After what feels like an almost impossibly long wait, the week of Glastonbury is finally upon us.
After two years out of the game, the UK’s biggest festival will welcome 200,000 revellers to Worthy Farm for what is always a jewel of the British summer.
For anyone lucky enough to get tickets — they all disappearted within 36 minutes when they went on sale last year — there's plenty to plan.
So, with that in mind, we’ve answered the most pressing questions being asked ahead of the festival, from what the weather’s looking like to what to expect from the headline acts.
When is Glastonbury 2019?
The festival will run from Wednesday June 26 to Sunday June 30.
Where is Glastonbury festival?
As ever, this year will all take place within a massive site on Worthy Farm, near to the Somerset town of Glastonbury and around 100 miles south-west of central London. Details of how to get there are below.
Is there a Glastonbury 2019 map?
The festival site is absolutely massive and, if you want any chance of finding your way around, then you’ll need to check out the map.
A full-size version can be found here.
What is the weather forecast for Glastonbury 2019?
After initial predictions suggested the festival would be marred by thunderstorms and pelting rain, the Met Office now reckons things are looking very different indeed.
“The UK’s highest temperature on record was 35.6C, in 1976 in Southampton. It’s possible we could see that beaten this weekend,” Met Office meteorologist Bonnie Diamond told the Standard, adding that the weather “won’t be bright and sunny, but very hot and humid”.
Temperatures are expected to climb as high as 32C on Friday and up to 35C on Saturday. Be sure to drink plenty of water and wear sun cream, because even if it's cloudy, your skin could still get burnt by harmful UV rays.
Who's on the Glastonbury 2019 line up?
The line-up for Glastonbury is absolutely humongous, with more than 2,800 acts performing across 79 stages.
The biggest acts will play on the famous Pyramid Stage, which is the most prominent area at the festival. There will be headline performances from Stormzy, The Killers and The Cure across the weekend, with George Ezra, Liam Gallagher, Vampire Weekend, Ms Lauryn Hill and Janet Jackson all set to play there too.
The Other Stage is another big-hitter, with Tame Impala, The Chemical Brothers, Christine and the Queens, Two Door Cinema Club, Dave and Billie Eilish all booked to perform.
Elsewhere, the quality barely dips — Janelle Monáe tops the West Holts Stage, The Streets will play on the John Peel Stage, the Park Stage will host Cat Power, Carl Cox goes B2B with Jamie Jones at Arcadia’s Pangea, Four Tet headlines Wow, and much, much more. Check out the full line-up and set times here.
What to expect from headliners Stormzy, The Killers and The Cure
Stormzy’s rise has been incredible — from free-styling in a London park in 2015 to headlining Glastonbury just four years later. It will be by far the biggest show of his career so far, so it will be interesting to see what he brings to the stage. He certainly isn’t lacking any confidence, though, telling Graham Norton last week: “It is the honour of a lifetime. It’s incredible and I am really going to mash it up.
"I get it. Only one album, where’s all the number ones? But I think the argument doesn’t even deserve the fuel,” he added. “When 28 June comes, either everyone will be proved right or wrong, but I am the headliner and I will come and give you a headline performance."
The Killers might also feel as if they’ve got a point to prove when it comes to headlining Glastonbury this time round. Buoyed by the success of their first two albums, Hot Fuss and Sam’s Town, the band topped the bill in 2007, but were bogged down by sound issues. They went some way to rectifying it in 2017 with a raucous secret set on the John Peel stage, and will look to banish any bad memories when they take over the Pyramid Stage this year. One thing’s for certain: there will be a humongous singalong of Mr Brightside, alongside all the other hits.
On Sunday night, The Cure will return as Glastonbury headliners which will celebrate the band’s four-decade history. They’ll be playing on the Pyramid Stage for two hours, meaning they’ll be able to squeeze in pretty much all of their indelible hits including Boys Don’t Cry, Friday I’m In Love, Just Like Heaven, and Pictures of You. This year, they’ve been playing gigs with a particular focus on their album Disintegration, so there may well be some deep cuts from that masterpiece.
Glastonbury webcam
Can't wait to lay your eyes on Worthy Farm? The BBC has hoisted a webcam above the festival site, which gives you a sneak peek of how things are shaping up — and, crucially, how muddy the ground is.
How to get to Glastonbury festival
There are a number of ways to get to Glastonbury festival: by coach, train, bus, bike, car, campervan or motorbike. There will also be a designated drop-off and collection point, running regular services
For full information on how to get to Glastonbury, click here.
Can I park my car at Glastonbury?
Yes, although you must buy a car park pass in advance, which costs £45 per vehicle. These are only available to general admission holders.
