Glastonbury Season 27 Plot
The 2023 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts took place between 21 and 25 June and followed the 2022 edition of the festival. The three headlining acts were Arctic Monkeys, Guns N' Roses and Elton John, with Yusuf / Cat Stevens performing in the Legends slot. Over 40 hours of television coverage of the festival was hosted by Jo Whiley, Lauren Laverne, Jack Saunders and Clara Amfo and aired on BBC. Over 85 hours of live radio coverage was broadcast on BBC Sounds. For the first time, British Sign Language was included for all Pyramid Stage performances. Several documentaries were released in the lead up to the festival and a selection of highlights from previous years was made available to stream.
Season 27 Episodes
90 episodes
1
ADG7
Powerful folk from a nine-piece Korean traditional music group.
2
Aitch
Musical mayhem from Manchester's most exciting rising rapper.
3
Alison Goldfrapp
The exciting new solo project from the vocalist of renowned electronic duo Goldfrapp.
4
Alt-J
The Mercury Prize-winning indie rock band close the Park Stage.
5
Amadou & Mariam
The Malian couple making names for their blues music all around the world.
6
Arctic Monkeys
The iconic Sheffield rock band headline Glastonbury for the third time.
7
Barrington Levy
The Jamaican reggae and dancehall legend gets the crowd moving.
8
Becky Hill
Expect dancefloor fillers and spectacular vocals from dance music's most prolific singer.
9
Billy Nomates
Expect raucous punk, whip-smart lyrics and major energy.
10
Black Country, New Road
Experimental, verbose post-punk from a Cambridgeshire six-piece.
11
Blondie
Talk about a Sunday Girl! Blondie pull out all the stops on Sunday's Pyramid Stage.
12
Candi Staton
Disco classics from an American icon - at the age of 83!
13
Carly Rae Jepsen
Joyful, nostalgic pop from the singer of Call Me Maybe.
14
Caroline Polachek
Pure star power and mesmerising, innovative pop from a New York singer.
15
Cat Burns
The South London singer-songwriter performs a set of genre-blending pop.
16
Central Cee
A high energy set by the young rapper from Shepherds Bush.
17
Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul
The Ghent-based duo perform a genre-blending set of multilingual electropop.
18
Christine and The Queens
A charismatic and mesmerising performance of electro-pop goodness.
19
CHVRCHES
An uplifting set of immaculate synth-pop from a Scottish three-piece.
20
Courteeners
This long-standing Mancunian band deliver a set of indie-rock classics.
21
Dermot Kennedy
Powerhouse vocals and passionate songs from an Irish singer-songwriter.
22
Digga D
Bring your A-Game for one of the pioneers of UK drill.
23
Editors
Dark indie guitar rock from a Birmingham six-piece.
24
Elton John
The Rocketman himself closes Glastonbury Festival with an electric headline set.
25
Ezra Collective
An exhilarating set from London's rising jazz-fusion quintet.
26
Fatboy Slim
Fatboy Slim, one of the world's top DJs, closes day two of BBC Four’s Glastonbury coverage.
27
Fever Ray
The brooding electro-pop solo project from The Knife's Karin Dreijer.
28
FLO
Radio 1's Sound of 2023 singers impress in their biggest festival slot yet.
29
FLOHIO
Fresh beats and effortless flow from Bermondsey's rising rapper.
30
Foo Fighters
A triumphant Pyramid Stage return for Dave Grohl's rock superstars.
31
Gabriels
Sublime vocals and swooping instrumentals as the Los Angeles trio return to Worthy Farm.
32
Generation Sex
Sex Pistols meet Generation X in this punk supergroup.
33
Guns N' Roses
A hard-rock headline set from Los Angeles legends.
34
Hot Chip
Get ready for the floor with this headline set from London synthpop legends.
35
Hozier
Melt into the luscious vocals of this beloved Irish singer-songwriter.
36
Jacob Collier
Genre-bending jazzy bliss from a Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist.
37
Jockstrap
Ethereal vocals meet intricate production in this sophisticate musical duo.
38
Joey Bada$$
Pure fire from Brooklyn's rap sensation.
39
Kelis
Bring all the boys to the yard for the one and only Kelis!
40
Krept & Konan
The London hip hop duo bring major energy to the Other Stage.
41
Lana Del Rey
Listen to the full set from Lana Del Rey at Glastonbury 2023.
42
Leftfield
The influential 90s dance act take over the Park Stage.
43
Lewis Capaldi
Scotland's funniest singer-songwriter performs brand new tunes and old favourites.
44
Lil Nas X
An unmissable set from an American country rap megastar.
45
Lizzo
Infectious energy and chart-topping tracks dominate this fiercely confident 2023 set.
46
Los Bitchos
The all-female London four-piece deliver a sun-infused, Cumbia-inspired set.
47
Louis Cole
Mellow jazz-funk from an acclaimed Los Angeles multi-instrumentalist.
48
Loyle Carner
The acclaimed rapper brings heartfelt lyrics and catchy hits to Worthy Farm.
49
Maggie Rogers
Melodic alt-pop from a masterful American singer-songwriter.
50
Mahalia
Soulful contemporary R&B from Leicestershire.
51
Maisie Peters
Soft, sweet vocals and stunning storytelling from this rising singer-songwriter.
52
Måneskin
The 2021 Eurovision winners bring their energetic rock to Worthy Farm.
53
Manic Street Preachers
The legendary Welsh rock band return to Worthy Farm.
54
Nova Twins
A raucous set from a rising UK rock duo.
55
Obongjayar
The Nigerian singer-songwriter displays his impressive distinctive vocals.
56
Pale Waves
Moody, melodic indie rock from a Manchester four-piece.
57
Phoenix
French pop rock band deliver new tracks and old hits.
58
Pretenders
The English-American rock band deliver a smashing set, 45 years after they first formed.
59
Queens Of The Stone Age
A hardcore set from American rock royalty.
60
RAYE
Spectacular, soulful vocals in a special solo set.
61
Rick Astley
A set from this 80s pop icon is never gonna let you down.
62
Rina Sawayama
Atmospheric alt-pop from a breakthrough superstar.
63
Royal Blood
Turn up the volume for a ferocious set from this acclaimed rock duo.
64
Rudimental
Expect banger after banger from this DnB trio.
65
Shame
A south London five-piece deliver a blistering post-punk set.
66
Shygirl
Nightclub energy from this rapper and DJ from South East London.
67
Slowdive
The Berkshire shoegaze band bring over three decades of music to Worthy Farm.
68
Sparks
The prolific pop-rockers own the stage, more than 50 years after they first formed.
69
Speakers Corner Quartet
A unique jazz quartet which started out as the house band for a Brixton venue.
70
Stefflon Don
Pure fire from one of the UK's most exciting female rappers.
71
Sudan Archives
A spellbinding set from avant-garde violinist and singer-songwriter Sudan Archives.
72
Texas
The renowned Glasgow rockers perform a set of old favourites and new hits.
73
The Big Moon
Soaring vocals and immaculate harmonies from an all-female indie four-piece.
74
The Chicks
Classic country music from the Dallas trio formerly known as Dixie Chicks
75
The Comet Is Coming
The London trio perform a set of self-assured, fierce instrumental nu-jazz.
76
The HU
Discover hunnu rock from a Mongolian folk metal band.
77
The Lathums
Catchy indie rock from a rising Wigan band.
78
The Lightning Seeds
Ian Broudie's legendary band open the Other Stage.
79
The Murder Capital
Introspective post-punk from a rising Dublin band.
80
The Teskey Brothers
Soul-infused blues rock from Melbourne siblings Josh and Sam Teskey.
81
The War On Drugs
Expert guitarwork from a heartland rock band from Philadelphia.
82
Third World
Get your dancing shoes on with this Jamaican reggae fusion band.
83
Tinariwen
Guitar-driven desert blues from a collective of Tuareg musicians.
84
Tom Grennan
Give a little bit of love to this Bedfordshire singer's smashing set.
85
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Psychedelic rock from the renowned New Zealand band.
86
Viagra Boys
The Swedish six-piece deliver a set of shrewd punk music.
87
Warpaint
Hypnotic vocals and intricate guitarwork from this all-female indie-rock four-piece.
88
Weyes Blood
Velvety vocals and textured, timeless chamber pop.
89
Wizkid
The Nigerian afrobeats star closes the Other Stage.
90
Fred again...
At the 2023 Glastonbury Festival, Fred again.. delivered a high-energy set on the Other Stage, captivating a massive crowd with his unique blend of house, drum'n'bass, and vocal samples. The set featured both unreleased music and tracks from his album "Secret Life" with Brian Eno. He also encouraged audience participation, prompting people to dance and sing along, creating a memorable and uplifting experience.
Setlist
1 Kyle (i found you)
2 Bleu (better with time)
3 Jungle
4 Rumble (Skrillex cover)
5 adore u (New song - samples Obongjayar)
6 Dermot (see yourself in my eyes)
7 Danielle (smile on my face)
8 Chanel / A New Error
9 Sabrina (i am a party)
10 Angie (i've been lost) / Clara (the night is dark)
11 Marea (we've lost dancing) / Billie (loving arms)
12 Delilah (pull me out of this)
13 Billie (loving arms) (Reprise)