That ONE THING not to miss at Glastonbury

[Charles Carmichael]

So.... What do you think is that ONE THING that no one should miss at glasto?

Obviously Foo's and The Who will be popular, but anyone have those out of the box suggestions?

[ColdSideofthePillow]

The festival start time?

[found home in 2009]

there is like a billion things to go and do and see, so it very much depends on your interests.

For me other than the two bands you've mentioned its Jamie T and Courtney Barnett. If you've never been before take a walk through the South East Corner, some of the sites are mental. Can't remember the name of it, but the bar next to the Temple where you can get your face painted like a skeleton in a coffin is the most fun ever.

[Charles Carmichael]

I'm looking forward to Jamie T and Courtney too!!

I've heard things like "the burning man" and "sun rises" and "walk up the hill to Glastonbury sign and not look back "

I wanna know about the out of the box stuff that I shouldn't miss. There are a few bands I'm desperate to see, but otherwise im gonna be super flexible... I just wanna absorb everything I can!!!!!

[found home in 2009]

I'm looking forward to Jamie T and Courtney too!!

I've heard things like "the burning man" and "sun rises" and "walk up the hill to Glastonbury sign and not look back "

I wanna know about the out of the box stuff that I shouldn't miss. There are a few bands I'm desperate to see, but otherwise im gonna be super flexible... I just wanna absorb everything I can!!!!!

The view from the top of the hill at the Glastonbury sign is awesome, though for me it hadn't been hyped up in advance, hopefully it still has the same effect after people telling you it's amazing first.

Sometimes it's best not knowing about these things. First time I saw Arcadia was a total wtf moment, don't think it was the same for my girlfriend when she first went as I'd told her about it.

I'd wanted to go to the rabbit hole for years as it sounded cool and was totally disappointed when I finally got in, whereas if I went with no expectations or prior knowledge I would probably have though it was the coolest thing ever.

[grumpyhack]

The food. Be adventurous. Our group challenge is to try to sample something new every day and by the end of the festival to have eaten from every continent.

[Bonedaddy]

The one thing TO miss at Glasto... Planning.

[johnmcga]

I have a must-see every year. Most years, I miss it. I've never regretted that (well, not too much...).

This year, it's FFS. So I'll probably end up across the other side of the site while they're on.

Edited May 25, 2015 by johnmcga

[balti-pie]

The ale tent by acoustic for a minimum of five hours on the Thursday

[matt2007]

Goan Fish Curry

[Nuthugger]

The legions of cute, tipsy, well-fed posh girls in their summer clothes.

[jamesrfisher]

The ale tent by acoustic for a minimum of five hours on the Thursday

This has been our Thursday afternoon since 2008

[the_hutch_keeper]

Just for the experience try an extra dry cider from the cider bus... like drinking liquid sand

[frostypaw]

The festival - take your time and don't charge around worried you are missing something. The painful truth after a decade of festivals is you are ALWAYS missing something, you're better off enjoying what you're doing right then than wishing you were somewhere else

[Earthwindandfire2205]

Brothers bar on the Wednesday

[HurrahBrother]

The toilet seat!

or the flush!

[Derby_Dave]

The legions of cute, tipsy, well-fed posh girls in their summer clothes.

LOL for this reason do not forget your sunglasses!

Edited May 26, 2015 by Derby_Dave

[Anth32]

Don't miss the festival itself while chasing a running order of 'must see' bands.

It's not a competition to see all the 'big' names. Go where you fancy, when you fancy and some amazing gig might make your festival.

Or even better you might find a spot and some amazing people will become your friends for life.

So much more than the music.

[JamesBrew]

Don't miss the festival itself while chasing a running order of 'must see' bands.

It's not a competition to see all the 'big' names. Go where you fancy, when you fancy and some amazing gig might make your festival.

Or even better you might find a spot and some amazing people will become your friends for life.

So much more than the music.

Amen!

[Charles Carmichael]

Thanks for your replies all.

I'm so totally happy to take it as it comes, but I'd kick myself if I followed my mates to see Ricky Martin when I coulda been watching a random "dead walk" or sacrificial burning, or an amazing indie disco....

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

when I coulda been watching a random "dead walk"

I have no idea what this means. What does it mean?

[Spindles]

I think it means like a zombie walk. Can't say I've ever seen this at Glastonbury, bit too much like organised fun and less like random spontaneity. Saying that, someone on here organised a flashmob for a marriage proposal once at the stone circle, it worked out brilliantly (video was posted in this forum), so not ALL organised fun is contrived and overblown.

[Charles Carmichael]

Mexican day of the dead, kinda thing, but yeah...

[fur_q]

I once went to a bar in Brugge that was famous for its beer menu, the owner is regarded in Belgium as one of the foremost experts on beer I the world, a group of tourists asked him what was the best beer in the menu, his reply was that the best beer on the menu is the one you like the best. I mention this as I think this is a fantastic philosophy, go out, explore as much of the festival as possible and find what you enjoy. Once you find something you enjoy, enjoy it and don't worry about what sown dude on a forum is telling you to enjoy.

[Pbird81]

Mexican day of the dead, kinda thing, but yeah...

You might find some stuff like that in the Common...