Rumours are swirling that global pop superstar Taylor Swift is set to headline the iconic Glastonbury Festival in 2027. The Mail on Sunday reports that music industry insiders consider her “almost nailed on” to perform on the Pyramid Stage at Somerset’s renowned Worthy Farm next year.
Since wrapping up her record-breaking 149-date Eras World Tour in December 2024, Taylor Swift has largely stayed away from live performances, fueling fan anticipation for a major comeback. According to sources quoted by the Daily Mail, all signs are pointing toward a positive outcome for her Glastonbury appearance.
“For years, the festival has faced criticism over a lack of female headliners,” one insider explained. “Taylor Swift would be the perfect solution to that longstanding issue.”
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While Olivia Rodrigo’s electrifying headline set in 2025 made strides in addressing gender imbalance at the festival, many fans remain eager to see a megastar like Swift take center stage. Disappointment followed the 2024 festival when widespread rumours of her return were dashed — her Eras tour break was instead filled with additional tour dates, leaving a notable absence at Glastonbury.
Notably, Swift was confirmed as the Sunday night headliner for the 2020 festival, which was ultimately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the recurring rumours, scepticism persists within the fan community.
One Reddit user expressed doubt: “It’s very unlikely Taylor will play Glasto. They can’t afford her and Coachella offers better exposure.” Another countered optimistically, “I think she’ll play Glasto one day. She was supposed to in 2020, and I genuinely believe it’s a show she wants to do again. She doesn’t play festivals for exposure — she doesn’t need that.”
A third fan compared expectations to other major events, saying, “Just like the Super Bowl, I expect Taylor to headline Glastonbury eventually. I just don’t think 2027 is the right time yet.”
Following the 2025 festival, bookmakers began taking bets on the 2027 headliner, with names like Taylor Swift, Sam Fender, and Ed Sheeran among the favourites. As anticipation builds, fans are watching closely for official confirmation of what would be one of the festival’s most anticipated headline acts in years.