Stage is set in Somerset, South West England for music lovers to be a part of Glastonbury Festival, one of the most popular music festivals in the UK. Not only music, this decades old event is also creating a buzz among holidaymakers with its extensive menu which comprises of various forms of performing arts such as comedy, theatre, dance, cabaret and circus. Michael Eavis organized the first ever Glastonbury Festival in 1970. Today, this five-day event entices hordes of performing arts lovers to buy tickets and enjoy the performances of world renowned bands and musicians. Let’s take a look at few details of this festival which is scheduled to takes place from 25th to 29th June at Worthy Farm, Pilton in Somerset.
Glastonbury Festival by David Sim / CC BY
Music
There are several stages where musicians will perform to keep up the momentum of this effervescent fiesta. Lovers of rock music who have already booked flights to the UK can ill afford to miss out enjoying the performances of most popular rock bands such as Metallica and Kasabian that are going to set the (Pyramid) stage on fire on 28th and 29th June respectively. Besides Pyramid Stage, there are several other stages where numerous bands of varied genres will allure musos looking for a mixed bag of music. Other artists or bands that have made people purchase tickets for this festival are Dolly Parton, Nitin Sawhney and Robert Plant!
Other Entertainment
Glastonbury Festival by Peter Burgess / CC BY
If you want to relive your childhood with circus acts, Circus Big Top and Outside Circus Stage are sections where you should head to! On the other hand, theatre and dance lovers cannot afford to stay away from Astrolabe Theatre, The Summer House and Sensation Seekers Stage. Poetry&Words is sure to tickles the fancies of creative souls. Kidz Field is one of those sections that encourage family travellers to spend a day out at Worthy Farm. Kidz Field features Little Kidz Area, Prof Panic’s Puppet Theatre and Storytellers Tent.
