Glastonbury, taken place annually in the village of Pilton, near Glastonbury, is the world's largest performing arts festival, Somerset, England. This festival is famous for its performances of contemporary music, dancing, comedy, circus and other types of performing arts. The first festival was held in the 1970s. Since then, it has been held annually and becoming larger. The festival lasts three or four days outdoors with about 150,000 people participating around the world. The festival also produces films and music albums.