Rod Stewart at Glastonbury 2025: “Sailing” Becomes the Emotional Peak of the Festival

A legend returns home — in front of tens of thousands of fans

Some performances transcend the idea of a concert. They become moments when time stands still, when a song turns into a prayer, and when a crowd becomes a single heartbeat. That’s exactly what happened when Rod Stewart took the stage at Glastonbury Festival 2025 and performed one of the most beloved songs of his entire career — “Sailing.”

In the year he turned 80, Rod Stewart proved that age means nothing when you’re powered by passion, experience, and a lifelong connection with your audience. His performance was emotional, powerful, and deeply symbolic.

“Sailing” – A song of hope, freedom, and spiritual longing

Originally released in 1975, “Sailing” is not just a career-defining ballad for Stewart — it’s a universal anthem of hope, freedom, and the search for inner peace.

At Glastonbury 2025, the song took on even deeper meaning. Stewart saved it for the very end of his set, performing it under a sea of stage lights that washed over the massive crowd at the Pyramid Stage.

The audience sang along, and for a few minutes, the entire festival paused — wrapped in the voice of a man who has spent more than five decades sailing through the tides of music.

A moment of connection that moved thousands

Rod Stewart’s set included classics like “Maggie May,” “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?” and “Rhythm of My Heart,” but it was “Sailing” that captured the night’s soul.

His voice — seasoned by time — carried raw emotion. Cameras zoomed in on the crowd: people were crying, couples embraced, flags waved gently in the breeze. It was no longer just a show — it became a shared moment of reflection, nostalgia, and unity.

Rod Stewart: “I’m still here… and I’m still sailing”

As the final chords faded, Stewart turned to the crowd and said:

“Thank you, Glastonbury! I’m still here… and I’m still sailing!”

The applause was deafening. There were no fireworks, no over-the-top ending — just a quiet, respectful silence filled with meaning. That’s what only a true legend can create.

Conclusion: When a song becomes something more

At Glastonbury 2025, Rod Stewart reminded the world that real music doesn’t age. His performance of “Sailing” wasn’t just a nostalgic moment — it was a living message of resilience, gratitude, and connection.

For thousands of fans, that night wasn’t just a concert. It was a memory that will last a lifetime.

🎥 Watch the performance of “Sailing” from Glastonbury 2025 here: