All the Glastonbury 2025 secret sets as Lewis Capaldi makes surprise comeback

Cosmopolitan

4 hours ago

Whether you bagged tickets to the biggest festival of the year (see: ever), or you've been catching up with the best bits on BBC iPlayer, there's no denying that Glastonbury 2025 has been epic. And, with two full days left to go, including headline slots from Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo, there's still soooooo much insane music to check out.
If you keep up with the famous festival, you'll also know that they're renowned for booking 'secret sets.' In the past, Emily Eavis and co have sneaked the likes of the Foo Fighters, Jack White and Pulp into Worthy Farm, all of whom have delivered the most unreal performances to the shock (and delight) of their adoring fans.
So, as Glasto 2025 is still in full swing - and we eagerly await the mysterious Patchwork this evening (everyone is now saying it's Chappell Roan, which would be *iconic*) - let's take a look at the best secret sets of this year so far...
OK, this is deffo the biggest 'secret' performance of the weekend, albeit heavily rumoured. Yesterday, Lewis Capaldi made a triumphant return to the Pyramid Stage after taking some well-earned time off. Many will remember that, back in 2023, Lewis, who has Tourette's, performed on the same stage but had to cut his set short. In front of the crowd, he experienced voice loss and pronounced tics, which led to the audience stepping in and helping him sing his iconic hit, 'Someone You Loved', in support.
When he stepped onto the stage this year, as the 'TBA' act scheduled before Alanis Morissette, Lewis let his voice do the talking. He addressed the crowd: "Glastonbury, it's so good to be back. I'm not going to say much up here today because if I did I might start crying."
No, we're not crying, you are.
For those who managed to get out of bed before midday on Friday, you'll likely have trekked to the Woodsies stage for a surprise set from Lorde. The New Zealand musician has recently made a return to social media and the music world, having last dropped Solar Power back in 2021.
Rocking up in an all white casual outfit, the 28-year-old packed out the stage - and beyond - as she performed her new album, Virgin, in full. She also played many of her earlier hits, including 2017's 'Green Light.'
Just before her set, Glastonbury announced it had closed the Woodsies field due to overcrowding. Of course, this is because rumours about her appearance had been spreading around the site. Lorde last played the Pyramid Stage in 2022.
Music fans who still had battery on their phone - or just happened to be walking past the Strummerville stage at 3pm - were treated to an impromptu secret set from Olivia Dean.
The musician announced her set on Instagram not long before the performance, which of course, led to huge crowds.
The question is now, who else will be making a surprise appearance over the last two days?