A new potential headliner has been added to the mix for Glastonbury 2027. As the festival takes a break this year, speculation about who will headline in the future is at an all-time high. Big names like Harry Styles and Taylor Swift are being thrown around as favorites for the coveted slots.
However, there is now a new music superstar in the mix. Reports are claiming that Shakira will be making a return to the festival. You may remember Shakira's iconic performance on Glasto's Pyramid Stage for the festival's 40th anniversary in 2010.
This was the year of her hit song "Waka Waka," the infectious World Cup anthem that still gets people dancing to this day. According to sources, Glastonbury organizers are keen to have her back after her successful tour, which was the highest-grossing Hispanic tour of all time. In an interview with The Sun, Shakira expressed her desire to perform at Glastonbury again, saying, "It's such an iconic place to perform.
I'd love to go back to England and perform at Glastonbury. That would be like the cherry on top for this amazing year I've been having." Indeed, Shakira's success has been non-stop. In 2020, she headlined the Super Bowl halftime show with Jennifer Lopez, and her tour has become one of the highest-grossing in history.
However, behind her chart-topping hits, Shakira has also experienced heartbreak. In 2022, she announced her split from Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué after 11 years and two children together. The fallout was messy, as rumors of infidelity surfaced.
Shakira has described the separation as the "darkest hours" of her life, using her songwriting as an outlet for her sadness. Fans can expect a mix of upbeat hits and emotional tunes if Shakira performs at Glastonbury next summer. As for other potential headliners, speculations have been made about artists like Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, who were meant to headline the canceled 2020 festival.
Other names thrown into the mix include Celine Dion and Kylie Minogue, who have expressed their interest in performing. With no official announcements yet, it may be a while before we know for sure who will headline Glastonbury 2027. But one thing is for sure, with the lineup rumors we're hearing, it will definitely be worth the wait.