Glastonbury highlights: from Corbyn chants to Ed Sheeran via grime

Katy Perry will perform on the Pyramid stage at 6pm on Saturday
Katy Perry will perform on the Pyramid stage at 6pm on Saturday. Photograph: Valerie Macon/AFP/Getty Images

Saturday

Jeremy Corbyn, Pyramid stage, 4pm

One of the most hotly anticipated moments of the festival, Corbyn will introduce outspoken political hip-hop duo Run the Jewels, who have given their backing to the Labour leader. Expect the biggest chants of the festival as the crowds inevitably launch into OH JEREMY CORBYN.

Katy Perry, Pyramid stage, 6pm

One of the world’s biggest stars is likely to put on a grade-A stadium pop extravaganza when she performs on the Pyramid stage.

Solange, West Holts, 8.30pm

So much more than Beyoncé’s little sister, Solange released one of the most powerful and sophisticated albums of last year, with songs musing on race and mental health.

Sunday

Mykki Blanco, Pussy Parlure, 12.30am

Blanco brings fearless, sardonic, emotive queer rap to the Pussy Parlure.

NYC Downlow official 10th birthday party, Block9, 2.30am

The best and most debauched late-night spot at Glastonbury celebrates its 10th birthday. Expect drag queens, disco and champagne.

John McDonnell, Left Field, 1pm

The shadow chancellor, and Corbyn’s close ally, will be part of a panel chaired by John Harris of the Guardiandiscussing the flaws in our democratic system.

Yanis Varoufakis and Elif Şafak, Left Field, 1.30pm

It is sure to be a lively discussion between the popular former Greek finance minister, Varoufakis, and Turkish author Şafak as they take on the issues of secularism and free speech.

Kiefer Sutherland, Avalon 4.50pm

Most know him as the rule-breaking secret agent Jack Bauer in 24, but Kiefer Sutherland will be showcasing his country music talents in the afternoon.

Barry Gibb, Pyramid stage, 4.45pm

Feel the Saturday Night Fever as Barry Gibb brings all the disco you will ever need to the Sunday legends slot.

Ed Sheeran, Pyramid stage, 9.45pm

The nicest man in music takes his chart-topping acoustic strummings to the Pyramid stage as the Glastonbury grand finale.

Grime powerhouses, Other Stage, 10.15pm

Grime collective Boy Better Know, featuring some of the UK’s best rappers – JME, Wiley and Skepta – are sure to deliver an explosive and triumphant headline set, marking grime as one of the most exciting genres in British music.