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Glastonbury 2025 - How to watch on TV and BBC iPlayer and listen on Radio and BBC Sounds

Glastonbury 2025 - How to watch on TV and BBC iPlayer and listen on Radio and BBC Sounds

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The Glastonbury Festival kicks off on Wednesday 25 June with BBC Radio 6 Music broadcasting live from Worthy Farm as the gates open and festival-goers pour in.
Excited already? We've got you. The Glastonbury Hits Channel is already live on iPlayer, streaming classic tracks from some of the biggest artists who've performed over the years. You can watch 24/7 until the festival's main stages open on Friday 27 June.
And if you can't get to Glastonbury, we'll bring Worthy Farm to you.
BBC iPlayer's offering up over 90 hours of performances with its live streams of the five main stages - Pyramid, Other, West Holts, Woodsies and The Park - allowing viewers to make their own list of must-see acts and plot their way through the weekend. Pyramid Stage sets will once again be available to stream live in Ultra High Definition and in British Sign Language.
And you can listen to all the action across BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.
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Here's how you can watch and listen to Glastonbury 2025 across TV, BBC iPlayer, Radio and BBC Sounds...
Meet your Glastonbury presenters
Clara Amfo and Lauren Laverne kick off the live coverage from this year's Glastonbury Festival on Thursday, 26 June from 10pm on iPlayer and BBC Two.
From their studio overlooking The Park Stage and beyond to the rest of the festival, they'll bring you all the stories from the first 48 hours on site and look ahead at what's to come.
They'll be joined by special guests, including a couple of unique performances from the BBC Park Studio, and also look forward to some of the anticipated sets from the likes of The 1975, Rod Stewart, Olivia Rodrigo, Raye, Charli xcx and many more.
Glastonbury 2025 Friday TV and iPlayer Schedule
The One Show helps kick off the Glastonbury weekend on BBC One and iPlayer with a live link to the festival from 7pm and Clara Amfo and Lauren Laverne are live from Worthy Farm as things really get going on the first full day of music, with all the big stories of the day so far from 7.30pm.
English Teacher and Wet Leg
BBC Four starts its Glastonbury coverage with a North and South mix from 7pm. From Leeds, it's the Mercury Award winning indie band, English Teacher, who take to The Park Stage before an expectant audience. Then, we head to the Other Stage for rock darlings Wet Leg, from the Isle of Wight, who performed a stellar gig at Glastonbury back in 2022.
Alanis Morrissette and En Vogue
Clara and Lauren are on BBC Two and iPlayer from 8pm, introducing performances from across the stages, including heading to the Pyramid Stage for what is sure to be one of the biggest moments of the weekend, when iconic Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette makes her debut on the farm.
Then it's over to the West Holts Stage for another debut performance, this time 90s R&B group En Vogue, expect soulful harmonies and plenty of hits.
Supergrass, Blossoms, Franz Ferdinand and Wunderhorse
Charming Oxford rockers Supergrass head to the Pyramid Stage from 8pm on BBC Four and iPlayer, 30 years after their first appearance on the farm. Stockport band Blossoms follow, as they take to the Woodsies Stage. Watch out for glam rock style and ten years' worth of music in abundance from a band who continue to enjoy themselves on stage whilst winning more fans along the way.
Glasgow's finest, Franz Ferdinand, the band with chiselled looks and guitar hooks that brought the sublime Take Me Out and Do You Want To to the masses back in the early noughties, hit the Other Stage to remind us what we've missed after 9pm. Following on from Franz Ferdinand is one of the newer kids on the block, step forward indie-rockers, Wunderhorse performing on The Park Stage.
Biffy Clyro, Busta Rhymes and Self Esteem
Jack Saunders and Jo Whiley are live from 10pm on iPlayer and BBC Two as they get ready for the first headliner of the weekend, The 1975.
There's plenty to see before then, with the return of Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro to the Pyramid Stage, who have recently excited fans with the release of new song A Little Love. Legendary New York rapper Busta Rhymes takes over the Other Stage on his first visit to Worthy Farm. Meanwhile Rotherham singer, songwriter and now theatre star Self Esteem brings songs from her recent Top 5 album, A Complicated Woman, and an impressive show of the same name, to The Park Stage.
The 1975 and Loyle Carner
It's all happening from 10.30pm - on iPlayer and BBC One BRIT Award winning, chart topping band, The 1975 step out as the first Pyramid Stage headliners of Glastonbury 2025.
And acclaimed UK hip-hop artist, Loyle Carner is closing the night's music fest on BBC Four with a live headline performance from the Other Stage.
Then from midnight on iPlayer and BBC Two, Clara Amfo and Jack Saunders present highlights of the first full day of music at Glastonbury, as we head into the early hours.
Glastonbury 2025 Saturday TV and iPlayer Schedule
JADE, Brandi Carlile, Weezer and Madalisto Band, Good Neighbours
Clara Amfo and Jack Saunders are live from day two at Glastonbury Festival, introducing performances from across the five main stages on iPlayer and BBC Two from 5pm. They kick off with two artists who make their Glastonbury debuts - pop icon JADE, who performs on Woodsies, and American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, who catapults straight to the Pyramid Stage, Then it's over to the Other Stage for Californian 90s rockers Weezer
Plus, there will also be a couple of intimate performances in the studio from Malawian duo Madalitso Band and indie rock group Good Neighbours.
John Fogerty
BBC Four kicks off its second night of Glastonbury coverage with a blast of swamp rock and blues from the legendary John Fogerty from 7pm. Founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival and a solo force in his own right, Fogerty is behind classics like Proud Mary, Rockin' All Over the World, and Bad Moon Rising, which he has recently reclaimed ownership of. His last Glastonbury set was 18 years ago, where he dug deep into the CCR vault - now he returns to the Pyramid Stage, still full throttle.
Gary Numan, Ezra Collective and Patchwork
Lauren Laverne and Jack Saunders are live from 7pm on iPlayer and BBC Two, looking over the site ahead of a huge evening of music on Worthy Farm. The pair introduce electronic music pioneer Gary Numan, who is making his debut at the festival as he takes to The Park Stage to showcase his five-decade-long career. (You can catch his set on BBC Four from 8pm too).
London jazz band and Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective will bring sheer joy and dancing to Saturday afternoon on the Other Stage, plus, after much speculation, the time arrives for everyone to learn - who are Patchwork?
Amyl & The Sniffers and Beth Gibbons
BBC Four's 9pm double bill packs a punch with two acts, worlds apart, but equally intense. First, Aussie punk firebrands Amyl & The Sniffers. Then, Portishead's Beth Gibbons.
Raye
Laverne and Jo Whiley introduce the unstoppable Raye, who takes to the Pyramid Stage as the penultimate artist on the Saturday night bill on BBC One and iPlayer from 9. Lauren and Jo Whiley bring all the action from Saturday night on BBC Two and iPlayer from 10.10pm.
Charli xcx
Jack Saunders is live at Worthy Farm on iPlayer and BBC One from 10.30pm as Charli xcx returns to headline the Other Stage in one of the most hyped sets of the weekend.
You can look back on all the big performances of day two on iPlayer and BBC Two from midnight.
Glastonbury 2025 Sunday TV and iPlayer Schedule
Nile Rodgers & Chic
Clara Amfo and Lauren Laverne are live from the final day of Glastonbury Festival, introducing all the stories from Sunday afternoon on the farm on iPlayer and BBC one from 5pm. On the Pyramid Stage, purveyors of timeless hits Nile Rodgers & CHIC bring the disco tunes
Celeste
BBC Four's final night at Glastonbury Festival opens at 7pm with the soulful voice of Celeste, offering silky vocals and heartfelt lyrics from the Pyramid Stage.
Rod Stewart
Clara and Lauren introduce this year's Glastonbury Festival legend, the pop rock icon Rod Stewart on iPlayer and BBC One from 7.15pm.
The British singer, songwriter and producer steps out onto the Pyramid Stage for the first time in over 20 years, having previously headlined the festival in 2002.
Cymande and Black Uhuru
First up on BBC Four from 8pm are British funk pioneers Cymande, whose rhythmic grooves have been sampled by hip-hop legends such as De La Soul, The Fugees, and Queen Latifah.
Then it's over to reggae royalty, as Black Uhuru step up with a setlist spanning more than five decades.
Wolf Alice, AJ Tracey and Noah Kahan
Clara Amfo, Jack Saunders and Jo Whiley are live on BBC Two and iPlayer from 8.45pm as the sun begins to set on the final day of Glastonbury Festival.
They'll be introducing performances to perfectly soundtrack a Sunday evening, including heading over to the Other Stage for North London four-piece Wolf Alice. On Woodsies is London rapper AJ Tracey and a US takeover on the Pyramid Stage kicks off with the raw lyrics and rousing tunes of Vermont singer songwriter and chart hitmaker, Noah Kahan.
Snow Patrol and St Vincent
BBC Four brings another Glastonbury double bill from 9pm kicking off with Snow Patrol on the Other Stage. Then it's over to the Woodsies Stage for St. Vincent - a bold, genre-blending performer whose sound fuses indie rock, pop, jazz and more.
The Prodigy
What better way to close BBC Four's Glastonbury coverage than with the original rave pioneers - The Prodigy. Their first appearance at the festival since the passing of iconic frontman Keith Flint in 2019, this performance from the Other Stage promises to be both electric and emotional. Catch it from 9.45pm.
Olivia Rodrigo
And from 10pm on iPlayer and BBC One, Jo Whiley, Jack Saunders and Clara Amfo introduce the Sunday night Pyramid Stage headliner, the Grammy and BRIT award winning global megastar, Olivia Rodrigo.
Amidst a world tour, the pop juggernaut makes a welcome return to the farm, having first performed at the festival on the Other Stage in 2022, and this year she marks a new world record by headlining 18 festivals around the globe.
Glastonbury 2025 on Radio and BBC Sounds
BBC Radio 6 Music – the radio home of Glastonbury - hosts All Day Glastonbury from Wednesday 25 June - Monday 30 June. Nick Grimshaw's live from Worthy Farm from 7am on Wednesday as the gates open for Glastonbury 2025 and there'll be All Day Glastonbury shows from Lauren Laverne (10am-1pm), Craig Charles (1-4pm) and Huw Stephens (4-7pm).
Deb Grant and Nathan Shepherd are live from Worthy Farm from 7pm, getting an exclusive look at the new stages in the Shangri-La area of Glastonbury, including Shangri-la Main Stage, Lore, Luna, and Azaadi.
Nick dons the radio backpack once again from 7am on Thursday 26 June to broadcast live from Worthy Farm, roaming around the Park area – AKA Glastonbury's playground. Then Lauren Laverne is live from Worthy Farm from 10am with guests including poet and musician Joshua Idehen and 6 Music's very own Emily Pilbeam.
Craig Charles is live from Glastonbury from 1pm with Fiona-Lee joining straight from opening the BBC Introducing Stage and later that day, Nathan Shepherd and Deb Grant will broadcast New Music Fix Daily on 6 Music, (7-9pm), live from Worthy Farm.
Radio 1's New Music Show with Jack Saunders begins the station's live coverage from Worthy Farm from 6pm on Thursday and Danny Howard, Arielle Free, Sarah Story and special guests bring listeners Radio 1 Dance's takeover of the BBC Introducing Stage, which will be simulcast on Radio 1 and Radio 1 Dance from 9pm.
Glastonbury 2025 Friday Radio and Sounds Schedule
Greg James broadcasts his Radio 1 Breakfast Show live from Glastonbury for the first time, on Friday 27 June. Expect morning nonsense, star listeners and All the Latest Things, just live from Glastonbury from 7am.
Woman's Hour brings all the buzz and excitement of Worthy Farm to Radio 4 from 10am as Anita Rani brings listeners special guests and live music, and explores some of the most dynamic women in the music industry.
Lauren Laverne's on Radio 6 Music with an array of special guests from 10am and Jamz Supernova continues the live broadcasts from 1pm, just as things get started on the main stages. She'll have classic live cuts from previous festivals, interviews with acts performing this year and news of some of the weird and wonderful things happening on site. Plus, Jamz will be speaking to godfathers of drum & bass, Fabio & Grooverider, after their set with the Outlook Orchestra on The Other Stage.
Huw Stephens is live from Worthy Farm with special guests and live music from 4pm. He'll be joined by Friday nights Other Stage Headliner Loyle Carner and other guests from across the festival.
And in Sidetracked with Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw, Annie and Nick give their guide to the Glastonbury 2025 line up - what are the must-watch sets, who could be the unexpected stars of the weekend, and which headliners will Annie and Nick choose to watch live? Find out on Radio 6 Music from 6pm.
Danny Howard, Sarah Story and Arielle Free kick-start your Friday night from Glastonbury on Radio 1 and Radio 1 Dance from 6pm. And back over on BBC Radio 6 Music Deb and Nathan are live from Worthy Farm bringing you Wunderhorse's performance live from The Park Stage and BADBADNOTGOOD's performance live from West Holts Stage. Plus, loads more live music from CMAT, Oneda, English Teacher, Franz Ferdinand and Lambrini Girls.
Steve Lamacq is live from 9pm with live music from Self Esteem live from The Park Stage, Floating Points live from Woodsies, Maribou State live from the West Holts Stage and Four Tet live from Woodsies.
And broadcasting from London from 9pm, BBC Radio 1's Alyx Holcombe looks forward to The 1975's Pyramid Stage headline set at Glastonbury, before bringinglisteners the band's performance live from Worthy Farm.
Glastonbury 2025 Saturday Radio and BBC Sounds Schedule
Dermot O'Leary's live from Glastonbury on BBC Radio 2 on Saturday from 8am, talking to performers and campers and bringing listeners highlights from Friday's first day of sets.
Jamz Supernova and Gilles Peterson team up on BBC Radio 6 Music from 10am. They'll have highlights from the main stages, chats with performers appearing across the day, and all the latest from around the festival site.
Zoe Ball brings all the fun from Worthy Farm on Radio 2 from 1pm with special guests including Sir Rod Stewart and Brandi Carlile.
And on Radio 6 Music Craig Charles is live with Australian rockers Amyl and the Sniffers joining before their set on the Other Stage that afternoon. Plus, North London band Sorry speak to Craig straight after their performance on the Woodsies stage, and there's live music and a chat with Bob Vylan.
Cerys Matthews takes over the live broadcasting from Glastonbury from 4pm-7pm, where she'll be joined for a chat with 6 Music's SHERELLE, and then its New Music Fix Daily with Nathan Shepherd and Deb Grant, from 7pm-9pm.
Radio 1's Sam MacGregor and Danni Diston are at Worthy Farm on Saturday afternoon from 1pm and DJ Target kick-starts the Saturday night party on BBC Radio 1Xtra from 7pm.
Back on Radio 6 Music Huw Stephens takes listeners around the Glastonbury stages on Saturday night from 9pm. And on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra Doechii's live, presented by Kenny Allstar from London.
Edith Bowman hosts the Glastonbury Highlights show on BBC Radio 2 from 10pm, playing the best of the weekend so far and looking ahead to Sunday.
Glastonbury 2025 Sunday Radio and BBC Sounds Schedule
Joe Rush of Carhenge joins Cerys at Glastonbury to talk about 40 years of being at the festival, and his new artistic tribute to the late Keith Flint of The Prodigy on Radio 6 Music from 10am. Cerys is also joined by Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Later on, Deb Grant takes over from 1-4pm.
Sam MacGregor and Danni Diston are back on Radio 1 from 1pm and on BBC Radio 6 Huw Stephens is live from 4pm with special guests and live music, including a catch up with The Maccabees ahead of their headline set on The Park Stage.
Jo Whiley presents highlights from the weekend so far on BBC Radio 2 from 5pm. The show will also feature this year's long-awaited Legends slot performance by Sir Rod Stewart on the Pyramid Stage.
Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw reflect on Glastonbury 2025, live from the festival on its final night on BBC Radio 6 Music from 6pm, discussing the performances that blew them away, which of the surprise acts they had not seen coming, and how they're feeling after four days at the festival.
Matt Everitt is live with special guests and live music from 7pm. He'll also be looking at some of the biggest stories from the weekend as Worthy Farm looks to wrap things up for another year.
Steve Lamacq's back from 9pm with music from The Maccabees, who are performing on The Park Stage and The Prodigy, performing on The Other Stage.
And Radio 1 returns to Glastonbury one last time from 9pm.

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