As the Somerset sun dipped below the horizon and bathed Worthy Farm in golden light, something unforgettable was about to unfold on the Pyramid Stage. Rod Stewart—leopard-print blazer, wild blonde mane, and that unmistakable swagger—stepped into the spotlight and reminded everyone exactly why he’s a rock ‘n’ roll legend.
He opened with “Sailing,” and the crowd melted into one giant, emotional chorus. Stewart’s voice, now seasoned with age but still brimming with soul, carried the ballad with haunting beauty. Backed by a sweeping string section and gospel-style choir, the song soared—transforming the field into a sea of glowing phone lights and teary-eyed fans. For many, it was more than a song; it was a moment.
Social media erupted. “I’m sobbing and I don’t even know why,” one fan tweeted. Another posted, “This is Glasto magic—pure and simple.”
But just as the emotions reached their peak, Stewart flipped the switch.
With a cheeky grin, he ditched the blazer, rolled up his sleeves, and launched headfirst into a riotous rendition of “Stay With Me.” The roar of the crowd was instant. The iconic guitar riff blasted through the speakers, and suddenly the Pyramid Stage was no longer a field in Somerset—it was a time machine back to the Faces’ heyday.
Stewart was on fire. Strutting across the stage with the energy of a man half his age, he belted out the gritty, rollicking anthem with those unmistakable whiskey-soaked vocals. Ronnie Wood’s legendary licks were faithfully shredded by Stewart himself, while the band—complete with horns—transformed the set into a full-blown rock revival.
Fans lost their minds. From teenagers to festival veterans, everyone was jumping, shouting, and clapping along, the entire field moving like one wild organism. By the final chorus, Stewart was drenched in sweat, grinning like a man who knows he just owned one of the biggest stages in the world.
The internet lit up again. “Rod just showed the kids how it’s done!” read one post. Another declared, “Best rock performance of Glasto 2025. No contest.”
At 80 years old, Rod Stewart didn’t just perform at Glastonbury—he conquered it. From the tender soul of “Sailing” to the barnstorming chaos of “Stay With Me,” he gave a masterclass in showmanship. No gimmicks. No fireworks. Just pure, unfiltered rock ‘n’ roll.
And in that moment, one truth rang louder than ever: Legends never fade.
