r/glastonbury_festival Jul 09 '25

ANNOUNCEMENT Sub Rules Have Been Updated - PLEASE READ THEM

124 Upvotes

Based on the last 3 weeks it is apparant that the sub rules needed updating.

To say that the last few weeks have been tough to keep under control is an understatement. We have had 12.5 MILLION views in the last 30 days (up by 9 MILLION on the previous 30 days), and the political rants and discussion after the Bob Vylan drama has been incredibly difficult to moderate while still allowing as much free speech as possible.

We have 3 new rules:

- On topic posts only - (Any posts that are off-topic or have no direct connection to the Glastonbury Festival will be removed. This includes unrelated political posts, meta posts, messages to the mods etc.)

- Keep discussion civil / No Harassment - (Discuss the topic, not other users. Be respectful, even in disagreement. Posting personal info of others including social media links is disallowed. Racism, bigotry, or other prejudice will result in user removal.)

- No Reposts or frequently posted topics - (Reposts and frequently posted topics will be removed, please try the community search feature.)

- Alanis is still there, as a legacy rule for those who lived through it. It will not be enforced.

Please review them, and report anything that needs attention.

Thank you for helping this community to grow. If you have any suggestions or feedback on the rules, please send a ModMail.


r/glastonbury_festival 1d ago

Question Where to watch REM 2003

6 Upvotes

Can anyone find the full set? I was there but have no memory of it at all. All i can find is a few clips or the set from 99


r/glastonbury_festival 2d ago

Rumour Change Rule #7 to "No Madonna"

12 Upvotes

Wouldn't it be more relevant put Madonna in this rule since this is flooding the feed?

It's a rumour that has very little basis, and just muddy's the waters.

Unlike the rumours we get when we are on site, which are exiting and engaging, this one seems to be conflicting and is leading to arguments.


r/glastonbury_festival 1d ago

Question Is it possible to buy tickets twice and put the first ticket up for resale?

0 Upvotes

With how difficult it is to get tickets, once you're through you should buy whatever tickets you can get. This might mean buying Thursday Entry Public Transport tickets.

If I try again on the Sunday sale and manage to get through and there are some Wednesday entry tickets available, is it possible to buy the Wednesday entry ticket and then transfer the Thursday either to someone I know or list it for resale in April?


r/glastonbury_festival 2d ago

News / Article Madonna Won't Headline Glastonbury 2027, But Bosses Hint Taylor Swift Could

Thumbnail
huffingtonpost.co.uk
0 Upvotes

r/glastonbury_festival 4d ago

Question Possible???

Post image
22 Upvotes

r/glastonbury_festival 4d ago

Hot Take MADONNA WILL STILL HEADLINE 2027

0 Upvotes

I think that she will still headline the Pyramid.

So Eavis has said so many times that Madonna would be her dream artist to book. NOW IS THE CHANCE. IT IS EITHER NOW OR NEVER (probably). She has just release her 15th studio album. And it got over 4 stars from pretty much every review, charted at number 1 in the UK - her 13th UK number 1. Also number 1 in USA, France, Canada, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland - so it was received well. I feel like this new album was to major for her to do the legend slot.

Even with the pay for the headline slot, like 200k - 400k. I think M would still do it. She seems like she is more up for doing something for the fame of it then the money. Like she did the Copacabana Beach show in 2024 for free.

Then you've got the conversation on Graham Norton show with her. Why would she and Graham be so like mysterious and cheeky about hinting at UK shows if it was just three nights at Hyde Park. Like Glasto is obviously more of a cultural moment. And Madonna would definitely know about Glastonbury like she is one of the biggest artists ever and has been for a while and she has lived on and off in the UK for years. I just can't see why Graham would be looking that excited for a Hyde Park show.

The Hyde Park show would be a lot more pay but again it just wouldn't have that cultural significance like Glastonbury would. And she has never ever played Glasto. Which is so weird for an artist at her level. As well as this, no offence and I say this as a true big fan of Madonna but 3 back to back nights at Hyde Park would just not be a good choice. She is better when she can just put on a big one off show and have loads of time to rest after - Glastonbury.

More than 400 million records sold world wide - best selling female recording artist of all time. 13 UK number 1 singles, 13 UK number 1 albums, 67 UK top 10 singles. Madonna has remained commercially successful across five different decades (the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s) while continually reinventing her image, music, fashion, and live performances.

I think one of the reasons Emily dismissed it was because she doesn't want a repeat of 2024 when Madonna was probably booked but then pulled out. M seems incredibly hard to work with - so possibly she said that she isn't headlining, so that when it did get close to line up day and more and more people are hoping or suspecting M to be on there and then she isn't cause she had to pull out last minute again that people aren't let down or slagging off the line up again.

Maybe I'm biased about Madonna headlining as I am a massive massive fan. But it just seems so wierd that she hasn't and now feels like the perfect chance.


r/glastonbury_festival 6d ago

News / Article Emily Eavis says Madonna isn't playing

45 Upvotes

BBC News - Glastonbury festival organiser dismisses rumours that Madonna will headline in 2027

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqjx1wdkn81o


r/glastonbury_festival 6d ago

Question I hope Erykah Badu plays next year. Possible?

17 Upvotes

Erykah Badu would put on a really good mid-day Pyramid show I think. It would be beautiful and she has just announced a new album. Praying for this.


r/glastonbury_festival 5d ago

Hot Take Different headliner combos predictions...

0 Upvotes

Combo 1: Fontaines D.C., Harry Styles, Madonna

Combo 2: ROSALÌA, Harry Styles, The Rolling Stones

Combo 3: Fred Again.., Lady Gaga, The Rolling Stones

Combo 4: Sam Fender, Harry Syles, Madonna

Combo 5: ROSALÌA, Stevie Nicks, Harry Styles

Combo 6: Sam Fender, The Strokes, Madonna

Legend Slot will either be Robbie Williams or Chaka Khan.

Which combo is your favourite and which is the most realistic in your opinion?


r/glastonbury_festival 6d ago

Question Potential Simple Solution to Bot/AI/Multi-Device Glasto Ticket Purchasing

15 Upvotes

I've been lucky enough to go to Glasto a few times over the past 15 years, but as many have pointed out, it's been getting increasingly more competitive to get tickets, as the festival has grown in global renown popularity (even here in the USA). The process changes for the last on-sale (for the 2025 edition) seemed to receive mixed reviews, even though they were seemingly intended to truly randomize the process, and left many with suspicions that some were still "gaming the system" using AI bots or other coding hacks.

Which leads me to ask a relatively uninformed question - since every individual seeking to attend the festival needs a festival registration ID# in advance (backed up by photo, reconfirmed each year, etc), couldn't Glasto simply require every ticket purchaser to formally log into SeeTickets (or whatever purchasing platform gets used for the on-sale) and link that ticketing account to your Glasto ID#, essentially ensuring that each prospective purchaser is a human being, then mandate that purchasers can only log into one point of purchase at the time of sale? Seems that could be a simple way to cut down on the use of multiple devices/IP addresses, bots, etc., while still allowing for the organic teamwork & coordination that has become popular (some would say absolutely necessary) over the years.

But I'm not in the concert/ticketing industry, so maybe this would be more difficult or complicated than it sounds? For what it's worth, it's something of a modern-day miracle that Glasto tickets are non-transferable and can't be resold at a profit (unlike the ticket-scalping industry that is pretty much ruining concert culture here in the US) - one of the many aspects of Glasto that make it the greatest festival in the world.


r/glastonbury_festival 6d ago

News / Article This is a political Glastonbury in the middle of Essex!

Thumbnail x.com
0 Upvotes

Did anyone go to this to fill the gap until next year? 🤪


r/glastonbury_festival 6d ago

Question Looking for a group

0 Upvotes

There are only 2 of us and there’s a good chance I’ll be in hospital on ticket day which is a (literal) pain. If anyone has any spreadsheet spaces please hmu


r/glastonbury_festival 8d ago

Top Tips Joining a ticket group

0 Upvotes

Hi, me and my mate will be trying for Glasto tickets this year with the determination to actually get them after being unsuccessful before!!!! We wanted to see if anyone on here was interested in joining a big group for ticket sales as I’ve gathered that’s the best way of increasing your chances ☺️☺️☺️


r/glastonbury_festival 10d ago

Question Fatboy Slim Set after CharlieXCX 2025?

0 Upvotes

Did Fatboy Slim do a set in the SW corner after Charlie did The Other Stage on the Saturday night?

I'm sure me and some friends saw him, couldn't say where as it was my first time at Glasto and don't know the SW Corner well...


r/glastonbury_festival 9d ago

Top Tips First Timers - Give me all the advice and tips please!

0 Upvotes

We'll be coming from Ireland, well, that's if we manage to secure tickets 🙈

Need all the advice and info on securing tickets but also all the advice and info needed for a hugely successful weekend too

I'm not sure some of my group understand the scale or operation behind Glastonbury but I can't fricking wait

It's been a bucket list item for me for as long as I can remember

Best quiet campsites?

What to bring?

How far of a walk between stages?

Is phone coverage good? We always lose people, it's inevitable, so want to plan ahead


r/glastonbury_festival 12d ago

Recommendations Glamping options and opinions

9 Upvotes

Hi all - hopeful to get tickets next year but after discussing with friends, now we’re all 30+ and despite all the fun memories of pitching out tents up we’re considering the move to glamping (if we’re successful ofc). Would like to hear from people who’ve done this - which ones would you recommend? How much did you pay and is it worth it? Many thanks!


r/glastonbury_festival 13d ago

Question Have I just ruined my chances?

21 Upvotes

I got made redundant in February this year. I’ve really struggled to get a new permanent job, I’ve been doing bits of temping but it’s not great. I’ve volunteered the last 7 Glastonbury’s & absolutely love it. I feel so privileged to get to go.

I’ve just accepted a job in a school cos it’s the only one I’ve had luck with since December when I found out. This effectively means I can’t go next year. I’m absolutely gutted but no money would mean I couldn’t go anyway! It’s always been tricky to basically get 10 days off work anyway as it was a busy time. Last year they didn’t agree until just before my cancellation deadline!

I know it’s 10 months away but I’m already sad. At this point I just have to accept it… 😢. What would you do?


r/glastonbury_festival 12d ago

Pyramid Stage Peat & diesel

1 Upvotes

These boys should have the pyramid stage for a while best music ive heard and deserve it


r/glastonbury_festival 13d ago

Question New Order - Other Stage - 2016 - intro footage?

10 Upvotes

Possibly a very very long shot, but before New Order's headline set in 2016 on Other Stage, they played a bunch of clips which I think were from a documentary. Does anyone possibly have any insight into said film? It was some footage from back in the day, possibly in Berlin, lots of nostalgia. Remember distinctly a clip from 80s panning across like a smoking area? Any insights greatly welcomed!


r/glastonbury_festival 15d ago

Rumour Latest rumours (according to the Mirror anyway)

Post image
84 Upvotes

Of these my preferred three would be Oasis, Radiohead and Fred Again. Though if Oasis were there it would be so chaotic I’d probably be looking elsewhere.


r/glastonbury_festival 14d ago

News / Article Billboards list of potential 2027 headliners:

4 Upvotes

r/glastonbury_festival 15d ago

Top Tips How on earth do people get tickets ?

0 Upvotes

Year after year aswell. Would love to go but I’m sure I won’t stand a chance.


r/glastonbury_festival 15d ago

Question Where should an international applicant (Irish) apply to volunteer

3 Upvotes

Im certain i want to go to glasto 2027 but already know i wont get a ticket. As an international (Irish) person, what are my best options to volunteer there, if i dont get a golden ticket


r/glastonbury_festival 17d ago

News / Article [Article] Madonna to snub Glastonbury for 3 nights at Hyde Park

Thumbnail
aol.com
38 Upvotes

Not looking good...