2027 Headliners

[charlierc]

On 09/02/2026 at 13:33, mufcok said:

I remember when some of the false Oasis Europe rumours were doing the rounds.

 

I booked a few hotels, on the off chance. Within 10 minutes of booking Madrid, I was informed it was false cause Bad Bunny was already playing the same stadium that date.

 

Turned out he was doing 10 (TEN) nights at Atletico Madrid. Insane

Aye think it's a record for that venue (admittedly one that's only been open ten years). I know Spanish speaking so likely to help with the demand, but it's still pretty remarkable to see. 

 

Most tickets sold for what's defined as a Latin American act in UK history with the 2 shows in London, plus sold out shows in Sweden, France and Italy. Even if he never gets offered Glastonbury, can make the case he's probably found a niche and is happy enough to pursue it. 

[pulpareplayingatmyhouse]

 

2 hours ago, Jack The Stripper said:

Yeah, Pink is another one that doesn’t quite feel right, but has the hits. 

 

Pink is exactly the 'doesn't match the vibes' type. Although Pinkpantheress (whilst not a headliner) feels very appropriate

[Glasto96]

On 05/02/2026 at 23:23, Glasto96 said:

Since 2022, 3/4 Glasto’s have had a female headliner and ever since Emily said about the diversity of having female acts there’s no doubt atleast 1 will be a female solo artist most years moving forward.

 

Chappell Roan/Raye come to mind.

Just back on the female idea, watched Raye in Stockholm on the weekend and she is perfect for it and probably would be cheap.

[incident]

10 hours ago, pulpareplayingatmyhouse said:

Pink is exactly the 'doesn't match the vibes' type. Although Pinkpantheress (whilst not a headliner) feels very appropriate

 

Nah. She'd be very well received. Definitely a viable option if she was willing to do it.

[fraybentos1]

9 hours ago, Glasto96 said:

Just back on the female idea, watched Raye in Stockholm on the weekend and she is perfect for it and probably would be cheap.

The fest clearly want her to do it in the future but the sub slot in 2025 probs means she's less likely to headline in 2027. It all depends who is available though and who is filling the other slots.

[CaledonianGonzo]

2 minutes ago, incident said:

 

Nah. She'd be very well received. Definitely a viable option if she was willing to do it.

 

Yeah- agreed.  Though I think it'd be contingent on what the festival can provide logistically for her aerobatics.

[Spindles]

2 hours ago, incident said:

 

Nah. She'd be very well received. Definitely a viable option if she was willing to do it.

Look at the crowd Avril Lavigne drew.  Pink would slay it as a pyramid sub or Other stage headliner.

[Ben7amin_]

Kind of think with Pink.   It must have come up at some point -  Im sure theres 1 or 2 fests where she has been in the country gigging when Glastonbury is on.   Wikipedia tells me she's been doing music now for 30 years you would think there has been a conversation at some point - which makes me suspect that its been a non starter -  I guess never say never though

 

I will add though (as an absolutely wild shout).  should they miss her booking for another 10 or 15 years  -  She could well become a prime booking for a legend slot 

 

 

[Ben7amin_]

While we have entered speculation phase of this chat again -    Another act i think they SHOULD consider but feels like they WONT -   Linkin Park! 

[nikkic]

59 minutes ago, Ben7amin_ said:

Kind of think with Pink.   It must have come up at some point -  Im sure theres 1 or 2 fests where she has been in the country gigging when Glastonbury is on.   Wikipedia tells me she's been doing music now for 30 years you would think there has been a conversation at some point - which makes me suspect that its been a non starter -  I guess never say never though

 

I will add though (as an absolutely wild shout).  should they miss her booking for another 10 or 15 years  -  She could well become a prime booking for a legend slot 

 

 

Don't think it's too wild a shout. 

Think she'd be a better fit for the legend than anything else (in a few years). 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Pink played like 14 or 15 stadium shows last time she played here.  She's not appearing anywhere other than the top of the bill.

 

 

[nikkic]

57 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Pink played like 14 or 15 stadium shows last time she played here.  She's not appearing anywhere other than the top of the bill.

 

 

I'm talking 20 years down the line. 

[fraybentos1]

Nothing would make me cringe more than watching Pink doing her mad circus trapeze act on the pyramid.

She's clearly big enough but i can't see it tbh. Would have happened by now.

[kalifire]

Raye needs another successful album, imo. Just given her placement last year. 
 

P!nk feels like she’s become trapped between opportunities, to me. Supremely talented, but a genre that can’t command the top tier without huge momentum which despite her undeniable success she doesn’t have right now.

[FrogLobster]

Saw Pink sub Paul McCartney years back at IOW; im not really a fan but she was fantastic! Would be a solid booking for subbing Pyramid.

Edited February 15 by FrogLobster

[Olshansky]

Olivia Dean, Harry Styles, Fontaines DC 

Legend Stevie Nicks. 

 

If i were betting money this is where I'm currently at

[Superscally]

On 11/02/2026 at 11:19, Ben7amin_ said:

While we have entered speculation phase of this chat again -    Another act i think they SHOULD consider but feels like they WONT -   Linkin Park! 

Pinkin Park supergroup?

[zahidf]

Harry Styles curating Meltdown this year makes me think its a lot more likely, as he clearly wants to do stuff which isnt just 'BIG GIGS'

[Ben7amin_]

11 hours ago, Superscally said:

Pinkin Park supergroup?

 

Just Like A Papercut

[gfa]

On 11/02/2026 at 14:36, kalifire said:

Raye needs another successful album, imo. Just given her placement last year. 
 

P!nk feels like she’s become trapped between opportunities, to me. Supremely talented, but a genre that can’t command the top tier without huge momentum which despite her undeniable success she doesn’t have right now.

She needs another album full stop. She subbed off the current one.

 

Thankfully she has an album coming next month!

[northernangel]

On 11/02/2026 at 12:16, nikkic said:

Don't think it's too wild a shout. 

Think she'd be a better fit for the legend than anything else (in a few years). 

 

On 11/02/2026 at 14:07, nikkic said:

I'm talking 20 years down the line. 

 

Pink would have to headline but I think getting her years down the line so she can be a legend act is just a missed opportunity. She might not be doing the theatrics which make her show by then.

16 hours ago, Olshansky said:

Olivia Dean, Harry Styles, Fontaines DC 

Legend Stevie Nicks. 

 

If i were betting money this is where I'm currently at

That would be very underwhelming personally but that doesn't mean they can't do it. I'd be very surprised if it was that 3 though, I think Robbie will be the Legend, Stevie has had enough opportunity now to take it and the lower fee if she wanted to.

[mufcok]

20 hours ago, Olshansky said:

Olivia Dean, Harry Styles, Fontaines DC 

Legend Stevie Nicks. 

 

If i were betting money this is where I'm currently at

 

Potentially.

 

I still think a lot hinges on Oasis, and whether that can happen. I did see somewhere the other day that as part of this 2027 tour that will be announced, it's 'every weekend and midweek in June at the Etihad'. That's a lot, but 10 was floated around. Dunno if there's any truth in it, though.

 

If Oasis aren't doing it/are more of a 2028 thing, then what you've said there could well happen. 

 

Harry Styles & Fontaines make sense for a number of reasons. Olivia Dean is one that's passed me by so far but, going off my Instagram feed - she's big right now.

Edited February 16 by mufcok

[northernangel]

2 hours ago, mufcok said:

 

Potentially.

 

I still think a lot hinges on Oasis, and whether that can happen. I did see somewhere the other day that as part of this 2027 tour that will be announced, it's 'every weekend and midweek in June at the Etihad'. That's a lot, but 10 was floated around. Dunno if there's any truth in it, though.

 

If Oasis aren't doing it/are more of a 2028 thing, then what you've said there could well happen. 

 

Harry Styles & Fontaines make sense for a number of reasons. Olivia Dean is one that's passed me by so far but, going off my Instagram feed - she's big right now.

I dont think Oasis will be a thing is 2028, it'll be 2027 and done i feel

[mufcok]

1 hour ago, northernangel said:

I dont think Oasis will be a thing is 2028, it'll be 2027 and done i feel

 

The million dollar question I guess, how long does this last for?..

[Suprefan]

On 11/02/2026 at 01:03, fraybentos1 said:

The fest clearly want her to do it in the future but the sub slot in 2025 probs means she's less likely to headline in 2027. It all depends who is available though and who is filling the other slots.

Stormzy went from Other Sub in 2017 to post fallow year headliner in 2019. Raye feels   like the very obvious act Emily booked early for 2027. They obviously  dont care  if somebody was just there at the fest. Theyre still trying to take the handful of homegrown acts and elevate when possible. And theres nothing that says she wont have more new material for 27 either. Thats what a victory lap is for.