Franz Ferdinand festival history
21 festival appearances at 9 of 10 festivals, 1 as headliner
Scottish rock band from Glasgow.
21festival appearances
9different festivals
1headline slots
2003–2025years on the bill
How high on the bill
HeadlinerMain stageOther stages
Recent festival appearances
Glastonbury 2025
With The 1975, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, Olivia Rodrigo
Splendour in the Grass 2018
With Kendrick Lamar
Lollapalooza 2018
With Arctic Monkeys, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd
Hangout 2017
With Phoenix, Twenty One Pilots, Mumford & Sons
Governors Ball 2017
With Chance the Rapper, Phoenix, Tool
Lollapalooza Chile 2013
With Pearl Jam, The Black Keys
Every festival appearance
| Year | Festival | Day | Stage | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Glastonbury | Friday | Other Stage | Other stage |
| 2018 | Splendour in the Grass | – | – | Main stage |
| 2018 | Lollapalooza | August 2 | – | Main stage |
| 2017 | Hangout | Sunday | Fitz's Stage | Other stage |
| 2017 | Governors Ball | Sunday | Big Apple Stage | Other stage |
| 2013 | Lollapalooza Chile | Sunday | – | Main stage |
| 2013 | Lollapalooza Brazil | – | – | Main stage |
| 2013 | Coachella | Saturday | Mojave | Other stage |
| 2013 | Austin City Limits | Sunday | – | Main stage (weekend 2: Cancelled due to weather; top billing) |
| 2012 | Outside Lands | Sunday | – | Main stage |
| 2012 | Lollapalooza | Saturday | Bud Light Stage | Main stage |
| 2009 | Glastonbury | Saturday | Other Stage | Other stage |
| 2009 | Coachella | Friday | Coachella Stage | Main stage |
| 2008 | Glastonbury | Friday | Park Stage | Other stage (special guest) |
| 2006 | Reading & Leeds | Friday | Main stage | Headliner |
| 2006 | Coachella | Saturday | Coachella Stage | Main stage |
| 2005 | Austin City Limits | – | – | Main stage (top billing) |
| 2004 | Splendour in the Grass | – | – | Main stage |
| 2004 | Reading & Leeds | Saturday | Main stage | Main stage |
| 2004 | Glastonbury | Friday | Other stage | Other stage |
| 2004 | Austin City Limits | – | – | Main stage (top billing) |
| 2003 | Reading & Leeds | Friday | Carling stage | Other stage |
On the same stages
Franz Ferdinand at festivals: questions
How many times has Franz Ferdinand played Glastonbury?
Franz Ferdinand has played Glastonbury 4 times: 2004, 2008, 2009 and 2025.
Which festivals has Franz Ferdinand played?
In this archive, Franz Ferdinand appears on the lineups of Glastonbury, Austin City Limits, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Reading & Leeds, Splendour in the Grass, Governors Ball, Hangout and Outside Lands.
Has Franz Ferdinand headlined a festival?
Yes. Franz Ferdinand headlined Reading & Leeds 2006.
When did Franz Ferdinand first play a festival in this archive?
Franz Ferdinand first appears in 2003, at Reading & Leeds.
Appearances are compiled from Wikipedia's festival line-up pages for the 10 festivals in this archive; Franz Ferdinand may have played other festivals that are not covered here. Artist details: Wikidata Q173180.