Glastonbury 2024: acts to catch on the BBC this weekend

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Glastonbury 2024: acts to catch on the BBC this weekend

By Meg Walters

9 months ago

1 min read

Get ready for Glasto.


It’s that time of year again: the sun is finally shining and Glastonbury is officially back! If you aren’t heading to Worthy Farm this year, don’t panic. You can still soak up the vibes and watch some of the sets from the comfort of your home. As usual, the BBC will be livestreaming from five stages: Pyramid, Other, Park, West Holts and Woodsies. In other words, we’ll get a chance to watch the likes of Dua Lipa, SZA, Jessie Ware, Cyndi Lauper, Shania Twain and Avril Lavigne rocking out in front of the famous flag-bearing crowds. It’s basically the Euros for music lovers.

With hundreds of acts lined up to perform across the five stages this weekend, narrowing down your viewing schedule may feel a little overwhelming. Well, that’s what we’re here for. Here are Stylist’s top picks at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.

Dua Lipa performing

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Friday


3:45pm Confidence Man, Other Stage

If you haven’t heard of Confidence Man yet, get ready for an absolute treat. With unhinged dance moves and beltable bangers, this wild electro-pop group never fail to get the party started.

4:55pm Sugababes, West Holts Stage

Cue the nostalgia – the Sugababes are performing at Glasto this year. That’s right, we’ll get to hear pop classics like Round Round and Too Lost In You live from Somerset.

6pm PJ Harvey, Pyramid Stage

PJ Harvey isn’t just effortlessly cool, she’s a musical genius. Tune into her set for a dose of philosophical creativity in the form of some of the most inventive songs you’ve ever heard.

6pm Arlo Parks, Woodsies Stage

This British singer-songwriter has been making waves with her sharp funk-pop tunes for a few years now. Her luscious 2022 Glastonbury set was a true highlight of the festival.

7:30pm Aurora, Park Stage

Get ready to get a little weird with the ethereal sounds of the Norwegian artist Aurora. Known for her distinctive other-worldly sound (you may remember her as the ghostly voice in Frozen 2), Aurora is sure to deliver an unforgettable, captivating set.

10pm Dua Lipa, Pyramid Stage

The first headliner is, of course, pop superstar Dua Lipa – and we could not be more ready to Dance The Night Away with her.

10:15pm Jungle, West Holts Stage

Dance group Jungle finish off the night at the West Holts Stage. Funky, fun and always danceable, a great time is guaranteed.

Jessie Ware

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Saturday


11:10am Johnny Flynn, Park Stage

Get the day started with the soft folk vibes of Johnny Flynn. He may be better known for his acting work (Emma, Ripley) but his pared-back and thoughtful acoustic tunes are sure to win you over.

1pm The Staves, Other Stage

For some more soothing folk, tune into The Staves – these three sisters are like a softer, calmer, more British version of Haim. Oh, and their harmonious voices are utterly divine.

2:30pm Cyndi Lauper, Pyramid Stage

Icon alert. Cyndi Lauper is playing on the Pyramid Stage at 2.30pm on Saturday. Do not miss the chance to bop around to Girls Just Want To Have Fun.

5:45pm Michael Kiwanuka, Pyramid Stage

One of the most innovative artists out there, Michael Kiwanuka’s sublime, soulful music is not to be missed. 

7:45pm Little Simz, Pyramid Stage

British artist Little Simz is consistently groundbreaking. Packed with musical and literary references, it’s easy to see why her music is a hit with fans and critics alike. Tune in for what is sure to be an explosive, invigorating set.

10:15pm Jessie Ware, West Holts Stage

Icon, diva, legend: Jessie Ware is back at Glastonbury headlining the West Holts Stage on Saturday night. Undoubtedly, she will transform the stage into an electric discotheque. Expect feathers, sequins, pearls and impeccable vibes.

11pm Peggy Gou, Park Stage

The coolest DJ around right now, South Korean Peggy Gou is set to get everyone dancing with her 11pm slot at the Park Stage on Saturday night.

Janelle Monae

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Sunday


3:45pm Shania Twain, Pyramid Stage

Canadian country legend Shania Twain is coming to Glasto – do not miss your chance to belt out classics like Man! I Feel Like A Woman! and That Don’t Impress Me Much

5:45pm Janelle Monáe, Pyramid Stage

Janelle Monáe never fails to put on a show and we have no doubt this year will be no different. Expect costumes and an epic performance.

6pm Avril Lavigne, Other Stage

Millennial royalty Avril Lavigne is heading to Glastonbury. Our inner 12-year-olds are losing it.

9:15pm London Grammar, Park Stage

Tune into the soulful, mesmerising sounds of London Grammar on Sunday evening. The band’s new album, The Greatest Love, is set to drop in September, so we may hear a few new songs.

9:30pm James Blake, Woodsies Stage

Electro-pop’s James Blake offers up his melodic, dreamlike sounds on the Woodsies Stage on Sunday evening. Sit back and let it all soak over you.

9:45pm The National, Other Stage

There’s a haunted quality to The National’s indie rock sound that instantly pulls you in and keeps you there. The band is set to close out the Other Stage on Sunday evening.

10:30pm SZA, Pyramid Stage

The final headliner of the festival is SZA – and we just know it’s going to be a totally thrilling time. This is how to end on a high!


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