Whether you’re seeking new music meccas to a pop paradise in London or tranquil retreats in the wilderness The Independent’s culture team have you covered this summer I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice It’s time to dust off your summer wardrobe and stock up on sun cream: summer festival season is almost upon us the sheer amount of choice can feel overwhelming That’s why The Independent’s culture team has rounded up some of the best UK music festivals for 2025 assessing both the lineup and what else is on offer at each of our picks For something a bit more down-to-earth, you could try the splendour of the Brecon Beacons, which serves as the location for Green Man Festival, or the beautiful woodlands of Larmer Tree Gardens, where End of the Road takes place Seeking sun and fun? The Great Escape festival is a mecca for anyone who loves to be “first” when it comes to the hottest new bands rappers or singer-songwriters and happens to take place on the bustling Brighton seaside Victorious is hosting some major rock bands right next door to a pier and funfair in Portsmouth you’re destined for a rollicking good time You can also catch singer Skin in a keynote conversation about her astonishing career with yours truly on the Friday morning London’s joyful celebration of all things pop has pulled off perhaps the UK’s first ever all-female lineup of headliners Whether you’re charmed by the adventurous stylings of former Little Mix star turned solo artist JADE or the vocal powerhouse that is Eurovision champion Loreen there’s plenty to keep you dancing through the weekend Further fun arrives in the shape of Queertopia a specially crafted stage that will host up and comers within the queer space from Turkish artist INJI to electronic artist Hannah Diamond Londoners, rejoice. The Mercury Prize-winning artist Little Simz has selected a swelteringly good lineup for Meltdown, her 11-day festival at the Southbank Centre this summer. The programme is a refreshing and carefully curated collection of some of the best British and international talent, including grime legend Ghetts, American musician Jon Batiste, The Streets and “Messy” star Lola Young They’ll be joined by British R&B star Mahalia Canadian jazz/hip-hop collective BADBADNOTGOOD Mercury Prize-winning musician James Blake and British-Colombian singer-songwriter Sasha Keable And fear not: Simz herself will be performing with the Chineke Orchestra for an unmissable concert on the festival’s closing night Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music If you sign up to this service we will earn commission This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent The rest of the bill is characteristically stacked: Charli XCX, Rod Stewart, Loyle Carner, Kneecap, Doechii, Gracie Abrams, Wet Leg, Busta Rhymes and Alanis Morissette are just a minor handful of the names here; acts for all ages, all tastes, and all festival mindsets. It’s one of the great pleasures of Glastonbury as a whole Whether you wish to go hard or dawdle about in the sun the sheer scale of the thing means that you can happily take it all at your own speed And enjoy Glasto while it lasts – the festival is taking 2026 off for one of its fallow years including “Espresso” and “Bed Chem” from her Grammy-winning sixth album One of the UK’s most family-friendly festivals is offering a nostalgia trip for the Eighties and Nineties crowd plus special guests Basement Jazz and Elbow Set in the picturesque grounds of Henham Park guests are encouraged to explore Latitude’s treasure trove of music For the wide-eyed toddlers or curious teens in your family there’s plenty to entertain – from the Enchanted Garden to the dedicated Kids Area where young music fans can get stuck into workshops The brainchild of music specialist Rob da Bank and creative director Josie da Bank, Camp Bestival includes performances by an eclectic lineup of musicians and dancers as well as plenty of fun for the family, from circus skills to science explorations, family raves, comedy, evening cabaret and immersive theatre. This year’s event is being headlined by Basement Jaxx who will bring their full live show to guests for the first time in a decade They’ll be joined by legendary Welsh crooner Tom Jones and pop trio Sugababes along with rock band The Lightning Seeds and Noughties sensations The Zutons Green Man’s reliably eclectic but carefully curated lineup tends to attract both discerning music fans and families looking for some fresh air and spectacular views of the Welsh mountains The “everyone is welcome” ethos means you’ll be able to enjoy sets from headliners Wet Leg American artist Perfume Genius and rising Scottish star Jacob Alon Further headline performances will come from Brooklyn rock outfit TV on the Radio Potentially the only festival in Europe where you can take in a set by Supergrass and then head over to an erotica writing workshop, Wilderness has long worn its bougie credentials on its sleeve from the legitimately breathtaking countryside views on offer to the sheer range of choice for your daily activities: horseback riding Låpsley and Confidence Man are among the major names along with appearances by two esteemed greats of electronica: Orbital and Air With headliners including pop’s new reigning queen Chappell Roan Irish folk-rock artist Hozier and rapper Travis Scott naysayers might grumble that Reading and Leeds have abandoned their roots as a rock festival We’d argue that they’ve finally got with the times and acknowledged the broader music tastes of today’s young’uns but you’ll also get to see “Messy” singer Lola Young rapper AJ Tracey and and Australian upstarts Amyl and the Sniffers but one that will certainly ensure there won’t be a lull all weekend All Points East’s lineup is so massive they have to spread the festival across two weekends making it sort of like London’s answer to California’s Coachella – just with fewer influencers with opening weekend catering to electronic and house fans (Chase and Status while the second Saturday is dominated by many of 2025’s most successful female artists: RAYE Doechii and former Little Mix member turned solo star organisers have employed heavy levels of indie nostalgia Bombay Bicycle Club and The Cribs for the closing Sunday Get your skinny jeans and trilby hats ready Retro festival Victorious has outdone itself this year with major rock bands Kings of Leon Queens of the Stone Age and Vampire Weekend headlining over the bank holiday weekend Soak up the sun with a soundtrack provided by Michael Kiwanuka Craig David and Rizzle Kicks will provide some high-energy nostalgia to keep you dancing along with Spice Girls legend Melanie C and The Streets’ Mike Skinner who’ll be on the decks spinning some of your favourite tunes Ruby Wax and Strictly Come Dancing winner and funnyman Chris McCausland will be there too thanks to the funfair and pier located right next to the festival site Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Crowd pleasers: The sheer variety on offer from this year’s festival guarantees an unforgettable music moment for everyone from Glastonbury to Mighty Hoopla","description":"Whether you’re seeking new music meccas to a pop paradise in London or tranquil retreats in the wilderness His appearance on the Park Stage in June will mark his first time ever performing at the festival Gary Numan has announced two warm-up gigs in Brighton ahead of Glastonbury 2025 The musician is set to take to the Park Stage at Worthy Farm on June 28 marking his first time ever playing the festival in his five-decade career “As part of the build up” to his debut Glastonbury slot he’s now announced two intimate shows at Brighton’s Concorde 2 on June 24 and 25 General tickets, Meet & Greet packages, as well as rehearsal VIP tickets can be found here. A post shared by Gary Numan Official (@garynuman) It’ll mark his second time topping the bill at the farm This came after the news that Rod Stewart would be taking on the coveted Legend Slot on the Pyramid Stage on Sunday afternoon The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo will be headlining this year – gracing the Pyramid on Friday and Sunday, respectively. Closing the Other Stage will be Loyle Carner (Friday), Charli XCX (Saturday) and The Prodigy (Sunday) You can see the whole line-up for 2025’s edition of the festival so far, as well as all the stage splits, here The world’s defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking what’s new and what’s next since 1952 I can reveal that Oscar-nominee Timothee Chalamet is being lined up to make a surprise appearance at next month’s Glastonbury Festival But rather than take to the Pyramid Stage before 200,000 fans Timothée is likely to opt for the more humble Acoustic Stage the tent only has space for a few thousand people I’m told Timothée, will perform with Bob Dylan tribute band Not Completely Unknown The group are billed to appear on Saturday During the biopic Timothée is seen singing and performing some of Bob’s biggest hits himself, rather than simply miming to them. The actor had originally pre-recorded the vocals, but bosses ditched them in favour of live vocals during each take after hearing him sing on set. Timothée said: “It was important for me to sing and play live. “Because if I can actually do it, why should there be an element of artifice here? He added: “To watch actors do karaoke really isn’t that interesting.” He plays both the piano and the guitar in the hit movie, which was nominated for eight Oscars Earlier this year Timothée performed several Dylan songs on the popular American TV show Saturday Night Live As well as Dylan’s 1965 track Outlaw Blues the actor also performed Three Angels and Tomorrow Is a Long Time This year’s Glastonbury festival looks set to be another vintage year with Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Neil Young all set to perform headline sets Sir Rod Stewart will follow in the footsteps of Shania Twain, Kylie Minogue and Dolly Parton and take on the famous Legend slot on Sunday afternoon Seeing Timothée in action down at Worthy Farm would be epic, and if his girlfriend Kylie Jenner also makes it over to Somerset to watch him perform then we could well be looking at Glastonbury history THINGS are getting serious with Madonna and her toyboy partner Akeem Morris as she threw him a lavish 29th birthday party at the weekend They looked loved-up in snaps shared on Instagram and he made his feelings towards the Queen of Pop clear by referring to her as “wifey.” “It meant so much to have the people I love and respect all in one room and the energy in the room was nothing but love.” She laid on a bash in a private bar in New York which was attended by four of her six children – David and twins Estere and Stella – and got YG Marley to perform a special set whose track Praise Jah In The Moonlight was a hit last year is the son of The Fugees’ Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley Madonna wrote on Instagram: “Happy Birthday to my favorite Taurus,” to which Akeem replied: “I LOVE YOU.” THE Met Gala was held in the early hours of this morning giving celebrities the chance to wear their wackiest outfits and pass them off as high fashion But South African singer Tyla got in on the act early when she wore this glaring orange and black dress with a gigantic matching hat which I’m surprised even fit inside the car she had just hopped out of The Water singer used the streets as her catwalk while out in New York as she has just announced that her new single Tyla will be over here in August when she performs at the All Points East Festival in London in a line-up featuring Raye Here’s hoping that she’s in something a bit less constricting when she takes to the stage EUROVISION might be as fun as pulling teeth for some people and for Norway’s act Kyle Alessandro Moments after completing his first rehearsal on stage in Basel on Sunday Kyle was rushed to hospital to have one of his wisdom teeth taken out which he will perform at next Tuesday’s first semi-final he wrote on Instagram: “One tooth lighter.” His team said he could barely open his mouth because he was in so much pain before the operation UK act Remember Monday have their first rehearsal this Thursday but are now 14th favourites with their song What The Hell Just Happened LADY GAGA played the most-attended gig ever by a female artist when she headlined Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach on Saturday It’s claimed Beyonce is already in talks to follow suit and play a mega show there next year Gaga’s concert was put on for free by the city in a bid to boost the economy with it believed to have brought £75million to the area Now locals will be hoping Bey signs on the dotted line and they can see her for free too – even if it is from miles away I was impressed by the sheer number of people who came to Gaga’s show but I for one know I’d have hated to have been at the back of that crowd MAROON 5’s Adam Levine was one lucky man, getting to work – and pose – with Blackpink's Lisa She looked amazing in a snakeskin dress in the artwork for their new collaboration Priceless, which came out on Friday and earned the band their biggest first day ever on the Spotify chart when it was streamed 2.48million times in 24 hours Lisa insisted a new Blackpink record is “coming soon” – their first since 2022’s Born Pink – ahead of a summer tour including two nights at Wembley Stadium She added: “We were in the studio a few days ago.” DUA LIPA’s Radical Optimism world tour is yet to hit the UK but the star is already working on her follow-up record The Training Season singer has spent the last few days in the studio in New York and shared snaps of her time there on Instagram During her time in the Big Apple, she also attended an intimate gig by Miley Cyrus who she previously worked with on the track Prisoner – although I’m not expecting another collaboration Dua kicks off her tour again on Sunday in Madrid before reaching London, Liverpool and Dublin next month I doubt we will have any new tunes by then but it gives me hope that there might be something to hear next year once her global jaunt finally ends in December FLORENCE PUGH has a box-office hit on her hands New movie Thunderbolts* took £122m globally in its first three days The Marvel superhero film which also stars Sebastian Stan and David Harbour where music fans can 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Kneecap are at the centre of a media storm but - as the bands Sleaford Mods if they are removed from the bill at Glastonbury that will set a precedent for creative self-censorship Comment Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice In their relatively short tenure in the public eye, Irish language rap trio Kneecap have become possibly the most controversial genuinely disruptive musical group since the Sex Pistols There has been a near universally-acclaimed album and - far less predictably - a Michael Fassbender-starring band biopic that won them the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award and a clutch of Bafta nominations But drowning out their considerable artistic achievements has been a constant slew of headlines and think pieces decrying them as either a national threat or vital truth-tellers Now, arguments around Kneecap’s politics have escalated into a far wider conversation around freedom of expression in the arts, and how, when or if ever it is acceptable for that to be policed. Amidst cries for the trio to be removed from this year’s Glastonbury line-up artists and industry figures have rallied to call out the dangers of censorship English Teacher and IDLES co-signing a letter from the band’s label Heavenly Recordings around the “clear concerted effort to deplatform Kneecap… and remove them from the public eye” no political figures or political parties should have the right to dictate who does and does not play at music festivals or gigs that will be enjoyed by thousands of people The question of agreeing with Kneecap’s political views is irrelevant: it is in the key interests of every artist that all creative expression be protected in a society that values culture and that this interference campaign is condemned and ridiculed.” It’s not the first time that the trio - Mo Chara Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí - have found themselves at the centre of a media furore they made headlines after taking legal action over Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch’s attempts to block government arts funding to them with Badenoch stating that taxpayers’ money should not be given to “people who oppose the United Kingdom itself” A reaction against Kneecap’s political missives which had previously included the release of 2019 single ‘Get Your Brits Out’ (a repurposing of the IRA slogan) and a tour poster featuring a cartoon of Boris Johnson strapped to the side of a rocket Kneecap countered that the block was a breach of the Good Friday agreement allowing freedom of expression for all sides in Northern Ireland and subsequently won the case donating the original £14,250 funding to two Belfast youth charities Following their recent Coachella appearance last month the heat around them has risen to a critical mass Projecting a series of statements onto the screen behind them the trio weren’t the only people to offer pro-Palestinian messages at the California event (artists including headliners Green Day Amyl and the Sniffers and more also spoke out) but they were the ones who pointed the finger with the most ferocity “Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people” read one slide “It is being enabled by the US government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes.” “Fuck Israel Though Kneecap have been vocally condemning the actions in Gaza for a long time now also projecting ‘Free Palestine’ messages and bringing Palestinian flags onto the stage during their early morning Glastonbury slot on the Woodsies stage last year Detractors have dug up a pair of inflammatory videos from 2023 and 2024 which have led amongst fervent discourse around the globe to a forthcoming investigation by the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terrorism unit the band appear to say “The only good Tory is a dead Tory It is, of course, impossible to justify either of these moments. A statement released by Kneecap apologising to the families of murdered MPs Jo Cox and David Amess does not stop the original sentiment’s shocking irresponsibility But it does show that the band take accountability and can see the line between a belief and a mistake Kneecap are hands down the three most caring men we've ever met Having recently toured the US with Kneecap Laurie Vincent of UK punk duo SOFT PLAY expresses the need to discern the difference “Kneecap have been careless with some of their wording in the past and that is something they are paying for hugely now and I am so tired of a world where forgiveness is so easily forgotten,” he tells us “The energy of a moment has made people do stupid things since the dawn of time However the real issue is the one of bombs dropping on innocent children's heads: the issue that is being obscured even more from view as the media decides to focus all of its attention on Kneecap instead.” He continues: “Kneecap are hands down the three most caring men we've ever met in all our years of our touring Their band has a cultural significance we haven't seen since the original punk bands of the late seventies They are fearlessly tackling issues that many aren't brave enough to even get close to To deplatform them would send a dangerous message to all those who follow.” A string of Kneecap’s German shows have been cancelled as has a forthcoming August festival headline at Cornwall’s Eden Project security minister Dan Jarvis and Conservative former minister Mark Francois are putting pressure on Glastonbury Festival bosses Michael and Emily Eavis to remove Kneecap from the festival line-up next month Neil Young and The 1975 headline the Pilton event the decision would undoubtedly set a defining and divisive precedent for the UK arts but it would also feel monumental for the festival itself: an event that has long provided a fertile ground for political conversation even donating its profits to the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament back in 1981 Kneecap's platform should not be revoked because the message encourages discussion several artists used their slots at the festival to make statements During IDLES’ Friday night Other Stage headline slot an inflatable boat with dummy migrants was cast atop the crowd During his surprise appearance with Bombay Bicycle Club Damon Albarn urged crowds to vote before questioning: “Are you pro Palestine Maybe it’s time we stopped putting octogenarians in charge of the whole world?” “The political landscape in this country is dying and needs to resuscitate itself to the sounds of a changing humanity and as creatives we shouldn’t be forced to self-censor in line with the general cultural [and] political narrative,” Sleaford Mods’ frontman Jason Williamson tells us “Some individuals are rightly deserving of cancel culture’s creeping onslaught truth is a questionable entity when it comes to the rabid frenzy of cancellation The live stage is where we as musicians truly come alive and Kneecap's platform should not be revoked simply because the message encourages discussion.” Massive Attack published their own statement decrying the attempts to stop Kneecap from performing “Do politicians and right-wing journalists strategically concocting moral outrage over the stage utterings of a young punk band while simultaneously obfuscating or even ignoring a genocide happening in real time (including the killing of journalists in unprecedented numbers) have any right to intimidate festival events into acts of political censorship?” Meanwhile musician Nadine Shah posted: “The story isn’t Kneecap Kneecap are being made an example of to scare us into silence from speaking out The Horrors’ Faris Badwan - whose father is Palestinian - underlined this idea “People should always be free to hold the government to account Glastonbury have yet to comment on the campaign or to confirm whether Kneecap will indeed play the festival but much like the world’s reaction to their actions at Coachella the story here isn’t about Kneecap playing this summer The story is whether an internet pile-on will change the future of the arts for the long haul Soho Theatre Walthamstow opens: 'you will be taken aback by the aesthetic gorgeousness!' Lorde announces new album Virgin and confirms release date Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints Stacey Solomon 'regrets doing reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Stacey Solomon 'regrets reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Organisers are sharing separate posters for the many venues across Worthy Farm in the run-up to this year's event Glastonbury 2025 is edging ever closer, with organisers now drip-feeding the individual line-ups for the festival’s many stages and areas after revealing the first wave of acts in early March Check out a breakdown of the bill so far below It’ll mark his second time topping the bill at the farm This came after the news that Rod Stewart would be taking on the coveted Legend Slot on the Pyramid Stage on Sunday afternoon A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) Elsewhere, it was confirmed that Doechii would be clashing with Charli XCX when she closes out the West Holts Stage on Saturday evening It has also been reported that RAYE will be taking to the Pyramid Stage that same night in the slot immediately before Neil Young Organisers have promised that “many more acts and attractions [are] still to be announced” in the coming months Glasto later kicked off its rundown of the individual area poster drops in the lead-up – revealing more names and details on who’s playing where and when Fans can expect the full stage-by-stage bill and times to be revealed in late May or early June See all the confirmed venue line-ups so far below and check back at this page for the latest news as we get it The main Woodsies tent – fka John Peel Stage – offers “an amazing range of the best of today’s music from established festival acts to the Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent Competition winners” “So be prepared to have your socks blown off.” Elsewhere in the area, the Tree Stage – which debuted in 2024 – will host slots from Hot Chip‘s Alexis Taylor, Daniel Avery, Jon Hopkins, Mary Anne Hobbs and more across the weekend. A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) This year will see Ani DiFranco, Nick Lowe and Roy Harper all headline the Acoustic Stage – which showcases “blues, folk, contemporary and country music”. But as the area page notes “it’s not always played on acoustic instruments” A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) The Field Of Avalon offers an “eclectic range of music and an overriding sense of fun” for “all tastes and ages” Organisers wrote: “Our gender-balanced line-up brings together both hugely successful artists and the best new talent in one magical field.” A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) Other notable acts scheduled to grace this stage are The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Denzel Curry, Kneecap, BADBADNOTGOOD, En Vogue and Bob Vylan There are also some names who weren’t on the initial Glasto ’25 line-up poster: Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Corto.Alto, Nilüfer Yanya, Infinity Song, Abel Selaocoe & The Bantu Ensemble, and Thandii. A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) the Silver Hayes area is set to host a huge number of DJ sets and performances from names across hip-hop PinkPantheress will be taking to the stage at Levels on Thursday (June 26), and new additions include Jungle, Camelphat, Luvcat, Marie Davidson, Confidence Man and many more Returning with the same message of positivity, community and acceptance, the area will also host a number of discussions and debates. Names for these include Gary Lineker, Anita Rani, Zadie Smith and more. Visit here for a full list of artists for all stages, as well as for names taking part in the discussions. A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) Glasto’s “original solar-powered venue” is back for 2025 comprising two stages: Big Top and Bandstand the area promises a “genre-defying” mix of acts including Afrodelic In addition, there’ll be “a variety of stalls and exhibits all dedicated to our core cause, the environment, sustainability and community with a shared love of our planet”. Find out more here, and see the full line-up below. A post shared by Croissant Neuf (@croissant_neuf_) This part of the site is described as “a creative playground that aims to expand minds and open hearts The area has “a deep history of celebrating underrepresented art and culture” This June, Shangri-La is introducing a complete redesign of the field Specific details about the 2025 theme will be kept under wraps until the festival gates open The 2025 edition will boast four new music stages: Shangri-La Main Stage which is “a space for the underrepresented to unite and take up space” A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) Comprising two stages – Glade Main Stage and Glade Stage Dome – this space is located “at the festival’s heart boasting “live acts and DJs exhibiting and blending electronic The area’s 2025 line-up “represents the genres it was founded on while driving the nuanced and evolving sounds of today” Over on the Glade Dome – the area’s “smaller sister stage” – will be “exciting experimental dance acts” such as Daphni, Leon Vynehall, Shy One, DJ Seinfeld, IZCO and Jamz Supernova. Additionally, there’ll be “pioneers of the Dnb scene, Calibre and Fabio & Grooverider, and minimal house veterans Mathew Jonson, Margaret Dygas and Dyed Soundorom. A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) panels and round-ups to help recharge your activism in 2025,” reads a description of the stage which was co-founded by Bragg and Juliet Wills in 2000 to promote left-wing politics and political action Those in the area for this year’s edition can expect to see sets from Lambrini Girls, Kate Nash, Reverend And The Makers, Grandson and more, as well as charged debates including ‘What’s Next For The Left’ and ‘Feminism In The Age Of The Manosphere’. A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) Check back at this page for the latest line-up news for Glastonbury 2025 panels and round-ups to help recharge your activism in 2025 Find out more about what they have to offer on their area page. “Feeling anxious and challenged by a world that seems to be spinning out of control Come join us at Left Field and recharge your activism with some inspiring music collective passion and shared solidarity in navigating the way forward FRIDAY 27PANEL: WHAT NEXT FOR THE LEFT: POLITICS PANEL: FEMINISM IN THE AGE OF THE MANOSPHERE WITH BEYOND EQUALITY THE MEFFSGURRIERSJASMINE.4.TANTONY SZMIEREK  BILLY BRAGG SATURDAY 28PANEL: CONFRONTING THE RISE OF THE FAR RIGHT WITH ADAM GREEN PANEL: SAVING THE PLANET BUT NOT LEAVING WORKERS BEHIND WITH CAROLINE LUCAS GIRLBAND!CHLOE SLATERTHE GUEST LISTLAMBRINI GIRLSKATE NASH SUNDAY 29PANEL: HOW TO FIX THE CRISIS OF CARE WITH ASHLEY JOHN-BAPTISTE PANEL: DISABILITY CUTS: THE FIGHT BACK WITH ADY THE HALFWAY KIDDU BLONDERED RUM CLUBREVEREND AND THE MAKERSGRANDSON tickets updates and line-up info with Glastonbury newsletter Colour modes increase legibility of text on the website Greyscale mode will display the site without colour High Contrast mode makes all text on pages black and reduces design details a video is available covering that section/page We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience More information on how we use cookies is available here You can change your settings at any time here For more detailed information please check our Cookie Policy Necessary cookies enable core functionality The website cannot function properly without these cookies and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences Analytical cookies help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage I’m guessing glamping isn’t quite your thing we’re guessing glamping isn’t quite your thing You’d rather rough it in a tent and blow most of your budget on tickets and drinking money It’s a solid deal if it means you can go wild for a few days jamming out to your favorite artists under the sunshine we’ve put together the ultimate backpacker’s guide to Europe’s music festivals in 2025 Who hasn’t heard of Glastonbury before? Held in the green fields of Pilton, Somerset, it’s not just the UK’s biggest festival but also Europe’s this tiny village in the south of England transforms into a pure musical playground with a sick lineup Some would say Glastonbury is like a bunch of festivals thrown into one; it’s a pretty fair way to describe it you’re boogying on down at a fiesta at Glasto Latino Bring a big flag and stick it next to your tent; at least you’ll recognize it no matter what pack your own snacks and save the cash for when the food trucks start calling your name at 2 am What started as a small gathering on Óbudai-sziget — a leafy island right in the heart of Budapest — has grown into one of Europe’s most iconic festivals. Sziget simply rocks and 2025 is shaping up to be its greatest one yet with a whopping 95,000 people expected each day You’ve got Post Malone and Chappell Roan taking to the stage and a new fan pit concept where you might even get to wave at your idols so leave the coins behind and bring your card or use one of the wristbands if you don’t trust yourself They’re also adding onsite supermarkets this year meaning you’ll be able to dodge crazy bar prices entirely Belgium’s Tomorrowland is the holy grail of all festivals It’s the one event where electronic music lovers go absolutely berserk I’m talking colorful fireworks and more confetti than your eyes can handle; intense is an understatement Newbies who’ve just been introduced to the EDM scene might feel like it’s a bit much With 16 stages across two weekends in July and a cracking schedule featuring the likes of Martin Garrix it’s a once in a lifetime experience it doesn’t mean you’re totally protected from the rain A light jacket or a poncho will do the trick and comfy shoes are essential for all the walking you’ll be doing Tomorrowland dates: 18th to 20th and 25th to 27th of July You may assume, judging by the name, that Rock en Seine is all guitars and drum bashing, but it’s way more diverse than that. Set in the urban parkland of the Château de Saint-Cloud on the western edge of Paris this multi-day fest has the likes of A$AP Rocky and London Grammar penciled in for this summer Don’t worry if you’re here for proper rock ‘n’ roll — well-known bands like Queens of the Stone Age will still be flying the flag Despite the killer lineup and the hype around it from last year’s success the daily crowd is capped at 40,000 visitors which means you actually get space to breathe while dancing so anyone with a car must leave it elsewhere in the city and you’ll be dropped close enough to the entrance Rock en Seine dates: 20th to 24th of August Yeah, all you festivalgoers can calm the jets knowing Primavera Sound is returning to Barcelona for 2025 and it’s already got fans across Europe and way beyond buzzing with excitement Primavera will have a little something for everyone at the seaside setting of Parc del Fòrum with big-name acts like Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX You’ll be able to choose between full festival passes or day tickets — perfect if you’re only there for the headliners Because there’s no campsite at Primavera Sound I advise you to try staying in one of the quieter areas like Sant Andreu to save money Primavera Sound Barcelona dates: 4th to 8th of June After running you through the classic European festivals that cover every genre under the sun let’s dive into the more niche side of things Here are some events for people looking for something more tailored to their musical tastes Tickets for festivals in Europe don’t come cheap That’s unless you know all the cheeky hacks to find the bargains Camping at the festival grounds is a nice way to save some cash At least you don’t want to worry about overpaying for a cab back to somewhere in the city center Not all festivals in Europe have this option available but these are some of the main ones that do: Planning a multi-country festival route takes a bit of work but you’ll be well-equipped as long as you follow this process: Traveling between festivals during the season can cost a leg and an arm because everyone is doing the same thing It’s not like all the people going are local many of the attendees come from all corners of the globe and they all need to avail of the same services as you Flights are the fastest way to move around Europe if you stick to the classic budget airlines like Ryanair and Wizzair but you need to keep an eye on the airfares Kiwi’s price alerts travel hack is excellent for this because you’ll receive a notification every time there’s a price change Although the long bus journeys can take it out of you, especially if you’ve had one too many the night before, they’re the most affordable type of transport. You’ll want to check websites like Flixbus as they have the most extensive cross-border network in Europe Provided you’re not hopping off every few hours they’re a convenient way to get from A to B but when you book an overnight train with a sleeper cabin that’s a handy way to skip paying for a night’s accommodation Make sure you book early because the beds sell up fast you’ll have to crash on a regular seat Car rentals can put a fair dent into your budget when you’re renting alone, but with a group, it can be fun and easy on the wallet. Then you have the hitchhikers who throw their thumbs out and hope for the best. It does work, but you must have patience and a lot of time on your hands. In my experience, using a mix of trains, buses, and flights is the way to go. But when you’re in a rush or just downright exhausted, you’ll be glad to have that aisle seat on the plane. Europe’s insanely well-connected these days, with multiple daily routes between most major cities. Nabbing some amazing airfares has never been easier, thanks to Kiwi. That’s a little taste of what Europe’s festival scene is serving up in 2025. Some absolute mega events are on the cards this year. And with all the tips and tricks we’ve packed into this guide, you’re more than ready to hop between as many of them as possible. Adam Ryan: Adam is a travel writer, coffee enthusiast, hiker and adventurer fascinated by less-visited destinations. Currently, he's attempting to visit every country in the world at his own pace. @asadamgoes Music fans will have one final chance to get their hands on tickets to the festival this summer Glastonbury 2025 tickets sold out in under an hour, but music fans will have one last chance to get to Worthy Farm during the annual resale After unveiling the full lineup organisers recently confirmed that this year’s resale will take place on Sunday 27 April for general admission tickets will be made available at 11am (BST) on Sunday 27 April If you manage to bag yourself resale tickets you must pay for them in full at the point of booking: £378.50 plus a £5 booking fee for standard tickets plus postage and packing at £10.25 per order (£2.75 for coach tickets) International tickets can only be bought using a Visa Credit Card or Mastercard Credit Card you might be offered other payment methods such as Google Pay and Apple Pay just make sure you’re set up with the relevant service before the resale begins Ahead of the inevitable frenzy when the ticket sale opens next week Glastonbury’s organisers have offered a number of tips on how best to maximise your chances After the hiccup with registration earlier this month things should hopefully run more smoothly as tickets go on general sale on Sunday (19 November) The last thing you need is your broadband failing at the precise moment the transaction is going through You need to be on the tickets page on the Glastonbury website at precisely 6pm on Thursday 24 April or 9am on Sunday 27 April for the general admission sale and know the answers to any additional security questions you might be asked by your card issuer (this is likely if you’re buying multiple tickets) If you plan on using a payment device such as Apple Pay or Google Pay make sure it’s set up on your device before the sale begins Accept the terms and conditions and make sure you complete the check out within the allocated time slot Once you reach the payment page you will have five minutes to submit your payment information so make sure you enter all the information accurately The time remaining will be shown on the right hand side of your screen It’s not over until the SOLD OUT sign appears on the Glastonbury website So don’t freak out if you see a message notifying fans that “all available tickets have now been allocated” but at least a few people end up running out of time.. meaning the tickets are up for grabs again A word of caution: your registration numbers will be locked for up to five minutes if your details are entered incorrectly an attempt to book is already held against your registration number or your five minutes on the booking page ends If the transaction fails and tickets are still available your registration number will be released to give you the chance to try again trying to buy tickets on multiple tabs could actually put you at risk of confusing the ticket sales process and result in a failed transaction “We strongly advise that you use just one browser tab when trying to book tickets in order to avoid possible problems with your transaction,” Glastonbury says You can find more information about the Glastonbury resale here. Belfast-formed hip-hop trio have been accused of ‘deflection’ by family members of slain MPs Jo Cox and David Amess after they shared a fresh statement over alleged ‘kill your local MP’ clip Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap have been dropped from the lineup of the Eden Project concert series amid controversy over a clip allegedly showing a member of the group telling their audience to “kill your local MP” The Belfast-formed band have denied inciting violence and said the clip was “deliberately taken out of context”, as they sent their “heartfelt apologies” to the families of murdered MPs Jo Cox and Sir David Amess which organises the concerts at the Cornwall venue said: “Eden Sessions Limited announced today that the Kneecap show at Eden Project scheduled for 4 July 2025 has been cancelled “Ticket purchasers will be contacted directly and will be fully refunded The refund process will commence from Wednesday 30 April 2025 Refunds will be processed against the original payment cards used “Purchasers should allow six working days for funds to be received into their accounts.” The cancellation comes as ministers raised questions on Tuesday (29 April) over Kneecap’s scheduled Glastonbury performance in June Security minister Dan Jarvis said: “It is not for government ministers to say who is going to appear at Glastonbury so the government would urge the organisers at the Glastonbury Festival to think very carefully about who is invited to perform there later this year.” Conservative former minister Mark Francois claimed it would be “unconscionable” for Kneecap’s performance at Worthy Farm to go ahead saying they “should surely be barred today” In a statement posted to Instagram this week the group comprising Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh (aka Mo Chara) Naoise Ó Cairealláin (Móglaí Bap) and JJ Ó Dochartaigh (DJ Próvaí) said they rejected “any suggestion that we would seek to incite violence against any MP or individual” “Kneecap’s message has always been – and remains – one of love This is why our music resonates across generations classes and cultures and has brought hundreds of thousands of people to our gigs Footage from their past shows – including one in November 2023 that appeared to show one member saying: “The only good Tory is a dead Tory Kill your local MP” – had been “exploited and weaponised as if it were a call to action” Another clip of footage from a November 2024 concert appeared to show a Kneecap member shouting: “Up Hamas Both groups are banned in the UK as terrorist organisations The Metropolitan Police said both clips have been referred to the counterterrorism internet referral unit “for assessment and to determine whether any further police investigation may be required” Katie Amess, daughter of Sir David, who was stabbed to death in 2021, rejected the band’s apology on Tuesday (29 April) “These words that they are using are extremely dangerous and they have not acknowledged that.” Brendan Cox, whose wife Jo Cox was murdered in 2016 said Kneecap’s statement of regret on Monday was “only half an apology” and lacked genuine reflection “It’s fine to say that you’re sorry for it but the way that they have actually spoken about it is to suggest that it’s a conspiracy and for me that then doesn’t come across as particularly genuine,” he told BBC Radio Ulster I don’t think has grappled enough with the gravity of what they said,” he added “It wasn’t a throwaway remark – it was a very clear incitement to violence.” Downing Street also accused the apology to the MPs’ families of being “half-hearted” “We completely reject in the strongest possible terms the comments that they’ve made particularly in relationship to MPs and intimidation as well as obviously the situation in the Middle East,” the prime minister’s official spokesperson said “It’s right that the police are looking into these videos.” Kneecap caused additional controversy at Coachella Festival earlier this month after displaying messages that read: “Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people”; “It is being enabled by the US government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes”; and “F*** Israel In a statement last week, the band called out what they branded a “coordinated smear campaign” over their stance on Israel and Palestine, criticism of which they said was based on “deliberate distortions and falsehoods”. 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Draw submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts Promoter: Guardian News & Media Limited Europe and the UK have stacks of festivals for all tastes and budgets from free or low-budget bashes to high-end events Those who missed out in the Glastonbury tickets scrum last November have two more chances to strike it lucky next week when the official resales take place while from 9am on Sunday 27 April general admission tickets are up for grabs These are tickets bought by people who can no longer attend or who were unable to pay what they owed though with only a “very limited” number available most Glastonbury fans are going to be disappointed There are stacks of other festivals to suit all tastes and budgets ranging from a one-dayer in London where tickets cost up to £380 each (almost £45 an hour) to a number of free and low-cost events that are promising some decent acts Glastonbury’s general admission tickets cost £248 each That is a 50.6% rise in six years – roughly double the headline increase in the cost of goods and services in the UK But Glastonbury could probably charge a lot more than it does and still sell out And those attending this year will get more for their money than a few years ago the increase in ticket price is even greater: 52% An adult weekend ticket was £202.50 in 2019 – this year it’s £308 Fatboy Slim is one of the headliners at this year’s Latitude festival in Suffolk where adult weekend ticket prices have risen by 52% since 2019 Photograph: Maja Smiejkowska/ShutterstockMeanwhile the cost of an adult weekend ticket for the Isle of Wight festival has soared by almost 66% over the same period – from £175 in 2019 to £289.95 for non-islanders this year These are all face-value costs; there may be fees and charges on top with Glastonbury there is a £5 booking fee for each ticket plus postage and packing at £10.25 an order There are plenty of events still up for grabs across the rest of Europe – sometimes with better lineups and at a fraction of the price on 10-12 July will set you back €199 (£171) – with Kings of Leon Noah Kahan and Nine Inch Nails among the lineup Primavera Sound Barcelona in Spain takes place on 4-8 June Primavera Sound Porto in Portugal on 12-15 June Festivalgoers at Primavera Sound Barcelona watch Tame Impala in 2022 This year’s Barcelona event is sold out but tickets are available for the Porto edition Massive Attack and Linkin Park at Open’er festival in Gdynia on the north coast of Poland on 2-5 July A four-day ticket costs 1,359 Polish złoty (£272) with camping and 1,089 złoty without you have to factor in travel costs and maybe also accommodation but some people will be able to condense the cost of a festival and a holiday into one We looked at flights from London to Gdansk Return flights from Luton with Wizz Air started at just under £99 a person Overseas festivals aren’t always cheaper than UK ones: a three-day general admission pass for last weekend’s Coachella festival in California, where Lady Gaga played an acclaimed set while passes for this weekend start at $599 Organisers often rely on a small army of volunteers and workers performing various tasks – from being a parking steward or working the bar to giving people their wristbands or litter-picking – in exchange for a free ticket A good starting point is to register with recruitment agencies that provide staff for festivals and other events People pick up litter at the end of last year’s Glastonbury festival. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PAFestaff offers volunteering jobs at lots of weekend and one-day events a five-day music festival in the South Downs national park Festaff was no longer accepting applications for some of this year’s festivals but was still looking for people for a range of events including Kendal Calling in the Lake District (31 July to 3 August) Neil Young at BST Hyde Park in London on 11 July You may be expected to pay an administration fee or with Festaff there is typically a £10 or £15 admin fee and those volunteering at Glastonbury via the company had to put down a £375 deposit to be returned minus a £15 admin fee if work is completed to a “good standard” You will usually have plenty of free time to enjoy the event DC Site Services also specialises in providing a range of festival and event staff there are clearly plenty of music fans out there with cash to splash is for members and their guests and costs up to £380 a person for one afternoon and evening’s entertainment That is up almost 17% from £325 two years ago The acts playing have not been announced yet The price includes unlimited food and drinks the Pop-Up Hotel offers a range of packages including the Tipi Tenthouse Suite Festival Too: a free over three weekends: 28-29 June; 4-5 July; and 11-12 July Ocean Colour Scene and Sigala played last year Godiva festival in War Memorial Park Leigh folk festival in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, on 28-29 June. Here, typically almost all events are free, with the exception of some ticketed concerts. Statement from Glastonbury’s social media said all tickets in the Sunday resale had been sold within 20 minutes of queues opening Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. General admission tickets to Glastonbury Festival 2025 sold out within 20 minutes of going on sale on Sunday (27 April) leaving hundreds of fans gutted as they missed out on the chance to attend this year’s event at Worthy Farm The festival’s annual resale began at 9am BST where any remaining general admission tickets were made available to hopeful music fans will be made available today at 11am (BST) The number of tickets that are made available depended on how many people did not pay the full amount after putting down their deposits in November Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Neil Young are headlining Worthy Farm this year, with veteran rocker Rod Stewart taking the Legends’ slot Other acts on the eclectic lineup include Charli XCX, RAYE, Doechii, Loyle Carner, Biffy Clyro, The Libertines, Gracie Abrams, Lola Young and Shaboozey. Tickets to Glastonbury 2025 have officially SOLD OUT. “On a morning of incredible demand, all of the tickets in today’s resale have now been sold.,” a brief statement from Glastonbury’s social media said. “Thank you to everyone who bought one, and sorry to those who missed out.” Sorry to those who missed out this year and congratulations to anyone who did manage to get their hands on tickets! Fans in the queue have received a notification telling them that over half the available tickets have now been sold: Already there are a lot of fans who are predicting the worst as they share screenshots of the dreaded loading bar: Good luck to everyone trying to get their hands on the final tickets for Glastonbury 2025. After the hiccup with registration earlier this month, things should hopefully run more smoothly as tickets go on general sale on Sunday (19 November). 1. A good internet connection. The last thing you need is your broadband failing at the precise moment the transaction is going through. 2. The time. You need to be on the tickets page on the Glastonbury website at precisely 6pm on Thursday 24 April, or 9am on Sunday 27 April for the general admission sale. So set your alarms! 3. Money at the ready. Make sure your correct bank details, including the right billing address, and know the answers to any additional security questions you might be asked by your card issuer (this is likely if you’re buying multiple tickets). If you plan on using a payment device such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, make sure it’s set up on your device before the sale begins. Accept the terms and conditions and make sure you complete the check out within the allocated time slot. Once you reach the payment page you will have five minutes to submit your payment information, so make sure you enter all the information accurately. The time remaining will be shown on the right hand side of your screen. 4. It’s not over until the SOLD OUT sign appears on the Glastonbury website. So don’t freak out if you see a message notifying fans that “all available tickets have now been allocated”. That means the orders are being processed, but at least a few people end up running out of time... meaning the tickets are up for grabs again. A word of caution: your registration numbers will be locked for up to five minutes if your details are entered incorrectly, an attempt to book is already held against your registration number, or your five minutes on the booking page ends. If the transaction fails and tickets are still available, your registration number will be released to give you the chance to try again. 5. Avoid multiple tabs. As stated on the Glastonbury website, trying to buy tickets on multiple tabs could actually put you at risk of confusing the ticket sales process and result in a failed transaction. “We strongly advise that you use just one browser tab when trying to book tickets, in order to avoid possible problems with your transaction,” Glastonbury says. Read Mark Beaumont’s review of Coldplay headlining the Pyramid Stage last year. The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers When you purchase through links on our site Music fans still have a chance of seeing Olivia Rodrigo The 1975 and Neil Young headline this year’s festival If you missed out on tickets during November’s general sale for Glastonbury 2025, fear not, because there is still a chance to secure a ticket via the annual resale Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Neil Young are headlining Worthy Farm this year, it was revealed last month, with veteran rocker Rod Stewart taking the Legends’ slot Other acts on the eclectic lineup include Charli XCX, RAYE, Doechii, Loyle Carner, Biffy Clyro, The Libertines, Gracie Abrams, Lola Young and Shaboozey. Follow live updates on the 2025 resale here. Glastonbury’s organisers recently confirmed that this year’s resale will take place at 9am (BST) on Sunday 27 April (for general admission tickets) The number of tickets that are made available depends on how many people did not pay the full amount after putting down their deposits in November so you need to make sure you’re organised in advance – and that includes being registered Glastonbury organisers advise hopeful fans to register by Friday 18 April to allow for the registration to be processed and resubmitted if necessary you can use your existing registration number and don’t need to re-register just make sure you check your details online before the deadline (5pm BST on Wednesday 23 April) in case you need to provide any new details Glastonbury organisers urge fans to purchase tickets only through official festival channels to avoid scams or unexpected charges you can buy up to four tickets per transaction in the general admission resale on Sunday 27 April but remember you can only book one ticket per registration you’ll need all their registration numbers and registered postcodes as well The ticket and coach travel options sale on Thursday 24 April will be limited to two tickets per transaction if you’re booking for yourself and one other person make sure you have their registration details too Besides the general resale, another great way to get into Glastonbury is by volunteering Registration to volunteer for charities WaterAid and Oxfam have closed but spaces do occasionally become available if people drop out Registration is still open to volunteer with Greenpeace: anyone who is selected will be granted free entry to the festival and three meals a day you are expected to work a minimum of five eight-hour shifts during the festival The Independent put together this handy guide of tips and tricks to give yourself the best odds at landing those coveted tickets. do I need to register and other ways to get in","description":"Music fans still have a chance of seeing Olivia Rodrigo Now that Glasto tickets have officially sold out for 2025 we look at competitions you can still enter for a chance to attend the Somerset Festival Glastonbury tickets have officially sold out for 2025 It's never easy scoring a ticket to the Somerset festival and this year has been no difference with an estimated 2.5 million people trying to buy just over 200,000 tickets if you've still been unable to nab a coveted ticket to Glasto There are still some ways you can try and get through those green gates and one of them is by entering a competition So how can you win Glastonbury 2025 tickets See all the main competitions for Glastonbury Festival and find out how to enter them below There are several ways you can still win tickets to Glastonnbury Festival with various competitions that are still live with the likes of Tony Chocolonely Get our rundown of competitions and how to enter below.. NB: We've put National Express' competition up first as it closes tonight (30th April) at midnight The UK's number one train company is giving away two tickets to the festival, plus coach travel. All you have to do is submit your entry here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by National Express (@nationalexpress) Glastonbury has joined forces for the third year running with confectioner Tony Chocolonely & charity partner Oxfam for its Willy Wonka-style competition All would-be attendees have to do is buy a special limited-edition chocolate bar in Oxfam shops for their chance to get their hands on one of 5 pairs of tickets hidden inside One of the longest-running Glasto comps out there fans have until Friday 20th June (or until all five pairs are found) to enter Find out more here. The tea brand are giving away 10 pairs of tickets to the famous festival All fans have to do to be in with a chance of winning is to by a limited edition back Runner up prizes include limited edition Clipper bundles wellies and packs of tea for a lucky 40 selected entries Enter the form here with your info and the unique code once you've bought your Glastonbury box of tea in order to qualify for a prize Clipper Teas competition is open until 31st May at 11.59 BST and you can read the full terms & conditions here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Clipper Teas (@clipperteas) Glastonbury partner and drinks company Brothers is giving away five pairs of tickets to the festival scan the QR code and enter the the unique code under the ring pull Read the terms and conditions to the competition, which is closes on 31st May 2025, here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brothers Cider 🍎 Naturally Fruity Cider (@brotherscider) The water charity and official Glastonbury partner is also giving a pair of tickets away for the festival this competition is going to take some skill The organisation wants you to "design a temporary tattoo that raises awareness of our simple message: change starts with water" It's also revealed that Emily Eavis and the "Glastonbury Team" will be part of those choosing the winning design which will then be transformed into a temporary tattoo Head to wateraid.org/glastonbury for full details of the competition and terms & conditions and enter before Wednesday 7th May at 9am. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WaterAid UK (@wateraid) We'll update these as and when we find out more.. marking Young’s first time claiming the top spot since 2009 and both the 1975 and Rodrigo’s headliner debut on the main stage Rod Stewart claims the Sunday afternoon “legends” slot and Loyle Carner headlining the Other Stage Elsewhere on the bill are Alanis Morissette The soldout festival takes place from June 25 to 29 blaming “an error in the information received,” and confirmed he and his band would be performing after all FANS are convinced that a HUGE US pop band have "given away" their secret Glastonbury set after announcing their new tour With just two months to go until the famous festival kicks off, speculation at who could be added to the star-studded line-up has gone into overdrive Everyday there is a new theory about who will play at Glastonbury this year The American group, who are based in Los Angeles are made up up three sisters - Este Known for songs like Summer Girl and Lost Track the band have been thrilling fans since 2007 which fans are convinced will include a surprise spot at Glasto Fans think this means this concert will be a warm up for Glastonbury Taking to Reddit to discuss, one fan said: "Yup. This has been all but confirmed for months now." This reveller said: "It's so obvious! That's why they are in Margate on the 27th!" one off gig in Margate on Friday 27th = Glasto secret set on Saturday / Sunday?" This one added: "Seems pretty likely... otherwise it's odd that they'd play a one off gig in Margate in June and then nothing else in the UK until October." Glastonbury 2025 has a star-studded line-up, including The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo, Neil Young, Rod Stewart and Charli XCX They will be joined by an array of music royalty, both new and old, on Worthy Farm between June 25 and 29 Sir Rod Stewart will perform his classic tracks in the legends slot, while up-and-comers like Lola Young will entertain the younger generation of festival-goers Loyle Carner is headlining the Other Stage on the Friday, while Charli XCX is performing on the same day as godfather of grunge Young when she tops the second stage Dance legends The Prodigy will close the Other Stage on Sunday It'll be party vibes with Raye and US rapper Doechii coming to the farm, while Deftones and Amyl and the Sniffers will get the mosh pits going Glastonbury Festival is notorious for being one of the hardest festivals to get tickets to Fans were left fuming after they failed to bag themselves a ticket in the famous resale which always happens in April Final sales for the Worthy Farm extravaganza were up for grabs on Sunday - but were sold out within 20 minutes The official Glastonbury X account explained: "On a morning of incredible demand all of the tickets in today’s resale have now been sold "Thank you to everyone who bought one Disgruntled fans complained on the social media site: "I do not think #glastonburyfestival cares about their fans anymore given the comments this morning The festival does not seem to be what it once was." got through to the payment page in around 18 mins and then it said sold out," shared a sad user Not been able to get tickets for 6 years!" vented an angry fan The old system worked," complained someone else Four tries and didn’t get anywhere near close," moaned another Tickets were released in November but sold out within 35 minutes Roughly 2.5 million people attempt to buy just over 200,000 tickets each year Glastonbury takes place from June 25 to June 29. We’re excited to reveal our first Glastonbury Festival 2025 line-up poster The 1975 finally bring their incendiary show back to Worthy Farm to headline the Pyramid Stage on the Friday while Olivia Rodrigo will close out the Festival on the Sunday night – headlining the Pyramid for her first appearance at Glastonbury since her memorable Other Stage set in 2022 Neil Young will headline for the second time after an unforgettable set in 2009 while Rod Stewart will take to the Pyramid Stage in the Sunday legend slot Charli xcx is set for her biggest performance at Glastonbury after taking over the world with her BRAT album and tour headlining the Other Stage on Saturday night Loyle Carner will headline Other on the Friday and The Prodigy will close the Festival there on Sunday night with a show that will be their first here since the tragic passing of frontman Keith Flint in 2019 RAYE returns to the Pyramid Stage to play penultimate to Neil Young on Saturday night following her breakthrough set at lunchtime on the same Stage in 2023 Perhaps the hottest new artist on the planet makes her highly anticipated debut at Glastonbury to headline the West Holts Stage on Saturday night There will also be other first time Glastonbury sets over the weekend from a plethora of artists including Noah Kahan FRIDAYTHE 1975LOYLE CARNERBIFFY CLYROALANIS MORISSETTEBUSTA RHYMESMARIBOU STATEGRACIE ABRAMSFOUR TETWET LEGANOHNI AND THE JOHNSONSBADBADNOTGOODBLOSSOMSBURNING SPEARCMATDENZEL CURRYEN VOGUEENGLISH TEACHERFATBOY SLIMFAYE WEBSTERFLOATING POINTSFRANZ FERDINANDGLASS BEAMSINHALERLOLA YOUNGMYLES SMITHOSEESPINKPANTHERESSSELF ESTEEMSUPERGRASSVIEUX FARKA TOURÉWUNDERHORSE SATURDAYNEIL YOUNG AND THE CHROME HEARTSCHARLI XCXRAYEDOECHIIDEFTONESEZRA COLLECTIVEJOHN FOGERTYAMYL AND THE SNIFFERSAMAARAEBEABADOOBEEBETH GIBBONSBOB VYLANBRANDI CARLILECARIBOUFATHER JOHN MISTYGARY NUMANGREENTEA PENGJADEJAPANESE BREAKFASTKAISER CHIEFSKNEECAPLEFTFIELDLUCY DACUSNICK LOWENOVA TWINSPA SALIEUSCISSOR SISTERSTHE SCRIPTTV ON THE RADIOWEEZERYUSSEF DAYES SUNDAYOLIVIA RODRIGOROD STEWARTTHE PRODIGYNOAH KAHANNILE RODGERS & CHICWOLF ALICEJORJA SMITHOVERMONOTHE LIBERTINESAJ TRACEYBLACK UHURUCELESTECYMANDEDANILO PLESSOWDJOFUTURE ISLANDSGIRL IN REDGOATJOY CROOKESKAE TEMPESTKATY J PEARSONPARCELSPAWSAROYEL OTISSHABOOZEYSNOW PATROLSPRINTSST VINCENTTHE BIG MOONTHE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRETHE MACCABEESTHE SELECTERTURNSTILE own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment University of Westminster provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK View all partners Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock since 1970 you will be aware of the five-day Glastonbury festival held every June (apart from “fallow” years to rest the land and the organisers) Glastonbury is as much a pillar of the English summer as tennis at Wimbledon or opera at Glyndebourne middle-class rite of passage and an easy win for people wishing peer approval and the cultural capital that comes with the price of a ticket It’s expensive and exclusive and the booking policy reflects its audience This year’s headliners include indie pop-rock darlings The 1975 old-school superstar Neil Young with his band the Chrome Hearts with family favourite Rod Stewart filling the Sunday teatime “legend” slot Looking for something good? 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Sign up here Other acts filling the 100-plus stages include Brat popster Charli XCX original bad boys The Prodigy (without original frontman Keith Flint With tickets costing £378.50 for Glastonbury 2025 are the 210,000 attendees getting value for money A Reddit thread titled “Glastonbury 2025 lineup gives a flavour of some commonly aired opinions Disappointed customer praf973 “tried to get tickets but was unsuccessful but the line up isn’t really looking that great.” Another commenter Ok_Handle_3530 gave a different perspective: “This line-up looks … great people are too hard to please.” ShankSpencer opined The exceptionally popular festival sold out in 35 minutes this year even before the artists had been announced raising the question: has Glastonbury become a victim of its own success Last year there were issues with overcrowding at some of the smaller stages creating issues for fans wanting to see acts such as the Sugababes Some sets were even being stopped early because of crowd surges But what’s really behind these complaints about the lineup and are they justified There’s been a changing of the guard as the veteran generation of performers from the 1960s 1970s and 1980s step back from performing because they have retired There doesn’t seem to be enough credible stadium acts from the 1990s onwards to fill their shoes leading to a lack of enthusiasm for the current offerings The new generation of acts have an opportunity to impress but many of them don’t have the volume of hits that legacy acts such as Elton John or Paul McCartney provide – nor the cross-generational appeal There is also a growing sense that the cultural importance of the rock band is fading Gen Z has far more in the way of distractions than previous generations with myriad forms of social media and digital entertainment With so much competition for their attention the tribal allegiances that bands used to command may feel dated and irrelevant to many younger people On their single Guys, one of this year’s headliners, The 1975 trill: “The moment that we started a band was the best thing that ever happened.” Perhaps lead singer Matty Healy’s love affair with the mythology of rock’n'roll is no longer widely shared Glastonbury has also been criticised for a lack of diversity. Clubbing magazine Mixmag made the point that in 2023 “the number of male acts playing this year’s Glastonbury Festival is nearly double that of female acts” the festival’s lineup and audience are predominantly white and fail to adequately reflect the British music industry Though there have been a few black bands and artists headlining over the years it wasn’t until 2019 that the first solo black British performer headlined on the Pyramid stage with an unforgettable set from London rapper Stormzy in a black Union Jack stab vest designed by Banksy a by-product to tolerate rather than truly a piece of the event’s heart and soul.” And then there’s the issue of cost. According to a 2024 report two-thirds of UK adults feel that music festivals are becoming too expensive Popular music artists have had to pivot towards live events for income generation because of the poor returns from streaming compared to selling albums Glastonbury won’t be making an appearance in 2026, the next fallow year for rest and recovery. This will create an opportunity for organiser Emily Eavis to reflect on some of the more problematical issues the festival faces, from diversity in the audience and artists, to the sustainability of the talent pipeline. Maybe the last word should go to American rapper Azealia Banks commenting on this year’s festival lineup: “Glastonbury is kinda cooked.” Glastonbury have announced the ticket resale information for 2025 As always, the Worthy Farm fest – which revealed its massive line-up in March – is totally sold out but there are going to be a “limited number” of tickets up for grabs again this month after some gig-goers didn’t make the payment balance deadline first time round the ticket and coach travel options for Glastonbury 2025 will be going live general admission tickets are going to be made available you can check out the cancelled accommodation options Registration closes at 5pm BST on Wednesday 23rd April and will not reopen until after the resale.” Tickets for this year’s festival cost £378.50 In 2026, Glastonbury will be having its fallow year. Emily Eavis previously said that “We’re taking a fallow year in 2026 to give the land a rest and the festival before a fallow year is always a fun one to plan because you almost have to fit two years into one We’re already in talks with some acts for it Biffy Clyro are joining the likes of Tom Grennan Barry Can’t Swim and Nia Archives for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 at Sefton Park Olivia Rodrigo and Charli xcx at this year’s Worthy Farm bash Weezer and The Prodigy have been announced for Glastonbury 2025 Biffy Clyro are set to venture down to Cornwall for the first time ever to headline Eden Sessions in July Rock for People 2025 adds another day and more than 40 bands including Guns N’ Roses open the archives and dust off their early works during three-night stand in London town Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil surprised fans at Sam Palladio’s King Tuts headline show on September 23 for a very special performance… They’ve already torn through Europe on The Saviors Tour earlier this year but Green Day will be returning in summer 2025 for Hurricane and Southside festivals… Biffy Clyro hit The Piece Hall in Halifax last night (August 23) for their first gig since November 2022 – here’s what it looked like Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates Police have arrested the driver who they say hit and killed a man earlier this year in Glastonbury is charged with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle Police said Taylor hit 61-year-old Phillip Burleson as he crossed Glastonbury Boulevard in a crosswalk on Jan Burleson died from his injuries three days later Taylor remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators Burleson, a North Carolina native and US Air Force veteran, left behind a wife and two sons, according to his obituary.  Lewis Capaldi performed on stage for the first time in two years at a charity gig in Edinburgh to raise funds for suicide prevention last performed publicly at Glastonbury in 2023 before taking a break citing anxiety and announced on New Year’s Eve the same year that he planned to take a hiatus to focus on his health in aid of the Campaign Against Living Miserably (Calm) a mental health charity he has previously raised funds for Fans were asked not to film any of the set with their phones placed in sealed pouches throughout it Capaldi, from Bathgate, West Lothian and released his first album in 2019 and a second album in 2023 Headliner Tom Walker said the appearance was a last-minute decision from Capaldi and fans were told to stay around for a secret act in addition to him and Nina Nesbitt The BBC reported that Walker said: “When Lewis confirmed he wanted to do it last minute “We’ve bumped into each other a few times over the years backstage at fezzys (festivals) and events “I know how much pressure this industry can put on artists at times “So for him to be able to play a little secret gig in a safe space without all the phones the noise and the expectations was perfect The singer has previously raised funds for Calm, playing a virtual acoustic concert in 2020 to support the charity. Speaking about the show, Simon Gunning, chief executive of the charity, said: “Calm started its life in music, having been set up by Factory Records’ Tony Wilson. It’s part of our DNA and a key tool in our fight against suicide. “Music and musicians truly are a lifeline for so many people going through tough times, and it’s apt that these three gigs are taking place in the lead up to Mental Health Awareness Week. “The theme this year is community, and there really is no greater community than music, and the collective experience of live music in particular – especially when we get a chance to switch off from our phones for a few hours. “We’re incredibly grateful to all the artists involved, including our ambassador Tom Walker.” On New Year’s Eve 2020, Capaldi wrote on Instagram that he planned to “make sure I’m 100% before getting back out there properly”. He wrote: “For now I’m going to continue taking some time to carry on looking after myself, maybe writing some music and taking a moment to reflect on some of the most incredible years of my life. “I want to make absolutely sure I’m 100% before getting back out there again properly for more shows and doing what I love more than anything!” From "Guts" to "Brat," a star-studded lineup of musicians is headed to Glastonbury This will be the first Glastonbury performance for Abrams, 25, who opened for Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour Carlile and Shaboozey are among the artists also performing at the festival for the first time Neil Young backtracks on abruptly pulling out of Glastonbury 2025 lineup Young briefly pulled out of Glastonbury late last year before the festival's lineup had officially been announced he said the event is "now under corporate control," writing "We were told that BBC was now a partner in Glastonbury and wanted us to do a lot of things in a way we were not interested in." Olivia Rodrigo, Megan Thee Stallion, more speak out at Glastonbury after Roe v. Wade ruling following up that his decision was made "due to an error in the information" he received and that the "festival is now back on our itinerary." It was unclear what error in information drove the original announcement Young previously headlined Glastonbury in 2009 Glastonbury 2025 is set to take place from June 25 to June 29 VincentThe Big MoonThe Brian Jonestown MassacreThe MaccabeesThe SelecterTurnstileContributing: Jay Stahl Matthew Healy and Adam Hann pose for photographers upon arrival at the Mercury Prize Albums of the Year event in London performs during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 4 Olivia Rodrigo arrives at the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Feb Festival organizers announced the lineup on Thursday for arguably the world’s most famous music festival it will take place at Worthy Farm from June 25 to June 29 Other acts include Canadian singer Alanis Morissette There are no scheduled performers on the festivals first two days though many ad hoc events take place as attendees arrive and pitch up their tents A lot of interest will focus on Manchester-formed The 1975 The band has headlined various festivals in the United Kingdom — but not Glastonbury — and elsewhere Footage of the kiss sparked a backlash in the predominantly Muslim country where homosexuality is a crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison and caning Some LGBTQ+ groups also criticized the band for endangering its community and disrupting the work of activists pushing for change There will be more acts named over the coming weeks and those who haven’t got tickets yet will be able to do so in a resale was sold out quickly despite the ticket price — nearly 380 pounds ($490) each the hopes of everyone going are the same: Please It comes as a number of the group’s upcoming performances scheduled to take place this summer were cancelled on Tuesday Three summer shows in Germany and a planned appearance at the Eden Sessions series in Cornwall will no longer go ahead More: Three Kneecap gigs in Germany cancelled as backlash continues against west Belfast rap trio During an appearance on RTÉ Prime Time on Tuesday evening manager Daniel Lambert was asked if the band were worried about their upcoming set at this year’s Glastonbury festival Kneecap are set to return to Worthy Farm on June 28 after a successful debut performance at last year’s festival there have been calls to have the band “barred” from attending this year It’s for us to have the strength and conviction that we did the right thing,” he said which has been a staple in their gigs across Mr Lambert also said that the last few days had been “very challenging” “What led to this campaign is the reaction of young people in America — young people who aren’t willing to support a genocide and who have empathy and sympathy for the Palestinian people,” he said It’s about telling the next young band — through the music industry and through the political class — that you cannot speak about Palestine.” Mr Lambert added that comments made during a November 2023 concert in London in which a band member was seen to have told the crowd Kill your local MP,” were taken out of context “The idea that that was incitement of violence against an MP is ludicrous,” he said If you were to look at dozens of comedians globally and take six words out of a comedy act and then lay it out Facebook pageTwitter feedRSS feed@2025 The Irish News Ltd Glasto Latino is back with a bang in 2025 bringing even more dance styles to this year’s Festival Dance through the afternoons with classes in Salsa join the party in their daily carnival processions around the West Holts Field and boogie the night away at their late night Latin parties with world-class international bands Find out more about what they have to offer on their area page. Neil Young and The 1975 to top the bill at the Worthy Farm festival of music and culture Culture | Music The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers A limited number of tickets for Glastonbury Festival 2025 are up for grabs after the general sale batch sold out in just 35 minutes in November Olivia Rodrigo, Neil Young and The 1975 have been announced as headliners for the event About 200,000 people are expected to make the trek down to Worthy Farm in Somerset “Tickets for Glastonbury 2025 have now Sold Out,” the festival posted on X “Thanks to everyone who bought one and sorry to those who missed out on a morning when demand was much higher than supply “There will be a resale of any cancelled or returned tickets in spring 2025.” The resale will be for tickets that had not been paid for fully by the payment deadline. This was open from 9am on April 1 until 23.59pm on April 7 and asked attendees to stump up £303.50 Those who did not pay had their £50 deposit taken and had their tickets removed to be resold The sales are on Thursday 24 April and Sunday April 27 General admission tickets with coach travel will go online from 6pm on Thursday and on Sunday from 9am it will be the turn of general admission tickets Everyone trying to get a place will need to register with the Glastonbury website Those looking to buy the tickets in the resale will need to pay the £303.50 in one go man the gates and staff the Oxfam charity shops And there’s always the chance to join the festival’s army of litter pickers and get ready to do battle with the dreaded green bars of doom Those hoping to attend this year's festival have one final chance to bag tickets.. After the first batches of tickets to Glastonbury 2025 sold out last November and with the first line-up now revealed here’s everything you need to know ahead of the final re-sale this weekend ​With 2026 set to be a fallow year this year’s edition should be a big one Here’s all the information you need in your quest to secure tickets for 2025 and everything else we know about Glasto 2025 The initial main batch of coach and ticket packages for Glastonbury 2025 sold out in just 32 minutes when they went on sale on Thursday, November 14. Standard tickets then went on sale on Sunday November 17 before being snapped in just 35 minutes Coach tickets for @Glastonbury 2025 are now SOLD OUT The general admission ticket resale will take place Sunday at 9am (BST) Confirmation emails are going out now to everyone who got @Glastonbury coach tickets this evening — See Tickets (@seetickets) April 24, 2025 General admission tickets will go on sale at 9am BST this Sunday (April 27) ahead of accommodation options at 11am BST You must be registered before you can purchase tickets in the re-sale (see below for more info) The main re-sale on April 27 is likely to be the final chance to secure tickets for Glastonbury 2025 As revealed last year general admission tickets will be £373.50 plus a £5 booking fee An extra cost will be added for the coach fare if you purchase a coach package Glasto-goers need to register with basic contact details and a passport-style photo before attempting to buy tickets registration for 2025 is now closed ahead of the main re-sale on April 27 If you registered prior to 2020 and want to try and get tickets again this year, you may need to check if you still have a valid registration. You can do so here This year, the festival have introduced a queuing system for tickets This means that instead of having to refresh to attempt to access the booking page once tickets go live everyone who is already on the page will randomly be assigned a place in a queue once ticket sales begin Glastonbury bosses confirmed on the festival’s website: “Anyone who logs on once the sale has started will automatically be added to the back of the queue, so it’s important to make sure you are online ready at least a few minutes before the sale opens.” Reaction to the new queuing system for the first batch of tickets was mixed, with one hopeful attendee describing it as “my new enemy”, and another saying, “Being in a queue for Glastonbury tickets is so boring what happened to manically refreshing the page every five seconds.” Rather than being shown a number indicating their place in the queue, it appeared that people could keep track of their progress through a grey bar on their screen – the further along the queue, the more green blocks appear over the bar. Additionally, organisers have introduced Google and Apple Pay payments for the first time. Keeping with Glasto tradition, the 2025 festival will take place on the final weekend of June, running from Wednesday June 25 to Sunday June 29 at at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset. A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) Topping the bill over on the Other Stage will be Loyle Carner (Friday), Charli XCX (Saturday) and The Prodigy (Sunday) Organisers promised that “many more acts and attractions [were] still to be announced” in the coming months The extensive full bill – complete with stage breakdowns and times – is expected in late May or early June In the meantime, you can see the first poster below and the full line-up and stage splits so far here. Aside from the festivals cancelled due to COVID, the last time Glasto had an official fallow year was in 2018. However, Emily Eavis has confirmed that a fallow year for the event is set to take place in 2026 to “give the land a rest” there will be a one-year break before Glastonbury returns in 2027 If you don’t manage to get a ticket or simply can’t afford one then there are alternative ways to get into the festival – as long as you’re prepared to put in a bit of work Numerous charities have a presence at the festival and require volunteers to help out across the weekend In return for your ticket, you’ll be asked to complete shifts across the festival – the length and number of these vary, depending on which charity you attend with. Be warned: you may have to pay a deposit for your ticket, which can be the same price as the entry to the festival. For more information, visit Glastonbury’s jobs page Check back at NME here for the latest Glastonbury news Find out more about what they have to offer on their area page. 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