At the 2025 Glastonbury Festival’s The Other Stage, Franz Ferdinand delivered one of the most talked-about moments of the weekend with a surprise onstage guest: actor Peter Capaldi. During their iconic song "Take Me Out," Capaldi, dressed sharply in a black suit, red shirt, and sunglasses, joined the band, creating a perfect mash-up of Scottish pop culture and rock.
Frontman Alex Kapranos cheekily introduced him as “the original Capaldi,” nodding to earlier in the day when singer Lewis Capaldi stunned the Pyramid Stage audience with his own heartfelt return set. The crowd’s reaction was electric, embracing this unexpected cameo as a highlight of the festival’s eclectic vibe.
Social media quickly exploded with praise:
“Franz Ferdinand bringing out Peter Capaldi is genius.”
— WTYEfm“Peter Capaldi at Glastonbury with Franz Ferdinand for ‘Take Me Out’???? OMGGGGG.”
— WTYEfm
Peter Capaldi, known for his celebrated roles in Doctor Who and The Thick of It, brought a fun and unexpected twist to the festival’s rock-heavy lineup, reinforcing Franz Ferdinand’s reputation for creative and memorable live shows.
This moment capped off a day marked by Scottish star power, with Lewis Capaldi also making an emotional return after a two-year hiatus due to health challenges. His Pyramid Stage set closed with an especially poignant rendition of "Someone You Loved," a reminder of the resilience and passion fueling this year’s festival.
Glastonbury 2025 continues to prove why it remains the heartbeat of UK festival culture—fusing music, surprise moments, and star-studded collaborations that keep fans talking long after the final encore.
Source: r/glastonbury_festival