Sir Rod Stewart gave a set to remember at Glastonbury Festival Sunday as he performed during the iconic Legends slot
Rod Stewart performed on The Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury festival 2025 (Image: Harry Durrant/Getty Images)
Sir Rod Stewart has delighted spectators with an ‘iconic’ performance at the Glastonbury Festival.
The music superstar, 80, took over the Pyramid Stage on Sunday afternoon (June 29) in the important Legends slot and was joined by a string of special guests.
He emerged on stage to the sound of Scotland the Brave on bagpipes in a sweet nod to his Scottish roots.
Sir Rod then belted out a long list of his hits, including Baby Jane, Do Ya Think I’m Sexy, and Maggie May, plus many more, to a massive crowd.
His wife, Penny Lancaster, could be seen supporting Sir Rod as she watched the performance from backstage.
Rod Stewart with guest Lulu performing on the Pyramid Stage during the Glastonbury Festival (Image: PA)READ MORE: Neil Young fans rush to his defence after Glastonbury set pile-onREAD MORE: ‘Deeply offensive’ and ‘threatening’ Glastonbury sets investigated by police
During the set, there was a poignant tribute to Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie, who died in November 2022. Sir Rod remembered the musician at Glastonbury and projected her face on the big screen.
But there was more surprises as Sir Rod welcomed Mick Hucknall, Ronnie Wood and Lulu on stage to join in with his glittering set.
Sir Rod performed with Mick Hucknall for a duet on If You Don’t Know Me By Now, Ronnie Wood for Stay With Me and Lulu for Hot Legs.
Ronnie Wood performs with Rod Stewart on The Pyramid Stage (Image: Harry Durrant/Getty Images)
The stars set ended with Sailing, the mega-ballad that took Sir Rod to the top of the charts in 1976, while his backing singers pulled on sailors’ caps.
Glastonbury fans wasted no time in flooding social media with praise for Sir Rod’s performance, with some calling it ‘one of the best’.
Taking to X, one person stated: “Rod Stewart is the class act. Ain’t nobody can top him now #Glastonbury.”
A second explained: “I’m a massive fan of the legends slot…and I Just watch Rod Stewart…and he’s absolutely smashed it and taken it to the next level, up there with one of the best Glasto performances I’ve ever seen #Glastonbury #Glastonbury2025.”
Rod Stewart and Mick Hucknall performing on the Pyramid Stage during the Glastonbury Festival (Image: PA)
A third chimed in: “Rod Stewart reminding everyone what #Glastonbury should be about. A proper rock star with great music ripping it up. #legend.”
“There’s a reason it’s called the Legends slot, let Sir Rod the one the only explain it for ya @rodstewart @ronniewood Lulu and Mick Hucknall awesome set, one big party, backing singers + musicians were fantastic. Missed it watch the replay on iPlayer”, added another.
“Thank God for Rod Stewart!! #Glastonbury #Glastonbury2025”, exclaimed one fan.
You watch catch-up on Rod Stewart’s performance at Glastonbury on BBC iPlayer