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Impromptu Festival 1978

The 1978 Impromptu Festival took place over 11 days, from Wednesday the 28th of June to Saturday the 8th of July.
Dates
June 28 – July 8
Duration
11
days
Attendance
500
people
Venues

Main Stages

New for 1978

All 1978 Venues

Performers

Performed Here

History

1978 History

Impromptu Festival

Key Events
  • Impromptu festival occurs after travellers arrive from Stonehenge.
  • Pyramid Stage: Harry Williamson's version appears. The Polytantric Stage was used at the impromptu 1978 festival and in addition to the Main Stage in 1979.
Harry Williamson's Polytantric Stage, often incorrectly cited as the second iteration of the Pyramid Stage. Credit: Craig Mitchell
Erecting a shelter in front of the stage. Credit: Craig Mitchell
Michael Eavis on his way to help a broken down bus. Credit: Roger Hutchinson
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  1. Harry Williamson's Polytantric Stage, often incorrectly cited as the second iteration of the Pyramid Stage.
  2. Erecting a shelter in front of the stage.
  3. Michael Eavis on his way to help a broken down bus.

Timeline

1978