Introduction
On Sunday evening, Sir Rod Stewart set the Glastonbury Festival alight when he took to the iconic Pyramid Stage, leaving tens of thousands of fans in awe. At 80 years old, the “Maggie May” hitmaker proved his timeless appeal, delivering a string of classics from his decades-long career. The excitement grew even greater when Rod welcomed longtime friends Ronnie Wood and Lulu to join him on stage, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Shortly after the show, Rod took to social media to express his heartfelt gratitude, while fans flooded him with praise, calling it one of the best performances of this year’s festival.
Prior to his Glastonbury appearance, the singer had been forced to cancel several U.S. shows in early June while recovering from a lingering bout of flu. He has also revealed plans to step away from large-scale global tours after 2025, choosing instead to focus on smaller, more intimate concerts. Even so, his show at Worthy Farm proved beyond doubt that Rod Stewart still has the power to electrify any stage he steps onto.
On his official page, Rod shared a video montage of the special night along with a message: “You lot were magic. What an honor.” Fans immediately responded with overwhelming admiration. One wrote, “Rod, you turned the whole weekend into something magical.” Another added, “No one deserves it more. You’re a national treasure.”
Speaking to the BBC after the performance, Rod admitted he had been moved to tears: “Yes, I got a little emotional. For us Brits, Glastonbury is our Woodstock—there’s nothing bigger. This was my moment of a lifetime.” Asked whether his performances now carried more meaning since turning 80, he smiled and said: “Absolutely. I see this as my World Cup final. Tomorrow I’ll sit down and take it all in.”
With such a spectacular show, Sir Rod Stewart has now joined the elite list of legends who have held the coveted “legend slot,” standing alongside the likes of Diana Ross, James Brown, and Shania Twain. Once again, he has proven that age is just a number—while his music remains forever timeless.