and the Queens, it’s hard to believe that
this East London festival is only in its
second year. Set over two weekends,
it’s a great place to catch up-and-
coming London acts performing
alongside the big global names.
allpointseastfestival.com
HAMPTON COURT PALACE
FESTIVAL
Where? Hampton Court Palace
When? Various dates
Explore one of London’s greatest royal
residences in star-studded company –
including Kylie, Nile Rodgers, and Tears
For Fears. After a day exploring the
stately splendour of Hampton Court
Palace – and feasting on afternoon
tea – the evening brings incredible al
fresco performances, complete with a
full orchestra playing under the stars.
hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com
WIRELESS
Where? Finsbury Park
When? 5-7 July
One of the biggest weekends for rap and
grime obsessives, Wireless will see the
likes of Cardi B, A$AP Rocky and Travis
Scott descend on Finsbury Park. Like
the sound of that? Don’t miss Lovebox
(Gunnersbury Park, 12-13 July) – featuring
Solange, Loyle Carner, Chance the
Rapper and more. wirelessfestival.co.uk &
loveboxfestival.com
BBC PROMS 2019
Where? Royal Albert Hall
When? Various dates
Taking over this incredible venue
every summer since 1941, The Proms is
London’s biggest and best celebration of
classical music. It has moved deftly with
the times: 2018 saw Beethoven’s Fifth
restyled as a punk triumph, the festival’s
first virtual reality recital, and the BBC
Concert Orchestra collaborating with
some of the biggest names in folk
music. royalalberthall.comLEE KRASNER; LIVING COLOUR
Where? Barbican Centre
When? 30 May-1 September
For too long, the work of Lee Krasner
has been overshadowed by that of her
husband, Jackson Pollack – but not for
much longer. The Barbican’s summer
exhibition will bring Krasner’s bold,
bright canvases to the fore, revealing
her as a true pioneer of Abstract
Expressionism. With nearly 100 workson display, this will be one of the most
far-reaching Krasner retrospectives to
date. barbican.org.ukSTANLEY KUBRICK: THE
EXHIBITION
Where? The Design Museum
When? 26 April-15 September
From The Shining to A Clockwork
Orange, Kubrick’s classics are
countless – and this immersive
exhibition details the inspirations
and talent that brought them to
life. With insight from rare artefacts,
interviews and unseen footage, this
is a fascinating deep-dive into the
director’s obsessive genius – a must-
see for any film fan.
designmuseum.orgOR REVISIT A
CLASSIC...
One of the longest running
shows in West End history
(seen by almost 10 million
alone in London), WICKED,
the big hit musical about
the Witches of Oz,
released a further 470,000
new tickets last month.
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