Olivia Rodrigo Closes Glastonbury 2025 with a Spellbinding Headline Performance
At just 22, Olivia Rodrigo became the third-youngest headliner in Glastonbury’s history, and she closed the Pyramid Stage on a euphoric high. Following in the footsteps of icons like Billie Eilish and Ash, Rodrigo transformed the final night of the UK’s biggest music festival into a celebration of youth, vulnerability, and rockstar defiance.
Emerging in a white lace corset and knee-high boots, she opened with punchy, punk-infused anthems Obsessed and Diary of a Homeschooled Girl, igniting the crowd with fierce energy and gleaming confidence. The pop-rock prodigy owned the stage from the first note, revealing why she’s become one of the most compelling voices of her generation.
Between songs, Rodrigo’s genuine affection for British culture came through. "I’ve had three sticky toffee puddings since arriving, and I’m obsessed with Colin the Caterpillar from M&S!" she laughed, winning over the crowd with her honesty. “I love English boys,” she added cheekily, to wild cheers.
But the emotional heartbeat of the set came with Drivers License, the ballad that launched her career and broke streaming records. As she sang, the sea of fans echoed every word, creating a powerful collective moment of reflection and release.
Rodrigo’s musical maturity also shone in her carefully chosen duet with Robert Smith of The Cure. Eschewing modern pop stars, she paid homage to her 80s inspirations, joining Smith for soul-stirring renditions of Friday I’m in Love and Just Like Heaven. Her respectful harmonies and beaming expressions showed a young artist still in awe of the legends she now shares a stage with.
“Robert’s the nicest, most wonderful man ever,” she told the crowd. “I’m so honored to play with him tonight.”
The set stayed true to Olivia’s core – a mix of fierce feminist energy, intimate storytelling, and pure musical joy. Tracks like Enough for You, So American, and her riotous encore of Brutal, All-American Bitch, Good 4 U, and Get Him Back showcased both her emotional range and her command of the stage.
There were no backup dancers, no flashy gimmicks – just Rodrigo, her all-female band, and a deep connection with the audience. She didn’t need spectacle. Her voice, vision, and vulnerability were more than enough.
As fireworks lit up the Glastonbury sky and inflatable balls bounced through the cheering crowd, Rodrigo exited to thunderous applause. It was a moment of triumph, intimacy, and youthful rebellion – one of the finest headline performances in the festival’s history.
Olivia Rodrigo didn’t just perform at Glastonbury. She belonged there. And with a show like this, she’s sure to return – as a legend in the making.