Robbie Williams has sparked speculation of a surprise appearance at Glastonbury 2025 after posting a cryptic tribute on Instagram referencing his infamous visit to the festival 30 years ago. The singer shared an image of a blue plaque spotted on the festival site, commemorating the moment he made headlines for partying with Oasis in 1995, shortly after leaving Take That.
The plaque reads: “Robbie Williams entered this area without accreditation, authorisation, or alignment with prevailing taste. His presence was uninvited, unofficial and ultimately inevitable.” Williams captioned the post simply, “30 years later…” followed by a second image showing a “Welcome to Glastonbury” sign. The posts have prompted fans to speculate that he may be planning a secret set during the festival weekend.
Williams last headlined Glastonbury in 1998, but his 1995 visit remains one of the most iconic moments of his early solo career. He has often described that night of partying with Oasis as the beginning of his new life post–Take That.
Adding to the speculation is the artwork for Williams’ upcoming album ‘Britpop’, due for release in autumn 2025. The cover features a photo of the singer in his now-iconic red tracksuit, taken at Glastonbury in 1995. Williams has shared the image on Instagram and also made it his profile picture, further fuelling rumours of a return. Our earlier coverage on the announcement of the new album can be read here.
Fans have been quick to point out a 30-minute gap on the Pyramid Stage schedule this afternoon at 4:55pm – currently unaccounted for – which many believe could be reserved for a surprise performance.
However, Williams’ touring commitments may complicate the theory. He is currently in the middle of a European tour promoting ‘Britpop’, with performances scheduled for Saturday 28 June in Belgium and another in Germany the following Wednesday. These dates suggest that a Glastonbury appearance may be unlikely, though not impossible, especially for a short surprise set. Whether the posts are a clever nod to the past or a genuine hint at an unannounced appearance remains to be seen.
Stay tuned on MXDWN throughout the weekend for updates and full coverage of Glastonbury 2025, including any surprise sets that may emerge. Our earlier coverage on the public bets for the festival’s infamous secret sets can be read here.
