Babylon Uprising

Fifteen years deep into the Glastonbury lore, Babylon Uprising stands as one of the festivals most beloved underground institutions.

Born from the free-party spirit of the 1990s, it’s still built, run and powered entirely by its crew.

Tucked away in the Market Area (once known simply as Babylon), the stage carries forward that legacy of DIY rebellion; a raw, roots-heavy corner of the site where the basslines roll deep and the energy never falters.

From midday until 3 am, the sound of their vintage A.S.S. rig cuts through the fields, championing heavyweight dance music in all its forms: dub, rave, global bass, jungle, grime and beyond.

From rising stars of the underground, to global acts, performers on the stage are as broad and diverse as the Festival itself.

Over the years, Babylon Uprising has quietly built a reputation as “Glastonbury’s best kept secret for heavyweight dance music” (Mixmag), earning respect for its atmosphere, authenticity and sound.

Each edition ends with the now-legendary Sunday “Gridlock in Parliament”, when up to fifteen artists go back-to-back in a joyful clash of bassweight and musical jousting.

Fiercely independent, entirely grassroots and non-commercial, Babylon Uprising keeps evolving while holding fast to what made it special: the community, the craft, and the belief that real dance music will never die.