Madonna, wearing purple sunglasses and pink gloves, performing during a surprise concert in Times Square in New York City in June
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Sorry, Madge! Glastonbury Boss Denies Madonna 2027 Headliner Rumors

Emily Eavis confirms the festival has already booked its headliners—and the Queen of Pop isn't one of them.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read

Glastonbury co-organizer Emily Eavis has officially put an end to swirling rumors about a potential Pyramid Stage performance from Madonna. Fans who were hoping to see the Queen of Pop take the premier slot at Worthy Farm in 2027 will need to revise their festival wishlist, as event management confirmed she is not on the roster. Speculation regarding the music icon making her big debut on the main stage has circulated heavily across social media and fan forums. However, festival leadership moved quickly to clarify the situation after ongoing gossip suggested that the celebrated performer was in line to top the bill during the 2027 gathering. Eavis made it clear that while organizers have already booked their main headliners for the event, the legendary hitmaker is completely absent from that list. In a direct statement addressing the reports, the festival boss confirmed that the singer is "definitely not" among the booked acts. ## Is Madonna headlining Glastonbury 2027 Unverified reports linking legendary pop performers to the world-famous UK event pop up nearly every season. Madonna remains one of the most repeatedly requested top-tier artists among festival attendees, which explains why any rumor regarding her potential appearance quickly spreads across the music community. Despite the endless fan appetite to see the pop titan command the stage at Worthy Farm, organizers have shut down the latest wave of claims completely. Eavis’ swift reality check ensures that supporters will not spend the next few years chasing false hope regarding a 2027 headline set. ## Who will headline Glastonbury in 2027 With the global superstar officially ruled out of the running, music lovers are now speculating about which acts actually bagged those coveted main stage slots. Festival management typically secures its key talent years in advance to lock down an impressive mix of global hitmakers and legendary performers. Even though Eavis revealed that those headlining contracts are officially finalized, Glastonbury famously keeps its confirmed bill under wraps until closer to the event date. For now, fans will just have to wait to find out who made the cut—knowing full well the Queen of Pop will not be there.

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Madonna, wearing purple sunglasses and pink gloves, performing during a surprise concert in Times Square in New York City in June
Image caption, Emily Eavis said she "can't wait to get back" after the festival's year off

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Is Madonna headlining Glastonbury in 2027?
No, Glastonbury organizer Emily Eavis explicitly confirmed that Madonna is 'definitely not' headlining the festival in 2027.
Has Glastonbury booked its 2027 headliners?
Yes, festival co-organizer Emily Eavis stated that the headlining acts for the event have already been secured.