175,000 people descended upon Glastonbury, Somerset last week for five days of music and debauchery at what is considered the greatest music festival in the world.
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19 of the best Instagram photos of celebrities behind the scenes at Glastonbury
As usual, Glastonbury was attended by a whole host welly-wearing celebrities this year. Here are some of their best photos.
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There was no shortage of politics this year, though the atmosphere of the event was distinctly more upbeat than the gloomy sentiment of 2016's post-Brexit Glastonbury. Festival organiser Emily Eavis even said this year's festival was "the best one yet," according to The Guardian.
The gates at Worthy Farm opened at 7 a.m. on Wednesday to chants of "Corbyn, Corbyn, Corbyn," according to The Telegraph, and festival-goers turned up in their droves to listen to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's speech on Saturday.
Highlights included performances from Foo Fighters, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, and Radiohead, among countless others.
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However, what was happening within the crowds and behind the scenes was just as interesting.
Every year, the festival is attended by a host of welly-wearing celebrities, and this year was no exception.
From Cara Delevingne to Jeremy Corbyn and Stormzy, scroll down to see some of the best Instagram snaps of celebs behind the scenes at Glastonbury 2017.
Cara and Poppy Delevingne were snapped with pals Tori Cook and Jess Hart down the Rabbit Hole — a popular Glastonbury bar.
After performing at the John Peel stage, Dua Lipa tweeted: "That was the craziest moment of my life. Glastonbury I will remember this day until I die [sic]."
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Later, she hung out with Charli XCX.
Katy Perry turned up in some pretty eye-catching outfits.
Big Brother presenter Emma Willis enjoyed her first Glastonbury experience.
Real-life Game of Thrones couple Kit Harrington and Rose Leslie were also spotted at the festival.
Californian sisters Haim delivered on the Glastonbury trend of wearing Hunter Boots. They played at the Other Stage on Sunday evening.
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After headlining the Other Stage on Friday night, Major Lazer had time to enjoy the festivities.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was the talk of the festival. He drew a huge crowd for his speech at the Pyramid Stage, and was spotted wearing a t-shirt in support of victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Former Made In Chelsea stars Millie Mackintosh and Hugo Taylor made an appearance.
Singer Rag'n'Bone Man partied with his sister after he took over the Other Stage on Sunday night.
Cara Delevingne was back again to hang out with the crew behind BBC3's People Just Do Nothing mockumentary.
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Famous magician Dynamo hung out backstage with UK grime artist Stormzy.
Rita Ora reportedly arrived at Glastonbury via a helicopter. She also hung out with British singer/songwriter Charli XCX.
Georgia Toffolo, best known as 'Toff' from Made in Chelsea, soaked up the sun with friends.
American actor and former Desperate Housewives star Charlie Carver got fully into the festival spirit.
American rock band Foo Fighters looked pretty relaxed despite finally headlining Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage after having to pull out from the line-up two years before.
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Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke was spotted wandering through the festival. He took aim at British Prime Minister Theresa May during his headline act.
Jamie Cullum was supported by wife, model Sophie Dahl, backstage at his Pyramid Stage gig.
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