Glastonbury Festival is a five-day contemporary performing arts festival held in Pilton, Somerset, England. Aside from contemporary music, the festival also features dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts. Leading pop and rock artists have headlined, with thousands more performing on smaller stages and areas. The festival has produced films and albums, and it has received extensive television and newspaper coverage.
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