Rumours are flying among Glastonbury Festival fans about a potential surprise performance by Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet, sparking both excitement and frustration among those who missed out on festival tickets. This year’s Glastonbury lineup already features major artists such as The 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo, but the possibility of Chalamet taking to the stage has set social media abuzz.
Chalamet, an acclaimed actor known for films like Dune and Call Me By Your Name, recently portrayed legendary musician Bob Dylan in the biopic A Complete Unknown. He has previously showcased his musical talents with live covers of Dylan’s songs, including performances on Saturday Night Live where he covered “Outlaw Blues” and “Three Angels.”
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) expressed mixed reactions, with some lamenting their lack of tickets. Comments included, “Why do I not have a ticket AGAIN,” and “The concept of being barricade for Timothée Chalamet.” Others joked about his potential appearance with quips like, “He heard I was going to Glasto this year.”
While a tribute to Dylan was confirmed as part of the Glastonbury schedule, Chalamet’s participation remains unverified. The Glasto Thingy, a popular X account known for Glastonbury insights and rumours, suggested that Chalamet is unlikely to perform, stating, “I’m not saying Chalamet definitely is not happening, but from the official site…”
The Dylan tribute is set to be hosted by musician Sid Griffin, according to Glastonbury’s official website. Fans are divided—some are hopeful, while others prefer Chalamet not to perform. One attendee tweeted, “Please God, no,” while another said, “Great movie, but please, just don’t.”
Chalamet has expressed immense dedication to playing Dylan, revealing he invested around five years perfecting the role. Although nominated for an Academy Award, he lost to Adrien Brody’s performance in The Brutalist. Reflecting on his preparation, Chalamet said, “I had the time to put the 10,000 hours in… I wasn’t learning for anyone else. I was learning for myself.”
His Saturday Night Live performance sparked an “800% spike in listeners” for Dylan’s lesser-known song, “Tomorrow is a Long Time,” highlighting Chalamet’s impressive musical influence beyond the screen.