2027 Headliners

[charlierc]

2 hours ago, northernangel said:

I mean how obvious is it if it wasn't already. Why would anyone think Foos wouldn't be in the UK next year lol, they had s touring gap and they are only doing Liverpool. A year and a half also points to euro festivals, one of which they are almost certain to attend again, especially with a more grungy sound and one they need to make up for.

Tbf I did ponder why they were only doing Liverpool this summer given they weren't announced for Reading. But I assumed a small show in London might have been a possibility.

 

I do agree tbf that Foos at Glastonbury 2027 is a strong possibility. Guess we'll see in due course. I think my last prediction had them in the mixer.

 

I'm still not convinced it'll be Oasis but who knows.

[northernangel]

2 hours ago, charlierc said:

Tbf I did ponder why they were only doing Liverpool this summer given they weren't announced for Reading. But I assumed a small show in London might have been a possibility.

 

I do agree tbf that Foos at Glastonbury 2027 is a strong possibility. Guess we'll see in due course. I think my last prediction had them in the mixer.

 

I'm still not convinced it'll be Oasis but who knows.

Foos are the kind of act that Glastonbury will jump at for what they can sell and they aren't the band that travel for sole shoes unless they are really bothered, they did it for Rock am Ring too which tells me they really like that. For what its worth I firmly believe they'll be there next year. I could see Glastonbury similar to how Monkeys did last time being their kick off date.

[sisco]

As much as I like Foo Fighters it’s just such a boring booking.  Kept being told how they’re the biggest booking across Europe this year and they haven’t even sold out their days at festivals they’re at.

 

They're a band that is always around so if you wanted to see them you probably already have.
 

That being said, Glastonbury doesn’t rely on the names to sell the tickets so if they’re about theyre one of the very likely options.  Would much prefer if someone got the bump up like The XX or Fontaines DC

[Skip997]

4 hours ago, sisco said:

 

As much as I like Foo Fighters it’s just such a boring booking.

 

Yeah 

Along with the likes of Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead etc. 

[northernangel]

16 hours ago, Skip997 said:

Yeah 

Along with the likes of Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead etc. 

This is funny and where it comes from, Coldplay and Arctics I get but Radiohead haven't played since 2017.

This is funny as well as it stems from saying Foos are a boring booking which is irony is mad as it comes from a place where the best go to festival and amazing lineup this year apparently has booked a headliner only 3 years after they last played who also played 4 years (not festivals before that), and 4 years betore that again. Added to having the same band 4th down last time 3rd down 3 years later. Added to that 3 of the same acts at least on the same day as each other the previous year. And finally a festival that booked RCHP two years running and KOL two years running. But booking Foos for their first proper headline set since 2017 in 2026 in lazy and boring. But wanting bands to headline it that are going to have spent 3 years already continously on the road is good or suggesting acts that are not pyramid headliners is also good? I mean let us know it's favouritism without letting us know lol.

[Euphoricape]

Any chance on Radiohead? Missed out on tickets for their last tour but had hoped they would be a possibility for glasto next year

[mufcok]

What's been said about Radiohead, out of interest? Not seen/heard anything.

 

So we know that Fontaines and Oasis are active with big gigs in summer 2027, and now seemingly Foo Fighters are going to be active in the UK in 2027 (going off what I'm reading here).

 

Let the speculation begin 😁

Edited February 22 by mufcok

[northernangel]

28 minutes ago, Euphoricape said:

Any chance on Radiohead? Missed out on tickets for their last tour but had hoped they would be a possibility for glasto next year

 

I find Radiohead more likely for 2028. They won't have two from 2017 back though there is no guarantee Foos will do it, but I'd put money on it.

[Skip997]

44 minutes ago, northernangel said:

This is funny and where it comes from, Coldplay and Arctics I get but Radiohead haven't played since 2017.

This is funny as well as it stems from saying Foos are a boring booking which is irony is mad as it comes from a place where the best go to festival and amazing lineup this year apparently has booked a headliner only 3 years after they last played who also played 4 years (not festivals before that), and 4 years betore that again. Added to having the same band 4th down last time 3rd down 3 years later. Added to that 3 of the same acts at least on the same day as each other the previous year. And finally a festival that booked RCHP two years running and KOL two years running. But booking Foos for their first proper headline set since 2017 in 2026 in lazy and boring. But wanting bands to headline it that are going to have spent 3 years already continously on the road is good or suggesting acts that are not pyramid headliners is also good? I mean let us know it's favouritism without letting us know lol.

No idea what you’re on about 

[northernangel]

19 minutes ago, mufcok said:

What's been said about Radiohead, out of interest? Not seen/heard anything.

 

So we know that Fontaines and Oasis are active with big gigs in summer 2027, and now seemingly Foo Fighters are going to be active in the UK in 2027 (going off what I'm reading here).

 

Let the speculation begin 😁

The way I'd see it currently is if it's a case of they get Fontaines now or wait for a next tour and album vs Oasis saying yes there is absolutely no question which way it goes.

 

I think getting Fontaines to do their first Glastonbury headline set 3 years into touring would be silly personally. Their own smaller/some arenas. Their own outdoor bigger dates, then Reading and Leeds. Then a 3rd year of own big dates and Glastonbury just doesn't add up. Glastonbury have never been a fan of getting a band on a second year unless it's like a mammoth can't miss act, let alone a 3rd. Getting Muse in 16 the year after Download was quite unusual though probably helped it was Download. Whether they do have a new album by then or not it's still a 3rd straight year if touring the UK and frankly they don't need to go for them on that cycle when there will be plenty of options. Fender who I think won't be until 28 personally could suddenly be available. 

[northernangel]

3 minutes ago, Skip997 said:

No idea what you’re on about 

Well you agreed Foos were too quick and boring. You also states Arctics, Coldplay and Radiohead being the same. Foos haven't headlined aince 2017, nor have Radiohead. Arctics didn't return for 10 years so the only one really is Coldplay.

 

So the comment what you put out had limited factual meaning to it. So you do know what I'm on about, you're choosing choosing ignorance to heavily play a part.

[sisco]

Anyone got a spare Co-pilot subscription for the special one? Maybe just maybe we’d get a message that is decipherable then.

[mufcok]

35 minutes ago, northernangel said:

The way I'd see it currently is if it's a case of they get Fontaines now or wait for a next tour and album vs Oasis saying yes there is absolutely no question which way it goes.

 

I think getting Fontaines to do their first Glastonbury headline set 3 years into touring would be silly personally. Their own smaller/some arenas. Their own outdoor bigger dates, then Reading and Leeds. Then a 3rd year of own big dates and Glastonbury just doesn't add up. Glastonbury have never been a fan of getting a band on a second year unless it's like a mammoth can't miss act, let alone a 3rd. Getting Muse in 16 the year after Download was quite unusual though probably helped it was Download. Whether they do have a new album by then or not it's still a 3rd straight year if touring the UK and frankly they don't need to go for them on that cycle when there will be plenty of options. Fender who I think won't be until 28 personally could suddenly be available. 

 

Oasis saying yes probably trumps... any act out there.

 

You've lost me on the Fontaines stuff, though. Are you saying if they go for them in 2028 it'll be too late/look a bit sh*t for Glastonbury?

[mufcok]

There's more digging to be done on Fontaines, and if it is them I wouldn't rule out that info possibly coming my way, but it's too early yet.

 

What I currently know is that they're getting an obscene amount of money for R+L this year. It may be that they weren't planning to do anything this year til that came their way and turned their heads. They're playing a very small amount of summer dates around it (maybe 3 or 4?). 

 

Given that they're recording now, the above probably made sense for the payday + play a new tune or two. Keep them match fit ahead of a winter arena tour, and summer '27.

 

I've been told about one summer '27 gig for them so far. The biggest they'll have done in this country, that's obviously gonna be accompanied by a number of others. Based on that, and their popularity rising even more since they were offered the Pyramid sub slot in 2025, it would make sense for 2027 to be the year they get their headline slot.

 

The spanner in the works is a) no lack of competition after a fallow year and b) Oasis.

 

When the Oasis 2027 announcement drops it'll be instantly evident if Glastonbury is a write off or the gap is there, waiting.

 

I don't see a reason why the festival wouldn't book both of them either, budget permitting. Those two alongside a stellar female headline act - that's formidable.

 

We shall see.

[northernangel]

35 minutes ago, mufcok said:

 

Oasis saying yes probably trumps... any act out there.

 

You've lost me on the Fontaines stuff, though. Are you saying if they go for them in 2028 it'll be too late/look a bit sh*t for Glastonbury?

No I'm saying if they got Fontaines for 27 it would look poor, 28 even moreso 4 years straight touring but i didn't mention them at all for 28. They will have toured from 25....the year they got offered to sub and said no. Why would Glastonbury go and ask them to headline 3 years later with no touring break after they've essentially played everywhere especially with theirown dates where it basically one of the last gigs they can do? Reading planned or not it is still a huge amount of tickets north and south of the country after their own outdoor dates. I think Glastonbury actually doesn't fall well for them. IOW I'd say for a festival next year has more chance. For Glastonbury I think it looks better after this tour. That's why I don't think Raye for example will be the Glastonbury 27 female option and someone like Sabrina is more likely.

 

Yes Oasis dates very much will be telling. I don't see why they wouldn't book both generally but I think Foos put a spanner. They won't book Foos, Fontaines and Oasis. They could easily miss Fontaines in 27 and get them back in 29 for example. They could do that obviously for Foos as well but if both are there and so are Oasis it'll be Foo's. No other festival probably on the planet will be able to book Oasis and Foos in the same year plus a Sabrina type

Edited February 22 by northernangel

[charlierc]

I'm still presuming Oasis will be a "come see us at our own shows" arrangement until proven otherwise tbh.

[mufcok]

21 minutes ago, northernangel said:

No I'm saying if they got Fontaines for 27 it would look poor, 28 even moreso 4 years straight touring but i didn't mention them at all for 28. They will have toured from 25....the year they got offered to sub and said no. Why would Glastonbury go and ask them to headline 3 years later with no touring break after they've essentially played everywhere especially with theirown dates where it basically one of the last gigs they can do? Reading planned or not it is still a huge amount of tickets north and south of the country after their own outdoor dates. I think Glastonbury actually doesn't fall well for them. IOW I'd say for a festival next year has more chance. For Glastonbury I think it looks better after this tour. That's why I don't think Raye for example will be the Glastonbury 27 female option and someone like Sabrina is more likely.

 

Yes Oasis dates very much will be telling. I don't see why they wouldn't book both generally but I think Foos put a spanner. They won't book Foos, Fontaines and Oasis. They could easily miss Fontaines in 27 and get them back in 29 for example. They could do that obviously for Foos as well but if both are there and so are Oasis it'll be Foo's. No other festival probably on the planet will be able to book Oasis and Foos in the same year plus a Sabrina type

 

I'd suggest that Glastonbury probably see them as one of the most important bands, if not the most important band around right now. As do many, including myself, though I appreciate there's bias there. 

 

The gigs they are gonna be playing next year also cement that they're at that level.

 

I think you're way off, tbh. It's not about who's played where, who's toured how much or for how long, it's about who fits the bill, is deserving, and active.

 

I'm afraid they tick every box. They might not be everyone's cup of tea, it's subjective after all, but anyone who's denying that is now their level is tripping.

 

If those Oasis dates drop and they're ruled out, I'll be convinced Fontaines headline in 2027, and that's before any info.

[northernangel]

4 hours ago, mufcok said:

 

I'd suggest that Glastonbury probably see them as one of the most important bands, if not the most important band around right now. As do many, including myself, though I appreciate there's bias there. 

 

The gigs they are gonna be playing next year also cement that they're at that level.

 

I think you're way off, tbh. It's not about who's played where, who's toured how much or for how long, it's about who fits the bill, is deserving, and active.

 

I'm afraid they tick every box. They might not be everyone's cup of tea, it's subjective after all, but anyone who's denying that is now their level is tripping.

 

If those Oasis dates drop and they're ruled out, I'll be convinced Fontaines headline in 2027, and that's before any info.

Just to point out I'm not saying that Fontaines won't be at that level, but in the same vein, a huge band could play loads of dates over 4 out of 5 years etc, even take Coldplay for exmaple for example, that doesn't stop them being a headliner that level, it does stop them being an automatic choice for that level as you've kept going and going and going. In the Coldplay instance they are the biggest in the world so. People will have seen them. Also, Fontaines are not the most important band around right now, there is a massive about of Bias going on there, they just aren't. 

 

You are entitled to think I'm way off and that's fine. My point is purely by many dates they've have done before Glastonbury comes. Likely literally apart from IOW and Glastonbury every town/city woukd have been done so it's not like its unique is it?, it's what's left. It's not to do with like, dislike, bias, my cup of tea and you've kinda suggested I've mentioned they aren't a bigger band by saying I'm tripping and I've not said that.

 

You say its not but Glastonbury a HUGE history of having acts play in their first year of touring and wanting acts to play in their first year of touring, there are so many credible examples of this around so to say it's not about that wouldn't be correct in the Glastonbury world. As I said, when Muse did it the year after Download that was quite out the blue. 

[mufcok]

16 minutes ago, northernangel said:

Just to point out I'm not saying that Fontaines won't be at that level, but in the same vein, a huge band could play loads of dates over 4 out of 5 years etc, even take Coldplay for exmaple for example, that doesn't stop them being a headliner that level, it does stop them being an automatic choice for that level as you've kept going and going and going. In the Coldplay instance they are the biggest in the world so. People will have seen them. Also, Fontaines are not the most important band around right now, there is a massive about of Bias going on there, they just aren't. 

 

You are entitled to think I'm way off and that's fine. My point is purely by many dates they've have done before Glastonbury comes. Likely literally apart from IOW and Glastonbury every town/city woukd have been done so it's not like its unique is it?, it's what's left. It's not to do with like, dislike, bias, my cup of tea and you've kinda suggested I've mentioned they aren't a bigger band by saying I'm tripping and I've not said that.

 

You say its not but Glastonbury a HUGE history of having acts play in their first year of touring and wanting acts to play in their first year of touring, there are so many credible examples of this around so to say it's not about that wouldn't be correct in the Glastonbury world. As I said, when Muse did it the year after Download that was quite out the blue. 

 

I didn't say you're tripping, or say anything about you - it's a generic comment.

 

I recall you saying you aren't into them/don't get it (unless my memory is playing tricks), and that's fine - there's a sh*t ton of Glastonbury headliners I wouldn't watch if they played my garden, but that doesn't mean they aren't headliners - it just means they aren't my bag.

 

Ultimately I think you're over thinking it. They will headline Glastonbury sooner or later, I'm inclined to say sooner.

[northernangel]

2 minutes ago, mufcok said:

 

I didn't say you're tripping, or say anything about you - it's a generic comment.

 

I recall you saying you aren't into them/don't get it (unless my memory is playing tricks), and that's fine - there's a sh*t ton of Glastonbury headliners I wouldn't watch if they played my garden, but that doesn't mean they aren't headliners - it just means they aren't my bag.

 

Ultimately I think you're over thinking it. They will headline Glastonbury sooner or later, I'm inclined to say sooner.

Fair. 

 

As I say, whether I'm into them or not doesn't really matter and I pointed that out. But also, I can watch someone else sp my view doesn't have to be based on only liking Starbuster. There are bands I really like but I've also said especially the last year they just are headliners for me. I'm not really over thinking it, I'm also not denying at all they will headline it but I don't think it sits the best for them next year and I might be completely wrong.

[flagging_glast]

On 22/02/2026 at 09:38, Euphoricape said:

Any chance on Radiohead? Missed out on tickets for their last tour but had hoped they would be a possibility for glasto next year

reddit detectives think there's a new album in the works

[fraybentos1]

As mentioned, 2027 will start becoming a bit clearer when Oasis drop their dates in May (assuming that's accurate). Could rule them in or out instantly. 

[mufcok]

22 minutes ago, fraybentos1 said:

As mentioned, 2027 will start becoming a bit clearer when Oasis drop their dates in May (assuming that's accurate). Could rule them in or out instantly. 

 

It would absolutely brilliant to see them do it.

 

Gotta be honest though, if there's a GSH in the dates - that ain't gonna help on ticket day. 

[fraybentos1]

3 hours ago, mufcok said:

 

It would absolutely brilliant to see them do it.

 

Gotta be honest though, if there's a GSH in the dates - that ain't gonna help on ticket day. 

I think if the rumours of 20 odd dates in the UK are true plus presumably some in europe people will be swept up with that and there will be no shortage of chances to see them. All depends how obvious the gap is if there is one. Will find out in 3 months or so.

[Missymoo]

On 21/02/2026 at 16:41, Skip997 said:

Yeah 

Along with the likes of Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead etc. 

Sounds good to me!