Glastonbury 2024 – live: ‘No big surprises’ this year, says Emily Eavis ahead of Dua Lipa set on Pyramid Stage
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Joe Wicks leads hundreds of revellers in workout session at Glastonbury festival
British pop star Dua Lipa is preparing to be the first headliner of Glastonbury 2024, as she takes to the Pyramid Stage this evening (Friday 28 June).
Fears of a Worthy Farm washout after a cold and wet start to June have been alleviated by the latest Met Office report forecasting mostly dry spells and temperatures hovering around 18C-21C.
Across the weekend, an eclectic lineup will perform on the sprawling festival’s various stages – but organiser Emily Eavis has poured water on any rumours of “big surprises”. Here is the full Glastonbury 2024 lineup and set times.
Before Dua Lipa takes to the stage, fans will get to enjoy performances from K-pop stars Seventeen, Irish rock band Fontaines DC, pop group the Sugababes, and PJ Harvey.
Earlier this week, Glastonbury organisers confirmed they will not be showing England’s Euro 2024 round-of-16 game during the festival.
If you’re following from home, the BBC has shared its schedule of coverage for the weekend.
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How to watch Glastonbury at home
The BBC’s coverage will be available across iPlayer, BBC Sounds, TV, radio and online, including its non-stop Classic Glastonbury channel streaming 24 hours a day from now until Sunday 30 June.
The channel will feature back-to-back footage of some of the most memorable Glastonbury performances of all time, including last year’s farewell set from Elton John.
The BBC will also have a dedicated Glastonbury Channel running on iPlayer from midday on Friday (28 June) through to Sunday evening, hosting a curated and continuous stream of live moments, interviews and behind-the-scenes clips.
Glastonbury 2024: How to watch the BBC’s live coverage
Broadcaster has unveiled its coverage plan for this year’s festival at Worthy Farm, including headliner performances on the Pyramid Stage from Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA
Jacob Stolworthy28 June 2024 12:20
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Joe Wicks leads hundreds of revellers in workout session at Glastonbury festival
Joe Wicks leads hundreds of revellers in workout session at Glastonbury festival
Roisin O'Connor28 June 2024 12:01
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Glastonbury ‘overcast’ this morning with some ‘ominous-looking clouds'
Our on-site team have been fed and watered and are starting to make their way around the site. Head of culture/lifestyle Patrick Smith has offered his own weather report: “Really overcast morning, with some ominous-looking clouds hanging over Worthy Farm.”
“A few groggy heads too,” he adds, after sets by Daniel Avery, Joy Orbison and Shygirl got the party going last night, “even though they were seriously overcrowded”.
Patrick adds: “There’s a fantastic lineup today -- I’m particularly looking foeward to Olivia Dean on the Pyramid Stage, Billie Marten on the Avalon Stage and of course Dua Lipa’s headline set.”
Also today: Marina Abramovic is on the Pyramid Stage doing a silence, while the brilliant Kate Hutchinson is bringing Tate Modern Lates to Worthy Farm later today. Tate Modern Lates presents Yoko Ono’s Voice Piece for Soprano, performed by Bishi on the Park Stage at 12.25pm. Experience collective emotional release as Ono’s instructional artwork invites you to scream. Inspired by Tate’s exhibition Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind.
Then, at 3pm at Stonebridge, Kate will be doing a Club Ono set: an hour of Yoko Ono remixes. She’s a busy bee, so you’ll also be able to catch her at Glastonbury’s brand new queer space, Scissors, on Friday night! Along with many other brilliant acts.
Roisin O'Connor28 June 2024 11:46
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What’s being shown on the BBC today?
This is the scheduled Glastonbury 2024 televised line-up for Friday (28 June): Olivia Dean, Headie One, Kenya Grace, Sugababes, Paul Heaton, Dua Lipa, Jungle, as well as an introduction show starting at 12pm and several hightlights reels throughout the day.
Jacob Stolworthy28 June 2024 11:45
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Don’t expect any ‘big surprises' this year
Glastonbury has become increasingly known for its rumoured surprises – and this year is no different.
Claims about possible surprise sets and guests circulate social media, not to mention the festival’s site, with many theorising about which unannounced acts could be showing up.
But, according to Emily Eavis, there’ll be “no big surprises” this year.
Speaking on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on Friday (28 June), Eavis said: “There’s no big surprises as well I just want to say that, in case you’re expecting something else coming later that’s been rumoured, it’s probably not true, because we’ve got all these amazing things, who needs more?”
Jacob Stolworthy28 June 2024 11:04
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Coldplay fans queue outside Frome venue in hopes of surprise set
Videos posted to social media show a queue forming outside The Cheese and Grain, where Coldplay are rehearsing for their Glastonbury headline act. While reports on Somersetlive claim that Coldplay are simply rehearsing, fans are convinced the band is preparing to host a surprise set.
The Frome venue has become known amongst festivalgoers as a place where former headliners have hosted small and intimate gigs. In 2017, the Foo Fighters performed a surprise set there before they headlined Glastonbury.
Jacob Stolworthy28 June 2024 10:40
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Michael Eavis performs at Glastonbury
Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis, 88, performed at the festival on Thursday (27 June).
Eavis, whose daughter Emily now co-runs the festival, performed songs, including “My Way” and “Suspicious Minds”, on the Park Stage.
Jacob Stolworthy28 June 2024 10:01
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Emily Eavis explains why a Glastonbury festival ticket ballot wouldn’t work
Emily Eavis has shut down the idea of a “Glastonbury ballot”, calling the dilemma over the demand for tickets “one of the worst sides to the job”.
The Glastonbury co-organiser, who is the daughter of festival founder Michael Eavis, opens the gates to Worthy Farm today and officially kicks off the 2024 festival, which is being headlined by Coldplay, Dua Lipa and SZA.
Speaking to the BBC in front of the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm, Eavis was asked about whether organisers would ever consider doing a ticket ballot, considered one of the fairest ways to allow people to apply for tickets to in-demand events.
“I think if we did a ballot, we’d end up with some people who weren’t necessarily as bothered about coming,” Eavis explained to presenter and DJ Annie Mac.
“It’s really hard to say this year because I know a lot of people didn’t get tickets and they wanted them. But you know, a lot of the time, the people who really really want them get them do through volunteering or through competitions.”
Emily Eavis explains why a Glastonbury festival ticket ballot wouldn’t work
Festival co-organiser acknowledged the huge demand for tickets but pointed out other means of securing a pass to Worthy Farm
Jacob Stolworthy28 June 2024 09:30
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When is Dua Lipa performing on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury and how to watch
Dua Lipa will make her debut as a Glastonbury headliner on Friday 28 June, when she will take to the Pyramid Stage to perform a set of some of her biggest hits.
The British-Albanian pop star was announced as one of the festival’s star bookings in March, alongside pop-rock band Coldplay and US R&B artist SZA. Country-pop queen Shania Twain will take on the Legends Slot on Sunday.
Dua Lipa, 28, has a string of top 10 singles under her belt including “New Rules”, “One Kiss” and “Don’t Start Now”.
Her third album, Radical Optimism,was released in May and received mixed reviews from critics. The Independent’s Helen Brown awarded it five stars, praising the “Eurodisco” influences and Latin twangs of songs such as “Maria” and “French Exit”.
Here’s everything you need to know about Dua Lipa’s headline performance.
Glastonbury 2024: When is Dua Lipa performing at Glastonbury and how to watch
Pop singer has said she wants to make her audience at the Pyramid Stage feel like they’re in ‘a small little nightclub’
Jacob Stolworthy28 June 2024 09:00
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TV broadcast kicks off in a matter of hours
After days of arriving, tent pitching and aimlessly ambling around to get a feel for the site, revellers will be preparing for the official launch of the televised live music performances.
Things will get started on West Holts at 11am, with a set from Sofia Koutesis.
It’ll be down to Annie Mac to set the tone on the Other Stage, with a DJ set starting at 11.30am. Past acts to kick off this stage with a Friday morning slot include Christine and the Queens, James and The Vaccines.
Thirty minutes later, Squeeze will be opening up the Pyramid Stage with Voice Of Baceprot playing on Woodsies. Meanwhile, Lynks will be opening the Park Stage.
I’m going to be kicking off The Other Stage on the Friday of Glastonbury 2024 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 https://t.co/HoVev6L7cH
— Annie Mac (@anniemacmanus) June 4, 2024
Jacob Stolworthy28 June 2024 08:30
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