Legendary music festival Glastonbury kicks off this week, with music revellers from around the world set to descend on Worthy Farm in Somerset for what promises to be another EPIC weekend of incredible live music and entertainment!
For those who were unable to secure tickets, fear not, as the BBC is on hand to bring you ALL the action as it happens LIVE on TV, iPlayer, radio and BBC Sounds!
Glastonbury 2024 officially kicks off on Wednesday June 26th, with the opening of the gates being broadcast live on Lauren Laverne’s BBC Radio 6 Music.
Chris Hawkins will be on hand for the early risers from 5am, kicking off All Day Glastonbury, which runs from Wednesday June 26th to Monday July 1st across 6 Music and BBC Sounds.
This years BBC TV and radio presenting team includes Annie Macmanus, Arielle Free, Cerys Matthews, Clara Amfo, Craig Charles, Danny Howard, Deb Grant, Dermot O’Leary, DJ Target, Emily Pilbeam, Huw Stephens, Jack Saunders, Jamie Laing, Jamz Supernova, Jo Whiley, Katie Thistleton, Lauren Laverne, Matt Everitt, Nathan Shepherd, Nick Grimshaw, Sarah Story, SHERELLE, Tom Ravenscroft, Vick Hope, and Zoe Ball.
Glastonbury Channels on BBC iPlayer
Glastonbury Channel Live – the ultimate guide to Glastonbury returns, with presenters guiding viewers through the best live performances and highlights, meeting up with special guests and sharing the festival with viewers at home, as it happens (Friday 28 – Sunday 30 June, 12pm-late).
Glastonbury Channel II – new for 2024, this will be the place to catch up on Glastonbury’s most talked about performances and moments every day (Friday 28 June, 6pm-midnight, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June, 10am – late).
Pyramid Stage – Signed – after its success in 2023, Pyramid Stage – Signed returns this year, bringing audiences performances from Glastonbury’s most iconic stage in British Sign Language (Friday 28 – Sunday 30 June, times may vary)
Glastonbury Highlights Channel – for those wanting to catch up on the sets they missed, or to relive those memorable moments they experienced in the field, Glastonbury Highlights will provide a 24 hour stream, featuring a range of artists from 2024 (Monday July – Saturday 14 July, midnight-midnight).
Glastonbury on Radio
- All Day Glastonbury: Morning After Mix – BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds
Listen on BBC Radio BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds from 5am.
- All Day Glastonbury: The Morning After Glastonbury – BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds
Listen on BBC Radio BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds from 7am.
- All Day Glastonbury: Chris Hawkins – BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds
Listen on BBC Radio BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds from 1pm.
- All Day Glastonbury: Huw Stephens – BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds
Listen on BBC Radio BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds from 4pm.
Glastonbury on BBC Sounds
A selection of new podcasts, collections and playlists dedicated to ALL things Glastonbury will be available on BBC Sounds.
Music Uncovered – Are Coldplay really one of the greatest bands of our time? It’s time for Greg James to find out as he unravels the phenomenon behind the band.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Kitchen Disco .- Two hours of Glastonbury feel-good anthems from icons who’ve performed at the festival as Sophie plays tunes from David Bowie, Beyoncé, Elton, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton, Kylie, Lionel Richie and many more.
Glastonbury Classic Performances – The world’s most famous music festival – all the acts, all the stages, all the live best bits – we’ll bring it to you. While you wait, get stuck into some classic sets.
1Xtra’s Throwback Party – Joelah Noble, Keke and DJ Silk celebrate this year’s Glastonbury special playing tracks from previous headliners, a WizKid My G and go through their top 3 live Glastonbury performances.
6 Music’s Indie Forever – Nathan Shepherd AKA Good Future picks his favourite indie acts from this year’s Glastonbury line-up. With music from King Krule, Two Door Cinema Club, Alvvays, Rachel Chinouriri, Soccer Mommy, Squid, Declan McKenna, Bloc Party and so many more.
6 Music’s Rave Forever – A round-up of some of the must-see dance acts performing at Glastonbury 2024.