Rihanna reportedly set to headline Glastonbury Festival 2025: Everything we know so far

Rihanna is reportedly taking center stage at Glastonbury Festival 2025. Hot97 reports that the global pop icon could be one of the festival's headliners. This might mark her return to live performances.

Disclaimer: Details regarding Rihanna's headlining Glastonbury Festival 2025 are only speculated and are not yet confirmed by the singer. They are subject to change.

The singer has never performed at the Worthy Farm, despite long anticipation from fans. With no new album since 2016’s ANTI and a near-decade-long touring hiatus, her alleged appearance might be one of the most highly anticipated comebacks.

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Rihanna’s rumored Glastonbury headline slot

The Telegraph cited an industry insider who claimed Rihanna's team was planning a series of concerts in the UK. The official Glastonbury 2025 lineup remains under wraps.

However, the timing of her rumored London residency is starting just five days after the festival ends. It did not fail to fuel speculation that she could be one of this year’s headliners.

As of now, only a few acts have been confirmed for Glastonbury 2025. Neil Young has been announced as a headliner, and Rod Stewart will take the Sunday Legends slot. However, the main Pyramid Stage lineup remains unannounced, which potentially leaves room for Rihanna to take the stage.

Alongside the Glastonbury rumors, reports also claim that Rihanna is planning a six-night residency at London Stadium, which was formerly the Olympic Stadium. Tentative dates for the residency are July 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, and 12, with her team reportedly “holding” the venue.

If confirmed, this would be Rihanna’s first major tour since her ANTI World Tour in 2016. The London concerts would coincide with a packed summer music schedule as Beyonce, Oasis, and Lana Del Rey have announced performances around the same time.

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Rihanna’s long hiatus from music

Rihanna’s absence from the music scene has been a point of frustration for fans. Since releasing ANTI in 2016, she has mainly focused on her business. She has launched the Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty brands. Her ventures in fashion and cosmetics have made her one of the richest musicians in the world, with Forbes estimating her net worth at over $1.7 billion.

FentyStats' one X (formerly Twitter) post of 2024 shared:

"Rihanna is reportedly in talks to headline Glastonbury in 2025, alongside a world tour, reports. 'She had secretly been booked to perform at Glastonbury in 2023, but dropped out after becoming pregnant with her second child.'"

Some fans reacted in disbelief. One mentioned:

"Guys, this is never gonna happen. I’ve been hopeful since 2017. But I’m at the point where I’ll believe it when I see it."

As of now, neither Rihanna nor Glastonbury Festival organizers have officially confirmed her involvement.

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