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Date: Friday, June 27th, 2025
๐ Location: Worthy Farm, Somerset
๐ค๏ธ Forecast: Glorious sunshine, scattered glitter, with a 30% chance of surprise set-induced euphoria
After the warm-up acts, hidden bars, and mystical Thursday wanderings, Friday is GO TIME at Glastonbury 2025! Whether youโre planning your day hour by hour or just seeing where the cider and vibes take you, hereโs the full rundown of every major stage โ with bonus artist bios, insider tips, and some very cheeky rumours.
๐ค Pyramid Stage โ Big Names, Big Moments
Home of the legends, icons, and jaw-dropping surprise sets. Expect booming sound, flags galore, and an unforgettable headline show.
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Supergrass โ 12:00โ13:00
Oxfordโs cheeky Britpop lads return to Glasto to kick off the day with singalongs galore. Expect โAlrightโ to lift the Pyramid roof before lunch. -
CMAT โ 13:30โ14:30
Irish alt-pop with a country twist. Sheโs hilarious, heartfelt, and absolutely nailed her set last year. Your new favourite artist awaits. -
Burning Spear โ 15:00โ16:00
A rare UK appearance from reggae royalty. Winston Rodneyโs roots reggae is spiritual, political, and deeply powerful โ thisโll be a daytime highlight. -
TBA (Mystery Slot) โ 16:55โ17:30
Yep, itโs happening again! Whoโs it gonna be? Ed Sheeran? Coldplay? Grohl? Dua Lipa? Glastoโs secret slots are the stuff of legend. Get there early and prepare to scream. -
Alanis Morissette โ 18:15โ19:15
Itโs like raaaainnn on your Pyramid day. Expect a huge crowd for this 90s icon. From โYou Oughta Knowโ to โIronicโ, thisโll be emotional. -
Biffy Clyro โ 20:15โ21:15
Scotlandโs finest bring riffs, sweat, and bare-chested intensity. Prepare for chaos during โMountainsโ and tears during โMachines.โ -
The 1975 โ 22:15โ23:45
Like it or not, theyโre this generationโs biggest alt-pop band. Expect artful lighting, Matty Healy monologues, and a career-spanning set. Headline worthy? You bet.
๐ช Pyramid Tip: The best sound is halfway up the hill, and the best view is just behind the camera tower. Donโt forget sunscreen and a flag so your mates can find you!
๐ถ Other Stage โ Alt Bangers, Genre Benders
This is where the cool kids and curveballs collide. Youโll dance, youโll cry, youโll probably lose a shoe.
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Fabio & Grooverider w/ The Outlook Orchestra โ 11:30โ12:30
Drum & bass with an orchestral twist. A high-energy opener that fuses classic DnB with cinematic flair. -
Rizzle Kicks โ 13:00โ13:45
Surprise comeback! These cheeky chaps are bringing feel-good hip-hop and brass-fuelled joy to your early afternoon. -
Inhaler โ 14:15โ15:15
Fronted by Bonoโs son, these Irish indie lads bring anthems with edge. Think The Killers meets Sam Fender. -
Wet Leg โ 15:45โ16:45
Isle of Wightโs post-punk darlings. Quirky, catchy, and pure fun. Expect โChaise Longueโ and a full-on indie dance party. -
Franz Ferdinand โ 17:15โ18:15
Take Me Out to the Other Stage! A Glasto favourite with enough riffs and hooks to fuel a proper indie disco. -
Gracie Abrams โ 18:45โ19:45
Taylor Swift-approved, Gen-Z adored. Heart-on-sleeve pop ballads for your sunset feels. -
Busta Rhymes โ 20:30โ21:30
A rap legend on Glasto soil. Expect rapid-fire bars, big beats, and one of the wildest parties of the weekend. -
Loyle Carner โ 22:30โ23:45
The night ends with soulful, poetic UK hip-hop. His sets are thoughtful, powerful, and emotional. A perfect comedown or reflective moment.
๐ง West Holts โ Global Beats, Conscious Lyrics
Where soul, funk, reggae, jazz, and beats from every corner of the world come together.
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Corto.alto โ 11:30โ12:30
Glasgowโs jazz-punk fusion collective gets your feet moving and your brain grooving. -
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso โ 13:00โ14:00
Argentinaโs electro-rap duo make their UK debut with unfiltered energy and chaotic charm. -
Glass Beams โ 14:30โ15:30
Instrumental psychedelia with Indian classical influences. Bring your best flow state. -
Vieux Farka Tourรฉ โ 16:00โ17:00
The Hendrix of the Sahara. Hypnotic desert blues and Malian guitar mastery. -
En Vogue โ 17:30โ18:30
โFree Your Mindโ, โDonโt Let Goโ, and a bucketload of soul. Yes please! -
Denzel Curry โ 19:00โ20:00
Floridaโs firestarter fuses rap, punk, and hardcore. This will go OFF. -
BadBadNotGood โ 20:30โ21:30
Genre-bending Canadian jazz fusion legends. Head-nod heaven. -
Maribou State โ 22:15โ23:45
Dreamy electronic duo bringing lush grooves and late-night serenity.
๐ West Holts Tip: Great food nearby, epic sound system, and a brilliant alternative if Pyramidโs rammed.
๐ฟ Woodsies โ Indie + Electronica Vibes
Nestled in the trees, this former John Peel Stage is a place for discoveries, dreamers, and dancefloor wizards.
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Myles Smith โ 12:45โ13:30
Rising UK folk-soul star with a huge voice and heartfelt lyrics. -
Fat Dog โ 14:00โ14:45
Madness incarnate. Punk energy, rave sensibilities. Expect a riot. -
Shed Seven โ 15:15โ16:00
90s Britrock legends making their Glasto comeback โ pure nostalgia and singalongs. -
Lola Young โ 16:30โ17:30
South Londonโs sharpest pen and silkiest voice. Neo-soul brilliance. -
Blossoms โ 18:00โ19:00
Stockportโs finest return with synthy, swoony indie-pop bangers. -
PinkPantheress โ 19:30โ20:30
TikTok-fuelled, garage-flavoured alt-pop queen. A set for the Gen-Z masses. -
Floating Points โ 21:00โ22:00
DJ wizardry meets sonic storytelling. An hour of pure audio gold. -
Four Tet โ 22:30โ23:45
Experimental electronica maestro. A masterclass in late-night rave building.
๐ฏ๏ธ Woodsies Tip: It gets magical after dark. Bring fairy lights and get lost in the trees…
๐ Field of Avalon โ Folky Feels & Legends
A fan-favourite stage tucked away with a loyal following. Expect heart, humour, and harmony.
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Beans On Toast โ 12:50โ13:40
Glastoโs unofficial poet laureate. Political, hilarious, and honest as hell. -
Rumba de Bodas โ 14:10โ15:05
Italian funk-fusion with a carnival edge. A surprise gem. -
Paris Paloma โ 15:35โ16:35
Haunting, poetic folk-pop with a rising fanbase. -
Ash โ 17:05โ18:05
Northern Irish rock trio with big riffs and even bigger 90s bangers. -
Orla Gartland โ 18:35โ19:35
Emotional indie-pop with wit and charm. A fan fave. -
The Fratellis โ 23:05โ00:20
Closing the night with pure indie banger energy. You will dance to Chelsea Dagger.
๐ Final Glasto Tips:
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Hydrate: Youโre in the sun (or maybe mud) all day. Water is your best mate.
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Sunscreen + Hat: Festival glow is great. Actual sunburn? Not so much.
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Leave no trace: Respect the farm, pick up after yourself, and keep it green.
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Take it all in: Sit on the hill, find a tiny poetry tent, hug a stranger (consensually). This is Glastonbury.
Bendigedig! See you down the front, butt! ๐๐๐ช
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene specialโfrom legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether heโs battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, heโs always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When heโs not writing or interviewing artists, youโll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than musicโtheyโre about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Thatโs exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. ๐ค
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