Glastonbury Festival 2025, a global music spectacle, spanned three days from Friday, June 27, to Sunday, June 29, showcasing a diverse array of artists across its many stages. For international fans, particularly those in Ireland, accessing the full live festival experience proved challenging due to BBC iPlayer's exclusive streaming rights and geo-restrictions, necessitating the use of a VPN for access.

The festival commenced on Friday, June 27, with The 1975 headlining the iconic Pyramid Stage, delivering a performance that garnered a four-star review from NME, described as a reminder of their musical and showmanship prowess. The day also featured highly anticipated performances, including an emotional, unannounced set from Lewis Capaldi on the Pyramid Stage. Lorde surprised fans with a secret set on the Woodsies Stage, where she debuted her new album 'Virgin' in its entirety, earning a five-star reception. Haim also made a surprise appearance on The Park Stage, captivating a large audience.

Saturday, June 28, emerged as one of the most densely packed days in Glastonbury's history, featuring four prominent headliners and numerous significant events. Pop sensation Charli XCX drew the largest crowd, headlining The Other Stage. Her