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The gates of Worthy Farm are preparing to open for another year of epic performances, mind-blowing surprises and dodgy weather as one of the world’s biggest music festivals arrives. So keep reading as we explain how to watch Glastonbury 2025 live streams online from anywhere and potentially for FREE.

The Pyramid Stage headliners this year are a solid mix of current icons (The 1975), music legends (Neil Young) and rising megastars (Olivia Rodrigo) with plenty more must-see acts spread across the weekend. When you’ve got the likes of Supergrass and Kaiser Chiefs stepping out before lunchtime, you know it’s a strong line-up. Other acts appearing on the hallowed stage over the three main days include Biffy Clyro, Alanis Morissette, Raye, Noah Kahan, Rod Stewart and The Libertines.

Over on The Other Stage, Charli XCX headlines Saturday, with The Prodigy likely blowing the roof off Sunday. There’s also Busta Rhymes, Wet Leg, Deftones, Weezer, Wolf Alice and Snow Patrol, among others. Elsewhere, look out for performances from Doechii (West Holts), Blossoms (Woodsies), Scissor Sisters (Woodsies), Self Esteem (Park) and Kate Nash (Leftfield).

It's a huge list of exciting acts that you won’t want to miss, and the above barely scratches the surface, especially with a few sneaky TBA slots peppered throughout the weekend, so read on for how to watch Glasto 2025 live streams online, from anywhere and potentially for FREE. And be sure to check out the full line-up and stage times below.

Can I watch Glastonbury 2025 for FREE?

Viewers in the UK can catch plenty of Glasto action exclusively across all BBC services during the duration of the festival completely FREE.

Coverage is spread across all BBC linear channels, online services and radio, but BBC iPlayer (and BBC Sounds) is all you need.

Not at home? Use a VPN to access you usual streaming services from abroad and watch the show for free.

How to watch Glastonbury 2025 from abroad

For those away from home looking to watch Glasto 2025, you’ll be unable to rune in due to regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.

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How to watch Glastonbury 2025 online for FREE in the UK

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The BBC is offering a ton of coverage across the weekend with broadcasts across BBC One, Two and Four, starting at around 7:30 BST each night. For all the details on the full offering this year, check the FAQ below.

If you're looking for live streams of the weekend's performances, you can head to BBC iPlayer, which has real time coverage of Pyramid, Other, West Holts, Woodsies and The Park.

Of course, post that they will also have highlights as well as full replays of specific sets such as Olivia Rodrigo, Biffy Clyro and Kneecap.

Outside the UK? If you want to watch Glastonbury 2025 on BBC iPlayer whilst traveling abroad you'll need to download NordVPN.

Can I watch Glastonbury 2025 in the US, Canada and Australia?

While some Glastonbury performances have previously been broadcast globally on BBC.com, there's currently no word on whether any of the action will be available to stream for international viewers in 2025.

But what if I am traveling away from the UK right now? Anyone from the homeland of Glastonbury can stream the festival as usual by using a VPN.

Glastonbury 2025 lineup

Matty Healy of the 1975, who headline Friday at Glastonbury 2025

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(All times BST)

Friday, June 27

Saturday, June 28

Sunday, June 29

All you need to know about Glastonbury 2025

The Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury

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Who is headlining Glastonbury 2025

The 2025 Glastonbury Festival Pyramid Stage will be headlined by The 1975 (Friday), Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts (Saturday) and Olivia Rodrigo (Sunday).

The second biggest stage, The Other Stage, will see Loyle Carner (Friday), Charli XCX (Saturday) and The Prodigy (Sunday) in the headline slots.

Other notable headliners across the weekend include Doechii (West Holts, Saturday), Scissor Sisters (Woodsies, Saturday), The Maccabees (Park Stage, Sunday), The Fratellis (Avalon, Friday), Groove Armada (Levels, Sunday) and Kate Nash (Leftfield, Saturday).

What Glastonbury coverage can I watch?

In short, lots.

The Glastonbury Hits Channel is already live on BBC iPlayer, streaming a 24/7 selection of the best performances from over the years. From Friday, June 27, the channel will cover this year's festival, as hosts Clara Amfo, Huw Stephens, Jack Saunders, Jamz Supernova, Jo Whiley and Lauren Laverne present some of the biggest sets and surprises as they happen.

The Glastonbury Highlights Channel will begin streaming 24/7 on Friday, June 27, giving viewers a chance to catch up with the best performances from Glasto 2025 (runs until Wednesday, July 30).

Linear TV coverage will begin with a special episode of The One Show at 7pm BST on Friday, June 27, with live coverage and select performances from the day being broadcast across BBC One, Two and Four. Check listings for full details.

For those looking to dive into the festival's archive, BBC Two will broadcast Glastonbury: 70s Legends, 80s Legends and 90s Legends on Monday, June 23, Tuesday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 25 respectively.

Are there Glastonbury 2025 live streams?

BBC iPlayer is set to live stream over 90 hours of performances from the five main stages — Pyramid, Other, West Holts, Woodsies and The Park — so if you're favourite artist isn't being covered on the main broadcast, you can use the stage times above to make a note and stream live.

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Tom Wardley
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Tom is a freelance writer, predominantly focusing on film and TV. A graduate of Film Studies at University of South Wales, if he's not diving in to the Collector's Edition Blu Ray of an obscure 80s horror, you'll find him getting lost with his dog or mucking about in the water with his board. 

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