Madonna Reportedly in Talks to Headline 2025 Glastonbury Festival in Historic Comeback Performance
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Music icon Madonna is reportedly in advanced negotiations to headline the 2025 Glastonbury Festival in what would mark a historic comeback performance for the 66-year-old pop star.
According to industry insiders, representatives for the singer have been in discussions with festival organizers for several weeks regarding a potential slot on the Pyramid Stage. The booking would represent Madonna's first appearance at the Worthy Farm event since 2019, when she performed a brief, controversial set.
Sources familiar with the matter indicate that negotiations center on performance duration, stage production requirements, and scheduling conflicts with Madonna's ongoing Celebration Tour. The tour, which kicked off in October 2023, has been a commercial and critical success, grossing over $200 million globally.
Glastonbury organizers declined to comment on the reports, while representatives for Madonna have not issued an official statement. The festival, typically held in late June, has a history of securing major headliners, including Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Beyoncé in recent years.
If confirmed, the performance would likely include a setlist spanning Madonna's four-decade career, from her 1983 debut album to recent releases. Analysts suggest that a Glastonbury headline slot could further bolster the singer's touring revenue and reinforce her status as a dominant figure in live entertainment.
The 2025 Glastonbury Festival is scheduled to take place from June 25 to June 29. Ticket sales for the event are expected to open early next year.