Glastonbury’s Thursday Magic: Where Anticipation Becomes Euphoria
So, let me tell you about something truly special happening at Glastonbury this year – something Emily Eavis herself calls “a kind of magic.” You might already know Glastonbury as one of the biggest and most iconic music festivals in the world, but what you might not realise is that the real magic begins before the first note hits the Pyramid Stage.
It’s that Thursday feeling .
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The festival officially kicks off on Friday, but by Thursday afternoon, the energy across the site is absolutely electric. Emily Eavis, whose parents founded Glastonbury back in 1970, describes Thursday as the point when the site finally fills up – the moment the crowd transforms from a trickle into a tidal wave of excitement. She compares opening the gates on Wednesday morning to “letting people into Christmas.” And honestly, that’s the perfect way to describe it. You can feel it in the air – a mix of joy, relief, anticipation and that deep, communal love for music and togetherness.
I experienced it myself last year when I arrived on-site to DJ on Thursday night. The moment I stepped onto the fields, I felt it – like something had lifted, like the long wait was over. It’s hard to put into words, but it’s almost like everyone collectively exhales, smiles, and starts living in the now. There’s this sense of reunion, of shared freedom, and total presence. People are setting up their tents, cracking open their drinks, laughing with old friends and strangers alike. You are, quite literally, where you’re meant to be.
Emily nailed it when she said the look in people’s eyes is the same now as it was when she was a kid – joy, determination, and that commitment to making these five days unforgettable. And she’s not just witnessing it – she’s part of it. From opening the gates with her father Michael to feeling the buzz ripple through the crowd as Thursday unfolds, she knows this festival better than anyone.
This year, I’m back at it again – DJing at the Stonebridge venue on Thursday night. And to capture that unique Thursday buzz, I’ve even teamed up with Radio 1’s Greg James and drum & bass maestro Crissy Criss. We took voice notes from fans describing how that Thursday feeling makes them feel – all sampled into a track that will premiere during my set. It’s a celebration of what Glastonbury is really about – that euphoric beginning, where the magic isn’t just in the music but in the people, the place, and the promise of everything to come.
Honestly, if you’ve never been, try to catch it on the BBC. With over 90 hours of coverage this year across TV, iPlayer, radio and Sounds, you can curate your own festival from home. But if you’re lucky enough to be there, take a second on Thursday to soak it all in. That’s when Glastonbury truly begins – with a vibe that’s more than just music. It’s connection, celebration, and a kind of magic that stays with you long after the last act leaves the stage.
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