BBC announces broadcast coverage plans for Glastonbury 2025

With Glastonbury 2025 just weeks away, the BBC has unveiled its most ambitious coverage yet — a two-month celebration of the legendary festival that promises to bring every unforgettable moment straight to music fans across the UK. From landmark live sets on the Pyramid Stage to behind-the-scenes exclusives and family-friendly fun, this year’s offering spans television, radio, iPlayer, BBC Sounds and beyond.

The BBC’s announcement follows Glastonbury’s reveal of its full 2025 line-up, including stage times, on Tuesday (3 June) — giving ticket-holders the chance to plan their festival schedule, and fans at home time to organise their BBC viewing and listening plans.

Returning to Worthy Farm in Pilton from 26 to 30 June, the iconic festival is set to feature over 3,000 performances across dozens of stages. Headliners The 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo lead a standout lineup in what promises to be a landmark year — especially with a planned hiatus on the horizon for 2026.

📺 All Eyes on Glastonbury: TV & iPlayer Take Centre Stage

Whether you’re heading to Worthy Farm or watching from your sofa, BBC iPlayer will be the ultimate destination for live Glastonbury coverage. With over 90 hours of performances from the festival’s five main stages — Pyramid, Other, West Holts, Woodsies, and The Park — fans can stream the music they love all weekend long. In a major bonus, performances from the Pyramid Stage will be available in Ultra High Definition, with British Sign Language support ensuring wider accessibility.

To set the mood early, the Glastonbury Hits Channel is already live on iPlayer, serving up iconic performances from festivals past — available 24/7 until the action kicks off on Friday 27 June. Then, as the main event begins, the Glastonbury Channel returns for a third year, running from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 June from 12pm until late, hosted by a stellar line-up including Clara Amfo, Huw Stephens, Jamz Supernova, Jo Whiley, Jack Saunders and Lauren Laverne. Expect a curated stream of live performances, special guests, and unforgettable festival moments.

For those catching up, the Glastonbury Highlights Channel will run from Friday evening through to Wednesday 30 July, showcasing standout performances and memorable moments. New this year, daily Recap shows and five feature-length highlight compilations will be available for a full 12 months on iPlayer, giving fans ample opportunity to relive the magic.

🎙️ On Air and In the Mix: Glastonbury on BBC Radio & Sounds

Across radio, the BBC is turning up the volume with wall-to-wall Glastonbury programming. BBC Radio 6 Music, the festival’s long-time audio home, will lead the charge with All Day Glastonbury from Wednesday 25 to Monday 30 June. Across this six-day span, listeners can enjoy 58 hours of coverage, featuring live sets, artist interviews, backstage moments and handpicked festival playlists. Presenters including Lauren Laverne, Mary Anne Hobbs, Craig Charles, Jamz Supernova, Huw Stephens and Tom Ravenscroft will be on hand to guide the experience.

Meanwhile, BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra and Radio 1 Dance will each bring their own unique flavour to the weekend. Coverage begins on Thursday, 26 June, with a range of live shows and special takeovers from the festival grounds. On Friday morning, Greg James will host The Radio 1 Breakfast Show live from Worthy Farm, and on Saturday night, DJ Target takes over with a 1Xtra Glastonbury Pre-Party, turning up the energy as the sun goes down.

Over on Radio 2, the party continues with Jo Whiley, Zoe Ball and Dermot O’Leary broadcasting live from the festival throughout the weekend, bringing with them a mix of music, chat and exclusive interviews — including coverage of Rod Stewart’s highly anticipated Sunday headline set.

Not to be outdone, Radio 4 will join the action with a special live edition of Woman’s Hour, hosted by Anita Rani on Friday 27 June, featuring conversations with leading women in music and the arts.

The celebration extends across BBC Sounds, where audiences can explore exclusive interviews, DJ mixes, and podcast episodes. Among the highlights is a brand-new Rod Stewart special, fresh mixes from English Teacher and Maribou State, and new episodes of the fan-favourite podcast Sidetracked by Glastonbury, hosted by Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw. A special live episode will even be recorded on-site at the BBC Introducing Stage on Thursday 26 June.

🎤 Festival Faces: The BBC Presenter Line-Up

TV viewers can also look forward to three brand-new retrospectives on BBC Two in the lead-up to the festival: Glastonbury: 70s Legends, 80s Legends and 90s Legends, celebrating three decades of iconic headline moments. Then on Thursday 26 June, live TV coverage officially begins, followed by a special Glastonbury edition of The One Show at 7pm on Friday 27 June on BBC One.

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👶 CBeebies Joins the Party

Even the little ones won’t miss out. CBeebies returns to Worthy Farm with a series of special festival treats for families. Throughout the weekend, young viewers can enjoy Bedtime Stories read live from the Glastonbury site, while the CBeebies House Party LIVE brings music, fun and dancing to the Astrolabe stage — featuring favourites like Justin Fletcher, Evie Pickerill, Hacker T Dog, Duggee and more.

🎪 Showcasing New Talent: BBC Introducing

A cornerstone of the BBC’s Glastonbury offering is its commitment to emerging talent. The BBC Introducing Stage opens on Thursday 26 June at 12pm, shining a spotlight on some of the UK’s most exciting up-and-coming artists. The line-up includes acts like Adult DVD, Beth McCarthy, Lambrini Girls, Deeps and Lola Moxom, with curated DJ sets and a guest appearance from BBC Radio 3, who bring a classical twist to Worthy Farm on Saturday morning at 11am. This performance will later air on Friday 4 July at midday.

For those watching at home, select Introducing performances will stream on BBC iPlayer and BBC Music’s YouTube channel.

GLASTONBURYYYY 🌞

We are delighted to share the lineup for the Introducing stage at @glastonbury 2025. 🤝

THIS UNREAL LINEUP OF NEW MUSIC 💙 1/3 pic.twitter.com/YI28ABlnOV

— BBC Music Introducing (@bbcintroducing) June 3, 2025

🏆 Award-Winning Coverage Returns

After winning a BAFTA for Best Live Event for its 2024 Glastonbury coverage, the BBC is aiming even higher this year — with more hours, more access, and more ways to experience one of the world’s most iconic music festivals. Whether you’re tuning in on TV, radio or online, there’s never been a better way to be part of the magic.

Glastonbury 2024 wins the BAFTA for Live Event Coverage 🎤
#BAFTATVAwards with @pandocruises pic.twitter.com/QFHCktxgYv

— BAFTA (@BAFTA) May 11, 2025