Icelandic folk-pop sensations Of Monsters and Men brought their soaring anthems to the legendary Glastonbury Festival on June 26, 2016. Taking the stage in the renowned John Peel tent, the band delivered a performance brimming with the powerful, heartfelt energy that has defined their global appeal. The set was a perfect fit for the massive festival atmosphere, drawing a huge crowd despite the notoriously rainy and muddy conditions that year.
The performance showcased the band's signature sound, built around the captivating vocal interplay of Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar Þórhallsson. Their harmonies, shifting from delicate whispers to triumphant, choir-like refrains, resonated through the packed tent. The setlist featured tracks from their first two albums, blending the darker, more introspective mood of their newer material with the unbridled joy of their breakout hits. Songs like "Thousand Eyes" and "Empire" created a rich, atmospheric experience, while fan favorites like "Little Talks" and "Mountain Sound" sparked massive singalongs, uniting the audience in a moment of pure festival bliss. This concert captured the essence of Of Monsters and Men—a band capable of crafting intimate moments on the grandest of stages.