The full Glastonbury Festival line-up has been announced for this year but there is still room for a secret set, or two, to be announced.
Glastonbury veterans will know that every year, there’s a surprise performance from a major band. In previous years, the secret set has seen huge names including The Killers, Foo Fighters, Lady Gaga and The Vaccines arrive at the Somerset farm to treat unsuspecting fans.
This year, more secrets are expected, as there are multiple slots left in the festival’s schedule that are marked TBA which stands for ‘to be announced.’ These slots are earmarked as secret sets by fans, as in previous years, big name in the music industry have arrived and played them unexpectedly.
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Sometimes, secret acts even appear on the line-up under different names. In 2023, Churn-Ups appeared on the line-up but they turned out to be the Foo Fighters, presenting under a false band name.
For the 2024 festival, fans are convinced that Kasabian will be performing in a secret slot. The speculation comes after William Hill suspended betting on the band appearing at the festival next week and Kasabian announced a tour which is set to start in July this year. Many believe that a Glastonbury performance would be a great warm-up for the band before they head on tour.
Who is rumoured to be a secret act?
With several slots yet to be announced for this year’s Glasto, including a 6pm Saturday performance at the Woodies Stage – these are the rumoured surprise performances:
- Kasabian
- Liam Gallagher
- Pulp
- Kings of Leon
- Green Day
- Harry Styles
- The Killers
- Weezer
- The XX
- Vampire Weekend
According to betting sites, Kasabian and Liam Gallagher are favourites. The Fire hitmakers are just 4/6 to rock up to Glastonbury, after they were heavily rumoured to be playing at the Somerset site.
Kasabian are also playing a homecoming show at Leicester’s Victoria Park, so a surprise Glastonbury performance might be the ideal preparation to get their live show juices flowing again.
When are Glastonbury’s secret sets?
There are eight slots that haven’t been announced yet. They are:
- Friday June 28: Wishing Well, 8.45pm and 11pm
- Friday June 28: Firmly Rooted, 1am
- Saturday June 29: BBC Introducing Stage, 4.30pm
- Saturday June 29: Woodies Stage, 6pm
- Saturday June 29: Levels, midnight
- Sunday June 30: BBC Introducing Stage, 7.30pm
- Sunday June 30: Wishing Well, 9pm
How do you find out about surprise acts?
Glastonbury’s onsite newspaper provides information into what’s happening around the festival ground – including last-minute gigs and hints about certain secret slots. Keeping your eye on the internet is also a good way to spot a surprise.
On X, @Secretglasto, has a proven talent for correctly predicting secret sets and announces them a few hours before they actually happen. Glasto Fest Feed also has a handy page collating all the information they have on secret sets.
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James Parker is a UK-based entertainment aficionado who delves into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry. From Hollywood to the West End, he offers readers an insider’s perspective on the world of movies, music, and pop culture.
