Glastonbury

Season 2016

The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts is the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world. The festival is best known for its contemporary music, but also features dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and many other arts. For 2005, the enclosed area of the festival was over 900 acres, had over 385 live performances and was attended by around 150,000 people. While the villagers of Pilton have been complaining about the noise generated during the weekend for many years, in 2007 over 700 acts played on over 80 stages. Glastonbury was heavily influenced by hippie ethics and the free festival movement in the 1970s, especially the Isle of Wight Festival.

Where to Watch Season 2016

125 Episodes

  • James
    E1
    James
  • ZZ Top & the Lumineers
    E2
    ZZ Top & the LumineersZZ Top 1 Got Me Under Pressure 
 2 Gimme All Your Lovin' 
3 Waitin' for the Bus 
 4 Jesus Just Left Chicago 
 5 Pincushion 
 7 I Gotsta Get Paid 
8 Foxy Lady (The Jimi Hendrix Experience cover) 
9 I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide 
10 Chartreuse 
 11 Sharp Dressed Man 
 12 Legs 
 13 La Grange (with Sloppy Drunk Jam and Bar-B-Q snippet) 
 14 Tush
  • Foals
    E3
    FoalsOxford's finest deliver an energetic and angst packed set.
  • Tom Ravenscroft
    E4
    Tom Ravenscroft
  • Muse & Underworld
    E5
    Muse & Underworld
  • Baaba Maal & Mbongwana Star
    E6
    Baaba Maal & Mbongwana StarHighlights from the Glastonbury Festival of Performing Arts continue with Senegalese superstar Baaba Maal. The singer-songwriter and percussionist, who recently released his 17th album The Traveller, is no stranger to Glastonbury, but as he makes his debut on the Pyramid stage he'll provide a modern but evocative musical twist on the West African tradition of the griot. The storytelling troubadour is closely followed by Mbongwana Star. The chaotically creative musicians from Kinshasa will be breaking all the rules when it comes to traditional Congolese music with their punk attitude and thrilling psychedelic sounds, as they make their debut at the festival on the West Holts stage.
  • Squeeze & the Last Shadow Puppets
    E7
    Squeeze & the Last Shadow PuppetsMark Radcliffe and Clara Amfo introduce two acts from the Pyramid Stage on day two of the Glastonbury Festival. South London troupers Squeeze perform a selection of their classic tunes along with a couple of songs from their most recent and critically acclaimed album Cradle to the Grave, their first record of new material in 17 years. Hot on their heels are the stylish duo of Alex Turner and Miles Turner, who make their collective debut on the stage as the Last Shadow Puppets, along with James Ford and Zach Dawes, to play tracks from their two albums together including recent release Everything You've Come to Expect. Hide description Glastonbury Programme website Credits
  • Adele
    E8
    AdeleShowcasing her superstar status, Adele takes the Pyramid Stage by storm.
  • ZZ Top
    E9
    ZZ TopDown-and-dirty rock courtesy of the iconic Texas trio.
  • Jess Glynne
    E10
    Jess GlynneOne of the UK's brightest talents delivers a perfect slice of pop on the Pyramid Stage.
  • The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians with Damon Albarn & Guests
    E11
    The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians with Damon Albarn & Guests
  • Disclosure
    E12
    DisclosureDance the night away as electronic brother duo provide the perfect tunes.
  • Bastille
    E13
    BastilleBastille return to the stage this year with their much loved indie pop sounds.
  • Bring Me The Horizon
    E14
    Bring Me The HorizonBringing the noise, Sheffield rockers add a touch of metal to this year's line up.
  • Editors
    E15
    EditorsWith five albums under their belt, British post-punk band Editors rock the Other Stage.
  • The Lumineers
    E16
    The LumineersThe triumphant troubadours return to Glastonbury with stomping indie-folk rock.
  • Frightened Rabbit
    E17
    Frightened RabbitScottish quintet deliver lively atmospheric rock with a dose of melodic pop.
  • Christine and the Queens
    E18
    Christine and the QueensHypnotising French pop with dance moves to match
  • Blossoms
    E19
    BlossomsHotly tipped Manchester band make their Glastonbury debut.
  • Underworld
    E20
    UnderworldDance anthems, including the classic Born Slippy, from the electronic legends
  • Róisín Murphy
    E21
    Róisín Murphy
  • Protoje
    E22
    Protoje
  • Vince Staples
    E23
    Vince Staples
  • Sigur Rós
    E24
    Sigur Rós
  • AlunaGeorge
    E25
    AlunaGeorge
  • Explosions in the Sky
    E26
    Explosions in the SkyThe mesmerising and immeasurably loud post-rock band set the bar at Glastonbury.
  • Jack Garratt
    E27
    Jack GarrattThe master of the multiple instruments trick earns his place on the John Peel Stage.
  • Half Moon Run
    E28
    Half Moon RunThe Canadian indie rock group bring their percussion heavy sound to Glastonbury.
  • AURORA
    E29
    AURORAGiving the crowd goosebumps with a beautiful set on the John Peel Stage.
  • Rat Boy
    E30
    Rat Boy
  • Elle King
    E31
    Elle KingThe Grammy nominated American singer-songwriter performs tracks from her debut album.
  • Muse
    E32
    MuseDelivering epic alt-rock, Muse close the first night of Glastonbury
  • Ronnie Spector
    E33
    Ronnie Spector
  • Daughter
    E34
    DaughterThe London-based trio kick off the evening with their lush take on indie-folk.
  • Unknown Mortal Orchestra
    E35
    Unknown Mortal Orchestra
  • NAO
    E36
    NAO
  • The Last Shadow Puppets
    E37
    The Last Shadow Puppets
  • Madness
    E38
    MadnessSuggs and company perform some of their biggest hits.
  • Wolf Alice
    E39
    Wolf Alice
  • Tame Impala
    E40
    Tame Impala
  • Baaba Maal
    E41
    Baaba MaalBaaba Maal takes the afternoon crowd on a journey with his Pyramid Stage performance.
  • Squeeze
    E42
    SqueezeFormed during the late 70s new wave period, Squeeze bring their classic hits to the Pyramid Stage.
  • Chvrches
    E43
    ChvrchesThe Scottish trio bring a delightful slice of synthpop to the Other Stage.
  • The 1975
    E44
    The 1975
  • Tom Odell
    E45
    Tom Odell
  • Band Of Skulls
    E46
    Band Of SkullsThe Southampton trio rock the Other Stage.
  • Hurts
    E47
    HurtsEnglish synth duo Hurts bring dark electro-pop and style to Glastonbury.
  • James Blake
    E48
    James BlakeBringing his brand of magical electronica to the West Holts Stage.
  • Mbongwana Star
    E49
    Mbongwana StarThe 7-piece Kinshasa group shake up the West Holts Stage.
  • M83
    E50
    M83The French electro band headline Saturday night's John Peel Stage.
  • Låpsley
    E51
    LåpsleyGraduating from BBC Introducing stage, Låpsley oozes cool with her atmospheric RnB sound.
  • Alessia Cara
    E52
    Alessia Cara
  • Philip Glass’ Heroes Symphony
    E53
    Philip Glass’ Heroes Symphony
  • Fatboy Slim
    E54
    Fatboy SlimBrighton's award-winning DJ veteran returns to keep the rave alive at Glastonbury.
  • John Grant
    E55
    John GrantFormely of American alt-rockers The Czars, it's the beautiful voice that is John Grant.
  • E56
    Dane Karen Ørsted brings the fire to Saturday's line-up with some upbeat soulful pop.
  • Kurt Vile
    E57
    Kurt VileSinger songwriter Kurt Vile brings his lo-fi style to the Park Stage.
  • Jagwar Ma
    E58
    Jagwar MaAustralian dance duo liven up the Park Stage with their blended beats and neo-psychedelia.
  • Lady Leshurr
    E59
    Lady LeshurrBirmingham's own rap Queen gives Pilton something to talk about.
  • Richard Hawley
    E60
    Richard Hawley
  • Savages
    E61
    Savages
  • Two Door Cinema Club
    E62
    Two Door Cinema Club
  • Ezra Furman
    E63
    Ezra FurmanA compelling live set to spice up the Park Stage.
  • White Denim
    E64
    White Denim
  • Shibusashirazu Orchestra
    E65
    Shibusashirazu Orchestra
  • Jeff Lynne's ELO
    E66
    Jeff Lynne's ELOSymphonic rock greats from Mr Blue Sky himself in Glastonbury's Legends slot
  • Coldplay with Barry Gibb
    E67
    Coldplay with Barry GibbColdplay end the weekend with a bang bringing powerful and emotive pop anthems to Worthy Farm with guests: Barry Gibb and Michael Eavis. 1 A Head Full of Dreams
 (extended intro with Charlie Chaplin speech) 2 Yellow 
 3 (Recorded for "Love in Tokyo") 
 4 Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall 
5 The Scientist 
 6 Birds (with "Oceans" excerpt in intro) 
7 Paradise (with Tiësto remix outro) 
 8 Everglow 
10 (restarted with Chris solo due… more ) 
 9 Clocks (with "Army of One" excerpt in intro) 
10 Midnight (partial) 
13 Charlie Brown 
 11 Hymn for the Weekend 
 12 Fix You (with "Midnight" excerpt in intro) 
 13 Boys That Sing (Viola Beach cover) (with Viola Beach vocals throughout) 
 14 Viva la Vida 
18 Adventure of a Lifetime 

Encore: 15 Kaleidoscope (Extended) 
 16 To Love Somebody (Bee Gees cover) (with Barry Gibb) 
17 Stayin' Alive (Bee Gees cover) (with Barry Gibb) (18 Full of Dreams) 
19 A Sky Full of Stars 
20 Up&Up (with Apple, Moses Martin) 
21 My Way (Claude François cover) (with Michael Eavis) 
22 Up&Up (reprise; outro only)
  • Ellie Goulding
    E68
    Ellie GouldingGlobal phenomenon Ellie Goulding shows the Pyramid Stage a thing or two about pop music.
  • New Order
    E69
    New Order
  • LCD Soundsystem
    E70
    LCD SoundsystemGather all your friends for NY indie royalty on the Other Stage
  • PJ Harvey
    E71
    PJ Harvey
  • Earth, Wind & Fire
    E72
    Earth, Wind & FireWitness the West Holts Stage light up into a disco. It could only be Earth, Wind & Fire.
  • Jake Bugg
    E73
    Jake Bugg
  • Grimes
    E74
    GrimesThere isn't another artist out there like her. Electronica dreams are brought to life. A stunning, high-octane set from the art-pop provocateur.
  • Beck
    E75
    BeckDevils Haircut Black Tambourine Loser Hell Yes Mixed Bizness Que Onda Guero The New Pollution Go It Alone Lost Cause Soul Of A Man Think I'm In Love Dreams Girl Sexx Laws E-Pro Where It's At
  • Laura Mvula
    E76
    Laura Mvula
  • Gregory Porter
    E77
    Gregory PorterGregory Porter can do many things, but giving electric chills through song is his forte.
  • Catfish and the Bottlemen
    E78
    Catfish and the Bottlemen
  • Years & Years
    E79
    Years & Years
  • Jamie Lawson
    E80
    Jamie LawsonHis Glasto debut was a triumph. Singer songwriter Jamie Lawson melted everyone to pieces.
  • Mercury Rev
    E81
    Mercury RevAlt rockers, Mercury Rev, give Pilton some of their New York flavour.
  • Skepta
    E82
    Skepta
  • Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott
    E83
    Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott
  • Gary Clark Jr.
    E84
    Gary Clark Jr.Imagine soul, blues, jazz, country and hiphop mixed into one. Imagine Gary Clark Jr.
  • Quantic All Stars
    E85
    Quantic All Stars
  • Anoushka Shankar
    E86
    Anoushka ShankarAn artist in all forms. Anoushka Shankar's West Holts show is none other than ethereal.
  • Michael Kiwanuka
    E87
    Michael Kiwanuka
  • Kamasi Washington
    E88
    Kamasi WashingtonJazz band leader Kamasi Washington marvelled the crowds with his tenor sax. Simply magic.
  • Mac DeMarco
    E89
    Mac DeMarcoCanada’s finest export of talent. On the John Peel Stage, it’s slack rocker Mac DeMarco.
  • Of Monsters and Men
    E90
    Of Monsters and MenIcelandic five piece provide captivating and entrancing euphonies to the John Peel Stage.
  • Band of Horses
    E91
    Band of HorsesAfter a folky, atmospheric sound? Look no further, Band of Horses deliver on all grounds.
  • Bat For Lashes
    E92
    Bat For LashesHaunting and moving; the powerful Natasha Khan knows how to put on a memorable show.
  • Mystery Jets
    E93
    Mystery Jets
  • Guy Garvey
    E94
    Guy GarveyAs the Elbow frontman gave his solo album a spin, The Park Stage didn't know what hit it.
  • Saint Etienne
    E95
    Saint Etienne
  • Kwabs
    E96
    KwabsIn the mood to be musically moved, leave it to Kwabs. His unique soul sound runs deep.
  • Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
    E97
    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
  • Hinds
    E98
    HindsThe Park Stage was lucky to have Spanish indie rocker Hinds. Sit back, relax and chill.
  • The Very Best
    E99
    The Very Best
  • Little Simz
    E100
    Little SimzNorth London's tough-rhyming wordsmith owns the stage with an energising performance.
  • Floating Points
    E101
    Floating PointsNeuroscientist and electro pioneer, Sam Shepherd, brings a winning formula to Glastonbury
  • Ernest Ranglin
    E102
    Ernest RanglinJamaican legend Ernest Ranglin blows Glastonbury away.
  • DakhaBrakha
    E103
    DakhaBrakhaThe Ukrainian 'ethnic chaos' band deliver a playful mix of folk-punk.
  • Friday Part 1
    E104
    Friday Part 1Glastonbury - 2016: Friday Part 1 From their bird's eye studio view high up at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, presenters Jo Whiley, Mark Radcliffe, Lauren Laverne, Huw Stephens and roving reporters Gemma Cairney and Martin Dougan kick off a weekend of wide-ranging live coverage on BBC Two of Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts. Alongside all the news from the first day of the festival, there will be one or two performances from around the site and a special acoustic performance in the studio, as well as a short film from reporter James Ballardie who takes a look round the town of Glastonbury and explores its relationship with the festival. Plus a catch-up with Friday's headliners Muse as they prepare to take to the stage as the first Pyramid Stage headliners of the weekend.
  • Friday Part 2
    E105
    Friday Part 2Glastonbury - 2016: Friday Part 2 Live coverage continues from Glastonbury Festival with presenter Lauren Laverne introducing headline act Muse as they take to the stage to perform for the third time as headline act on the world-famous Pyramid Stage. After the full Muse performance, presenters Jo Whiley and Huw Stephens cherry pick the best of the rest from day one of the festival, introduce bespoke acoustic performances and check in with presenter Gemma Cairney as she delves into the dark, weird and bizarre late night world of Glastonbury Festival.
  • Saturday Part 1
    E106
    Saturday Part 1Glastonbury Festival coverage continues from the heart of the Somerset countryside. With music from Wolf Alice, Band of Skulls, Muse, Baaba Maal and Alessia Cara to name but a few.
  • Saturday Part 2
    E107
    Saturday Part 2Madness play the Pyramid Stage, as Jo Whiley presents continuing coverage of day two at the Glastonbury Festival.
  • Saturday Part 3 inc Adele
    E108
    Saturday Part 3 inc AdeleLive coverage of Glastonbury Festival continues with the live headline set from the multimillion-selling, global singing star Adele, as she makes her debut at the festival on the famous Pyramid Stage. Before that, presenters Lauren Laverne and Huw Stephens introduce highlights from the likes of antipodean psyche rockers Tame Impala, who take to the Pyramid Stage just before Adele, Glasgow synth poppers Chvrches and a sprinkling of bespoke acoustic performances. Following the live set from Adele, Jo Whiley and Mark Radcliffe host proceedings from the BBC studio in the Park area, with highlights from the sets by James Blake and M83, and our roving reporter Gemma Cairney is out and about discovering late-night Glastonbury and what happens after dark on Worthy Farm.
  • Sunday Part 1 - including Jeff Lynne's ELO
    E109
    Sunday Part 1 - including Jeff Lynne's ELOSunday afternoon live coverage from Glastonbury Festival continues with hosts Mark Radcliffe, Lauren Laverne and Jo Whiley bringing you the best of the live music from the world famous festival. In the now traditional Sunday afternoon legends spot, Mr Blue Sky himself, ELO head honcho and all-round Brummie legend Jeff Lynne makes his Glastonbury Festival debut on the Pyramid Stage. AWithnd music from the likes of Gregory Porter and Laura Mvula and from the BBC Two bird's-eye studio near the Park stage, a special acoustic performance from US superstar and pop cultural icon Cyndi Lauper. Plus presenters Gemma Cairney and Martin Dougan get out and about and report back on the weird, wonderful and often unseen areas of the festival.
  • Sunday Part 2 - including Coldplay
    E110
    Sunday Part 2 - including ColdplayIt is the third and final night of BBC Two's coverage of Glastonbury Festival and presenters Jo Whiley and Huw Stephens bring you the full live set from Glastonbury veterans Coldplay, as they take to the famous Pyramid Stage and headline the festival for a record-breaking fourth time. Following Coldplay's full live performance, Jo Whiley is joined by Mark Radcliffe on the BBC Two sofa to scoop up the best of the rest from the last day of the festival, including music from the likes of LCD Soundsystem, Guy Garvey and Grimes, plus some late-night bespoke acoustic performances from the BBC Two studio. Gemma Cairney also delivers her last report from the nocturnal world of Glastonbury Festival. All in all, a final joyful round-up of the best of Glastonbury Festival 2016.
  • Best of Glastonbury 2016
    E111
    Best of Glastonbury 2016A delightful round-up of highlights from the weekend's events at the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts from Worthy Farm in Somerset 2016. Including performances from many of the headline artists, one or two bespoke acoustic performances and an overall celebration of all things Glastonbury 2016.
  • Adele
    E112
    AdeleShe set fire to the rain, and claimed Glastonbury as her own
  • Adele
    E113
    Adele
  • Hometown Glory - Adele
    E114
    Hometown Glory - AdeleTottenham's own takes a trip down memory lane with her soaring debut single
  • Hymn For The Weekend - Coldplay
    E115
    Hymn For The Weekend - ColdplayGlitter, technicolour and soaring anthems - it can only be Coldplay at Glasto
  • Christine and the Queens - Glastonbury 2016 Highlights
    E116
    Christine and the Queens - Glastonbury 2016 HighlightsA Glastonbury debut for the French chanteuse and her unique brand of irresistible pop.
  • Underworld - Glastonbury 2016 Highlights
    E117
    Underworld - Glastonbury 2016 HighlightsFeaturing new tracks, alongside dance anthems, including the classic Born Slippy.
  • Muse - Glastonbury 2016 Highlights
    E118
    Muse - Glastonbury 2016 HighlightsDelivering epic alt-rock, Muse close the first night of this year's Glastonbury.
  • LCD Soundsystem - Glastonbury 2016 Highlights
    E119
    LCD Soundsystem - Glastonbury 2016 HighlightsJames Murphy's roadshow takes the audience to dizzying new levels on the Other Stage.
  • The 1975 - Glastonbury 2016 Highlights
    E120
    The 1975 - Glastonbury 2016 Highlights
  • Jeff Lynne's ELO - Glastonbury 2016 Highlights
    E121
    Jeff Lynne's ELO - Glastonbury 2016 HighlightsIt's blue skies all round with Jeff Lynne's ELO. The rock icons had the crowd going wild.
  • Wolf Alice
    E122
    Wolf Alice
  • The Sound - The 1975
    E123
    The Sound - The 1975
  • Gregory Porter & Ellie Goulding
    E124
    Gregory Porter & Ellie Goulding
  • New Order & Philip Glass's Heroes Symphony
    E125
    New Order & Philip Glass's Heroes Symphony

 

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