Glastonbury 2025 promises to be a landmark edition, blending legendary headliners with emerging talent across Worthy Farm’s stages. With over 3,000 performances scheduled from 25-29 June, this year’s festival combines the iconic Pyramid Stage headliners—The 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo—with Rod Stewart’s much-anticipated Legends Slot. The event also features surprise acts, including Lorde and Lewis Capaldi, alongside the mysterious “Patchwork” performance. As the last festival before a fallow year in 2026, organisers are ensuring an unforgettable experience for 210,000 attendees.
Pyramid Stage Headliners and Highlights
Friday kicks off with The 1975 headlining (22:15–23:45), supported by Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro (20:15–21:25) and Alanis Morissette (18:15–19:15). A surprise “TBA” slot (16:55–17:30) precedes Burning Spear and CMAT. Saturday sees rock icon Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts (22:00–23:45) top the bill, following Raye (20:00–21:00) and the enigmatic “Patchwork” (18:15–19:15), whose identity remains a closely guarded secret. Sunday closes with pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo (21:45–23:15), preceded by Noah Kahan (19:45–20:45), Nile Rodgers & Chic (18:00–19:00), and Rod Stewart in the Legends Slot (15:45–17:15). The Libertines and Celeste complete the day’s lineup.
Key Acts Across Other Stages
The Other Stage features major headliners: Charli XCX (Saturday, 22:30), The Prodigy (Sunday, 21:45), and Wolf Alice (Sunday, 19:45). West Holt’s highlights include Irish rap group Kneecap (Saturday, 16:00) and Doechii (Saturday, 22:45). Woodsies Stage hosts Scissor Sisters (Friday, 22:30) and Jorja Smith (Sunday, 21:30), while the Park Stage spotlights Kate Tempest (Saturday, 18:00) and Girl in Red (Saturday, 16:30). The Acoustic Stage farewells The Searchers in their final performance (Friday, 20:00), alongside Ani DiFranco and Nick Lowe.
Surprise Sets and Special Features
Glastonbury’s tradition of secret performances continues this year. Lorde opened the festival on the Woodsies Stage, while Lewis Capaldi filled Friday’s Pyramid “TBA” slot. The cryptic “Patchwork” act (Saturday, 18:15) fuels speculation, with rumours ranging from Pulp to Radiohead. Two opening ceremonies on Wednesday featured a 1,000-voice “mantra for peace” and an aerial circus performance, culminating in fireworks. Festival founder Michael Eavis emphasised the event’s role in “uniting people through music and shared experiences”.
Festival Scale and Logistics
With 210,000 attendees, Glastonbury temporarily becomes the UK’s seventh-largest “city”. Tickets sold out in 35 minutes during the initial sale, highlighting unprecedented demand. Environmental efforts include a fallow year in 2026 to restore Worthy Farm, while Brooklyn Brewery provides 1.2 million pints of lager across 100 bars. Attendees benefit from the festival’s unique BYO alcohol policy, though 4,000 toilets—including “long drops” and compost loos—remain essential infrastructure.
Conclusion
Glastonbury 2025 balances legacy and innovation, offering something for every music fan. From Neil Young’s first Pyramid return since 2009 to Olivia Rodrigo’s meteoric rise, the lineup celebrates generational talent. Rod Stewart’s Legends Slot and surprise acts like Lorde add nostalgic and unexpected moments. As the final festival before 2026’s hiatus, this year embodies organiser Emily Eavis’s vision: “A celebration of resilience and joy in challenging times”. With over 3,000 performances across 1,000 acres, Glastonbury 2025 reaffirms its status as the world’s greatest greenfield festival.
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