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Sir Ian McKellen held back tears whilst on stage at Glastonbury on Saturday night.
The 86-year-old actor performed alongside the Scissor Sisters delivering his legendary monologue from their 2010 hit Invisible Light.
Following the performance, a video was captured of McKellen backstage hearing the crowds chanting.
After someone close to him clarified they were chanting his name, the actor became clearly choked up at the appreciation and covered his face with his hands.
Many fans immediately posted on socials, including X, formally known as Twitter, to show their praise to Scissor Sisters and McKellen.
Sir Ian McKellen held back tears whilst on stage at Glastonbury on Saturday night
One fan penned: ‘Ian McKellen showing up to perform with Scissor Sisters might have been THE highlight of the day’.
Another wrote: ‘Sir Ian McKellen doing the Invisible Light monologue during Scissor Sisters set at Glastonbury! MAJOR MOMENT, goosebumps all over.’
Throughout the performance McKellen could be seen dancing along with the band in a white t-shirt and white trousers whilst the crowd went crazy for the set.
Whilst backstage McKellen kept wam by wearing a long lined Casablanca coat with a green and white pattern covering the material.
The actor famously known for his portrayal as Gandalf in The Lord Of The Rings franchise, surprised crowds last month when the Scissor Sisters also performed at the London O2 area.
This week has seen thousands of revellers descended on Worthy Farm as Glastonbury Festival 2025 kicked off on Wednesday – with this year’s event already shaping up to be one of the most iconic yet.
Headlining the Pyramid Stage on Friday night were The 1975, making their debut in the coveted top slot.
However, Saturday saw Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts take to the Pyramid Stage but with sparse crowds, following sets from the likes of RAYE, Patchwork – who were revealed to be Pulp, John Fogerty, The Script, Brandi Carlile and Kaiser Chiefs.
The 86-year-old actor performed alongside the Scissor Sisters delivering his legendary monologue from their 2010 hit Invisible Light
Many fans immediately posted on socials, including X, formally known as Twitter, to show their praise to Scissor Sisters and McKellen
Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo will close out the festival in style on Sunday night, while Rod Stewart is set to make his long-awaited Glastonbury debut in the beloved Sunday Legends slot.
Other major acts lighting up the weekend include Wolf Alice and The Prodigy, who are set to headline the Other Stage on Sunday.
Festivalgoers have been soaking up the sunshine, with dazzling outfits, mud-splattered boots, and round-the-clock music creating the signature Glasto magic.
With surprises, special guests, and unforgettable moments still to come, Glastonbury 2025 is already cementing its place in the festival’s legendary history.
Glastonbury Festival 2025 runs from Wednesday, June 25 to Sunday, June 29, with five days of music, mayhem and star-studded performances across Worthy Farm.
