Olivia Rodrigo Admits She Had a ‘Near Anxiety Attack’ Before Glastonbury Set
Olivia Rodrigo recently revealed that she experienced a “near anxiety attack” just moments before taking the stage as a headliner at Glastonbury Festival in 2025. Looking back on the experience…
Olivia Rodrigo recently revealed that she experienced a "near anxiety attack" just moments before taking the stage as a headliner at Glastonbury Festival in 2025. Looking back on the experience during an interview with the BBC on Wednesday, June 10, the singer-songwriter admitted she wasn't sure she was ready for one of the biggest performances of her career.
Pre-Show Panic
"I remember having a near anxiety attack in the bathroom, like, ‘How am I going to do this? I don't know if I'm ready,'" the singer said.
Despite the overwhelming nerves, Rodrigo said everything changed the moment she stepped in front of the crowd.
"But something overcame me the second I stepped on stage and started singing," she continued. “I felt totally calm and so in my element. I'm not very spiritual or religious, but it's moments like that where I feel music is just so magical that you just can't really describe it."
A Dream Come True
Rodrigo suggested her anxiety may have come from the deep respect she has for Glastonbury and its long history. She described feeling a strong sense of "reverence" for the festival and its "incredible heritage."
In the end, the performance became a highlight of her life.
"I put so much love and care into that set and spent so much time thinking about it," she said. "The fact that it translated... It was totally a dream come true."
She also called the experience "one of the best weekends of my life."
From Debut to Headliner
Rodrigo first performed at Glastonbury in 2022. Three years later, she returned as a headliner, marking a major milestone in her career.
During her 2025 set, she surprised fans by bringing out The Cure's frontman Robert Smith for performances of "Just Like Heaven" and "Friday I'm in Love."
When Rodrigo was first announced as a festival headliner, she shared her excitement in an Instagram Stories post.
"Headlining glasto has been one of my biggest dreams for so long," she said. "Truly can't believe this! So grateful and sooo excited. Hope to see you there."
What's Next
Now, Rodrigo's third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, arrived on June 12.
