The promoter has moved quickly to secure the headline replacement after U2 were forced to cancel when Bono injured his spine during rehearsals for the band's forthcoming tour.
The confirmation will see Damon Albarn headlining the Pyramid Stage for the second year in a row after Blur's festival closing performance in 2009.
"This is going to be Gorillaz' only UK festival appearance, and it'll be a massive audio visual spectacle which will really ignite the Pyramid on the Friday night, with Muse, then Stevie Wonder to follow," says Eavis.
"I'm very excited about Gorillaz' show coming here because they're so open to guests and collaborations. The alchemy of Friday's show is going to be astonishing: a perfect, contemporary way to kick off the 40th anniversary celebrations.
"I am so grateful for the enthusiasm of the media and the whole of the music industry for their willingness and eagerness to support us in what could have been a crisis."
The festival organiser reveals that Gorillaz stepped in to offer their services in the wake of U2's call-off.
A statement attributed to band member Murdoc says, "We're like some great big horrible warship pulling in to the Bay of Glastonbury to save the day. It was us or The Beatles and they split up years ago. The previous soldiers got pulled from duty last minute so it's up to my Plastic Beach naval cavalry to sail in and sort the battlefield out. I can assure you though, I'm bringing extra troops. Loads of them. Glastonbury will be ours…cutlasses drawn, trumpets ready. We're coming in…"
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