Triumphant Return: Lewis Capaldi conquers Glastonbury 2025 with an emotional performance, proving he’s louder than ever after overcoming struggles with Tourette’s.

Struck Down by Tourette’s, Silenced by Fear — But Lewis Capaldi Returned in Tears, Louder Than Ever. He Didn’t Just Survive. He Made Glastonbury Cry With Him

Two years ago, Lewis Capaldi’s battle with Tourette’s syndrome forced him to cut short his Glastonbury set, leaving both the Scottish singer and his fans heartbroken. But last Friday, in one of the festival’s most moving moments, Capaldi, now 28, made an unannounced, triumphant return to the Pyramid Stage — and this time, he brought the entire field to tears.

Emerging to a thunderous ovation from the Worthy Farm crowd, Capaldi’s voice cracked with emotion as he shouted, “I’m back, baby!” The declaration rippled through the audience, many of whom remembered his struggle in 2023, when involuntary tics and overwhelming anxiety forced him to walk off stage.

“I wasn’t sure I’d ever do this again,” he confessed, his voice trembling. “But I’m here. And this time, I’m finishing what I couldn’t last time.”

Capaldi launched into a set packed with fan favorites, his vulnerability shining through every lyric. But it was the debut of his raw, deeply personal new single “Survive” that truly captured the night. The song, written about his battles with self-doubt and the long road back to music, features gut-wrenching lines: “Most nights I fear that I’m not enough… but I swear to God I’ll survive, even if it kills me.”

When he performed “Someone You Loved,” the audience erupted into song, many in tears, waving banners and chanting his name. Visibly moved, Capaldi told the crowd, “If I say too much, I might start crying. But thank you for being here.”

Social media lit up with praise and support from celebrities and fans alike. Sam Fender hailed it as the “Return of The King,” while Alan Shearer and Jade Thirlwall joined the chorus of admiration.

After announcing a hiatus to focus on his mental health, Capaldi’s return to Glastonbury — even as the festival’s “worst kept secret” — was more than a comeback. It was a testament to resilience, honesty, and the healing power of music. Lewis Capaldi didn’t just survive. He made Glastonbury cry with him, and proved he’s back — stronger, braver, and more open than ever.