Glastonbury 2025 was one for the books – and Team NME was on the ground taking in all the incredible scenes we possibly could, from JADE to Lorde, from Neil Young to Pulp-Patchwork.

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We had two photographers with us, too, capturing picture-perfect moments that may help you feel better about having to wait over 700 days for the next Glasto. Feast your eyes on these glorious shots by Andy Ford and Derek Bremner…

What was that? The answer is Lorde’s ‘Virgin’ release party

The first full day of music at Glasto started beautifully – with a secret set by Lorde at Woodsies, celebrating the release of her incredible new album ‘Virgin’

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Class in session with the Swamp Princess

Despite an excruciating scheduling conflict with Charli XCX, we had no regrets getting schooled by Doechii

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JADE says “Fuck you for now!”

JADE getting us into the spirit of ‘FUFN (Fuck You For Now)’, a defiant track off her highly anticipated new album ‘That’s Showbiz Baby!’

• READ MORE: JADE at Glastonbury 2025: “It’s more important than ever for artists to show that it’s OK to speak out”

A St. Vincent staredown

You simply couldn’t take your eyes off Annie Clark during her Sunday takeover of Woodsies

Matty Healy, splitting the G

As The 1975 kicked off their headlining set on Friday, Matty Healy strolled onto the Pyramid Stage holding a cigarette and a pint

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Beabadoobee in full bloom

Bea Kristi’s lovely Saturday set was fuelled by flower power

Oh Haim, we could never quit you

Haim’s not-so-secret set was a celebration of their brand-new album ‘I Quit’

You really gotta see it live to get it

Some punters may have been winding down on Sunday – but not Turnstile fans, who got crowdsurfing in no time at all

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More artists in the mosh, please

Girl In Red wasted no time getting up close and personal with her fans

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Run, Amy, run!

The energy was at an all-time high at Amyl and the Sniffers’ set – just look at Amy Taylor go

Skepta to the rescue

Skepta emerged the hero of Saturday, performing a hit-filled set with only four hours’ notice due to Deftones’ unfortunate illness-induced dropout

Pure emotion from Biffy Clyro

Biffy Clyro leave it all on the stage every single time

Self Esteem’s sister act

Lots of good habits were on display at Self Esteem’s performance…

God bless CMAT’s ‘Euro-Country’

A real ‘Glasto moment’ from CMAT. Gear up for her new album ‘Euro-Country’ dropping soon…

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Flags and solidarity for Kneecap

Flags and fists filled the West Holts air during Kneecap’s set, which saw one of the most packed crowds of the festival

Backstage with Pete and Carl

Besides running around seeing live music, Team NME took some time to chat with bands on the line-up and take their picture. The Libertines got all lovey-dovey for us…

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All hail Heartworms

The Glastonbury line-up is overwhelming, partly because it’s always teeming with incredible new talent. Case in point: former NME Cover star Heartworms, who transfixed Strummerville on Thursday

Leader of the pack

Wolf Alice’s Glastonbury set was totally triumphant. Their new album ‘The Clearing’ is on the way and we can’t wait

• READ MORE: Wolf Alice live at Glastonbury 2025: a phenomenal band at the peak of their powers

Olivia Rodrigo shows ‘Glaston-berry’ a great time

22 years old and headlining Glastonbury (with special guest Robert Smith) – not bad at all, Olivia Rodrigo…

• READ MORE: Olivia Rodrigo live at Glastonbury 2025: A Robert Smith-assisted ending to stand the test of time

And now onto a fallow year

Worthy Farm will take a year off in 2026 – but the speculation’s already begun for 2027. Who do you think will headline?

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