# Neil Young Rages Against War at Glastonbury

> Neil Young’s 2026 Glastonbury show blends war-themed songs with decades of music.
- Title: Neil Young Rages Against War at Glastonbury · Rolling Stone
- Summary: Neil Young’s 2026 Glastonbury show blends war-themed songs with decades of music. Neil Young performed at Glastonbury 2026, delivering a politically charged…
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- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-live-reviews/neil-young-raged-against-war-first-show-2026-1235630324
- Author: Andy Greene
- Published: 2026-09-23T16:40:21+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: neil young, glastonbury, farm aid, willie nelson, chrome hearts, living with war, rockin in the free world, take america back
## Neil Young’s 2026 Glastonbury Show
Neil Young performed at Glastonbury festival 2026.
## Pre-Show Warm-Ups
Young booked two warm-up shows with Willie Nelson in Connecticut and Philadelphia.
## Surprise Closing Act
Young closed the show instead of Willie Nelson, who usually ends the festival.
## Willie Nelson’s Set
Nelson played stripped-down versions of classics like 'On the Road Again' and 'Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground'.
## Young’s New Song Debut
Young debuted his new song 'Earth Girl' at the show, a tender tribute to his wife.
## War-Themed Performance
Young performed 'Living With War' as a solemn reflection on the Iran conflict.
## Final Song Choice
Young chose 'Rockin’ in the Free World' for the encore, leading a call-and-response of 'Take America Back'.
## Key takeaway

Neil Young performed at Glastonbury 2026, delivering a politically charged set that included his 2006 song about Iran conflict.