Rod Stewart Cancels US Shows – Glastonbury Focus
- The cancellations come just weeks before his scheduled performance in the legends slot at Glastonbury later this month.
- The rock star, who last played the Somerset festival 23 years ago, was slated to perform on Sunday, June 29.
- "I'm devastated and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience to my fans.
Sir Rod Stewart has canceled several U.S. shows, citing the flu, yet still plans to headline Glastonbury on June 29th.The legendary rocker, 80, announced the cancellations impacting dates in Las Vegas and Stateline, Nevada, with shows to be rescheduled in California. This news arrives just weeks before his highly anticipated performance at the iconic music festival, where he last played 23 years prior. Stewart, known for hits like “Maggie May,” is also eyeing a shift toward smaller venues beyond 2025, but remains enthusiastic about the Glastonbury gig. News Directory 3 has the scoop. Discover what’s next for Rod’s tour plans and his Glastonbury set!
Sir Rod Stewart Cancels Shows Ahead of Glastonbury Performance
Updated June 7, 2025
Sir Rod stewart, 80, has canceled several U.S. concert dates due to a bout with the flu. The cancellations come just weeks before his scheduled performance in the legends slot at Glastonbury later this month.
The rock star, who last played the Somerset festival 23 years ago, was slated to perform on Sunday, June 29. He announced the cancellations on Instagram, noting that four dates were scrapped adn two others would be rescheduled. The affected shows were in Las Vegas and Stateline, Nevada, with the rescheduled dates planned for California.
“So sorry my friends,” Stewart said in his announcement. “I’m devastated and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience to my fans. I’ll be back on stage and will see you soon.” He signed the message “sir Rod,” accompanied by a heartbreak emoji.
Stewart had previously indicated his intention to scale back “large-scale world tours” by the end of 2025, opting instead for performances in more intimate venues. Despite this shift, he affirmed his enthusiasm for his upcoming Glastonbury appearance, stating he was “proud, ready and more than able to pleasure and titillate my friends at Glastonbury.”
During an appearance on That Peter Crouch Podcast,Stewart mentioned his Glastonbury set was initially planned for an hour and 15 minutes on the Pyramid Stage.He requested an additional 15 minutes, noting that his usual performances extend beyond two hours. He also revealed plans to perform with former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood at Glastonbury.
Known for hits such as “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?,” “Every Beat Of My Heart,” and “Maggie May,” Stewart follows in the footsteps of Dolly Parton, Barry Gibb, Shania Twain, and Kylie Minogue in taking on the coveted Sunday afternoon slot. His performance marks a unique achievement, as he will be the first person to receive legends billing after having previously headlined the festival in 2002 alongside Coldplay and Stereophonics.
The 1975, neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo are also headlining this year at Worthy Farm.
What’s next
Stewart’s fans await rescheduled California dates and anticipate his Glastonbury performance, hoping for a swift recovery and a memorable show.