Who is the mystery Glastonbury Patchwork guest? Fans think they have figured it out
Trying to work out which major star could surprise us all with a performance on the Pyramid Stage.
Each year organisers hold back on revealing every single detail on who we will see facing the stage, and 2025 is no different.
But this year festival fans seem convinced that they have worked out who the mystery 'Patchwork' guest is on the 2025 line-up.
The mystery guest plans to perform on the Pyramid Stage from 6pm to 7pm on the Saturday, and so far a number of big name stars and bands have been thrust into the pool of names being debated.
Oasis, Mumford And Sons, Sam Fender, Harry Styles, and Lewis Capaldi have all been mentioned, and fans have their reasons for summarising their guesses.
Named only as 'Patchwork' on the official line-up, it has led many to think that - despite their protests - it could be Oasis before they kick off their sold out arena tour this summer.
One wrote: 'Patchwork? Oasis I know they've said no, but that doesn't carry a great deal of weight... Patchwork... Patching things up... might be a bit of a reach but MY GOD it would be good.'
Others pointed to the book named 'Patchwork' by author Sylvia Haim, to suggest it would be the band HAIM while others were left convinced it was Pulp following the release of their latest album:
Maybe even more clear a link: "Patchwork is a German book written by a novelist called Sylvia Haim"
— Jamie (@BelishaBeacon25) June 3, 2025
@glastonbury @secretglasto My literary wife has pointed out that Patchwork is a novel by Sylvia Haim, suggesting the Saturday pyramid slot is none other than @HAIMtheband .... What do you think? #glastonbury2025 pic.twitter.com/QsUvkWFbrP
— Tim Street (@Tims_Pants) June 3, 2025
Hoping Patchwork are Pulp, but the connection to Haim seems quite solid. wondering are they that big a deal to be a secret act? Maybe I'm a bit old and just don't know what's hot 😂
— Surreynurse 🌱FBPE (@Surreynurse1) June 3, 2025
Also on the Pulp thing pic.twitter.com/8XVvLlFG6a
— Sparra (@andysparra) June 4, 2025
Other guesses included old favourites at Glasto, Coldplay:
'Patchwork' at Glastonbury - quite simple - the old favourites of course...#patchwork#coldplay#Glastonbury https://t.co/0UCCMvZp0j
— Puffguin Esquire (@PuffguinEsquire) June 3, 2025
But some thought it would be a more out there option, such as Harry Styles, because of a famous outfit choice he once made:
The secret is out. Remember THAT @JW_ANDERSON patchwork knit cardigan worn by THE @Harry_Styles? We're happy to confirm that the #TikTok trending sensation is joining our fashion collection in 2021. Read more here: https://t.co/yhonJ9PdWB#harrystylescardigan pic.twitter.com/ehPSddg3nb
— V&A (@V_and_A) November 21, 2020
My guess (the famous patchwork cardigan) pic.twitter.com/H9HJhVLQ0h
— travelmeerkat (@travelmeerkat) June 3, 2025
Others were very honest by the fact that they simply do not have a clue:
Me currently trying to figure out who Patchwork are…#Glastonbury #Glasto pic.twitter.com/sbD259Dz79
— Katey (@kateymania) June 3, 2025
So far it's...A book by Sylvia Haim.Ed's shirts.Oasis patching things up.A Wombats patchwork quilt.Harry Styles patchwork jumper.Something to do with miss-shapes and missfits.Someone with patchwork tattoos.A Mudford and Sons song that may or may not exist.All in all 🤷♂️ https://t.co/Tc1USVBcRc
— The Glasto Thingy (@TheGlastoThingy) June 3, 2025
But at least fans now only have a few weeks left to wait and see.
Glastonbury has revealed the line-up for this year's event as it announced the headline acts which include The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo.
Also on the bill is Biffy Clyro, Rod Stewart, Busta Rhymes, Raye, The Prodigy, Charli XCX and Nile Rodgers and Chic among others.
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