Olivia Rodrigo's Glastonbury Set Becomes a Legendary Moment with Surprise from Robert Smith
Let me tell you about one of the most electrifying, unexpected, and downright legendary performances to hit Glastonbury in years—Olivia Rodrigo’s 2025 headline set on the Pyramid Stage. I’m still buzzing just thinking about it. This wasn’t just another pop performance; this was a genre-defying, emotionally charged celebration of youth, rebellion, and surprise nostalgia—and yes, Robert Smith from The Cure showed up!
Rodrigo, now 22, stormed that stage like she owned it, but with the disarming charm of someone who still can’t believe she’s living her dream. And she wasn’t there just to sing; she was there to connect. From the moment she bounced on stage in those knee-high Doc Martens and a white lace corset, the energy shifted. She opened with crunching guitar riffs, the kind that hit you in the chest, before diving into fan-favorite tracks like “Obsessed” and “Diary Of A Homeschooled Girl.” No gimmicks, no choreography—just raw performance and authenticity.
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What really blew everyone away, though, was the moment she casually introduced “a personal hero” and “perhaps the best songwriter to come out of England.” The crowd held its breath, maybe expecting Ed Sheeran—but nope, out walks Robert Smith . Yes, the Robert Smith of The Cure. The shock was audible. Together, they delivered stunning duets of “Friday I’m in Love” and “Just Like Heaven,” with Rodrigo visibly beaming, clearly in awe of sharing a moment with one of her icons.
She didn’t need Smith to validate her set—she was already killing it—but his appearance elevated the night into something unforgettable. And it wasn’t just about the music. Rodrigo made it deeply personal. She gushed about British culture, joking about her love for Marks & Spencer’s Colin the Caterpillar sweets and how “no one judges you for a pint at lunchtime.” She made us laugh, made us scream, and during “Drivers License,” probably made half the crowd cry.
Even without costume changes or flashy visuals, she held the audience spellbound. Her vocals were on point, her band—an all-female powerhouse—was tight, and her setlist was perfectly balanced between heartfelt ballads and full-throttle punk-pop anthems like “Good 4 U” and “Get Him Back.”
By the time the fireworks exploded overhead, Rodrigo had done more than just perform—she’d delivered the standout set of the festival. It was loud, it was vulnerable, it was chaotic in all the right ways. And that’s what makes a Glastonbury moment—something that feels once-in-a-lifetime. With her powerful presence and fearless choices, Olivia Rodrigo didn’t just headline Glastonbury. She owned it.
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