🎤 Glastonbury 2025 Sunday Recap: Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart & The Prodigy Lead a Festival Finale for the Ages
Glastonbury Festival 2025 closed out its final day on Sunday, July 6 with an explosive mix of legendary acts and viral newcomers — and at the center of it all, pop phenomenon Olivia Rodrigo delivered a show-stopping performance that cemented her place in music festival history.
From Rod Stewart’s timeless “Legends” slot to the chaotic energy of The Prodigy and emotional acoustic moments with Noah Kahan, the final day of Glastonbury was packed with unforgettable performances. If you missed it — or just want to relive the magic — we’ve got you covered with a full performance recap.
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⭐ Olivia Rodrigo Closes Pyramid Stage with Fire and Feeling
The youngest female headliner since Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo delivered one of the most emotionally charged sets of the weekend. Dressed in jet-black leather and backed by a full live band, Rodrigo opened with a fiery rendition of “bad idea right?” before moving into the viral “drivers license”, where thousands held their phones in the air in tearful silence.
Rodrigo performed a mix of tracks from SOUR and GUTS, including:
- “Vampire”
- “Deja Vu”
- “Good 4 U”
- “Teenage Dream” (a surprise acoustic closer)
Read more from The Independent’s Glastonbury Rodrigo review and The Sun’s career spotlight.
Olivia’s raw vulnerability and Gen Z lyricism brought a shared sense of heartbreak and empowerment to the field. It was less of a show and more of a collective therapy session, with fans singing every word.
🎸 Rod Stewart’s Timeless “Legends” Set Shines Bright
The Legends Slot belonged to none other than Rod Stewart, who delivered a perfectly balanced mix of nostalgia and vocal power. From “Maggie May” to “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?”, his voice soared above a sea of festivalgoers.
He even surprised fans with a duet of “The First Cut is the Deepest” alongside Celeste — a moment that sent Twitter ablaze. Catch full coverage on BBC Music’s recap and NME’s Legends review.
🔊 The Prodigy Ignite the Other Stage with Chaos and Fire
If Olivia delivered introspection, The Prodigy brought pure adrenaline. Closing the Other Stage, the legendary electronic-punk duo lit up Worthy Farm with strobes, fire, and crowd eruptions during “Firestarter” and “Breathe.”
Fans were bouncing nonstop, and even casual attendees noted the insane production. Their Glastonbury return marked 10 years since their last appearance, and the energy was higher than ever.
For a deeper dive into their history at Glasto, check out Pitchfork’s Prodigy feature and Setlist.fm’s 2025 Prodigy breakdown.
🌲 Noah Kahan Delivers an Intimate Set on Pyramid
Folk-pop hero Noah Kahan brought a breath of fresh air to the Pyramid Stage as the sun set. He played a 45-minute set packed with heart-on-sleeve lyrics and fan-favorite ballads like “Stick Season” and “Dial Drunk.”
Backed by an acoustic band and simple lighting, Noah’s set felt deeply personal. Read more from Billboard’s Noah Kahan feature and The Guardian’s live notes.
🕺 Nile Rodgers & Chic Bring Disco to Daylight
Earlier in the day, Nile Rodgers & Chic took over with disco-funk classics like “Le Freak”, “Let’s Dance”, and “Get Lucky.” It was impossible not to move.
Rodgers gave a shoutout to artists he’s worked with — from Daft Punk to Beyoncé — as he kept the crowd moving nonstop.
Read coverage on Rolling Stone UK’s live review.
🎸 Indie + R&B Highlights: Wolf Alice, Joy Crookes, and Jorja Smith
Across other stages, standout sets included:
- Wolf Alice ripping through a rock-heavy Other Stage set featuring “Don’t Delete the Kisses”
- Joy Crookes‘ soul-filled vocals turning heads during a mid-afternoon performance
- Jorja Smith commanding the Woodsies Stage with a sultry, jazz-infused performance of “Blue Lights” and “Be Honest”
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Catch artist breakdowns via Stereogum’s live blog and Consequence.net.
⚡ Turnstile and AJ Tracey Turn Up the Heat
Turnstile brought a punk explosion to the Other Stage, commanding mosh pits during “BLACKOUT” and “Holiday.”
AJ Tracey merged grime, rap, and summer vibes, performing crowd-pleasers like “Ladbroke Grove” and “Dinner Guest” as fans sang along bar for bar.
Check reviews via Clash Music and HotNewHipHop.
💬 What the Fans Are Saying
Social media is flooded with reactions — Olivia Rodrigo trended worldwide with over 2.6 million tweets during her set. Rod Stewart was praised for his elegance, and The Prodigy’s chaos got rave reviews on TikTok.
Meanwhile, fan-edited videos and livestream recordings are circulating fast. We’ll be embedding the best performances right here, so bookmark and return later!
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📌 External Sources & Setlist Links
- BBC Glastonbury Broadcast
- Setlist.fm – Full July 6 Glastonbury Lineup
- The Independent – Olivia Rodrigo Review
- NME Festival Coverage
- Billboard Glastonbury Updates
- Pitchfork Artist Profiles
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