Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis has revealed that she is already in discussions with performers for the 2025 edition of the iconic festival. This announcement comes as the final day of the current festival sees a headline performance from R&B sensation SZA, with Canadian pop star Shania Twain taking the coveted Legends slot.
Speaking to the Glastonbury Free Press, the festival’s resident newspaper, Eavis shared her excitement about the upcoming plans. “We’re taking a fallow year in 2026 to give the land a rest, and the festival before a fallow year is always a fun one to plan because you almost have to fit two years into one,” she said. “We’re already in talks with some acts for it. It’s exciting.”
Eavis also praised Twain, 58, for fully embracing the spirit of the festival. “I think that’s part of the reason the anticipation for her show is so wild,” she added. Twain, known for her hit “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!”, made her debut on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm in the afternoon.
Eavis emphasized the festival’s unique ability to bring people together and restore faith in humanity. “Glastonbury is a place where we can all come together and find our common ground,” she said.
Festivalgoers enjoyed bright sunny spells on Sunday, with some clouds in the afternoon. According to a Met Office spokesperson, the weather was expected to remain dry with temperatures around 19C during the day and 10C to 11C at night. Monday was forecasted to have some light rain in the morning, followed by a bright afternoon.
American soul singer SZA closed out this year’s festival with her headline slot at 9.30pm. The 34-year-old, whose real name is Solana Rowe, is known for songs like “PSA,” “Snooze,” “All The Stars,” and “Shirt.” She is one of two female headliners this year, alongside Dua Lipa, who filled the Friday night headline slot. SZA’s Glastonbury performance followed her Saturday night show at BST Hyde Park, where she expressed her excitement on Instagram, writing, “Thank you for vibing w me Hyde park. See ya tomorrow Glastonbury!!!!”
British rock band Coldplay headlined the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night for the fifth time, making history as the first act to headline the festival five times. Their performance featured guest appearances from Little Simz, who had made her Pyramid Stage debut earlier, and a heartfelt moment with Back To The Future star Michael J Fox, who played the guitar on stage during their song “Fix You.” Fox, who starred in the Apple+ documentary “Still: A Michael J Fox Movie” in 2023, has been open about how Parkinson’s disease has impacted his life.
Coldplay thrilled audiences with hits including “Yellow,” “Clocks,” “The Scientist,” and “Higher Power,” and closed out the night with their new single “feelslikeimfallinginlove” from their upcoming album “Moon Music,” set to be released on October 4. Their previous album, “Music Of The Spheres,” went to number one in the UK charts and was nominated for album of the year and best pop vocal album at the Grammy Awards.
Sunday’s lineup also included Nigerian singer Burna Boy, who previously collaborated with Chris Martin on the song “Monsters You Made,” and performed on the Pyramid Stage. American singer and rapper Janelle Monae also graced the stage, along with Canadian singer Avril Lavigne, known for hits like “Complicated” and “Sk8er Boi,” who performed on the Other Stage.
Singer Paloma Faith, who had to cancel her gig at Southampton’s Guildhall Square on Friday, confirmed her performance on the Pyramid Stage on Sunday. She shared her excitement on Instagram, writing, “My gorgeous team hyped about the fact my sore throat has improved and will sing today!”
Other notable performances on Sunday included The National, Two Door Cinema Club, James Blake on the Woodsies stage, and London Grammar and Ghetts on The Park Stage.
As the festival wrapped up, Emily Eavis’s comments about the 2025 edition have already sparked excitement among fans. With a fallow year planned for 2026, the next festival promises to be a memorable one, packed with performances that will have to fit two years into one.
Glastonbury has always been more than just a music festival; it’s a cultural phenomenon that brings people together from all walks of life. As Eavis continues to plan for the future, the anticipation for what’s to come only grows stronger.
Source: Glastonbury Free Press, PA News Agency
