Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX & The 1975 Lead Glastonbury’s Mystery-Filled 2025

Music lovers have less than a month to prepare for what promises to be one of the most intriguing Glastonbury festivals yet, with mystery acts and under-the-radar performers ready to steal the show.

The legendary Somerset festival drops its complete schedule and performance times for 2025, featuring major names like The 1975, Neil Young, Rod Stewart, and Olivia Rodrigo, who will command the main Pyramid Stage from June 25-29, according to Billboard. Meanwhile, the Other Stage welcomes Loyle Carner, Charli XCX, and The Prodigy as headliners, with supporting acts including Doechii, Gracie Abrams, Noah Kahan, Wolf Alice, and Busta Rhymes scattered throughout the weekend.

This year’s festival expands beyond its typical offerings with over 3,000 performances planned across multiple venues. The Other Stage introduces fresh elements, including drum and bass legends Fabio and Grooverider, who kick off Friday’s festivities by performing alongside the Outlook Orchestra in symphonic arrangements. Pop acts Rizzle Kicks and Good Neighbours join singer-songwriters Nadine Shah and Louis Dunford on the same stage.

Additional performers Glass Beams and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso will grace West Holts, while the Park stage welcomes Jalen Ngonda, Ichiko Aoba, Horsegirl, John Glacier, and Geordie Greep, among other new additions.

Mystery Acts Fuel Festival Speculation

Festival organizers have deliberately left 56 slots marked as “to be announced,” creating widespread anticipation among attendees. Most intriguingly, a band called Patchwork appears on Saturday’s schedule, sparking intense online discussion about their true identity.

The speculation draws parallels to Glastonbury 2023, when a mysterious group called the Churnups turned out to be the Foo Fighters in disguise. Current theories suggest Patchwork could be pop trio Haim, especially considering their isolated performance in Margate on June 27 following their fourth album release, as noted by Billboard. Some Reddit users theorize the name references a novel by Sylvia Haim, adding credibility to this speculation.

Another potential surprise could involve Lorde, whose new album “Virgin” launches on June 27 – the same day as Glastonbury’s Saturday programming. Having last performed at the festival in 2022, her return would perfectly align with her upcoming world tour, which is set to start in September.

Additional mystery slots include Woodsies early Friday and an unannounced Saturday evening performer on the Park Stage. The festival launches on Wednesday evening with dual opening ceremonies featuring theatre and circus performances in the Pyramid field, concluding with fireworks.

Festival-Goers Champion Underground Artists

While major acts dominate headlines, dedicated festival attendees are championing lesser-known performers who could become breakout stars. Reddit communities have highlighted several “hidden gems” worth discovering during the five-day event, according to SomersetLive.

Thursday’s early programming features Fiona-Lee on BBC Introducing at 1 p.m., whose saxophone-heavy sound draws comparisons to Sam Fender. Later that evening, Heartworms takes the Strummerville stage at 9 p.m., fresh from recent European tour dates and a Jools Holland appearance.

Other standout recommendations include Beth McCarthy, described as an energetic queer pop artist performing Thursday at 3 p.m. on BBC Introducing, and the band Divorce, which multiple users praised after discovering their music, with one calling their latest release “the best album so far this year.”

Folk and indie pop artist Orla Gartland will perform Friday on the Avalon stage, while Biig Piig takes the Lonely Hearts Club stage Saturday. Nick Mulvey’s appearance on the smaller Greenpeace Stage surprised many fans who consider him worthy of larger venues, SomersetLive notes. After 2025, Glastonbury enters its traditional “fallow year,” or break, in 2026, making this summer’s event particularly special for music fans seeking both established favorites and emerging talent.