Glastonbury Festival’s legendary Shangri-La, known as the festival’s “naughty corner,” has been boldly transformed this year, reemerging as ‘The Wilding.’ This radical makeover aims to inspire wonder and awe in festival-goers while deepening its commitment to activism, equality, and environmental awareness.
Organiser Kaye Dunnings shared, “Everything here is new. We wanted people to get a bit of wonderment and awe back.” True to its reputation as a hub of counterculture and critique of consumerism, The Wilding continues to push boundaries but now with a renewed focus on growth, folklore, and sustainability.
At the heart of the area, a stunning installation of giant trees symbolizes diversity and biodiversity, created by North Somerset-based artists group Trigger. Co-directors Angie Baul and Natalie Adams explain that these trees embody Mother Nature’s resilience and the strength found in ecological variety.
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The Wilding invites visitors to immerse themselves in a vibrant world where art, activism, and nature converge. Attendees can leave messages on the Amnesty Tree, participate in spontaneous folk processions, or explore the allotments and unique spaces like the Nomad and Luna domes.
Musically, the zone pulses with energy across multiple stages—Shangri-La, Lore, Luna, Azaadi, and the returning Nomad stage. Highlighting the lineup is internationally renowned DJ Fatboy Slim, set to perform his landmark 100th set at Worthy Farm within this transformative space.
As the festival embraces this new chapter before its 2026 fallow year, The Wilding stands as a powerful testament to Glastonbury’s enduring spirit of creativity, activism, and communal celebration.