Rod Stewart Confirmed for Glastonbury’s 2025 Legends Slot

Rock star Rod Stewart has been confirmed to perform in Glastonbury’s legends slot in 2025, marking his return to the festival 23 years after his last appearance. As one of the best-selling artists of all time, he is scheduled to occupy the coveted Sunday teatime slot, following in the footsteps of Dolly Parton, Barry Gibb, Shania Twain, and Kylie Minogue. This announcement comes shortly after the star revealed his intention to cease “large-scale world tours” at the close of 2025. The 79-year-old stated he was “proud, ready and more than able to pleasure and titillate my friends at Glastonbury” next June. The Sunday afternoon slot consistently attracts one of the largest audiences at the festival. Sir Rod will become the first individual to have both headlined the event and subsequently received legends billing. Stewart previously headlined the festival in 2002, alongside Coldplay and Stereophonics. That year, organizers successfully tested a five-mile “superfence” designed to deter gatecrashers. “You’ve had some wonderful press all over the country because everything’s been so well-behaved and orderly,” the Scottish singer informed the audience during his Sunday night set. He added, “I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing – but at least we know Glastonbury’s going to go on for the next 30 years.” In a review of the show, the BBC’s Ian Youngs noted that initially, “the crowd was wary” of the musician, who “looked to be taking himself too seriously.” However, “waverers were won over by the double whammy of Maggie May and Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? half an hour into his set, when the crowd realised that he really was cheesy enough to be admitted to the Glastonbury Hall of Fame.” Engaging with the audience, Stewart performed his hit songs, incorporating an array of costume changes that concluded with a white ruffled shirt, unbuttoned almost to the navel. He concluded the night with “Sailing,” inspiring a mass singalong as fireworks exploded over the Pyramid Stage. Stewart is the first act confirmed for Glastonbury 2025. The event is scheduled to take place on Worthy Farm in Somerset from June 25 to 29, with rumored headliners including Sam Fender, Olivia Rodrigo, Stevie Wonder, Eminem, and Charli XCX. This year’s event featured Dua Lipa and SZA making their debuts at the top of the bill, with Coldplay playing a record-breaking sixth headline show. Tickets, priced at £373.50 plus a £5 booking fee, have already sold out. The last time Stewart performed, the ticket price was £97, marking the final occasion the festival cost less than £100. A limited number of resale tickets for next year’s event will become available for purchase in the New Year. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.