Rod Stewart is confirmed to headline Glastonbury Festival's 2025 legends slot, bringing his timeless hits to the Pyramid stage. At 79, Stewart joins the ranks of iconic performers like Paul McCartney and Burt Bacharach, promising an unforgettable show. Despite plans to retire from large-scale tours, Stewart remains committed to his passion for music.
- Rod Stewart is set to headline Glastonbury 2025
- It will highlight his illustrious career and hit songs
- THSE are his future plans and retirement from world tours
Rod Stewart to Headline Glastonbury 2025
Glastonbury Festival has unveiled its first major act for 2025, with Rod Stewart slated to perform in the coveted Sunday teatime "legends" slot on the Pyramid stage.
Stewart expressed his enthusiasm, stating he is "proud and ready" to entertain the audience. At 79, his performance will make him one of the oldest artists to grace the festival's main stage, following in the footsteps of legends like Burt Bacharach and Paul McCartney.
Rod Stewart's career spans several decades, with numerous chart-topping hits that have solidified his status as a music icon. His journey began in 1971 with the UK chart-topper "Maggie May" and continued with hits like "Sailing" and "Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?" Stewart's discography includes 11 No. 1 albums, which have spent a staggering 1,189 weeks on the charts.
While he may no longer be scoring hit singles, his albums remain reliably popular: three of his last five have reached No 1 in the UK, including the most recent, Swing Fever, a collection of big band numbers made with Jools Holland and released in February.
Although recent singles haven't topped the charts, his albums remain popular, with three of his last five releases reaching No. 1 in the UK.
Stewart already has tours booked in Europe and North America next year, stretching into August, but last week he said he will then retire from "large-scale world tours".
He added: "But I have no desire to retire. I love what I do, and I do what I love. I’m fit, have a full head of hair, and can run 100 metres in 18 seconds at the jolly old age of 79. I’d like to move on to a great American songbook, [then a] Swing Fever tour the year after next – smaller venues and more intimacy. But then again, I may not."
Also uncertain is the future of his classic sports car collection.
Earlier this month he lamented that, "because of the potholes on our roads, I may have to find new owners for them". Stewart has previously undertaken ad hoc road repairs near his home in the Essex countryside, saying at the time: "People are bashing their cars up. The other day, there was an ambulance with a burst tyre. My Ferrari can’t go through here at all."
Stewart plans to focus on smaller, more intimate venues, with a potential "Swing Fever" tour in the works. Additionally, Stewart may part with his classic sports car collection, citing road conditions as a concern. He has previously taken matters into his own hands, repairing roads near his Essex home due to the damage they cause to vehicles.
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Glastonbury's legends slot has a history of featuring renowned artists such as Shania Twain, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, and Diana Ross. With Stewart's inclusion, the festival promises another memorable year. Rumors also suggest potential headline slots for Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, and rising stars like Olivia Rodrigo and Sam Fender.
