19 m. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Kneecap lead thousands of fans in anti

Latest updates amid speculation over Patchwork’s secret set and ahead of this evening’s triple threat of Young, Doechii and Charli XCX

Politics

31 m. ago Glastonbury bosses closes stage amid crowd crush fears as Kneecap perform set that BBC refuses to air live

The rap trio took to the West Holts stage at 4pm on Saturday, just over a week after one of their members appeared in court on terror charges.

Society

33 m. ago Glastonbury 2025: How to watch the BBC’s coverage of Neil Young, RAYE, Doechii and Charli XCX

The BBC is offering over 90 hours of live-streamed coverage including performances from all the biggest stars

Politics

45 m. ago Glastonbury shut down stage before Kneecap's performance after BBC axe

The BBC made the decision to not broadcast the Belfast group's performance live

Politics

89 m. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Kneecap perform to rammed West Holts audience as BBC ducks out of livestream

Latest updates amid speculation over Patchwork’s secret set and ahead of this evening’s triple threat of Young, Doechii and Charli XCX

Events

92 m. ago Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Kneecap, Charli xcx, secret act Patchwork and more – follow it live!

There’s a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm. We’ll be bringing reviews, news, pictures and more throughout the day, starting with sets from Kaiser Chiefs and Brandi CarlileWhen Ichiko Aoba was a child, experiencing loneliness and isolation, she lost herself in the fantasy worlds created by animation studios such as Studio Ghibli and Disney. The Japanese folk singer-songwriter further nurtured that interest in intricate world building as a form of escapism through creating her music – and despite its niche and experimental composition, she has found global popular appeal built up from a significant cult following.She sings entirely in Japanese so live I cannot dissect her lyrics, but you can parse her themes from the visuals and from her tone: the stage is draped with willows and Aoba’s airy vocals are atmospheric and expansive, bringing to mind the serene and tranquil ancient forests of Japan like Aokigahara or Yakushima. You half expect a deer to gallop on stage and be fed by he...

Society

2 h. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Kneecap to perform on West Holts as Neil Young makes BBC U

Latest updates amid speculation over Patchwork’s secret set and ahead of this evening’s triple threat of Young, Doechii and Charli XCX

Politics

2 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: How to watch the BBC’s coverage of Kneecap, Neil Young and Charli XCX

The BBC is offering over 90 hours of live-streamed coverage including performances from all the biggest stars

Politics

3 h. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Patchwork mystery ‘solved’ as Neil Young does headline set U

Latest updates as secret set excitement gears up ahead of Young’s headline set, which will now be broadcast after all

Politics

4 h. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Kneecap announce performance will be on BBC iPlayer – but with a catch

Latest updates as controversial Irish trio prepare to play festival alongside esteemed rocker Neil Young, and ‘Brat’ star Charli xcx

Sport

5 h. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Neil Young, Charli XCX and Kneecap set to perform on day two

Latest updates as esteemed rocker, ‘Brat’ star and controversial Irish trio prepare to play festival

Politics

5 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Charli xcx, Kneecap, secret act Patchwork and more – follow it live!

There’s a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm. We’ll be bringing reviews, news, pictures and more throughout the day, starting with sets from Kaiser Chiefs and Brandi CarlileWe’re expecting reviews of Kaiser Chiefs, who I can faintly hear on the Pyramid stage from Guardian HQ – sounds loud!In the meantime, we’ve had a flurry of publishes overnight, including this intrepid report from my colleague Chris Godfrey, who spent all day Thursday (and a bit of Friday) trying the best fare at Glastonbury. Continue reading...

Society

17 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Friday with The 1975, Busta Rhymes, Self Esteem and more – follow it live!

Matty Healy’s Pyramid stage performance takes us into the night, following shows from PinkPantheress, Biffy Clyro and Taskmaster around Worthy FarmDoes anyone know if the Pilton Palais – Glastonbury’s cinema tent – has a policy on Chicken Jockey? They’re showing the Minecraft Movie later today, and, if my timing is right, I should be able to get to the screening just in time to see some kids throw a bunch of festival food at the screen.Safi is over at West Holts watching the fantastically strange Argentine rap duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso, and it sounds like every Argentinian person at the festival has congregated for their set. She just sent through these snaps of some fans who flew over for the festival: Continue reading...

Politics

18 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Friday with Busta Rhymes, The 1975, Self Esteem and more – follow it live!

Matty Healy’s headline performance takes us into the night, following shows from PinkPantheress, Biffy Clyro and Taskmaster around Worthy FarmDoes anyone know if the Pilton Palais – Glastonbury’s cinema tent – has a policy on Chicken Jockey? They’re showing the Minecraft Movie later today, and, if my timing is right, I should be able to get to the screening just in time to see some kids throw a bunch of festival food at the screen.Safi is over at West Holts watching the fantastically strange Argentine rap duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso, and it sounds like every Argentinian person at the festival has congregated for their set. She just sent through these snaps of some fans who flew over for the festival: Continue reading...

Politics

19 h. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Matty Healy leads The 1975’s headline set on the Pyramid Stage

Latest updates as Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi makes an emotional return to festival and Matty Healy’s band prepare to make their headline debut

Politics

19 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Friday with Busta Rhymes, Alanis Morissette, Taskmaster and more – follow it live!

Performances from PinkPantheress, Biffy Clyro and En Vogue take us into the evening ahead of the 1975’s headline performanceDoes anyone know if the Pilton Palais – Glastonbury’s cinema tent – has a policy on Chicken Jockey? They’re showing the Minecraft Movie later today, and, if my timing is right, I should be able to get to the screening just in time to see some kids throw a bunch of festival food at the screen.Safi is over at West Holts watching the fantastically strange Argentine rap duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso, and it sounds like every Argentinian person at the festival has congregated for their set. She just sent through these snaps of some fans who flew over for the festival: Continue reading...

Politics

20 h. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Highlights as The 1975 prepare to headline Pyramid Stage

Latest updates as Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi makes an emotional return to festival, Alanis Morissette, Wunderhorse and Busta Rhymes deliver powerhouse sets, and Matty Healy’s band prepare to make their headline debut

Politics

21 h. ago Glastonbury 2025 reviews, Friday: Lorde, Lola Young and En Vogue

Highlights from Friday at Glastonbury 2025, from Lorde’s debut live performance of her new album ‘Virgin’ to En Vogue’s nostalgia and sun-soaked set

Politics

21 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Friday with Gracie Abrams, Alanis Morissette, Lewis Capaldi and more – follow it live!

After performances from the likes of CMAT, Wet Leg and Lola Young, evening is drawing in ahead of the 1975’s headline performanceDoes anyone know if the Pilton Palais – Glastonbury’s cinema tent – has a policy on Chicken Jockey? They’re showing the Minecraft Movie later today, and, if my timing is right, I should be able to get to the screening just in time to see some kids throw a bunch of festival food at the screen.Safi is over at West Holts watching the fantastically strange Argentine rap duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso, and it sounds like every Argentinian person at the festival has congregated for their set. She just sent through these snaps of some fans who flew over for the festival: Continue reading...

Politics

22 h. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Highlights so far as The 1975 prepare to headline Pyramid Stage

Latest updates as Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi makes an emotional return to festival and Matty Healy’s band prepare to make their headline debut

Politics