BBC Glastonbury 2024 coverage details including 24-hour TV channel

If you didn't manage to bag Glastonbury tickets, don't fret - you can still enjoy the festival from your own living room. The much-loved event is making a comeback to Worthy Farm in Somerset later this month.

The line-up boasts big names like Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Shania Twain, among others. The BBC will be providing official coverage of the festival, ensuring music lovers are catered for right up until Sunday, June 30.

You'll be able to access the BBC's coverage on iPlayer, BBC Sounds, TV, radio, and online, including their round-the-clock Classic Glastonbury channel. This channel will feature non-stop highlights from some of the most memorable Glastonbury performances, including Elton John's final show last year.

From midday Friday (June 28) until Sunday night, the BBC will also run a special Glastonbury Channel on iPlayer, offering a constant stream of live events, interviews, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. This year, the BBC has introduced Glastonbury Channel II, a festival-specific edition featuring the day's most popular acts.

The broadcaster will also offer its usual live streams from the five main stages - the Pyramid Stage, Other Stage, Park Stage, West Holts, and Woodsies. Plus, performances at the Pyramid Stage will be broadcast in British Sign Language throughout the weekend, reports Wales Online.

Ahead of the actual festival, The One Show is set to get the Glastonbury weekend rolling on BBC One come Friday 28 June at 7pm. They'll be hosting a special show that delves into Glastonbury's storied past and will also feature live connections to this year's 2024 event.

After a full weekend showcasing performances across the BBC's television channels, BBC Two will wrap up the festivities with a highlights show capturing the essence of Glastonbury 2024.

Lorna Clarke, BBC Director of Music, has expressed her excitement about the coverage: "The BBC's coverage of Glastonbury is one of the biggest jewels in the BBC's pop crown and we're evolving our programming to bring audiences many ways to enjoy the festival across our platforms it's their Glastonbury on the BBC. This year will see the debut of Glastonbury Channel II, a welcome addition to our multiple BBC iPlayer streams, giving viewers a rolling round-up of the key moments from each day."

She added, "We're also proud that for the second year, Pyramid Stage Signed returns, with performances from Glastonbury's most iconic stage in British Sign Language, bringing the Glastonbury experience closer to all viewers."

Clarke further highlighted the extensive coverage planned: "This is in addition to over 90 hours of live performances from the five main stages on BBC iPlayer, extensive coverage on TV, 90 hours of radio broadcasts live from the festival, plus much more to discover on BBC Sounds including Sidetracked by Glastonbury, presented by Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw, which will also be available on BBC iPlayer from the first week of June."

She expressed her gratitude, saying: "I would like to thank Emily and Michael Eavis once again for allowing us this exclusive access to Glastonbury, as only the BBC can bring the nation together to enjoy their unique festival."