Overview

• Organisers have confirmed that Glastonbury will pause its lineup in 2026 for the fifth fallow year in its planning cycle.
• A "Love the Farm, Leave No Trace" pledge will require future ticket holders to commit to removing all waste from the site.
• A ban on single-use plastic plates, cups, mugs and cutlery aims to cut festival waste and protect the surrounding environment.
• Emily Eavis announced plans to plant 30,000 trees and hedges during the break to boost biodiversity and improve carbon capture.
• The fallow year will provide local residents and cattle with a scheduled rest, underlining the event’s origins on a working dairy farm.