The gates to Glastonbury have opened for a weekend of live music, and thousands of festivalgoers are gearing up for the weekend antics.
The Glastonbury fun has already started as hundreds of thousands of festival goers have already arrived at the Somerset festival to bag their place when gates open at 8am.
Worthy Farm in Pilton will once again welcome thousands of music fans for a weekend of live music from artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Neil Young, Charli XCX and Rod Stewart.
Festivalgoers are beginning the festivities early on Wednesday morning (June 25) when gates open at 8am as a result of their early appearances in the crowd-crowd. Thousands of festivalgoers have waited through the night with their tent trolleys in search of the ideal spot.
Traffic is starting to build up around the site as people attempt to travel to the festival. Side roads close to the A361 and A37 are closed throughout the festival, making the A361 that passes through Pilton busier.
Fans can be seen holding bucket hats, rollers in their hair, and of course cans in their hands as they prepare for the festival. Fans of Britain’s biggest festival are in high spirits despite the gloomy weather.
Festival goers will be relieved to learn that Worthy Farm in Somerset has experienced a wet weather U-turn and that there is now sunshine forecast for the area.
The Met Office has stated that it will “set to warm up” again following this morning’s gloomy weather, though festivalgoers may need to get their wellies out tomorrow.
However, Brat Summer will be performed at Glasto on Saturday by Brat singer Charli XCX.
Charli – full name Charlotte Emma Aitchison – has been a regular face at music festivals across the world for over a decade. She’s been enjoying huge mainstream success since her sixth studio album last year introduced her to new fans – who are sure to be taking part in the viral Apple Dance.
Things seem calm for now, although those who try to ‘jump the fence’ to avoid the queues and try to gain access without a ticket will face a special ‘jail’ on site. Not only that, it’s there for anyone breaking the rules on site.
Over the years, security has significantly increased, according to reports that the Royal Family’s offer is more expensive.
After thousands of people allegedly snuck into the festival last year with fake wristbands and or by vaulting the fences, security is said to have been increased even further this year.
Some stages were forced to close in 2025 as a result of overcrowding, with some festivalgoers calling it the busiest Glasto ever.
Before being evacuated from the site or when police are called, the “Glastonbury Jail” serves as the official holding area. Although it’s not technically a jail, according to The Times, it’s still frequently referred to as one.
The festival will begin tonight at 10pm with a theatre and circus performance set in the Pyramid Arena for those who follow the rules.
The 1975’s first major concert is scheduled for Friday at the Pyramid Stage.
Source: Mirror
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