Glastonbury Festival 2025 officially kicked off this morning as gates opened at 8:00 AM BST, welcoming around 200,000 fans to Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset. Early arrivals flooded the legendary fields with buzzing energy, lighting up r/glastonbury_festival with viral moments that are already sparking serious FOMO.
A standout highlight has been the heartwarming appearance of Sir Mike, whose presence set a touching tone for the festival’s anticipated "best year yet." The Superman-themed opening ceremony energized the crowd, blending nostalgia with excitement as fans shared glowing reactions online.
This year’s opening ceremonies featured the "Flame of Hope" ritual at the Green Fields’ Sacred Space — uniting 15 sacred flames from across the globe — and the return of Theatre & Circus performances at the Pyramid Stage with the show "Look To The Skies," a staple since 1990 making its much-awaited comeback.
Headliners include The 1975, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, and Olivia Rodrigo, with Rod Stewart anchoring the Sunday Legends slot. The weather has smiled on the festival with mostly sunny skies and a pleasant 77°F (25°C), setting the perfect scene for a massive week ahead.
Fans on Reddit and beyond are already buzzing about the Superman theme and eagerly counting down to Thursday’s lineup. Judging by day one’s energy and the touching moments streamed and shared, Glastonbury 2025 is off to a legendary start.
Stay tuned here for live updates, exclusive fan reactions, and set times as the week unfolds.
Key Links & Coverage
- Reuters: First revellers arrive at UK’s Glastonbury Festival
- BBC: Glastonbury Festival 2025 opens its gates
- Rolling Stone UK: Glastonbury announces opening ceremonies
- Glastonbury Festival 2025 Wikipedia
Source: r/glastonbury_festival