In its 51st year, Glastonbury Festival gates have been opened, allowing thousands of eager campers to stream onto the grounds.
When the first festival-goers arrived at the venue in Pilton, Somerset, co-organizer Emily Eavis greeted them.
Sir Elton John, Lana Del Rey, Lewis Capaldi, and Lil Nas X are among the musicians performing over the course of the weekend.
Ms. Eavis claimed she tried to achieve gender parity but lost a female headliner.
Before Arctic Monkeys and the rock duo Royal Blood on Friday's main stage, a mystery band billed as "The Churnups" is scheduled to play. It has been speculated that this is the rock group Foo Fighters.
On Sunday afternoon, the legend slot will be performed by Yusuf, formerly Cat Stevens.
The seasoned folk-rocker follows in the footsteps of performers like Dolly Parton, Kylie Minogue, and Diana Ross in the coveted slot. She is best known for a series of albums from the 1970s.
Blondie, a legendary rock group, will come after him.
Festival goers have been forewarned that the first few days will be wet, but on Friday as the music begins, the skies are expected to clear.
Disposable vapes were the top item on the organizers' list of things to avoid bringing because they "pollute the environment and can be hazardous at waste centers.".
On this year's "what not to bring" list were gazebos, non-biodegradable body glitter, disposable wipes, knives, and anything made of glass.
