As Glastonbury Festival approaches, excitement is mounting not just for the announced headliners but also for the enigmatic ‘Patchwork’ act scheduled to take the Pyramid Stage on Saturday evening. The full lineup, featuring big names like The 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo, was recently released, but ‘Patchwork’ remains a tantalizing mystery that fans are desperate to solve.
Scheduled from 6pm to 7pm on Saturday, the ‘Patchwork’ slot has sparked a flurry of speculation across social media and dedicated forums such as the r/GlastonburyFestival Reddit community. Fans are guessing which artist or group is behind this cryptic name, with discussions rife about possible chart-toppers, rock legends, and former headliners making surprise returns.
In addition to ‘Patchwork’, another to-be-announced (TBA) act is slated to perform on the Pyramid Stage on Friday, fueling even more anticipation. While secret sets are a beloved tradition at Glastonbury, this year’s mystery slots have particularly captivated the audience, who eagerly theorize potential performers.
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Community members have floated a variety of names. Some hope for Mumford and Sons or Pulp, while others suggest the possibility of a band like Haim. A particularly intriguing theory proposed Oasis might appear to launch a comeback, given their upcoming “Live ‘25” tour starts just a week after Glastonbury, and frontman Noel Gallagher’s presence at last year’s festival raised eyebrows. However, Oasis has since confirmed they will not play unlisted shows outside their tour dates, quashing that speculation.
Similarly, Pulp has denied involvement, with frontman Jarvis Cocker stating they would only perform under extreme circumstances — “a matter of life or death,” he remarked.
Despite these denials, fan theories continue to circulate wildly, with names such as Sam Fender, Harry Styles, and Lewis Capaldi also entering the conversation. The festival organizers have maintained the secret, with no official reveal expected until the performances themselves.
This air of mystery only adds to the festival’s excitement, as attendees anticipate whether the ‘Patchwork’ act will turn out to be a beloved returning legend or a fresh surprise that will light up the Pyramid Stage.