The Maccabees Spark Glastonbury Rumours After Announcing Reunion Show
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Hold onto your bucket hats—The Maccabees are back! After an eight-year hiatus, the 00s indie rock legends have officially announced their reunion, set to headline All Points East (APE) on August 24, 2025, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of their iconic album Marks to Prove It. But now, fans are speculating that this reunion could also include a surprise set at Glastonbury 2025.
Could Worthy Farm Be on the Cards?
The speculation kicked off on Reddit, where fans were buzzing with theories about the band’s potential return to Glastonbury’s hallowed fields. One user, Monotheisticatheism, asked:
“Maccabees, thoughts? They’re back and headlining All Points East in August, so thoughts on a Glasto slot – potentially a Bloc Party-esque slot on Other Stage? Would be cool to see them play.”
Others quickly chimed in with their predictions:
- “100% secret set. I would imagine if offered the chance to play… they would not be able to say no!” – @IAMSLOTH50
- “Headlining the Park according to rumours,” speculated @DrMangosteen2.
However, not everyone is convinced. Some fans pointed out that Glastonbury takes place in June, well before their announced reunion at APE, which has been billed as their “official” comeback show.
“Would they do it before APE? Seemed like a more exclusive thing the way it was pitched,” questioned @WishfulStinking2.
- “I’d be surprised that APE haven’t got some sort of undisclosed festival exclusivity before August in place, especially considering it’s been ‘sold in’ as a massive reunion show,” added @Paultays.
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Could The Maccabees play a secret warm-up set at Glastonbury ahead of their official APE headline show? Stranger things have happened at Worthy Farm!
Glastonbury’s 2025 Lineup: What We Know So Far
While The Maccabees remain unconfirmed, Glastonbury is already shaping up to be a blockbuster year. So far, Sir Rod Stewart has been announced as this year’s Legends Slot performer, promising a set packed with singalong classics.
Meanwhile, Neil Young is also back on the lineup after a brief moment of uncertainty. The rock legend had previously said he wouldn’t perform due to issues with the BBC, but in a statement, he clarified:
“Due to an error in the information received, I had decided to not play the Glastonbury festival, which I always have loved. Happily, the festival is now back on our itinerary, and we look forward to playing! Hope to see you there! LOVE Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts.”
Is a Maccabees Comeback Set at Glasto Too Good to Be True?
The thought of hearing Pelican, Toothpaste Kisses, or Love You Better echoing across Worthy Farm has us all swooning, but whether The Maccabees will make an appearance at Glastonbury remains to be seen.
For now, we’ll just have to keep an eye on the official Glastonbury lineup announcements. One thing’s for sure—2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for festivals. Here’s hoping The Maccabees make it even more magical.
What do you think? Secret set, warm-up gig, or no Glasto appearance at all? Let the guessing games begin! 🎸✨
