Macca, Greta and two sexy kangaroos: Saturday at Glastonbury – in pictures

From the ultra-vivacious Yves Tumor, Megan Thee Stallion and Yungblud, to punters dressed as disco balls, feast your eyes on a spectacular day at Glastonbury 2022

Alana Haim runs on to the Pyramid stage
Alana Haim runs on to the Pyramid stage Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian
  • Alana Haim runs on to the Pyramid stage. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

Yungblud performs on the John Peel stage
Yungblud performs on the John Peel stage Photograph: Scott Garfitt/AP
  • The ever-expressive neo-punk Yungblud performs on the John Peel stage. Photograph: Scott Garfitt/AP

Róisín Murphy on West Holts
Róisín Murphy on West Holts Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian
  • Róisín Murphy on West Holts. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

Mitski on Park stage
Mitski on Park stage Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian
  • Mitski gives a typically theatrical performance on the Park stage. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

Greta Thunberg and Emily Eavis come together before Greta addresses the crowds on the Pyramid stage.
Greta Thunberg and Emily Eavis come together before Greta addresses the crowds on the Pyramid stage. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian
  • Rreta Thunberg gets chaperoned by Emily Eavis to the Pyramid stage. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

Greta Thunberg addresses the crowds
Greta Thunberg addresses the crowd Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty Images
  • Greta Thunberg addresses the Pyramid stage crowd, telling them ‘we are approaching the precipice’ of the climate crisis. Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Megan Thee Stalion on the Other stage
Megan Thee Stallion on the Other stage Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA
  • Megan Thee Stallion on the Other stage. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA

Skunk Anansie performing on the Other stage
Skunk Anansie performing on the Other stage Photograph: Rex/Shutterstock
  • Skin from Skunk Anansie performing on the Other stage. Photograph: Rex/Shutterstock

Olivia Rodrigo on the Other stage
Olivia Rodrigo on the Other stage Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA
  • Olivia Rodrigo, another star of the Other stage. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA

Yves Tumor performs on the West Holts stage
Yves Tumor performs on the West Holts stage Photograph: Jim Dyson/Getty Images
  • Yves Tumor, who gave one of the most memorable performances of this year’s West Holts lineup. Photograph: Jim Dyson/Getty Images

Sam and Paul dressed as kangaroos for their circus act Roo’d
Sam and Paul dressed as kangaroos for their circus act Roo’d Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The Observer
The Manchester Beatles Sgt Pepper’s Hearts Club Band. Left to right: Dave Waldron, Daniel Reynolds, Mike Gregso and Jason Gooodwin.
The Manchester Beatles Sgt Pepper’s Hearts Club Band. Left to right: Dave Waldron, Daniel Reynolds, Mike Gregso and Jason Gooodwin. Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The Observer
The Tea Ladies on Tour. Left to right: Mildred Higgins (real name Christine McCarthur) Flo Gubbins (real name Anna) and Gertrude (real name Robin Needham)
The Tea Ladies on Tour. Left to right: Mildred Higgins (real name Christine McCarthur) Flo Gubbins (real name Anna) and Gertrude (real name Robin Needham) Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The Observer
The Arctic Explorers making their way to the South Pole via Glastonbury
The Arctic Explorers making their way to the South Pole via Glastonbury Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The Observer
  • Top left: Sam and Paul dressed as kangaroos for their circus act Roo’d. Top right: The Manchester Beatles Sgt Pepper’s Hearts Club Band.

  • Bottom left: The Tea Ladies on Tour. Bottom right: The Arctic Explorers. Photographs: Antonio Olmos/The Guardian

The Disco Ball Lady Dancers
The Disco Ball Lady Dancers Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The Observer
  • The Disco Ball Lady Dancers. Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The Guardian

Celeste performs on West Holts stage
Celeste performs on West Holts stage Photograph: James Veysey/Rex/Shutterstock
  • Neo-soul singer Celeste performs on the West Holts stage. Photograph: James Veysey/Rex/Shutterstock

Sampa the Great on Park stage
Sampa the Great on Park stage Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian
  • Australian rapper Sampa the Great on the Park stage. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

Paul McCartney performing on the Pyramid stage
Paul McCartney performing on the Pyramid stage Photograph: Yui Mok/PA
  • Paul McCartney performing on the Pyramid stage. Photograph: Yui Mok

A festivalgoer relaxes in the Stone Circle
A festivalgoer relaxes in the Stone Circle Photograph: Jon Rowley/EPA
  • A festivalgoer soaks up some rays – or perhaps has a much needed power nap before a big night out – in the Stone Circle. Photograph: Jon Rowley/EPA

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