The festival takes place near the village of Pilton. The first one took place in 1970. During the festival, there are concerts of bands and performers from the broadly understood rock and alternative music genres. In addition, exhibitions, theater and circus performances, dance shows, and more are organized. Over the years, the festival has featured artists such as Lana Del Rey, Amy Winehouse, Coldplay, Bjork, Joe Cocker, Van Morrison, U2, Sinead O'Connor and others.