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The 1975 are pulling out all the stops for their Glastonbury 2025 headline performance, reportedly spending four times their actual fee on an elaborate, custom-built stage set for their Worthy Farm appearance tonight.
The Manchester-based band, fronted by Matty Healy, are headlining the Pyramid Stage in what will be their only live performance of the year, and if the rumours are true, they’re making sure it’s one to remember.
According to The Telegraph, the band have commissioned a “specially designed set” that has cost four times more than what they were paid to perform at the iconic festival.
Fans familiar with The 1975’s recent tours won’t be surprised by the big spend. The band has earned a reputation for turning their live shows into immersive experiences, combining music with theatrical visuals, abstract set designs and boundary-pushing production.
Their At Their Very Best tour saw the stage transformed into a two-storey house, where band members performed among domestic props, living room furniture and even interacted with actors. In summer 2023, their Finsbury Park performance recreated a sitcom-style set, further blurring the lines between live concert and performance art.
With Glastonbury’s worldwide TV coverage and massive in-person audience, tonight’s headline slot is likely to mark a new peak in the band’s visual ambition.
“They’re not in this for the money,” said one industry insider. “This is about putting on the best performance of their career, something that lives in Glastonbury history.”
Formed in 2002, The 1975 have released five critically acclaimed albums and continue to blend indie rock with experimental pop, lyrical introspection, and millennial angst. Though the group is no stranger to controversy, their loyal fanbase remains strong, and tonight’s set is one of the most eagerly awaited of the festival.
Healy and co. have stayed relatively quiet in 2025, heightening anticipation for this sole appearance. Social media is already buzzing with speculation about surprise guests, new material and what visual elements they’ll unveil on stage.
Whatever the setlist or setup, one thing is clear: The 1975 are going all-in.
