With tents pitched and wristbands secured, attendees dedicated the second day of Glastonbury Festival to discovering the more unconventional and unique attractions on offer.
Worthy Farm continued to welcome a steady stream of enthusiastic ticketholders throughout Thursday morning.
The previous night, those on-site witnessed a rare opening ceremony featuring a theatre and circus performance in front of the Pyramid Stage, a first in 35 years.
Thursday was filled with unexpected moments, and many more are anticipated as the official musical lineup commences on Friday.
Drizzly wait: Thursday morning greeted campers with torrential rainfall, carving pathways through the grounds.
Is there a Banksy at Glastonbury? Artwork depicting a raft, reminiscent of one used during Idles’ performance last year and attributed to the renowned graffiti artist Banksy, has been spotted affixed to a poster shop wall at Worthy Farm.
Surprise visit: Michael Eavis made an appearance at Carhenge, where a new portrait of the festival’s founder was unveiled.
Space Man: Ahead of his Saturday performance, Sam Ryder delivered an impromptu performance aboard a train en route from Paddington Station to Glastonbury.
Get sweaty: Attendees participated in a fitness session led by Joe Wicks on the Gateway stage.
These boots are made for walking: Festivalgoers engaged with the immersive and experiential artwork of Terminal 1.
Sunshine after the rain: Following the morning’s rainfall, the site quickly dried, rewarding attendees with a stunning evening view.
Congratulations: Jim Christopher proposed to his girlfriend, Neve Workman, in front of the iconic Glastonbury sign, continuing a tradition that is gaining popularity at the festival.
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