Glastonbury Season 23 Plot
The 2019 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts took place between 26 and 30 June. The three headlining acts were Stormzy, the Killers, and The Cure. This was the last regular edition until 2022 when the subsequent two editions were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, known as enforced "fallow" years. Kylie Minogue's much anticipated performance in the Legends time slot became the most viewed Glastonbury performance in the festival’s history with 3.9 million viewers, marking the Australian's return to the festival after being forced to pull out in 2005 after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Partway through the Killers' set the stage was swept by Jimmy Carr.
Season 23 Episodes
94 episodes
1
Anne-Marie
Sound the alarm, it's time for the Essex pop singer on the Pyramid Stage.
2
Aurora
Norwegian soprano delivers a stunning frosty-pop experience.
3
BABYMETAL
J-pop and metal combine in the best possible way ever.
4
Bastille
British indie faves return to Worthy Farm for a smashing set.
5
BCUC
South African seven-piece band show off their dynamic drums, bass and harmonies.
6
Billie Eilish
Teen sensation shows why she is pop's brightest new star in Glastonbury debut.
7
Bugzy Malone
The Manchester grime artist shows how it's done.
8
Carrie Underwood
Superstar country singer showcases her knockout vocal range at Glastonbury.
9
Cat Power
The subllime voice of Chan Marshall returns to headline Glastonbury's Park Stage.
10
Christine and The Queens
Innovative pop at its very best, Chris is flawless on headlining the Other Stage.
11
Courteeners
Indie rockers from Middleton return to Worthy Farm.
12
Dermot Kennedy
Irish singer songwriter enthralls the crowd on the final day of John Peel action.
13
Ezra Collective
Loyle Carner and Jorja Smith join the transfixing jazz-fusion collection
14
Fat White Family
South London rock band return to the Park stage on the back of their new album Serfs Up.
15
Fatoumata Diawara
Grammy-nominated Malian singer returns to Glastonbury for another brilliant performance.
16
Foals
Oxford band deliver a raucous surprise set on the Park Stage.
17
Fontaines D.C.
Dublin punks bring unbridled energy to the John Peel Stage.
18
Freya Ridings
North London singer plays Glasto, two years after her breakthrough.
19
Friendly Fires
Energetic live band Friendly Fires return to Glastonbury for a stellar set.
20
George Ezra
Sunny singalongs from everyone's favourite guitar-wielding troubadour.
21
Georgia
London synth-popper works the dancefloor at Glastonbury 2019.
22
Gerry Cinnamon
Honest Scot with his acoustic guitar gets the crowd pumped.
23
Goat Girl
Raggedy, exciting new rock from this new Brixton foursome.
24
Hot Chip
English electro-pop legends headline the Park Stage.
25
Hozier
Irish guitarist with a spine-tingling voice stuns on the Pyramid Stage.
26
IDLES
Searing and sardonic punk from the Bristol fivepiece.
27
Interpol
Discordant riffs, staccato bass lines, these New York pros play a motoring headline set.
28
Janelle Monáe
Stylin' R&B queen bursting with stage presence headlines the West Holts Stage.
29
Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
Multi-talented actor showcases his jazz piano prowess.
30
Johnny Marr
Legendary guitarist and prolific former Smith never fails to win us over.
31
Jon Hopkins
A dose of euphoric electronic, guaranteed to heal all that ails you.
32
Jorja Smith
BRIT Award-winning singer songwriter shows her vocal prowess on the West Holts Stage.
33
Jungle
UK modern soul collective whip up the crowd with a spectacular show.
34
Kamasi Washington
Tenor sax king and bandleader pushes jazz to new frontiers.
35
Kate Tempest
Hip-hop poet extraordinaire dazzles at Glastonbury
36
King Princess
Brooklyn singer-producer gifts us with a set of perfect layered pop songs.
37
Koffee
Young Jamaican rapper, singer and guitarist brings her positive vibes to The Park.
38
Kurt Vile & The Violators
Indie rock wordsmith and band rock it out on the Park Stage.
39
Kylie Minogue
Kylie first performed at the Glastonbury Festival, fourteen years after her breast cancer diagnosis forced her to cancel her 2005 headlining slot. Performing in the "Legends slot", her set featured appearances from Australian musician Nick Cave and English musician Chris Martin.
The Guardian labeled it as "solid-gold, peerless and phenomenal". Her set was the most watched of the BBC coverage, earning three million viewers and setting a history record for the most attended Glastonbury set.
40
Lewis Capaldi
Divinely inspiring tunes from pop's chart-topping wisecracker
41
Liam Gallagher
Former Oasis frontman takes to the Pyramid stage for a giant singalong.
42
Little Simz
Lauded by Kendrik Lamar, British rapper delivers cuts from her album Grey Area.
43
Lizzo
American rapper and singer extraordinaire puts on a stellar show to get you on your feet
44
Love Unlimited Synth Orchestra
Charles Hazlewood and a stellar line-up of guest artists pay tribute to Barry White.
45
Low
Minnesotan masters of slowcore give a sublime performance on the John Peel Stage.
46
Loyle Carner
Quick quips from this charismatic London hip-hop artist.
47
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Bluesy rock from Willie Nelson's son and his longtime band.
48
Mac DeMarco
Canadian star delivers off-kilter slacker-rock on the Other Stage.
49
Maggie Rogers
Pharrell was stunned upon hearing her sing, now Glasto gets to enjoy this voice.
50
Maribou State
British electronic duo bring their atmospheric grooves to the West Holts Stage.
51
Mattiel
Vintage garage and a rollicking rhythm section from Atlanta based Mattiel.
52
Mavis Staples
Inspirational, queen of blues rocks the Pyramid stage.
53
Michael Kiwanuka
Soul-folk sensation delivers a stirring vocal performance on the Park stage.
54
Miley Cyrus
She came in like a wrecking ball - and conquered Glastonbury
55
Neneh Cherry
No style rookie, Neneh Cherry delivers the hits on the West Holts Stage.
56
Octavian
Eclectic grime drill artist and BBC Sound Of winner excites the John Peel crowd.
57
Palace
London alt rock band are Running Wild on the Park Stage.
58
Pale Waves
Charismatic, goth-pop tunes from this Manchester foursome.
59
Pond
Perth psychedelic space rockers unleash their soundscapes on the John Peel Stage.
60
Rex Orange County
Sparkling alt-pop from the Surrey songwriter on Glastonbury's Park Stage.
61
Roy Ayers
The godfather of neo-soul shows everyone how to feel good.
62
Sean Paul
Jamaica's Dancehall king lifts the energy on the John Peel Stage.
63
Sharon Van Etten
Emotive and devastating songs from the American singer-songwriter.
64
Sheryl Crow
Soak up Sheryl Crow's soulful country-pop on the Pyramid Stage.
65
Shura
Soak up Sheryl Crow's soulful country-pop on the Pyramid Stage.
66
Sigrid
Good vibes only from the high-energy Norwegian performer.
67
slowthai
Northampton rapper whips the Glastonbury crowd into a frenzy.
68
SOAK
Hailing from Derry, Bridie Monds-Watson brings her introspective pop to the Park Stage.
69
Sons of Kemet
Jazz party innovators whip up a frenzy at the Park Stage.
70
Stefflon Don
Swaggering to the top with dancehall, grime and glamour.
71
Swindle
South London producer brings his soulful jazz rap ensemble to the West Holts.
72
The Charlatans
Tim Burgess's indie mainstays bring their classic anthems to Glasto.
73
The Comet Is Coming
It's a freak-out jazz, psychedelic party, come on in.
74
The Cure
Enduring and iconic, Robert Smith's goth legends deliver a hit-filled headline set.
75
The Good, the Bad and the Queen
Indie collective led by Damon Albarn play tracks from their recent album Merrie Land.
76
The Killers
A triumphant headline set from Nevada's biggest music export.
77
The Lumineers
US folk rockers unleash an abundance of energy to uplift the Glasto crowd.
78
The Streets
Mike Skinner and co deliver a raucous and rowdy set on the John Peel Stage.
79
The Wombats
Exuburant anthems from the Liverpool indie disco faves.
80
This is the Kit
Kate Stables and band bring their critically acclaimed songs to The West Holts.
81
Tom Odell
Providing heartfelt singalong melodies on the Pyramid Stage.
82
Tom Walker
Breakthrough artist at the Brits shows off his songwriting abilities.
83
Two Door Cinema Club
Northern Irish trio bring their lush indie tunes to the Other Stage.
84
Vampire Weekend
The happiest band on the planet uplift the Pyramid crowd.
85
Wu-Tang Clan
Time to Bring da Ruckus with one of the most influential hip-hop acts of all time.
86
Years & Years
London electro-synth band turn the field into a nightclub for their infectious set.
87
Annie Mac
Annie Mac takes to the decks to kick off Radio 1's coverage of Glastonbury 2019!
88
High Contrast
High Contrast DJs as Annie Mac and Jack Saunders put on a Glastonbury party!
89
Patrick Topping
Patrick Topping takes to the stage for Radio 1 at Glastonbury.
90
Wilkinson
Wilkinson is on the decks for Radio 1 as Glastonbury 2019 kicks off!
91
Prospa
Prospa takes control of Radio 1's Glastonbury decks!
92
Jon Hopkins (DJ Set)
Jon Hopkins live in the mix from the BBC Introducing Stage.
93
Stormzy
Live coverage of Friday night’s headlining set from the inimitable Stormzy, hosted by Jo Whiley, Huw Stephens and Clara Amfo.
94
Tame Impala
Enter the wonderous psych pop universe guided by frontman Kevin Parker.