Michael Eavis hosts the first Glastonbury Festival.

The Glastonbury Festival is one of the largest and most famous music and performing arts festivals in the world. Held annually in Pilton, Somerset, England, it features a wide range of musical acts, from rock, pop, indie, electronic, and hip-hop to other performing arts such as dance, comedy, theatre, and circus performances.

First organized in 1970 by farmer Michael Eavis, it started with just 1,500 people. Today, it attracts over 200,000 attendees. The festival typically lasts for five days in June and includes multiple stages, with its iconic Pyramid Stage being the centerpiece for major performances.

Beyond music, Glastonbury emphasizes sustainability, charity, and activism. It supports causes like Oxfam, Greenpeace, and WaterAid, and its organizers strive to reduce the festival’s environmental impact.

Glastonbury also has a legendary reputation for unpredictable weather—muddy fields are a common feature when rain hits, which has become part of its charm!