Gladys Knight is set to open Hampton Court Palace Festival. The soul legend is set to headline the annual summer series of open-air concerts on June 6.
The show will be the only London date for the 78-year-old Grammy-winning star's "The Empress of Soul Farewell Tour."
Also performing at this year's Hampton Court Palace Festival are Tom Jones, Soft Cell, Grace Jones, Kool & The Gang, Rick Astley and Bjorn Again.
Dates confirmed so far:
Tuesday, June 6 - Gladys KnightWednesday, June 7 - Soft CellThursday, June 8 - Grace JonesFriday, June 9 - Kool & The GangSaturday, June 10 - Kaiser ChiefsWednesday, June 14 - Tom JonesFriday, June 16 - Bjorn AgainSaturday, June 17 - Rick Astley
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