This year's 2025 Glastonbury Festival line-up has finally been announced and it welcomes a wide variety of acts that will be performed on various stages.
The Acoustic Stage, where the laid-back sets and low-key concerts are performed, boasts an impressive list of family names, up-and-comers, and a variety of musical genres.
For the concert-going crowd anticipating the Acoustic Stage, the acts are a mixture of both, returning and maiden acts of the festival.
The acts this year are a mixture of folk, rock, blues, and alternative bands, providing an eclectic musical experience to the audience at the festival.
Confirmed Acoustic Stage acts
The lineup for the Acoustic Stage at the festival was announced on March 22, 2025. The acts will run for three days, with an alternative group of acts each day.
Friday Acts
Ani DiFranco – Acclaimed singer-songwriter and folk musician performs with her amazing voice and poetry-driven lyrics for Glastonbury.
The Searchers – Iconic British band playing a harmony-rich set of vintage sounds.
Dhani Harrison – Keeping his father's musical heritage going with a combination of rock and alternative music.
Billie Marten – Gifted young singer-songwriter with a following for her dreamy voice and reflective lyrics.
Skerryvore – Putting a Celtic folk-rock flavor to the mixture.
Gabrielle Aplin – Praised for her strong songwriting and acoustic tunes.
Apart from the above, fans will also witness:
Tift Merritt
Nadia Reid
Our Man in the Field on Friday.
Saturday Performers
Nick Lowe – The veteran singer-songwriter returns with his trademark wit and charm.
Hothouse Flowers – Combining rock and Irish traditional music.
Jeremy Loops – South African loop music sensation live on stage.
The Coronas – An alternative rock band from Dublin performing an exclusive acoustic set.
Sophie B. Hawkins – Grammy-nominated artist of popular songs like Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover.
Apart from the above, fans will also witness:
The Bluebells
Not Completely Unknown - A Celebration of the Songs of Bob Dylan with special guests
Oisin Leech
Lorraine Nash
Henry Grace.
Sunday Performers
Roy Harper – The folk legend returns with another memorable performance.
The Bootleg Beatles – Tribute act provides a genuine Beatles experience.
Rhiannon Giddens with Dirk Powell – A genre-defying blend of folk, blues, and Americana.
London Community Gospel Choir – Uplifting gospel harmonies for the festival.
PP Arnold – The soul legend's classic sound provides a timeless decades-spanning set.
Apart from the above, fans will also witness:
The Riptide Movement
Michele Stodart
The Henry Girls
Dawn Landes & Friends Perform The Liberated Woman’s Songbook
Notable returning performers at Glastonbury
While Alanis Morissette and Gary Numan among the wider Glastonbury bill are not indicated to appear on the Acoustic Stage, here are some returning performers at Glastonbury:
Recurring acts for the Acoustic Stage are:
Roy Harper – A folk-rock legend with musical influence over a four-decade period.
The Bootleg Beatles – Consistently delivering a set that is delightful to look at and listen to and a tribute to the Fab Four.
London Community Gospel Choir – Their strong harmonies are now a festival staple.
First-time acts at Glastonbury
Some first-timers are visiting the festival in Glastonbury 2025. A couple of the popular newcomers are:
Noah Kahan – The folk-pop artist whose lyrical songwriting is now a household name.
Gracie Abrams – A singer-songwriter known for her introspective, confessional-type lyrics.
What to expect at the Acoustic Stage
The Acoustic Stage is still a massive crowd puller at the festival for those who desire a more intimate and interactive music experience. As the artists perform unplugged, concertgoers can expect:
Unplugged and unbridled voices – Emphasis on the voice and words of the singer.
New and original reinterpretations of popular tunes – Artists re-interpret their hit tracks in new acoustic forms.
Mass quantity of international and domestic talent – Acts feature veterans as well as newcomers.
More intimate concert experience – With fewer people, a more intimate artist-audience relationship.
Glastonbury 2025's Acoustic Stage will see numerous acts and genres following its status as a haven for intimate and laid-back performances. Folk legends, newcomers, and innovators are represented on the lineup, so everyone will have an interesting experience to look forward to.
With the performers now confirmed, music lovers will definitely expect an electrifying and inspiring series of performances on one of the Glastonbury Festival's most highly expected stages.
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