Rod Stewart, beloved rock icon, is confirmed to perform at Glastonbury 2025, reviving classic hits and adding to the festival's legendary history.
Rod Stewart Set to Return to Glastonbury's Legends Slot in 2025
Rod Stewart Set to Return to Glastonbury's Legends Slot in 2025
Iconic Rock Star to Headline Coveted Sunday Afternoon Slot, Marking a Major Comeback
Rod Stewart has been officially announced as the headliner for Glastonbury's legendary slot in 2025, making a notable comeback 23 years after his last performance at the festival. The 79-year-old musician, known for chart-toppers like "Maggie May," "Hot Legs," "I Don't Wanna Talk About It," and "Sailing," expressed his eagerness, stating he is "proud, ready and more than able to pleasure and titillate my friends at Glastonbury," as he gears up for the event next June.
Stewart will follow other iconic artists who have graced the Sunday teatime lineup, including Dolly Parton and Shania Twain. This remarkable slot typically attracts one of the festival's largest audiences. Notably, Stewart will be the first artist to have both headlined and received a legends billing at Glastonbury.
Reflecting on his previous performance in 2002, where he headlined with Coldplay and Stereophonics, Stewart reminisced about the success of the festival's "superfence," designed to keep out gatecrashers. In a review of that show, the BBC's Ian Youngs noted that initially, the audience was hesitant, but Stewart won them over with his hits, showcasing an engaging performance style complete with numerous costume changes and a rousing finale featuring "Sailing" amid a spectacular fireworks display.
As the first act confirmed for the 2025 festival, Stewart's participation adds to the excitement surrounding the event, scheduled for June 25-29 at Worthy Farm in Somerset. Speculations about other potential headliners include popular artists such as Sam Fender, Olivia Rodrigo, and Stevie Wonder. This year's Glastonbury saw top acts like Dua Lipa and SZA debut at the festival, with Coldplay achieving a record-breaking sixth headline performance.
Although tickets for the festival have already sold out, a limited number of resale tickets are expected to become available in the New Year. Notably, the last time Stewart performed at the festival, tickets were priced at £97, highlighting the steep increase to this year's fees of £373.50 plus a £5 booking fee, marking the festival's shift above the £100 threshold for attendance.
Stewart will follow other iconic artists who have graced the Sunday teatime lineup, including Dolly Parton and Shania Twain. This remarkable slot typically attracts one of the festival's largest audiences. Notably, Stewart will be the first artist to have both headlined and received a legends billing at Glastonbury.
Reflecting on his previous performance in 2002, where he headlined with Coldplay and Stereophonics, Stewart reminisced about the success of the festival's "superfence," designed to keep out gatecrashers. In a review of that show, the BBC's Ian Youngs noted that initially, the audience was hesitant, but Stewart won them over with his hits, showcasing an engaging performance style complete with numerous costume changes and a rousing finale featuring "Sailing" amid a spectacular fireworks display.
As the first act confirmed for the 2025 festival, Stewart's participation adds to the excitement surrounding the event, scheduled for June 25-29 at Worthy Farm in Somerset. Speculations about other potential headliners include popular artists such as Sam Fender, Olivia Rodrigo, and Stevie Wonder. This year's Glastonbury saw top acts like Dua Lipa and SZA debut at the festival, with Coldplay achieving a record-breaking sixth headline performance.
Although tickets for the festival have already sold out, a limited number of resale tickets are expected to become available in the New Year. Notably, the last time Stewart performed at the festival, tickets were priced at £97, highlighting the steep increase to this year's fees of £373.50 plus a £5 booking fee, marking the festival's shift above the £100 threshold for attendance.
