By 45 years since the first event took place, Glastonbury has become the world's largest greenfield music festival.
Over 175,000 people will head to Worthy Farm later this month for five days of music, arts and partying. Digital Spy rounds up everything you need to know if you're one of the lucky people with tickets to the sold-out event.
Navigate our guide to Glastonbury 2015 below:
Who are this year's headliners?
The legends
The best emerging talent
The most surprising names
Will there be a secret guest performer?
Where can I get a map of the site?
The best areas to explore
The best ways to get to Worthy Farm
What are the camping options?
Can I take my own alcohol?
What am I NOT allowed to take?
What are the accepted forms of ID?
What's the toilet situation going to be like?
Is the weather actually going to be nice this year?
Is there any chance of getting a last-minute ticket?
How can I charge my phone at the festival?
Which apps should I have on my phone for Glastonbury?
What time should I leave on the Monday?
Who are this year's headliners?
Florence + the Machine - Friday, June 26 - Pyramid Stage - 21:15 - 23:45
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The Florence Welch-fronted group stepped up to headline the Pyramid Stage after the Foo Fighters were forced to pull out due to Dave Grohl's broken leg.
With recent album How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful topping the charts in both the UK and the US, the band are currently making the biggest strides of their career so far. Expect the corybantic rock of their new album to break up their more ethereal classic hits.
Kanye West - Saturday, June 27 - Pyramid Stage - 22:15 - 23:45
He may divide opinion, but there's no denying Kanye West will inject a healthy dose of the ridiculous into his headline set on the Saturday night. A setlist will likely comprise of new tracks from his upcoming album SWISH along with fan-favourites such as 'All of the Lights', 'Jesus Walks' and 'Stronger'.
The Who - Sunday, June 28 - Pyramid Stage - 21:45 - 23:15
Finally, to celebrate their 50th anniversary, The Who will close Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage on the Sunday night, rounding off the weekend with famous singalongs 'My Generation', 'Pinball Wizard' and 'Substitute'.
While Glastonbury can pull in some of the world's biggest talent to headline, they can also lure along a legend or two for the afternoon slot.
Lionel Richie - Sunday, June 28 - Pyramid Stage - 16:00 - 17:15
The Motown legend takes pride of place on the Sunday afternoon slot this year, with his infectious '70s and '80s grooves certain to give Worthy Farm a boost when they most need it after three days of partying.
Among the other classic artists to perform across the weekend, Glasto-goers can expect specials sets from:
Mary J Blige - Friday, June 26 - Pyramid Stage - 16:00 - 17:00
Motorhead - Friday, June 26 - Pyramid Stage - 17:30 - 18:30
Suede - Saturday, June 27 - John Peel Stage - 22:35 - 23:45
Patti Smith - Sunday, June 28 - Pyramid Stage - 14:15 - 15:15
Paul Weller - Sunday, June 28 - Pyramid Stage - 19:30 - 20:45
The Chemical Brothers - Sunday, June 28 - Other Stage - 21:45 - 23:15
The big names sell the tickets, but the emerging talent completes the festival experience. Once again, Glastonbury will be a hotbed of new artists vying to create an "I was there" moment for their early followers.
Years & Years and Rae Morris are the most recognisable names among the newcomers, but sets from Wolf Alice, Soak, Saint Raymond, Sunset Sons and Tourist are also likely to prove popular draws across the weekend.
That said, with so much established and emerging talent on the line-up, you're bound to face some scheduling clashes. We're already reeling from the fact Pharrell Williams and La Roux overlap. To check if any of the acts you want to see are performing at the same time, use this handy Clashfinder timetable for Glastonbury 2015.
Glastonbury boasts hundreds of acts across 86 venues, but tucked away on the line-up are a handful of surprising names. A Dermot O'Leary DJ set is scheduled to entertain festival-goers on the Friday night, while Dynamo will wow with his illusions across the weekend. We've listed nine of the unexpected names here for you to check out.
Will there be a secret guest performer?
It's highly likely there will be a secret set at Glastonbury this year, like there has been at previous events. Last year it was Kaiser Chiefs, while in 2013 it was the Liam Gallagher-fronted Beady Eye. There have been few rumours about which act could pop up unannounced this year, but expect it to be someone with a new album to push. Possible contenders are Muse, Mumford & Sons or Blur. Or none of those at all.
Where can I get a map of the site?
Glastonbury's official website has a very detailed map of the festival site available to download, showing all the stages, access gates and those all-important toilets and water points.
While it's tempting to set up camp in front of the Pyramid or Other Stage for the day, it's advisable you explore as much of the world's largest greenfield festival as possible.
Glastonbury is 1.5 miles across with numerous hidden areas just waiting to be stumbled upon among its 1,200 acres. The most popular areas outside of the bigger stages are Arcadia and Shangri-La.
Arcadia is one of the biggest spectacles you can experience on Worthy Farm, consisting of a 360 degree inwards-facing soundfield that hosts The Spider. Groove Armada and Annie Mac are among some of DJs who will perform from the fire-breathing robotic structure. There will be acrobats, there will be lasers, and for the first time Glastonbury will be experimenting with recycled biofuel flame effects.
Over on the other side is Shangri-La; a surreal city of performers and curiosities. Rob da Bank, Fat White Family and Slaves are just some of the names who will perform from the "experiential world", which plays with the theme of Heaven and Hell. Shangri-La also hosts some of the festival's most impressive performance art, inviting the crowd to occupy the space as raving activists. It's quite possibly the most weirdest and wonderful after party on site.
Elsewhere, from 4pm on Friday afternoon Block 9 will be a 24-hour dance destination. NYC Downlow has become a legendary go-to place for Glastonbury fans in recent years, with its fabulous drag queens, top-level DJ talent and dystopian atmosphere making it a hedonistic paradise.
Glasto Latino will welcome one of Cuba's biggest names, Orquesta Revé, on the Saturday night, while the area thrives on the smells and sounds of Latin America, complete with salsa parties, dance classes and plenty of rhythm.
The Stone Circle field is a must-visit for any first-time Glastonbury-goer - if only for the photo opportunity - but it now has a "magical" new area by it called Strummerville. Placed in the woodland, there will be DJ sets, workshops, food stalls and possibly some yoga, while attendees are invited to sit around Joe Strummer's campfire.
Other areas worth checking out include La Pussy Parlour for a lot of sass, the Spaceport in the Glade area for some futuristic nightlife, and The Lizard Stage for some up and coming talent with a good cup of chai.
The best ways to get to Worthy Farm
Chances are you've already figured out your journey to Worthy Farm, but if not, here are some options below.
If you're planning on driving to Glastonbury from London, the North East of the Midlands, then the postcode you'll be need to pop into your Sat Nav is TA11 7DP. If you're travelling from the North West or Wales, then it's BA6 9XE. Basically, the postcodes won't get you directly to the festival site, but it'll get you to the local area where you'll then be able to follow festival signs to your designated entrance.
For those who are planning on getting to Glastonbury by train then you'll need to book your journey to Castle Cary. There will then be a free shuttle bus service for ticket holders to the site every 15 minutes from 7am to 10.30pm between June 24 - 26. That service will be reduced on Saturday and Sunday, with full details available here.
National Express will be running a coach service to and from the festival site from over 80 locations across the UK. Glastonbury has named this "the best and greenest" way to travel to the festival, with a coach timetable scheduled for the entire weekend.
The majority of Glasto-goers will spend their weekend camping in their own tents. The festival gates open at 8am on Wednesday, June 24. Be warned that a large amount of people will turn up first thing on the Wednesday to pitch up in the best spots, but the busiest day for arrivals is the Thursday.
For the best view of the Pyramid Stage from your tent, then pitch up on the Hawkwell, Row Mead, Big Ground or Kidney Mead sites. These are the sites closest to the action, but also the noisiest.
Oxylers and Park Home Ground are closest to the Other Stage, while Pennard Hill Ground and Dairy Ground sandwich Arcadia and The Park stage.
The Woodies and Lower Mead sites are about a 20-minute walk from the Pyramid Stage, while Pylon Ground and Bushy Ground will take you considerably longer to get to the main arena, but are up and out of the way.
What's more, there are pre-pitched tents, tipis, podpads and yurts to hire for a more luxurious camping experience. Most have already been booked up, but it's still worth enquiring as there are always last-minute cancellations.
If you are over 18 you are allowed to take your own alcohol to Glastonbury and drink it in the arenas. However, don't load up crates and crates of beer as any amount considered beyond reasonable personal use will be confiscated. You are also not allowed to take glass bottles on to the site, so remember to purchase canned beverages, and decant any spirits or wine into a plastic bottle before you arrive.
What am I NOT allowed to take?
Glastonbury has asked campers not to bring gazebos with them as they take up too much space in the campsites. Their ban on glass also extends to perfume and aftershave, so make sure to decant a tiny amount into a plastic container.
10 things you shouldn't do at Glastonbury Festival
Fireworks, wax flares, and Chinese lanterns are all forbidden, as well as sound systems, kites, laser pens, drones, laughing gas and illegal substances. You may be searched at the entrances, so expect any of these items to be confiscated if found in your possession.
Also, don't take your pets along to Glastonbury. There's a strict no animals policy, apart from registered guide dogs.
What about selfie sticks? They're not banned. Yet.
Apart from the obvious (sleeping bag, tent, clothes, toiletries), definitely definitely take loo roll. It's the number one Glastonbury essential. It would also be wise to take some biodegradable wet wipes to keep yourself refreshed as there are a very limited number of showers on site.
An inflatable mattress will save you from four nights of uncomfortable sleep, a torch is a camping staple and having a reusable water bottle on you at all times is useful as there are free drinking water taps on site.
Obviously bring wellies or boots as Glastonbury is notorious for turning into a mud bath, and even if the forecast says it'll be hot you'll need a jumper or hoodie for the cold evenings.
Pack some plastic bags or bin liners, because chances are everything you own will be caked in mud by the Monday when you come to pack it away. Sun tan lotion is also a must, as Worthy Farm is a very open space with little shade.
And finally, if you're over 18 don't travel to Glastonbury without some form of photographic ID. The festival runs a strict Challenge 21 policy and you will be refused alcohol without it.
What are the accepted forms of ID?
Challenge 21 requires anyone to provide a valid UK driving licence or passport in order to be served alcohol. If you are uneasy about carrying important documents around a festival site, then Glastonbury will accept a PASS ID too. You can apply for a PASS ID here.
What's the toilet situation going to be like?
It's not going to be pretty, but Glastonbury have added even more long drop toilets to the site this year, taking it to over 2,000 seats across Worthy Farm. There are also 1,300 compost loos, but a reduced number of the plastic portable toilets.
The festival have also set up 700 metres of urinals for the men, while WaterAid volunteers will be looking after the four Shepee sites, which are basically the female version of the urinal.
Be warned, there are a very limited number of flushing toilets at Glastonbury, but if you are looking for that comfort then you can trek up to the top of Big Ground to use them.
Is the weather actually going to be nice this year?
Very early weather forecasts suggest that it will be mainly dry for this year's Glastonbury festival weekend. In fact, it could quite possibly be perfect weather.
It is currently forecast to be sunny with some cloud between June 24-26, while it will be pretty cloudy on the Sunday. Sure it would be good to have solid sun, but trust us, if it's a heatwave and you're stuck in an open field then that's sometimes worse than a downpour. Breaks of sun with a little breeze is ideal festival weather.
Still do bring wellies though as there's a little rain forecast to pour a few days before Glastonbury begins, so the ground could be slightly wet and muddy still.
Is there any chance of getting a last-minute ticket?
Unfortunately not. All of the final remaining tickets were snapped up during the re-sale back in April. However, the BBC will be providing extensive coverage of the event throughout the weekend, across BBC Three, BBC Radio 1 and online through the iPlayer.
How can I charge my phone at the festival?
There are many really good portable chargers on the market, and we highly suggest you invest in one to make sure your smartphone doesn't run flat.
EE are the official technology and communications partner at Glastonbury for a 17th year, and they've brought back their very popular Festival Power Bars. The pocket-sized portable charger will keep your phone juiced for longer, and when your battery pack has run out, you can swap it for a new fully-charged one at the EE Power Bar Exchange cabin. However, make sure you have the 2015 version of the Power Bar, because you will not be able to swap it using one of last year's bars.
If you don't invest in a portable charger or one of EE's Festival Power Bars, the network also offers free recharges in their on-site EE Recharge Tent. There will be hundreds of charging points for a range of different devices, and they will provide DJ sets as entertainment while you wait.
As well as providing free phone battery power, EE are also offering free WiFi for all festival-goers. The provider will set up their superfast 4GEE network on Worthy Farm so if you want, you never need to feel disconnected.
Which apps should I have on my phone for Glastonbury?
The new EE Glastonbury app is one of the ultimate digital companions for this year's festival. It features an interactive map of Worthy Farm that lets you drop pins so you can co-ordinate a meeting place with friends, as well as keep track of where your tent is in the campsite. It also lets you connect to Facebook so you can share and discover your friends' planned line-ups.
If you don't own a torch then the iTorch app for your smartphone is the next best solution. In the same vein, if you're an audience member who likes to light up the crowd during those special headline set moments then the Virtual Lighter app is one for you.
Glastonbury is also a great place to discover new music, if that's stumbling up on a band in one of the tents or getting lost in a DJ set in Shangri-La. To keep track of all your favourite music across the weekend, Shazam is the perfect app to recognise what it is and automatically place it into your Spotify playlist for when you return home.
As for capturing memories, there are some truly great camera apps out there. If you have an Android device then Camu is a fantastic free camera app with loads of filters and features, while remaining relatively simple and efficient to use. As for iOS users, VSCO Cam is one of the best on the store, allowing you to tweak exposure levels, add filters and sharpen images to make your photos look even better on Instagram.
We'd also advise that you have the Red Cross First Aid app installed on your phone before you head to Glastonbury. Hopefully you won't need to use it, but if an accident does occur then the application has a wealth of first aid knowledge for a range of emergencies.
Last but by no means least, the Festival Ready app (for iOS and Android) takes a range of features and compiles them into one easy-to-use application. Pin point where your tent is on a map, as well as mark in your favourite food stalls, the main stages you want to visit and where the nearest first aid point is. You can also find your friends through the app, as well as keep an eye on the weather forecast. Other features include a torch, packing checklist, camping tips, sound flare and ticker messaging.
What time should I leave on the Monday?
You are going to feel horrendous on the Monday no matter what time you leave, so it's probably better to leave earlier rather than later. Glastonbury advises that you depart between 1am and 7am on Monday, June 29 if you want a smooth journey back. Basically, if you leave any time between 8am and 5pm you can expect traffic jams of up to nine hours.
That said, drivers should only leave the festival on the Monday once they've had the required amount of sleep to sober up if they have been drinking the night before.
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