Greatest Glastonbury headliner performances over the years, from David Bowie and Beyoncé to Stormzy and Arctic Monkeys - as fans get ready for 2024 ticket release
Glastonbury festival has long been held as one of the greatest musical festivals in the world, with hundreds of thousands eager to snap up tickets every year.
It will return in 2024, as organisers have confirmed dates for next year's eagerly anticipated event.
Glastonbury 2024 will take place from June 26 to June 30, while tickets are going on sale two weeks later than planned after some customers did not realise their registration had expired or deleted earlier this month.
Tickets for coach travel will now go on sale on Thursday November 16 at 6pm while general admission will go on sale 9am Sunday November 19.
Last year, revellers enjoyed the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Guns N' Roses and Elton John, who played his last ever UK gig on the Pyramid stag to close the 2023 edition of the festival.
![Legendary: Glastonbury festival has long been held as one of the greatest musical festivals in the world, with hundreds of thousands eager to snap up tickets every year](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/02/16/77323697-12703351-The_highly_anticipated_sale_has_been_postponed_after_some_custom-a-76_1698943825470.jpg)
Legendary: Glastonbury festival has long been held as one of the greatest musical festivals in the world, with hundreds of thousands eager to snap up tickets every year
![Postponed: Glastonbury 2024 will take place from June 26 to June 30, while tickets are going on sale two weeks later than planned after some customers did not realise their registration had expired or deleted earlier this month](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/02/16/77322539-12703351-Those_hoping_to_nab_the_first_round_of_tickets_for_Glastonbury_F-a-77_1698943829668.jpg)
Postponed: Glastonbury 2024 will take place from June 26 to June 30, while tickets are going on sale two weeks later than planned after some customers did not realise their registration had expired or deleted earlier this month
Speculation has already begun on who will be headlining next June, with names like Madonna and Ed Sheeran being rumoured.
It comes as Glastonbury boss Emily Eavis revealed that while headliners for next year's edition have not been organised yet - a big American artist called to say they are available.
Speaking on Sidetracked with Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw on BBC Sounds, Emily said: '2024 is still a little up in the air… And I thought it was kind of taking shape and then last week I just got a call, and this is what happens if you wait a little longer, because quite often we'll be booked up from July.
'This year we're holding out for a little bit longer and last week I got a call from a really big American artist saying this person's around next year, and I was like oh my God, this is incredible, thank God we held the slot.'
Emily also responded to criticism surrounding last year's all male headliners, hinting that there might be two female headliners in 2024 and confirms the Sunday legend slot will be female.
Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Bruce Springsteen are also among bookmakers' current favourites to headline the Pyramid Stage on either the Friday, Saturday or Sunday of the event.
MailOnline takes a look back at some of the biggest headlining performances at the festival over the years.
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Iconic: MailOnline takes a look back at some of the biggest headlining performances at the festival over the years
Pulp (1995)
Glastonbury 1995 was supposed to be headlined by The Stone Rose, but they pulled out at the last minute and the Levellers, Rod Stewart and Primal Scream turned the slot down.
Pulp came to the rescue, though at the time seemed like an overwhelming choice, as the band had only rose to prominence in the mid-1990s after the release of their album, His ‘n’ Hers.
However, they then delivered the performance of their career, with an incredible set including live debuts of Sorted for E’s & Wizz, Disco 2000, and Mis-Shapes.
The rock band's rendition of Common People was the highlight of the performance and sent chills through the crowd.
The performance elevated Pulp into one of the biggest bands in the country and turned lead singer Jarvis Cocker into a national treasure overnight.
![Career-defining: Pulp's Glastonbury performance elevated the group into one of the biggest bands in the country and turned lead singer Jarvis Cocker into a national treasure overnight](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/02/17/77330123-12703351-Outstanding_Pulp_s_Glastonbury_performance_elevated_the_group_in-m-97_1698944427707.jpg)
Career-defining: Pulp's Glastonbury performance elevated the group into one of the biggest bands in the country and turned lead singer Jarvis Cocker into a national treasure overnight
Arctic Monkeys (2007)
The Artic Monkeys' 2007 headlining set occurred only a year after their debut album, and just three months after the release of their second.
The Sheffield-born rock band has appeared several times at the festival, but their first performance has been highlighted as their best.
The crowd sang along to the songs from the start of the set and the gig featured a surprise appearance from Dizzee Rascal, for their song Temptation Greets You Like Your Naughty Friend, which they had never played live before.
![Impressive: The Artic Monkeys' 2007 headlining set occurred only a year after their debut album, and just three months after the release of their second](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/02/16/77330177-12703351-image-a-95_1698944363504.jpg)
Impressive: The Artic Monkeys' 2007 headlining set occurred only a year after their debut album, and just three months after the release of their second
Beyoncé (2011)
Before even stepping foot on the stage, Beyoncé had already made history by being the first ever solo black female artist to headline the Pyramid Stage.
She threw her all into her 90-minute energetic performance, despite being secretly pregnant at the time, and even rose up from the stage on a hydraulic platform.
She had the crowd screaming in delight as she delivered incredible choreography and performed her greatest hits, including Crazy In Love, and even Bootylicious with the other members of Destiny’s Child.
Beyoncé also included covers of Alanis Morisette’s You Oughta Know, Kings of Leon’s Sex on Fire, and Etta James’s At Last, which was accompanied by powerful footage from the civil rights movement and President Obama.
She told the audience: I’ve done a lot of things in my life, but I’ve never played to 175,000 people', and added: 'You are witnessing a dream! I always wanted to be a rock star!'
![Outstanding: Before even stepping foot on the stage, Beyoncé had already made history by being the first ever solo black female artist to headline the Pyramid Stage](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/02/16/77329461-12703351-image-a-93_1698944319735.jpg)
Outstanding: Before even stepping foot on the stage, Beyoncé had already made history by being the first ever solo black female artist to headline the Pyramid Stage
![Talented: She threw her all into her 90-minute energetic performance, despite being secretly pregnant at the time, and even rose up from the stage on a hydraulic platform](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/02/16/77329459-12703351-image-a-94_1698944323752.jpg)
Talented: She threw her all into her 90-minute energetic performance, despite being secretly pregnant at the time, and even rose up from the stage on a hydraulic platform
Dolly Parton (2014)
Glastonbury organisers had been tried to book Dolly Parton since the festival began and when she finally took to the stage in 2014, she announced: 'I’ve been waiting a long time for this!'
The singer dazzled in a white rhinestone-studded suit as she belted out hits like Why D’you Come In Here Lookin’ Like That?, 9 to 5, Coat of Many Colors, and Jolene.
She attracted the biggest crowd of the weekend, with over 180,000 festival-goers watching her perform.
Dolly made the crowd cheer and smile as she also delivered stories about her life, lovers, and her music and told them: 'It’s always been my dream to sing for people like you.'
Dolly spoke of her nerves about the performance, saying she was worried she wouldn't fit in with the other acts, but the audience adored her.
Even the security staff couldn't contain themselves, and choreographed their own dance routine for Jolene.
Dolly addressed the crowd, saying: 'I’m just a country girl and now I feel like a rock star.'
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Worth the wait! Glastonbury organisers had been tried to book Dolly Parton since the festival began and when she finally took to the stage in 2014, she announced: 'I’ve been waiting a long time for this!
![Hit after hit: The singer dazzled in a white rhinestone-studded suit as she belted out hits like Why D¿you Come In Here Lookin¿ Like That?, 9 to 5, Coat of Many Colors, and Jolene](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/02/16/77330189-12703351-image-a-92_1698944306762.jpg)
Hit after hit: The singer dazzled in a white rhinestone-studded suit as she belted out hits like Why D’you Come In Here Lookin’ Like That?, 9 to 5, Coat of Many Colors, and Jolene
Jay-Z (2008)
Jay-Z's booking as a headliner in 2008 caused controversy, with Noel Gallagher scoffing: 'Glastonbury has the tradition of guitar music... I’m not having hip-hop at Glastonbury, it's wrong.'
But the rapper proved all his haters wrong when he delivered an iconic performance, that opened the door for other stellar acts like Kanye West, Stormzy and Dave to follow in his footsteps.
Jay-Z mocked Noel's comments, by starting his set with a sarcastic cover of Oasis' hit Wonderwall on his guitar.
He then launched into an incredible mash-up of 99 Problems with AC/DC’s Back in Black before performing an awe-inspiring set, with many of hits and snippets of The Prodigy’s Smack My Bitch Up and Amy Winehouse’s Rehab.
The performance changed the game for Glastonbury and showed that hip-hop belonged at Worthy Farm
![Changed the game: Jay-Z proved all his haters wrong when he delivered an iconic performance, that opened the door for other stellar acts like Kanye West, Stormzy and Dave to follow in his footsteps](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/02/16/77330211-12703351-image-a-89_1698944235412.jpg)
Changed the game: Jay-Z proved all his haters wrong when he delivered an iconic performance, that opened the door for other stellar acts like Kanye West, Stormzy and Dave to follow in his footsteps
Radiohead (1997)
Radiohead's performance at Glastonbury in 1997 was nearly very different, after the set was hit by technical difficulties, and the band admitted they almost chose to abandon the show halfway through.
But they persevered and played through their frustration and ended up delivering one of their greatest ever performances.
Coming only two weeks after the release of their album OK Computer, they delivered definitive live versions of highlights, Karma Police, Airbag, Paranoid Android and No Surprises.
The crowd was rapt with attention as the band performed a unique and sensational set that many have credited with impacting the landscape of music in Britain.
![Memorable: Radiohead's performance at Glastonbury in 1997 was nearly very different, after the set was hit by technical difficulties, but they persevered and played through their frustration and ended up delivering one of their greatest ever performances](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/02/16/77330219-12703351-image-a-90_1698944256506.jpg)
Memorable: Radiohead's performance at Glastonbury in 1997 was nearly very different, after the set was hit by technical difficulties, but they persevered and played through their frustration and ended up delivering one of their greatest ever performances
Kylie Minogue (2019)
Kylie Minogue's 2019 performance at Glastonbury showed that good things come to those who wait.
After she was diagnosed with breast cancer, the Princess of Pop was forced to cancel her planned appearance at the festival in 2005.
However, 14 years later she exploded on the stage on the Sunday Legends slot and delivered a jaw-dropping show.
Kylie belted out her biggest hits while being streamed with confetti and even included a fake wedding.
The performance was so good that it smashed the record for the most-watched Glastonbury performance, with an average audience of 3.2 million people tuning in at home, beating previous highs set by the likes of Ed Sheeran and Adele.
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Unstoppable: Kylie Minogue's 2019 performance at Glastonbury showed that good things come to those who wait after she exploded on the stage on the Sunday Legends slot and delivered a jaw-dropping show
Stormzy (2019)
Stormzy made history when he was announced as a headliner in 2019, but was also seen as a risky booking.
Only 25 years old, with just one album and the first ever grime artist to headline, he had a lot of pressure on his shoulders.
But the artist transcended expectations, with a triumphant and at time emotional performance that celebrated he best of black and alternative British culture.
Stormzy stepped out in a Union Jack stab-proof vest designed by Banksy and delivered spellbinding renditions of Blinded By Your Grace Part 2 and Big For Your Boots.
He also brought out members of the Black Ballet company, a full gospel choir, fellow UK grime artists Dave and Fredo and even Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
During the performance, he railed against the Tory goverment, leading the audience to chant out: 'F**k the government, f**k Boris', as he slammed their response to the Grenfell Tower fire.
The cultural significance of the performance cannot be overstated, with incredible music and atmosphere as well as a powerful statement on race, class and inequality in modern Britain.
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Impact: Stormy transcended expectations, with a triumphant and at time emotional performance that celebrated he best of black and alternative British culture
![Moving: Stormzy stepped out in a Union Jack stab-proof vest designed by Banksy and delivered spellbinding renditions of Blinded By Your Grace Part 2 and Big For Your Boots](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/02/16/77329491-12703351-image-a-83_1698944115057.jpg)
Moving: Stormzy stepped out in a Union Jack stab-proof vest designed by Banksy and delivered spellbinding renditions of Blinded By Your Grace Part 2 and Big For Your Boots
David Bowie (2000)
David Bowie had been praised as one of the greatest singers of all time, alongside Elvis and Frank Sinatra, by Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis.
He performed in 1971, but didn't return for over three decade, meaning his 2000 headlining set was even more special.
David performed an incredible set with flair, including hits like Wild Is The Wind, Ashes To Ashes, Changes, Rebel Rebel and The Man Who Sold The World.
Delivering impeccable showmanship, the late singer showed why he has been lauded as one of the greats during the hit set.
Highlights included David leading the audience in singing along to Heroes, Life on Mars and Under Pressure.
The iconic show cemented his place in music history and David himself appeared to have felt that, as he later spoke fondly about his experience at the festival.
![Iconic: David Bowie performed an incredible set with flair, including hits like Wild Is The Wind, Ashes To Ashes, Changes, Rebel Rebel and The Man Who Sold The World](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/02/16/77329451-12703351-image-a-80_1698944058303.jpg)
Iconic: David Bowie performed an incredible set with flair, including hits like Wild Is The Wind, Ashes To Ashes, Changes, Rebel Rebel and The Man Who Sold The World
![Never forgotten: Delivering impeccable showmanship, the late singer showed why he has been lauded as one of the greats during the hit set](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/02/16/77329449-12703351-image-a-81_1698944063925.jpg)
Never forgotten: Delivering impeccable showmanship, the late singer showed why he has been lauded as one of the greats during the hit set