hi-vis directs them through a gap in the hedge. Getty Images
Festival organisers are encouraging ticket holders to adopt sustainable travel

What should I look out for?

Glastonbury is not just about music; it also offers a rich tapestry of cultural experiences.

The Theatre and Circus Fields have a wide range of arts performances, ranging from comedy to cabaret.

Explore workshops, healing sessions and environmental talks in the Green Fields, or visit the immersive art installations and late-night performances at Shangri-La.

The event also boasts more than 400 food traders and a variety of other market vendors, including those selling clothing, crafts and more.

If you are feeling parched, there are several secret bars including the Underground Piano Bar, The Rabbit Hole and various hidden micro venues.

Getty Images Two performers on stilts wearing red top hats and red and white striped jumpsuits. They are sitting on red bikes with tall seats below a red banner at the entrance into the Theatre and Circus fields. Getty Images
The festival also showcases dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts performances

Anything else I should know?

Signal can be patchy on the farm, so organisers advise designating specific meeting spots in case you get separated from your group.

If in doubt, use What3Words to pinpoint your location.

Glastonbury is known for unpredictable weather so pack for all conditions, including wellies, waterproof clothing and sun cream.

There is also a list of prohibited items to ensure the safety and security of everyone on site.

Banned items include - but are not limited to - fireworks, Chinese lanterns, drones, glass containers, flare, animals and kites.

Any confiscated items will not be returned, ticket holders have been warned.

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