Glastonbury Festival facts for kids
The Glastonbury Festival is a super famous and really big music festival held in England. It happens almost every year at Worthy Farm, near Glastonbury, Somerset. This huge event usually takes place during the last weekend of June. Around 100,000 people come to the festival each time! A local farmer named Michael Eavis is the person who hosts and organizes this amazing festival. Many big and popular bands play there every year, making it one of the most well-known festivals in the world.
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What is Glastonbury Festival?
Glastonbury Festival is more than just a music event. It's a massive gathering that includes many different types of art, dance, comedy, theatre, and circus acts. There are also lots of other fun activities to explore. It's like a huge temporary city built just for the festival! People come from all over the world to experience the unique atmosphere.
Where Does It Happen?
The festival takes place on a large farm called Worthy Farm. This farm is located in the beautiful countryside of Somerset, England. The area is known for its green fields and rolling hills. The festival site is huge, covering many acres of land. This allows for many different stages and areas for people to explore.
Who Organizes It?
The Glastonbury Festival is organized by Michael Eavis and his family. Michael Eavis started the festival way back in 1970. He wanted to create a special event where people could enjoy music and art together. Over the years, it has grown from a small gathering into one of the biggest festivals globally. Michael Eavis is still very involved in planning the festival every year.
What Can You See and Do?
At Glastonbury, you can find many different stages where bands and artists perform. The most famous stage is the Pyramid Stage, which looks like a giant pyramid. Besides music, there are areas dedicated to specific interests. You might find a circus tent, a comedy stage, or even a field where you can learn new skills. There are also many food stalls and shops. It's a place where you can discover new music and have lots of fun with friends and family.
Images for kids
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Michael Eavis in 2010
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The Pyramid Stage in 1985. A large area of mud covered this area.
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NME stage at the 1993 festival
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4 Goes to Glastonbury, first live TV coverage in 1994
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Techno music is played on a sound system at dawn, Glastonbury 2000.
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Pennard Hill, 2004
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The view from the stone circle on Thursday afternoon, 2004
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A stream runs through a tent after two inches of rain fell in an hour on Friday morning of the 2005 festival.
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Mud at the "Other Stage" 2007
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Jazz World field on the opening afternoon of the 2007 festival
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View over the Glastonbury Festival, 2009
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Beyoncé performing during Glastonbury Festival in 2011
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The new bridge dedicated to Arabella Churchill, which was built in 2010
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Glastonbury in 2011
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Coldplay performing "Adventure of a Lifetime", during their headline setlist at Glastonbury 2016. The performance was their fifth at the festival, and a record-setting fourth as headliners.
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Actor Bradley Cooper appeared onstage at the 2017 Glastonbury Festival and was filmed for what would later be a scene used for his 2018 film A Star Is Born.
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Jeremy Corbyn and Michael Eavis together on the Pyramid Stage at the 2017 Glastonbury Festival
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The festival site in 2002
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Glastonbury Festival's "Other Stage" in 2004 with tents in the foreground
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See also
In Spanish: Festival de Glastonbury para niños
