Olivia Dean turns down next year’s Glastonbury and bids to top the bill in 2028 as superstar ex is named as headliner

CHART star Olivia Dean has turned down the chance to headline Glastonbury — where Harry Styles is topping the bill. The singer — currently at No1 in the UK with Sam Fender — was offered the opportunity for next year. Olivia Dean turned down the chance to headline Glastonbury Credit: Getty The singer was offered the opportunity to play Glastonbury in 2028 Credit: Getty She was romantically linked to the former One Direction star two years ago, although they always denied they dated. Now, Olivia is said to be opting to work on new music in 2027 instead and hopes to perform at the music festival in 2028. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! Those close to the singer insist her decision not to perform has nothing to do with Harry. An insider said: “Olivia’s team had conversations with Glastonbury about headlining in 2027 and she was extremely flattered. “But after some reflection, she said she wants to take some time to work on new music next year, with a rough plan to return when her third album is ready. “Of course, if she did it next year, her name would be right next to Harry’s and she just wants to move on from that now. “She’s happy for him to have his moment, but she doesn’t feel like next year is hers.” The Sun previously told how Harry, 32, is locked in to be one of the headliners when the event returns next June. Most read in Showbiz Harry Styles is topping the bill at next year’s Glastonbury Credit: Getty Olivia is currently at No1 in the UK with Sam Fender Credit: instagram/polydorrecords Olivia, 27 and now dating her drummer Eddie Burns, has appeared there for the past three years. She played the festival’s smaller venues in 2023 before being promoted to an early afternoon slot on the Pyramid Stage in 2024, then a secret set at the Strummerville stage last summer. Since then, Olivia’s The Art Of Loving has become the highest-selling album of 2026 in the UK and played six sold-out shows at London’s O2 Arena. On Friday, her Rein Me In collaboration with Sam became the longest-running No1 in UK chart history, with 19 weeks at the top. Comment now