Glastonbury 2024: line-up, last-minute rumours and resale advice

The 2024 year’s Glastonbury line-up has been announced… and in its 54th year the festival has gone a bit Radio 1. Or should that be Kiss? The venerable music festival – creaking into its 54th year – has decided that, with its bus pass fast approaching, it’s time to get down with the yoff.

2024’s headliners include Gen-Z-beloved disco sensation Dua Lipa, Coldplay – the bouncy golden retrievers of stadium rock – RnB singer SZA and, bringing it home on Sunday’s “legend” slot, Shania Twain. It is, as our music critic Neil McCormick puts it, more “children’s birthday party” than the bleeding edge of the rock and alternate music scene.

In fairness, it’s been this way for a while. Elton John – last year’s Sunday night headliner – brought the house down, and he’s been going strong for the past half century. Likewise, the Pyramid stage has played host to many big names, such as Stormzy, Kanye West and Billie Eilish, who might not have fitted into Michael Eavis’s original hippie-fest-in-a-cow-field vision. But que sera, sera: Glastonbury grows. Glastonbury changes. We all get a little older.

Nonetheless, if you haven’t already sold your ticket in despair, here’s what you need to know. (If you have, read on to find out where to do so.)

For the full line up, scroll to the bottom

When is Glastonbury?

This year’s Glastonbury festival runs from June 26-30, 2024.

But many festival goers will be arriving from the evening of Tuesday 25th to set up tents and get a head start on partying. And, of course, many will be dragging themselves bedraggled back to work in the first week of August.

Glastonbury Festival takes place on a dairy farm in Somerset – Gary Wolstenholme

Who is headlining Glastonbury?

This year, the Pyramid stage will host Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA, as well as other stars, including Little Simz, Burna Boy and PJ Harvey. It’s Dua Lipa third time at the festival – but her first on the Pyramid stage, having served her time on the smaller Other and Woodsie’s stages in 2016 and 2017; the 28-year-old British-Albanian singer just announced her third album.

SZA, meanwhile, will be making her Glastonbury debut. As of yet, she’s a relatively under-the-radar talent, though her mega-hit Kill Bill sparked a devoted UK following on its release last year. By contrast, Chris Martin’s Coldplay are old stagers: this will be their fifth Pyramid stage performance, with their first more than 20 years ago.

Nigerian star Burna Boy is probably Africa’s biggest artist – and certainly the one with most name recognition over here. His set is sure to introduce many more Brits to his winning combination of sunny Afrobeats and soulful lyricism. Little Simz is also a bona fide star: the British rapper’s fourth album won the 2022 Brit award for Best New Artist as well as that year’s Mercury prize for Best Album.

Elsewhere, on the Other stage, Glastonbury’s alternate roots will be upheld with sets by Bristolian rockers The Idlers and the kings of “sad dad” music-making, The National. Jessie Ware will be holding fort on West Holts, while James Blake and Sampha will be taking the lead on the Woodsies – formerly, John Peel – stage.

Afrobeats star Burna Boy – RMV/Shutterstock

Glastonbury 2024 rumours

Prior to the official announcement, the big discussion points were whether the two Stevies – Wonder and Nicks – would appear.

But last week, it was reported that talks had broken down between Emily Eavis and Stevie Wonder over a struggle to fit in his appearance during a busy summer of shows. Similarly, late last year Madonna pulled out, reportedly over being heavy-handed in her demands. The absence of Stevie Nicks, meanwhile, is best explained by another unexpected appearance – SZA who, while undoubtedly talented, is a rather out-there choice for the main stage.

Taylor Swift was also apparently in the running, but the announcement of her third Dublin tour date ruled her out. In all fairness, she hardly needs the Pyramid stage exposure.

Where is Glastonbury?

The festival takes place on a dairy farm in Somerset, near the village of Pilton. Confusingly, it’s about 20 miles from Glastonbury town with its famous Tor.

The closest train station is Castle Cary.

The Pyramid stage in 2023 – Ben Birchall/PA Wire

When is Glastonbury resale?

The resale will be held in April, exact date TBC. You will need to have registered in advance to be eligible for resale tickets. You can do so here.

How much are Glastonbury tickets?

Tickets cost £355 + £5 booking fee (plus coach fare if booking a ticket + coach travel option).

An initial deposit of £75 was taken in November, the remainder is due the first week of April.

How to get Glastonbury tickets late?

If you don’t have a ticket already, the best way to ensure one is to register now and apply for the resale in April.

But you can also look into volunteering options. Search the full list of affiliated charities here – or apply through the organisation’s individual websites.

Glastonbury full line up – so farPyramid stage

Dua LipaColdplaySZAShania TwainLCD SoundsystemLittle SimzBurna BoyPJ HarveyCyndi LauperMichael KiwanukaJanelle MonáeSeventeenPaul HeatonKeanePaloma FaithOlivia DeanAyra Starr

Shania Twain – Scott Legato/Getty Images

Other stage

IdlesDisclosureThe NationalD-Block EuropeThe StreetsTwo Door Cinema ClubAnne-MarieCamila CabelloAvril LavigneBombay Bicycle ClubBloc PartyThe Last Dinner PartyNothing But ThievesConfidence ManHeadie One

West Holts stage

JungleJessie WareJusticeHeilungMasegoNia ArchivesDanny BrownBlack PumasBrittany HowardSugababesNitin SawhneyJordan RakeiAsha PuthliNonameCorinne Bailey RaeSteel PulseSquidSofia Kourtesis

Jessie Ware – Ian West

Woodsies stage

Jamie xxGossipJames BlakeSamphaSleaford ModsRomyDeclan McKennaYard ActArlo ParksAlvvaysFat White FamilyBlondshellKenya GraceSoccer MommyRemi WolfMannequin PussyNewdadHigh VisKneecap

The Park stage

Fontaines D.C.Peggy GouLondon GrammarKing KruleOrbitalGhettsAuroraThe BreedersMount KimbieDexysLankumBaxter DuryThis Is the KitArooj AftabMdou MoctarThe Mary WallopersOtoboke BeaverBarry Can’t SwimBar Italia

Also announced

Honey DijonDJ SpenEliza RoseBonoboSkream & BengaFaithlessFlowerovlove

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