Glastonbury 2023 line-up REVEALED with Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses joining Elton John

Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses have been announced as Glastonbury’s final two headliners, joining Sir Elton John at the top of the bill. 

The full line-up was announced on Friday and includes Lizzo, Lewis Capaldi, The War On Drugs, Christine And The Queens, Thundercat, Lil Nas X, Lana Del Rey, Carly Rae Jepsen and Manic Street Preachers. 

Arctic Monkeys, formed of Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Nick O’Malley, and Matt Helders, will headline the Pyramid Stage for the third time in their career on Friday, June 23.

The following day Sweet Child O’ Mine rockers Guns N’ Roses will make their Worthy Farm debut.

They join previously confirmed Sunday night headliner, Sir Elton, who will close out the music extravaganza in Somerset, South West England, on June 25.

Full line-up: Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses have been announced as Glastonbury’s final two headliners, joining Sir Elton John at the top of the bill

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The Rocket Man singer’s performance will mark the final UK show on his record breaking Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

Elton had previously announced a final show in 2019 after vowing to never tour again, however, he’s since done a U-turn and has taken to the road again after having a ‘restful break at home’ – with his current tour now being his last. 

Speaking of the announcement, Elton said: ‘I couldn’t be more excited to be headlining the Pyramid Stage. 

‘As the end of my Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour comes into view, there is no more fitting way to say goodbye to my British fans. They have been beyond brilliant, and have supported me through all the highs and lows of my career.

‘Every week I speak to new artists on my radio show and Glastonbury is often cited as a pivotal moment in launching their careers – the festival’s genuine, enthusiastic support for the best emerging talent is something I’ve long admired. 

‘I’ve been talking to Emily Eavis about it over the last few weeks and I can’t wait to embrace the spirit of the greatest festival in the world. It’s going to be incredibly emotional.’ 

Meanwhile, Blondie drummer Clem Burke recently confirmed that the band will be performing at the festival. 

Speaking to Foxy Radio, he revealed that after their gig in Crystal Palace Park with Iggy Pop on July 1, the band are going to be playing other festivals.

Line-up: Arctic Monkeys (pictured in 2013)  and Guns N’ Roses have been announced as Glastonbury’s final two headliners, joining Sir Elton John at the top of the bill

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New act: Guns N’ Roses will also be performing 

Star-studded cast: It comes after it was previously announced that Sir Elton John will be bringing the event to a close, headlining the Pyramid Stage on the Sunday night

Clem said: ‘We’re also doing Isle of Wight Festival and some other festivals… I guess the full list of artists to be playing Glastonbury hasn’t really been announced yet… but we are going to be playing Glastonbury, so maybe you’ve got an exclusive there.’

Blondie, which were founded by Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein, last performed at Glastonbury in 2014 on the Other Stage and belted out their hits on the Pyramid Stage in 1999. 

Last year’s Glastonbury headliners were Billie Eilish, Sir Paul McCartney and Kendrick Lamar.

Wow: Blondie drummer Clem Burke confirmed that the band is heading to Glastonbury 2023 (L-R Tommy Kessler, Matt Katz-Bohen, Clem, Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Leigh Foxx)

Glastonbury Festival headliners over the years

2022

Performer: Billie Eilish took to the stage this year

Billie Eilish, Sir Paul McCartney and Kendrick Lamar

2021 (cancelled due to Covid 19)

Coldplay, Haim and Damon Albarn

2020 (cancelled due to Covid 19)

Kendrick Lamar, Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift

2019

Stormzy, The Killers , The Cure and Kylie Minogue 

There he is: Paul McCartney was on hand to entertain  the crowds in 2022