The 2024 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts took place between 26 and 30 June at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset and followed the 2023 edition of the festival. The three headlining acts were Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA, with Shania Twain performing in the traditional Sunday Legends slot.
Background The first teases of the 2024 line-up came in October 2023 prior to the ticket sale, when festival organizer Emily Eavis confirmed that the Legends slot performer was a female artist, and hinted that there could be two female headliners, after she had initially booked a female artist for the 2023 festival who pulled out and had to be replaced by Guns N' Roses. She reiterated this on 7 March 2024 and teased that the first slate of artists would be released the following week.
An initial wave of performers, including all three headliners, was announced on 14 March 2024, on a poster designed by Stanley Donwood. With their Saturday headlining set, Coldplay become the first act to headline the festival five times, having previously done so in 2002, 2005, 2011, and 2016, while Dua Lipa headlines for the first time after appearing at two previous festivals in 2016 and 2017. American R&B singer-songwriter SZA makes her Glastonbury debut with her headlining slot. Canadian country pop superstar Shania Twain stated that her Legends slot booking “feels like an accolade of sorts, really something that you have to earn – it’s just very rewarding”. The 2024 festival marks the first time in Glastonbury's history that two of the three Pyramid Stage headliners are women, with Lipa posting “I have dreamt of this moment all my life. Something that lived only in my wildest dreams and highest manifestations !!! I am so excited to see you all in my favourite place on earth and make it a night to remember!!” Boy band Seventeen also make history as the first K-pop act to ever perform on the Pyramid Stage.
On 10 April, Lulu announced that she would be performing her final ever concert on the Avalon stage. The lineup for the Acoustic stage was revealed on 12 April 2024.
The full line-up for the 2024 festival was released on 4 June 2024.
Tickets General admission tickets for the festival went on sale on 19 November 2023. They cost £355 for the full weekend, and sold out within an hour.
Coverage Over 90 hours of television and radio coverage of the festival was broadcast. The main television coverage was hosted by Jo Whiley, Lauren Laverne, Jack Saunders, and Clara Amfo, with additional online-only coverage from Huw Stephens and Deb Grant, and aired on BBC iPlayer and several BBC channels, including the newly-created "Glastonbury II" channel, in addition to livestreams from each of the five main stages. For the second year in a row, a British Sign Language stream was available for all Pyramid Stage sets. Radio coverage was broadcast on BBC Sounds and all major BBC radio stations, and was preceded by special Glastonbury editions of the Sidetracked podcast hosted by Nick Grimshaw and Annie Mac which featured interviews with Twain, Emily Eavis, and Mike Skinner. Other digital content included special interviews with Coldplay and Dua Lipa discussing their Glastonbury memories, Glastonbury documentaries, and highlights from previous years of the festival.
Line-up Pyramid Stage
Friday Saturday SundayDua Lipa22:0023:45 LCD Soundsystem19:4521:00 PJ Harvey18:0019:00 Paul Heaton16:15–17:15 Seventeen14:4515:45 Olivia Dean13:15–14:15 Squeeze12:00–12:45Coldplay21:4523:45 Little Simz19:4520:45 Michael Kiwanuka17:4518:45 Keane16:0017:00 Cyndi Lauper14:3015:30 Ayra Starr13:1514:00 Femi Kuti12:0012:45SZA21:3023:15 Burna Boy19:3020:30 Janelle Monáe17:4518:45 Shania Twain15:4517:00 Paloma Faith13:4514:45 Seasick Steve12:3013:15 Interlinked Ballet11:3012:00 A. Dua Lipa's set featured a guest appearance from Kevin Parker of Tame Impala. B. Prior to PJ Harvey's performance, Marina Abramović led the crowd in a seven minute silence. C. PJ Harvey's set featured John Parish and James Johnston as members of her band. D. Paul Heaton's set featured a guest appearance from Fatboy Slim. E. Coldplay's set featured guest appearances from Victoria Canal, Baltic String Orchestra, Elyanna, Little Simz, Femi Kuti, Laura Mvula, Vula Malinga, and Michael J. Fox. F. Little Simz's set featured guest appearances from Jakwob and Obongjayar, and included Jack Peñate as a member of her band. G. Michael Kiwanuka's set featured a guest appearance from Lianne La Havas. H. Shania Twain's set featured Lindsay Ell as part of her band. I. Seasick Steve's set featured Luther Dickinson as part of his band.
Other stage
Friday Saturday SundayIdles22:1523:30 D-Block Europe20:3021:30 Anne-Marie18:4519:45 Bombay Bicycle Club17:1518:15 Confidence Man15:4516:45 Headie One14:1515:15 The Snuts13:0013:45 Annie Mac11:3012:30Disclosure22:3023:45 The Streets20:3021:30 Camila Cabello18:4519:45 Bloc Party17:1518:15 The Last Dinner Party15:4516:45 Tems14:1515:15 The Staves13:0013:45 Jamie Webster11:4512:30The National21:4523:15 Two Door Cinema Club19:4520:45 Avril Lavigne18:0019:00 Nothing But Thieves16:3017:30 James15:0016:00 Soft Play13:4514:30 Rachel Chinouriri12:3013:15 The Zutons11:1512:00 A. Idles' set featured a guest appearance from Danny Brown; and they released a boat in a stunt designed by Banksy. B. D-Block Europe's set featured a guest appearance from Aitch. C. Anne-Marie's set featured a guest appearance from Aitch. D. Bombay Bicycle Club's set featured a guest appearance from Damon Albarn. E. Disclosure's set featured a guest appearance from Sam Smith. F. The National's set featured a guest appearance from This Is the Kit. E. Soft Play's set featured a guest appearance from Bob Vylan
West Holts stage
Friday Saturday SundayJungle22:1523:45 Heilung20:1521:15 Danny Brown18:3019:30 Sugababes16:5517:55 Noname15:3016:30 Squid14:0015:00 Asha Puthli12:3013:30 Sofia Kourtesis11:0012:00Jessie Ware22:1523:45 Masego20:3021:30 Black Pumas19:0020:00 Nitin Sawhney17:3018:30 Corinne Bailey Rae16:0017:00 Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy14:3015:30 The Skalites13:0014:00 47Soul11:3012:30Justice22:0023:45 Nia Archives20:0021:00 Brittany Howard18:3019:30 Jordan Rakei17:0018:00 Steel Pulse15:3016:30 Balming Tiger14:0015:00 Jalen Ngonda12:3013:30 Matthew Halsall11:0012:00
A. Jessie Ware's set featured a guest appearance from Romy Madley Croft. B. Nitin Sawhney's set featured a guest appearance from Andy Serkis.
Woodsies stage
Friday Saturday SundayJamie xx22:3023:45 Sampha21:0022:00 Declan McKenna19:3020:30 Arlo Parks18:0019:00 The Vaccines16:3017:30 Kenya Grace15:1516:00 Remi Wolf14:0014:45 Lambrini Girls12:4513:30 Voice of Baceprot11:3012:15Gossip22:3023:45 Sleaford Mods21:0022:00 Yard Act19:3020:30 Kasabian18:0019:00 Fat White Family16:3017:30 Soccer Mommy15:1516:00 Mannequin Pussy14:0014:45 High Vis12:4513:30 Kneecap11:3012:15James Blake21:3022:45 Romy20:0021:00 Kim Gordon18:3019:30 Alvvays17:0018:00 Blondshell15:3016:30 NewDad14:0015:00 The K's12:3013:30 Jayahadadream11:1512:00
A. Jamie xx's set featured guest appearances from his The xx bandmates Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim, and a guest appearance from Robyn. B. Arlo Park's set featured a guest appearance from Remi Wolf. C. James Blake's set featured a guest appearance from Dave.
The Park stage
Friday Saturday SundayFontaines D.C.23:0000:15 King Krule21:1522:15 Aurora19:3020:30 Dexys Midnight Runners18:0019:00 This Is the Kit16:3017:30 The Mary Wallopers15:1516:00 Barry Can't Swim14:0014:45 Moonchild Sanelly12:4513:30 Lynks11:3012:10Peggy Gou23:0000:15 Orbital21:1522:15 The Breeders19:3020:30 Lankum18:0019:00 Arooj Aftab16:3017:30 Otoboke Beaver15:1516:00 Bar Italia14:0014:45 Kara Jackson12:4513:30 Johnny Flynn11:1012:10London Grammar21:1522:30 Ghetts19:3020:30 Mount Kimbie18:0019:00 Baxter Dury16:3017:30 Mdou Moctar15:1516:00 Psychedelic Porn Crumpets14:0014:45 Lime Garden12:4513:30 Problem Patterns11:3012:45
A. Barry Can't Swim's set featured a guest appearance from somedeadbeat. B. This is the Kit's set featured a guest appearance from Suntou Susso. C. Peggy Gou's set featured a guest appearance from Sophie Ellis-Bextor. D. Orbital's set featured guest appearances from Tilda Swinton and Melanie C. E. Mount Kimbie's set featured a guest appearance from King Krule. F. Ghetts' set featured a guest appearances from Sampha, Shakka, Wretch 32, Kano, and Moonchild Sanelly.
Acoustic stage Friday Saturday SundayThe Bootleg Beatles21:3022:45 Scouting for Girls20:0021:00 Tanita Tikaram18:3019:30 Dervish17:0018:00 Stornoway16:0016:40 Red Hot Chilli Pipers15:0015:40 Josh Rouse14:0014:40 Angie McMahon13:0013:40 John Smith12:1012:40 The Burma11:3012:00Ocean Colour Scene21:3022:45 Ralph McTell20:0021:00 Russell Crowe's Indoor Garden Party18:3019:30 The Manfreds17:0018:00 Albert Lee16:0016:40 Fun Lovin' Crime Writers15:0015:40 Paul Casey14:0014:40 Jessie Reid13:0013:40 Ryan McMullan12:1012:40 Jada Starr11:3012:00Gipsy Kings21:3022:45 Judy Collins20:0021:00 London Community Gospel Choir18:3019:30 Songwriter's Arc17:0018:00 Bernard Butler16:1017:00 Michele Stodart15:0015:50 Grace Petrie14:0014:40 Nadia Kadek13:0013:40 Frankie Archer12:1012:40 Toby Lee11:3012:00
A. Featuring: Mark Billingham, Chris Brookmyre, Doug Johnstone, Val McDermid, Stuart Neville, and Luca Veste B. Featuring: Chris Difford, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Guy Chambers, Sid Griffin, and Jessie Reid
Avalon stage Friday Saturday SundaySkindred23:0500:20 Kate Nash21:3522:35 Haircut 10020:0521:05 Lulu18:3519:35 Frank Turner17:0518:05 Billie Marten15:4016:40 The Deep Blue14:2015:10 The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican13:0013:50New Model Army23:1000:20 The Magic Numbers21:4022:40 Shaznay Lewis20:1021:10 B.C. Camplight18:4019:40 Flyte17:1018:10 Lucy Spraggan15:4016:40 Cut Capers14:1515:15 Elles Bailey12:5013:45 Old Time Sailors11:3012:20The Feeling22:5023:50 Caity Baser21:2022:20 The Cat Empire19:5520:55 Baby Queen18:2019:20 The Go! Team16:5017:50 The Scratch15:2516:25 Toyah Willcox & Robert Fripp13:5514:55 Kingfishr12:3513:25 The Ayoub Sisters11:3012:10
Left Field
Friday Saturday SundayBilly Bragg21:0022:00 Sprints19:5020:30 Seb Lowe18:4019:20 Big Special17:3518:10 Trampolene16:3017:05Billy Nomates21:0022:00 English Teacher19:5020:30 Louis Dunford18:4019:20 Calum Bowie17:3518:10 47Soul16:3017:05Bob Vylan21:0022:00 The Farm19:4520:30 The Lottery Winners18:3519:15 Will Varley17:3018:10 Pillow Queens16:3017:00
Reception The following artists received starred reviews from news publications:
+ Glastonbury 2024 reviews Artist The Guardian The Independent NME The Telegraph Ref/sAurora Ayra Starr Avril Lavigne Bloc Party Burna Boy Coldplay Camila Cabello Cyndi Lauper Disclosure Dua Lipa Gossip Jessie Ware Justice Kasabian The Last Dinner Party Little Simz Lulu The National Olivia Dean PJ Harvey Russell Crowe Seventeen Shania Twain The Streets SZA
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