A town in Somerset, England, famous for its music festival and its legendary connections to King Arthur and ancient mythology.
Old English 'Glæstingaburg,' likely combining 'glæstingas' (a Celtic tribe name) with 'burg' (fortified town). The name evolved to refer to the settlement and later became synonymous with the annual music festival established in 1970.
Glastonbury Festival started in 1970 with just 1,500 people and now attracts over 100,000—it's become so influential that headline performances can make or break a band's career. The town itself sits on the mythical Isle of Avalon, blending real music history with legendary King Arthur tales in one location.
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