Posted by Richard Head

Wednesday May 6, 2009

Lady GaGa is to play this year’s Glastonbury Festival, which takes place next month.

The Just Dance singer, 23, will take to the stage at the event on the opening night, Friday June 26, according to the BBC.

GaGa, real name Stefani Germanotta, is also set to play her first UK headline dates following the festival appearance.

As previously announced, this year’s Glastonbury will be headlined by Neil Young, Blur and Bruce Springsteen. Tickets for the event are now sold out.

Lady Gaga’s dates in full:

Glastonbury Festival – June 26

Manchester Old Trafford – June 27-28 [Supporting Take That]

Manchester Academy – June 29 [Headlining]

London Wembley Stadium July 4-5 [Supporting Take That]

Swindon Oasis – July 6 [Headlining]

London Brixton Academy -  July 14 [Headlining]

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