Nile Rodgers Unintentionally Reveals Glastonbury 2025 Set
It’s not every day that a festival lineup comes together before the official announcements. But Nile Rodgers, the legendary guitarist and mastermind of Chic, just let Glastonbury fans in on a secret most weren’t meant to hear this early. In a recent interview, Rodgers coolly dropped that he’ll be taking to the Glastonbury 2025 stage straight after Rod Stewart’s big Sunday Legends slot. He even joked about his own tendency to overshare, saying, “Am I not supposed to give that away? I always say too much.”
Rodgers’ accidental confirmation follows the official news that Sir Rod Stewart will headline the Sunday teatime Legends slot on June 29. For Stewart, it’s a huge moment—his first return to the Pyramid Stage since he headlined in 2002, sharing the spotlight back then with the likes of Coldplay and Stereophonics. The buzz around his long-awaited comeback quickly went viral, especially after he posted about feeling “proud and ready” on Instagram. Festival organizers couldn’t hide their excitement, describing Stewart’s return as everything they could have wished for. With his songbook packed with classics and a stage presence that hardly fades with age, Stewart’s set is bound to be a centerpiece of Glastonbury’s 2025 calendar.
Building Anticipation for the 2025 Lineup
The way Nile Rodgers let the news slip made headlines nearly as fast as Stewart’s official announcement. Rodgers isn’t new to Worthy Farm, either. He made his Glastonbury debut with Chic in 2013 and brought the disco magic back in 2017—both times drawing massive crowds and rave reviews. Whether it’s “Le Freak,” “Good Times,” or just his infectious energy, Rodgers has a way of getting people to dance, rain or shine.
What’s striking about these announcements—even when unintended—is how quickly they make waves. Glastonbury’s 2025 tickets were snapped up in less than 40 minutes, long before the general public even knew the bulk of the lineup. That kind of demand is proof that, even in an age overflowing with festivals, Glastonbury stands apart. The Pyramid Stage isn’t just a spot on the schedule; it’s the holy grail for both artists and fans. For music lovers, there’s something special about the idea of Stewart’s familiar voice echoing across Worthy Farm on a Sunday evening, followed by Rodgers turning the field into the world’s biggest dance floor.
Festival-goers are well aware from past experience that last-minute slip-ups and rogue confirmations only add to the anticipation. If two living legends are already confirmed this early—one by design, one by accident—the rest of the lineup is almost bound to keep Glastonbury at the top of every festival must-see list next year. As the countdown to June 29 kicks off, fans are hanging onto every tidbit, official or otherwise, hoping for more surprises still to come.
