Glastonbury Festival 2023: Everything You Need to Know
Dates and Location
The 2023 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts took place from June 21 to 25 at its traditional site in Pilton, Somerset, England.
Lineup
The festival featured over 3,000 performances across dozens of stages. Headliners included:
- Arctic Monkeys
- Guns N' Roses
- Lizzo
- Taylor Swift
Schedule
The full schedule for Glastonbury 2023 is available on the festival's website. Key performance times include:
- Arctic Monkeys - Saturday, June 24, Pyramid Stage, 9:30pm
- Lizzo - Sunday, June 25, Pyramid Stage, 9:30pm
Other Events
In addition to music, Glastonbury 2023 also hosted a variety of other events, including:
- Art installations
- Comedy shows
- Theater performances
- Workshops
Tickets
Tickets for Glastonbury 2023 were sold out. Resale tickets were available from authorized ticket agents.
COVID-19 Precautions
Glastonbury 2023 took place under enhanced COVID-19 precautions, including:
- Encouraging mask-wearing in crowded areas
- Providing hand sanitizer stations throughout the site
- Offering COVID-19 testing on-site
Controversy
Glastonbury 2023 faced some controversy over its lack of diversity in headliners. However, the festival has defended its lineup, stating that it reflects the diversity of contemporary music.
Conclusion
Glastonbury 2023 was a major cultural event that brought together thousands of music fans. The festival featured a diverse lineup of performers, as well as a variety of other events. Despite some controversy, Glastonbury 2023 was a success and cemented its place as one of the world's most iconic music festivals.
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