Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture — Galway, Ireland
In Ireland, 2020's European Capital of Culture, Galway will embrace the theme of "Making Waves" by hosting a year-long programme of music, workshops, exhibitions, theatre, and much more, including a conversation with Margaret Atwood on International Women's Day.
Glastonbury Festival — Somerset, UK
Celebrating 50 years since the very first Glastonbury Festival, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, and Diana Ross are some of the headliners already announced, with a final release of returned tickets in April.
Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser — London, UK
From June onward, London's Victoria & Albert Museum will be home to a major immersive exhibition dedicated to Lewis Carroll's Alice books. The most comprehensive Alice exhibition ever, this dive down the rabbit hole will uncover the books' impact on film, theatre, ballet, fashion, art, and beyond.
Glasgow International — Glasgow, Scotland, UK
One of the fastest-rising and most respected young biennial visual art extravaganzas in the world, GI includes around 100 shows from April 24 until May 10.
Grace Jones's Meltdown — London, UK
The annual Meltdown arts and culture festival at London's Southbank Centre will this year be curated by visionary singer-songwriter, actress, and fashion icon Grace Jones. Taking place from June 12 to June 21, the line-up is yet to be confirmed but will surely not disappoint with Jones at the helm.
Porthcawl Elvis Festival — Wales, UK
Attracting tens of thousands of revellers to the Welsh seaside town of Porthcawl in September, this lovable, eccentric festival celebrates all things Elvis with tribute acts galore.