Celebrate the Heart of Country, Americana, and Roots Music!

Drop Us A Line, Y'all

Y'all interested in advertising, partnering up, contributing stories, joining our team, or just got a question? Well, don't be shy, drop us a line!

Follow Us

Glastonbury Festival 2024: What You Need To Know

Glastonbury Festival 2024
by
  • Riley is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, known for her engaging storytelling and insightful coverage of the genre.
  • Before joining Country Thang Daily, Riley developed her expertise at Billboard and People magazine, focusing on feature stories and music reviews.
  • Riley has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Belmont University, with a minor in Cultural Studies.
Festival Title:Glastonbury Festival 2024
Festival Duration:June 26-30, 2024
Venue:Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, England
Performers Include:Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA, Shania Twain, and more
Ticket Information:SOLD OUT

The annual Glastonbury Festival is ready to welcome its 210,000-strong party at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, England, this coming June 26-30, 2024. The five-day fest is one of the UK’s highly anticipated music events, and each area of the farm has its own characteristics and lineup, loyal fans, and special attractions. 

Among the must-visit areas (aside from the stages) is BBC Music Introducing, where under-the-radar artists are given a platform to introduce themselves to a wider audience. They’ve jumpstarted the careers of Florence and The Machine, Sam Fender, and Lewis Capaldi, to name a few. If you’re more into DIY artists, ravers, and activists, then you’re in for a hell of a fun time at the Babylon Uprising. The Bandstand’s bringing in hip acts, while San Remo is featuring a space out of time for the dreamers and visionaries. 

RELATED: Essential Guide to the 2024 Red Wing Roots Festival

While everyone will have their own favorite festival spot, all will undoubtedly converge at the highlight: the Pyramid Stage. 

This year’s stacked bill is led by pop star Dua Lipa, rock band Coldplay, singer-songwriter SZA, and country-pop singer Shania Twain. And they’re going to be joined by an incredible set of performers, including Seventeen! The thirteen-member boy group is the first K-pop act to ever grace Glastonbury’s main stage and is definitely going to be a refreshing sight at the festival. Aside from Seventeen,  groundbreaking Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning songwriter and performing artist Cyndi Lauper will also be making her Glasto debut. 

And on the festival’s second stage, known as the Other Stage, fans will get to witness Avril Lavigne and Camila Cabello for the first time at the festival – which will definitely be a treat. And they’re just a few in the long list of artists who will be performing. 

RELATED: Everything You Need to Know For Country Jam Colorado 2024

But the Glastonbury experience wouldn’t be complete without a side of fun and activities. There’s the Kidz field, where kids can do face painting, learn to play instruments, and listen to stories. You can also enjoy a glitzy, star-studded film fest at the Pilton Palais Cinema with personal appearances, intros, and the much-awaited Q&As. If you’re into art and history, you can visit Carhenge (Pillars of the Underground) and Glastonbury Free Press, but if you’re into traveling, you can check out Atchin Tan/Stopping Place and Glastonbury-On-Sea. 

Of course, there are also a myriad of bars across the site for everyone to enjoy, with a wide range of offerings like craft IPA, real ale, rose, fruit cider, premium spirits, hard seltzers, an Italian aperitif, or a coffee-based cocktail. But if you’d like to enjoy a premium experience, you can have a legendary restaurant meal and Sunday lunch with great music in the background at the Deluxe Diner/Rocket Lounge. 

The Line-up – Who’s Singing at Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival 2024 square

If in doubt, just wander – Glastonbury Festival 2024 is going on another sold-out year, and here’s everyone festival-goers will be seeing for this year’s edition. Check them out in the following areas: Acoustic, Field of Avalon, Shangri-la, The Glade, West Holts, Silver Hayes, Woodsies, Left Field, The Common, Kidzfield, Theatre & Circus, Croissant Neuf, Glasto Latino, The Park, Strummerville, Unfairground, Pilton Palais, Arcadia, and Block9. 

Dua Lipa
Coldplay
SZA
Shania Twain

LCD Soundsystem
Little Simz
Burna Boy
PJ Harvey
Cyndi Lauper
Michael Kiwanuka
Janelle Monae
Seventeen
Paul Heaton
Keane
Paloma Faith
Olivia Dean
Ayra Starr
Idles
Disclosure
The National
D-Block Europe
The Streets
Two Door Cinema Club
Anne-Marie
Camila Cabello
Avril Lavigne
Bombay Bicycle Club
Bloc Party
The Last Dinner Party
Nothing But Thieves
Confidence Man
Headie One
Jungle
Jessie Ware
Justice
Heilung
Masego
NIA Archives
Danny Brown
Black Pumas
Brittany Howard
Sugababes
Nitin Sawhney
Jordan Rakei
Asha Puthli
Noname
Corinne Bailey Rae
Steel Pulse
Squid
Sofia Kourtesis
Jamie XX
Gossip
James Blake
Sampha
Sleaford Mods
Romy
Declan McKenna
Yard Act
Arlo Parks
Alvvays
Fat White Family
Blondshell
Kenya Grace
Soccer Mommy
Remi Wolf
Mannequin Pussy
Newdad
High Vis
Kneecap
Fontaines D.C.
Peggy Gou
London Grammar
King Krule
Orbital
Ghetts
Aurora
The Breeders
Mount Kimbie
Dexys
Lankum
Baxter Dury
This is the Kit
Arooj Aftab
Mdou Moctar
The Mary Wallopers
Otoboke Beaver
Barry Can’t Swim
Bar Italia
Faithless
Honey Dijon
DJ Spen
Eliza Rose
Bonobo
Skream & Benga
Flowerovlove

Festival Essentials & Insider Tips

Glastonbury tickets were sold out even before the lineup announcement hit the site. This is not surprising, as the festival has become a place for youth to be introduced to music and culture in all its different forms. And it’s accessible to everyone, and they have partnered with Attitude is Everything since 2005 to extend live music to the deaf and disabled people. 

If you’ve managed to snag a ticket, here are some things you should know. 

First, bring only the things you really need and ensure that you can take them home. The campsite is a fair distance away, and it’s going to be quicker to get through security if you’ve got less baggage. Use luggage tags for your bags and belongings for easy identification. While camping equipment is available at the venue, there is a limited supply. Make a checklist of your essentials, and don’t skimp on them. Reusable water bottles are allowed inside and are free to fill up from taps on site. It can be very loud, and a pair of earplugs may save your ears. 

There are affordable eats inside the venue, and 300 stallholders will also be offering a £6 meal deal to sample a range of their menu without breaking the bank. Oh, and make sure to pick up a pack of Worthy Farm Reserve Cheddar to get a taste of one of the best mature cheddar. It’s an experience!

Glastonbury takes place four out of every five years. The fifth year is a rest year for the Worthy Farm to recover from the wear and tear of hosting a big summer party. They restarted in 2019 after taking a break in 2018 and then paused again in 2020 and 2021 (during the pandemic) before continuing in the next two years. So, fans will probably enjoy it for two or three more years after this edition before it takes a break again.

For more info, tune in to their official website at Glastonbury Festival

Trending

Latest Stories

Parker McCollum Claps Back After Oliver Anthony Hints at Autotune Allegations

Parker McCollum Claps Back After Oliver Anthony Hints at Autotune Allegations

After viral sensation Oliver Anthony shared some candid—and controversial—thoughts about the music industry, country music fans were abuzz recently. The conversation escalated when Anthony hinted that a mainstream country artist ...

The Timeless Legacy of Randy Travis' Grammy-Winning "Forever and Ever, Amen"

The Timeless Legacy of Randy Travis’ Grammy-Winning “Forever and Ever, Amen”

When it comes to country music that stands the test of time, Randy Travis is the name that echoes through the halls of history. His deep, resonant voice and unparalleled ...

Phil Robertson Faces Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Phil Robertson Faces Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Amid Blood Disease Complications

The Robertson family, known for their Duck Dynasty fame, has revealed concerning news about their beloved patriarch, Phil Robertson. On a recent episode of their podcast, Unashamed with the Robertson ...

Earliest Known Country Music Recording Discovered, Dating Back to 1891

Earliest Known Country Music Recording Discovered, Dating Back to 1891

Country music has always been a storytelling tradition, weaving the trials and triumphs of everyday life into melodies that stand the test of time. While most fans trace the roots ...

The All-American Rejects Reveal "Dirty Little Secret" Started as a Country Song

The All-American Rejects Reveal “Dirty Little Secret” Started as a Country Song

Who would’ve thought? The All-American Rejects, those emo-rock icons of the 2000s, recently revealed a surprising twist about one of their biggest hits. During an interview on the Zach Sang ...

Zach Top Revives John Michael Montgomery's "Sold" With a Neotraditional Twist

Zach Top Revives John Michael Montgomery’s “Sold” With a Neotraditional Twist

Zach Top is quickly solidifying his place as one of country music’s most exciting rising stars. Hailing from Sunnyside, Washington, Zach brings a neotraditional flair to his music that feels ...

Revisiting the Time Dolly Parton and Country Queens Sang Together on Burt Reynolds' Show

Revisiting the Time Dolly Parton and Country Queens Sang Together on Burt Reynolds’ Show

Burt Reynolds may be best remembered as a Hollywood icon. Still, in the early ’90s, he brought country music royalty together for an unforgettable moment in television history. On his ...

Mainstream Media Tried to Cancel Chris Stapleton, But Fans Rallied Behind Him

Mainstream Media Tried to Cancel Chris Stapleton, But Fans Rallied Behind Him

Chris Stapleton’s dominance at the 2024 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards was not without controversy. As he walked away with Single of the Year and Song of the Year for ...

Oliver Anthony Criticizes Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" Album as "Complete Trash"

Oliver Anthony Criticizes Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” Album as “Complete Trash”

Oliver Anthony is no stranger to controversy. Known for his unapologetic stance against the mainstream music industry, the artist behind “Rich Men North of Richmond” recently turned his attention to ...

Oliver Anthony Slams Nashville's Music Industry for Prioritizing Profits Over Authenticity

Oliver Anthony Slams Nashville’s Music Industry for Prioritizing Profits Over Authenticity

Oliver Anthony, the breakout star whose hit “Rich Men North of Richmond” skyrocketed him to fame, has made it clear that he wants nothing to do with the music business’s ...