GLASTONBURY revellers braved the rain in ponchos and carried umbrellas as they trudged through muddy fields today.
Partygoers refused to let the rain dampen their spirits as thousands descended onto Worthy Farm for this year’s festival.
Shutterstock EditorialUmbrellas were out in force for those at Glastonbury this morning[/caption]
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Thousands of revellers had already arrived yesterday to set up camp in Somerset for the first day of Glastonbury.
But they will be be able to bask in sunshine as temperatures reach 30C in parts of the UK this weekend.
The Met Office has said a heatwave is looking increasingly likely across the weekend – peaking on Monday.
But there is some good news for revellers later this week.
Temperatures are set to soar by the weekend, with highs of 30C.
An amber heat health alert has been issued today – the second in June.
The weather-related health warning, which covers five regions of the UK – London, the East Midlands, South East, South West and East of England – starts at midday on Friday and will last until 6pm on Tuesday.
The festival opened at 10pm yesterday with a theatre and circus act set in the Pyramid Arena.
It showcased acrobatic and circus performances, as well as a fireworks display.
While the festival is best known for its music, revellers can enjoy the range of stalls, set up their tents and explore the grounds in the meantime before the main performances kick off on Friday.
The weather on Thursday should improve as the rest of the festival is set to be mostly dry and mild, with temperatures in the low 20s.
Met Office forecaster Paul Gundersen said: “Elsewhere through Thursday, rain will move eastwards across the UK, clearing to showers, with some sunny spells breaking through at times.”
The Met Office website has forecast highs of 22C around 2pm, before dipping into the high teens in the evening.
As the music festival kicks off, attendees can soak up the warmer temperatures as it reaches 24C by 4pm on Friday.
When opening headliner The 1975 take to the stage at 10pm, temperatures still remain mild at 18C.
Gundersen added: “Friday will start dry in the east, with rain moving in from the west, becoming showery later.”
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PAUmbrellas were a common sight but revellers were still smiling in the rain[/caption]
PARevellers were all smiles despite the wet conditions early on[/caption]
PAWorthy Farm in Somerset saw rain in the morning[/caption]
Sunday is due to see Rod Stewart gracing his fans – with Lewis Capaldi also set to make a sensational return to music.
The singer will be dropping his comeback single at the festival.
The release, Lewis’ first since he put out Strangers and A Cure For Minds Unwell in January last year, coincides with his secret set on the Pyramid Stage at Glasto.
Lewis’ last performance at Glastonbury on that very stage in 2023 ended in tears, with the Someone You Loved star breaking down before cutting the set short.
However, Amyle and the Sniffers’ upcoming set is still hanging in the balance after illness swept through the band and their team.
The Aussie rockers were forced to cancel their Vienna gig on Monday after two band members and a crew member came down with “a very nasty virus”.
And it comes just days before they’re due to hit the stage at Worthy Farm.
Meanwhile, a huge US popstar has hinted that they’re the secret act ‘Patchwork’ at the festival.
Ever since organisers revealed the full line-up and stage times for Glasto, revellers have been trying to work out who the mysterious act is.
At the beginning of the month, Glastonbury organisers shared the complete schedule.
However, there are still several ‘TBA’ slots that hint at secret sets on the Pyramid Stage and beyond.
Glastonbury 2025 – confirmed acts so far
TICKETS to the 2025 festival sold out in just minutes before some of the acts were even confirmed. Here is who has been confirmed so far.
Confirmed headliners:
The 1975 will take to the Pyramid Stage on Friday.
Neil Young will headline the festival for the second time after his last set in 2009 on Saturday after RAYE makes her return.
Charli xcx will headline the Other Stage on Saturday night.
On Sunday, Olivia Rodrigo is due to belt out her hits for her first appearance while Rod Stewart will perform in the legends slot.
More acts to appear on the Other Stage include Loyle Carner and The Prodigy.
Doechii will make her Glastonbury debut on the West Holts Stage on Saturday night.
Other names confirmed include Noah Kahan, Alanis Morissette, Gracie Abrams, Busta Rhymes, Lola Young, Brandi Carlile, Myles Smith, En Vogue, Amaarae, Cymande, Shaboozey, Osees and Gary Numan.
PARevellers at the Glastonbury Festival during a rain shower, at Worthy Farm in Somerset[/caption]
PATwo people sharing makeshift cover during rain[/caption]
PAOne reveller used a bucket as a makeshift umbrella[/caption]
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