Silver Hayes returns to Glastonbury in 2025 with its boldest cultural programme yet, expanding far beyond its musical legacy. Driven by this year’s guiding theme—“Optimism is still a political act”—the field will again serve as a forward-thinking cultural think tank, combining music with urgent discussion, boundary-pushing art and immersive wellness experiences.

THE INFORMATION stage will host a rich talks programme featuring names like James Norton, Anita Rani, Reni Eddo-Lodge, Munya Chawawa and Gary Lineker. Panels will explore subjects ranging from sustainability and economic justice to fashion activism and global peacebuilding. Meanwhile, BLACK AT GLASTO returns as a vibrant community hub, celebrating Black cultural legacy through art, music and literature.

Debuting this year is Floating Points’ Sunflower Sound System, an innovative, mycelium-roofed dome space built with biodegradable mushroom acoustic panels. With surprise sets curated by Floating Points and a mission tied to MAP Charity, the new venue brings a powerful fusion of sonic purity and sustainability to the heart of Silver Hayes.

Elsewhere, the Hayes Pavilion presents In Return—a monumental wool-based installation exploring Britain’s rural heritage, designed in partnership with British Wool. Daily wellness sessions return with ROOM, offering yoga, sound baths and guided meditation, while FRQNCY LDN curates an immersive sonic healing journey at ASSEMBLY featuring live instrumentation and spoken word. Silver Hayes 2025 is a radical celebration of collective hope, culture and resistance.