It’s that time of year again, as the gates for Glastonbury have opened for a weekend of live music – and thousands of festival goers are preparing 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.
With gates opening on Wednesday morning (June 25) at 8am – festival goers are starting the celebrations early, as they’re seen cracking open the cans in the packed out queue. Some dedicated festivalgoers have been queuing through the night – with thousands joining with their tent trolleys to get the perfect spot.
In terms of getting to the festival – traffic is starting to build up around the site. The A361 which runs through Pilton is getting busier, as side roads near the A361 and A37 are closed throughout the festival.
Fans can be seen festival ready in the queue, with bucket hats, rollers in their hair, and of course cans in hand. Despite the weather gloomy weather, fans look in high spirits as they make their way to Britain’s biggest festival.
Despite showers originally forecasted for Worthy Farm in Somerset, festival goers will be relieved to hear that there has been a wet weather U-turn – and sunshine is expected over the next few days.
Following this morning’s gloomy weather, , the Met Office has said it’s “set to warm up” again, although festivalgoers may need to get their wellies out tomorrow.
However, things are set to brighten up on Saturday when Brat singer Charli XCX is set to bring Brat Summer to Glasto.
Revellers queue for entry on the first day of the Glastonbury Festival (Image: PA)
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.
Security has vastly increased over the years – which is allegedly more expensive than what is offered to the Royal Family.
This year, security is thought to have been heightened even further after thousands of people are said to have snuck into the festival last year with fake wristbands and or by vaulting the fences.
In 2025, some stages were forced to close due to overcrowding, with some festivalgoers even describing it as the busiest Glasto to date.
The ‘Glastonbury Jail’ is an official holding space before being evicted from the site or when police are called. While it’s not technically a jail, many refer to it as one, reports The Times.
However, for those abiding by the rules, the festival will open with a theatre and circus act set in the Pyramid Arena tonight at 10pm.
The first headline performance from The 1975 taking place on the Pyramid Stage on Friday.
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