Glastonbury day four: Who is playing and how hot will it get?
Acts gracing the Pyramid Stage today will include John Fogerty, Raye, and Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, as well as a mystery "Patchwork" performance.
Over on the Other Stage, big crowds are expected for Charli XCX and the Ezra Collective.
Artist Doechii will be making her first Glastonbury appearance on the West Holts Stage this evening.
In his first performance at Glastonbury since 2019, Tom Odell has a set scheduled later tonight for Woodsies, which featured a surprise pre-lunchtime set from Lorde on Saturday 27 June.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office's amber heat-health alert is still in force today, with people urged to be cautious in the sun.
Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 26 degrees today, with the mercury set to rise closer to 30 on Sunday (29 June).
The UKHSA South West has issued the following advice for those at Glastonbury Festival:
Stay hydrated and avoid excessive alcohol consumption, particularly in hot weather as this may dehydrate you. There are over 800 water taps across the site, carry a refillable bottle with you throughout the day
Seek shade wherever you can, wear (or improvise) a hat, and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes
Loosen your clothing and allow the air to circulate
Reapply sunscreen and cover up, Factor 30 or above is good, but covering your skin is better
If attending with a small child, turn their pushchair away from the sun rather than covering it for shade, covering the pushchair will increase the temperature inside
Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them
If you or someone you know feels ill or faints, seek help from stewards, security or the medical services on site.
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