Glastonbury 2022 in photos: Kendrick Lamar wears crown of thorns in plea for women's rights
Thousands enjoy Glastonbury Festival as it celebrates its 50th anniversary after a two-year hiatus
![Kendrick Lamar performs as he headlines the Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/27/TELEMMGLPICT000300990917_trans_NvBQzQNjv4Bq2xH_am5qyIBBe32ZCWDxVA4aJIKKWYzUbf9YapsEEWY.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar closes Glastonbury 2022 with a powerful headline set which saw him chant "Godspeed for women's rights" before dramatically exiting the Pyramid Stage
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![Kendrick Lamar performs as he headlines the Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/27/TELEMMGLPICT000300991564_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqRQtdkYOGZzr56A3K8cDJO15fJQ653czo2P6mM5h6rAw.jpeg?imwidth=160)
The performance reaches its theatrical pinnacle at the end as the lights come up during the rapper's new song Saviour to reveal fake blood pouring down his face from a crown of thorns
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![Disco diva Diana Ross performs during Sunday's teatime legends slot](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/27/TELEMMGLPICT000300957934_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqrduRQfIjONMjRT2xVSqTqUSSKLtb6W3JTHO22Hljeu4.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Disco diva Diana Ross performs during Sunday's teatime legends slot
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![Diana Ross sports a sparkly dress with a matching white cape and headpiece ensemble](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/27/TELEMMGLPICT000300964506_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqO2wBkCq2Mm4bNdLs0EhrY5V8ETuhj39k8K3NGgmfoo0.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Diana Ross sports a sparkly dress with a matching white cape and headpiece ensemble while reeling off hits including including Baby Love, You Can't Hurry Love, Stop! In The Name Of Love and Chain Reaction
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![Lorde performing on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival, Pilton, Britain](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/27/TELEMMGLPICT000301002137_trans_NvBQzQNjv4Bqd2YoQY3XRytG6zBmMwBxdH7L2GI39Rzi52FobiMZ1dY.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Ahead of Kendrick Lamar's performance, Lorde takes to the Pyramid Stage to deliver a set ranging from melodic moments to high octane energy
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![The crowd watches the Pet Shop Boys performing on The Other Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/27/TELEMMGLPICT000300984338_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqA7N2CxnJWnYI3tCbVBgu9T0aesusvN1TE7a0ddd_esI.jpeg?imwidth=160)
The crowd watches the Pet Shop Boys. The infamous Glastonbury showers were infrequent and the weather remained relatively dry in comparison to previous years
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![Arcadia's 50 tonne spider shoots lasers at the crowd below as they watch Groove Armada on Saturday night](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/27/TELEMMGLPICT000300801353_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqpVlberWd9EgFPZtcLiMQf0Rf_Wk3V23H2268P_XkPxc.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Arcadia's 50 tonne spider shoots lasers at the crowd below as they watch Groove Armada on Saturday night
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![Music fans enjoy the sun on the final day.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/27/TELEMMGLPICT000300934833_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqpVlberWd9EgFPZtcLiMQf0Rf_Wk3V23H2268P_XkPxc.jpeg?imwidth=160)
For the last five days, Worthy Farm in Somerset has homed more than 200,000 people and hosted a number of performances for the ages
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Paul McCartney headlines the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset
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![Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen embrace during the performance](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/26/TELEMMGLPICT000300889855_trans_NvBQzQNjv4Bqy66hu0TpIy4d7oO0NBM5NTQnC5DCw90YHLKHXFlQeAE.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen embrace during the performance
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![The electrifying atmosphere as Paul McCartney performs](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/26/TELEMMGLPICT000300889357_trans_NvBQzQNjv4Bqm145K216fnIW9eXjLo07uS19Kii2f-rHN4gOVBoTP_k.jpeg?imwidth=160)
The electrifying atmosphere as Paul McCartney performs
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![Yungblud performs on the John Peel Stage](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/26/TELEMMGLPICT000300890055_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqpiVx42joSuAkZ0bE9ijUnIX55UGE1-QmdhXTcMmlCx4.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Yungblud performs on the John Peel Stage
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![Lily Allen performs as a surprise guest of Olivia Rodrigo on the Other Stage](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/26/TELEMMGLPICT000300879401_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqpVlberWd9EgFPZtcLiMQf0Rf_Wk3V23H2268P_XkPxc.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Lily Allen performs as a surprise guest of Olivia Rodrigo on the Other Stage
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![On day Skin of Skunk Anansie performs on the Other Stage during day four](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/25/TELEMMGLPICT000300826070_trans_NvBQzQNjv4Bqek9vKm18v_rkIPH9w2GMNpPHkRvugymKLtqq96r_VP8.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Skin of Skunk Anansie performs on the Other Stage on day four
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![Masters of the Kazooniverse kazoo band perform in the Cabaret field](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/25/TELEMMGLPICT000300836884_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqH4D-jx1ezwmwmru7Y7fiE_YJNoXobu7XZEgn7aaogXE.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Masters of the Kazooniverse perform in the Cabaret field
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![Performers appear as frozen arctic explorers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/25/TELEMMGLPICT000300823061_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqtGQB12KHxxQCrwnTZkX0nwgWqwm85JEWpGVhFb46TTg.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Performers appear as frozen arctic explorers
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![A group of festival-goers avoid the long queue for the showers by setting up their own facilities](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/24/TELEMMGLPICT000300680044_1_trans_NvBQzQNjv4Bqy66hu0TpIy4d7oO0NBM5NTQnC5DCw90YHLKHXFlQeAE.jpeg?imwidth=160)
A group of Glastonbury festival-goers avoid the long queue for the showers by setting up their own facilities
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![...others got their shower in the rain](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/24/TELEMMGLPICT000300672699_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqFHJNLL4DN98KyBDjVXBRVOtLaHNrj1S8_WeC8rpxnHM.jpeg?imwidth=160)
...others got their shower in the rain
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![Audiences react to singer-songwriter Griff](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/24/TELEMMGLPICT000300701031_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqtGQB12KHxxQCrwnTZkX0nwgWqwm85JEWpGVhFb46TTg.jpeg?imwidth=160)
And the crowds go wild for English singer-songwriter Griff
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![A woman smiles as she sits on her friends shoulders](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/24/TELEMMGLPICT000300712351_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqpVlberWd9EgFPZtcLiMQf0Rf_Wk3V23H2268P_XkPxc.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Getting a better view: A woman beams as she sits on her friend's shoulders
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![Two friends watch a band at the Pyramid stage](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/24/TELEMMGLPICT000300708421_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqsCNzwEn1rYoPN2nqjhn_yl4gjpIjZkfLc9ND9tDKKg0.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Purple hair, don't care: Two friends enjoy themselves as rock band Crowded House perform on the Pyramid stage
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![In the buff.. a couple of naturists stroll through the festival site](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/23/TELEMMGLPICT000300560900_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqA7N2CxnJWnYI3tCbVBgu9T0aesusvN1TE7a0ddd_esI.jpeg?imwidth=160)
In the buff.. a couple of naturists stroll through the festival site
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![A woman carries a rug and pot plants as she arrives through the security gates during day one of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/23/TELEMMGLPICT000300460102_trans_NvBQzQNjv4Bqo6V3cvctqdfs7HwV5UCM91vwUTs18iYyN3VHiu7K_g0.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Checklist: Carpet, houseplants....
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![Festival goers arrive at the site laden down with camping gear](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/23/TELEMMGLPICT000300440357_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqFNg083D4dwMls34BZ1qmE6lBzupbaJsNVwfPhKpOn6U.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Revellers packed for all weather conditions
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![A festival attendee fans herself beside the stone circle during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/23/TELEMMGLPICT000300491773_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqA7N2CxnJWnYI3tCbVBgu9T0aesusvN1TE7a0ddd_esI.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Once you're in, it's all good vibes and no stress
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![An intimate moment at sunset](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/23/TELEMMGLPICT000300498196_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqqVzuuqpFlyLIwiB6NTmJwSX5rhseiWKOo9p9OQ-ymek.jpeg?imwidth=160)
An intimate moment at sunset
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![Festival attendees watch the sunset on the first day of the Glastonbury Festival, Pilton,](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/23/TELEMMGLPICT000300509796_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqOnF-pGyuMayIW5_daymjxo4x-FSwrDT9y5PSx0UCiAQ.jpeg?imwidth=160)
In 1971, the festival became known as the Glastonbury Fair, with its dates moved to the time of the Summer Solstice –12,000 people attended and tickets were free
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![Things have come on a long way since the first Glastonbury in 1970, where tickets were £1, which also got you free milk from the farm](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2022/06/23/TELEMMGLPICT000300545527_1_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqOLSIyYLmkFq7W-G_CKMXcbwbciLn0dlNSWIexE0d2P0.jpeg?imwidth=160)
Things have come a long way since the first Glastonbury in 1970, where tickets were £1, which also got you free milk from the farm
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