Thousands to descend on Glastonbury Festival as Worthy Farm opens its gates

One of the more controversial acts performing is Irish rap trio Kneecap

Revellers queue for entry on the first day of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset (Yui Mok/PA)

Thousands of people will descend on Glastonbury In England as the famous music festival in Somerset opens its gates for 2025.

Campers arriving at Worthy Farm can expect a mixed bag of sunshine and rain throughout the week with “with sunny spells and scattered showers expected throughout the day” on Wednesday, according to forecasters.