Glastonbury Festival 2 - Answers

Published: Monday 24th June 2024A free quiz about the Glastonbury festivals and the acts that have appeared there.
  1. In which English county does the Glastonbury Festival take place? Somerset.
  2. Who headlined the first Glastonbury Festival in 1970? T.Rex (then known as Tyrannosaurus Rex).
  3. At the first Glastonbury Festival in 1970 what did the price of the ticket also include? Free milk.
  4. With their 2024 performance Coldplay will have headlined the Pyramid Stage a record number of times, how many? Five.
  5. Which rock star died the day before the first Glastonbury Festival in 1970? Jimi Hendrix.
  6. Who said his 2023 performance at Glastonbury would be his last in the UK? Elton John.
  7. What was Stormzy wearing when he opened his headline set in 2019 on Glastonbury's main stage? A stab proof vest.
  8. Which 1960s band were due to top the bill at the first Glastonbury Festival? The Kinks.
  9. Who in 2022 became the youngest headliner at Glastonbury? Billie Eilish.
  10. By what name is the main stage at Glastonbury known by? Pyramid Stage.
  11. Who said that having hop-hop at Glastonbury was wrong after Jay-Z was announced as headlining the festival in 2008? Noel Gallagher.
  12. In what year did David Bowie make his final Glastonbury appearance? 2000
  13. Which band cancelled their appearance at Glastonbury in 2010 but returned in 2011? U2.
  14. Who in 2022 became the oldest solo performer to headline the Glastonbury Festival? Paul McCartney.
  15. Which headliner was fined £3000 by the local council after his 2009 set over-ran the curfew at Glastonbury? Bruce Springsteen.
  16. Who in 1994 played the first Sunday Legend spot at Glastonbury? Johnny Cash.
  17. With his first appearance in 1982, which artist has headlined Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage a record 8 times? Van Morrisson.
  18. Who replaced The Foo Fighters as Glastonbury in 2015 after Dave Grohl broke his leg? Florence and the Machine.
  19. Which band has Michael Eavis always wanted to headline the Glastonbury Festival but they are yet to appear? Fleetwood Mac.
  20. Who was the first female solo artist to headline the main stage at Glastonbury? Suzanne Vega.

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