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• KT Tunstall returns to Edinburgh Fringe with deaf-led musical The Singer festival-fair

  Nearly three decades after her initial appearance, KT Tunstall is set to return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as the composer for The Singer, a musical inspired by a short film…

• Romeo Castellucci's Apocalyptic 'Saint François d'Assise' at Salzburg Festival festival-fair

  At the Salzburg Festival, director Romeo Castellucci staged a new production of Olivier Messiaen's only opera, 'Saint François d'Assise', featuring Philippe Sly in the title role…

• Simone Forti's Influence Felt at Venice Dance Biennale festival-fair

  At the Venice Dance Biennale, critic Isabelle Bucklow observed the pervasive influence of the late choreographer Simone Forti, whose innovative movement practices continue to…

• Milwaukee Art Escape Offers Free Cultural Passport and Discounts festival-fair

  From August 21 to October 6, 2026, the Milwaukee Art Escape invites individuals to discover the city's cultural venues, museums, and public art. Entry is complimentary, with…

• Lauryn Hill's Diaspora Calling! Festival Returns with Custom Kids of Immigrants Look festival-fair

  After almost ten years, Lauryn Hill brought back her Diaspora Calling! festival, hosting its second edition at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes, England, attracting 35,000…

• Missy Mazzoli's Opera 'The Galloping Cure' Tackles Opioid Crisis at Edinburgh Festival festival-fair

  At the Edinburgh International Festival, composer Missy Mazzoli premiered her opera 'The Galloping Cure', which uses a euphoric merry-go-round in small-town America as an allegory…

• Swedish School of Textiles Showcases Student Work at Copenhagen Fashion Week festival-fair

  During Copenhagen Fashion Week, the Swedish School of Textiles presented work by twenty-two students from Borås, Sweden, a former textile hub, to an international audience. The…

• Prismax's 'Consciencia' Transforms Tomorrowland 2026 in Belgium festival-fair

  Tomorrowland 2026, themed ‘Consciencia’, will feature stunning environments created by the Belgian design firm Prismax, based in Boom, Belgium. Since its start in 2005, the…

• Cersaie 2026: Ceramics as Architectural Infrastructure festival-fair

  The International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings (Cersaie) is set to take place in Bologna, Italy, from September 21 to 25, 2026, under the theme “a space for…

• Andrea Bocelli to headline inaugural Land of Song Festival in Cardiff festival-fair

  Andrea Bocelli is set to make his long-awaited return to Wales after 22 years, headlining the first-ever Land of Song Festival at Cardiff's Principality Stadium in May 2027. This…

• Karlsruhe Schlosslichtspiele 2026: Weinbrenner-Jubiläum und kostenlose Lichtkunst festival-fair

  The twelfth installment of the Karlsruhe Schlosslichtspiele is set to take place from August 13 to September 13, 2026, as Karlsruhe Palace’s exterior becomes a vibrant video…

• Wagner Moura Stars in Ibsen's 'An Enemy of the People' Set in Brazilian Amazon at Edinburgh Festival festival-fair

  The Edinburgh International Festival is presenting a new staging of Henrik Ibsen's 'An Enemy of the People,' relocated to the Brazilian Amazon and starring Narcos actor Wagner…

• Milano's First Teatro City Festival Opens Applications for October 2026 festival-fair

  The city of Milan is set to host the inaugural edition of Teatro City Milano, a four-day festival dedicated to the city's theatrical landscape, scheduled from October 15 to 18,…

• Cascais Water Biennale Opens with Site-Specific Works Addressing Global Water Crisis festival-fair

  Cascais, Portugal, is hosting its inaugural Bienal del Agua, showcasing 'Le impronte dell’acqua' (The Traces of Water), under the curation of Demetrio Paparoni. This exhibition,…

• Tanz im August 2026: Berlin Dance Festival Celebrates 38th Edition festival-fair

  The Tanz im August festival, organized by HAU Hebbel am Ufer in Berlin, will hold its 38th edition from August 13 to 29, 2026. Under the direction of Ricardo Carmona, the festival…

• Berlin Art Week 2026: Design Hotels, Bars & Restaurants Guide festival-fair

  Berlin Art Week 2026 is scheduled for September 9 to 13 and showcases a variety of trendy hotels, bars, and dining options. Among the highlights are Das Stue, a luxurious…

• Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival: Yorkshire Village's Creative Display festival-fair

  The Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival, a two-week community event in the Yorkshire Dales village of Kettlewell, showcases hundreds of scarecrows in various themes, from film tributes…

• Jaou Tunis 2026: Lina Lazaar on 'Becoming the Ocean' and Collaborative Curating festival-fair

  The Jaou Tunis biennial, organized by the Kamel Lazaar Foundation, is set to take place from October 23 to November 22, 2026, at Caserne El Attarine in Tunis, under the theme…

• New York Stage & Film's 41st Season: Audiences as Final Collaborators festival-fair

  In late July, Poughkeepsie, New York, hosted the 41st annual New York Stage & Film Summer Season at Marist University and the Bardavon 1869 Opera House. Established in 1985, this…

• LA Jazz Festival Cancelled Days Before Opening festival-fair

  The Los Angeles Jazz Festival, which was set to feature major stars like John Legend and Janelle Monae, was abruptly cancelled just before its scheduled 16-day run. The festival's…

• Chilean Duo Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña Present 'Princesa Burro' at Locarno festival-fair

  At the Locarno Film Festival, Chilean filmmakers Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña unveiled their latest feature, 'Princesa Burro', competing for the Golden Leopard. The film is a…

• Simon Büge's 'UNSURFACED' Debuts at Berlin's SEEFASHION26, Exposing Tailoring's Hidden Anatomy festival-fair

  At the SEEFASHION26 event in Berlin, held at ZK/U – Zentrum für Kunst und Urbanistik, Simon Büge, a bespoke tailor and designer based in Berlin, unveiled his graduate collection…

• Second Edition of International Forum on Cultural Sustainability Announced for September 2026 festival-fair

  The International Forum on Cultural Sustainability's second edition, hosted by Institution, is set for September 25-26, 2026. Building on the success of 2025, the event seeks to…

• Knokke Art Fair 2026 Returns to Hotel La Réserve for 50th Anniversary festival-fair

  The Knokke Art Fair, renowned as one of the longest-running art fairs, is set to mark its 50th anniversary at Hotel La Réserve in Knokke-Heist, Belgium, from August 14 to 16,…

• IAMISIGO Spring 2027: Memory Boards and Royal Headdresses Inspire Copenhagen Show festival-fair

  During Copenhagen Fashion Week, IAMISIGO unveiled its Spring 2027 line, drawing inspiration from African memory traditions and regal attire. Bubu Ogisi, the founder, highlighted…

• Five Contemporary Art Festivals to See in Italy in Summer 2026 festival-fair

  The Italian contemporary art scene in summer 2026 extends beyond museums, with five festivals and diffuse projects set in historic centers, villages, Alpine landscapes, and…

• Live Works 2026 at Centrale Fies: Performance, Archives, and Resistance festival-fair

  The 2026 Live Works Summit took place at Centrale Fies in Dro, Trentino, Italy, showcasing performances from international fellows associated with the Free School of Performance.…

• UK Entertainment Guide: Love Me Tender, Kevin Bridges, Edinburgh Film Festival, and More festival-fair

  The entertainment section of The Guardian highlights cultural happenings across the UK. In the romantic drama 'Love Me Tender,' Vicky Krieps portrays a woman who abandons her…

• Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's 'The Song of Hiawatha' Revived at Edinburgh Festival festival-fair

  Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's once-popular cantata 'The Song of Hiawatha' will be performed live for the first time in decades at the Edinburgh Festival this month. The work, which…

• Schubertiade: Austria's Alpine Festival Celebrates 50 Years of Devotion festival-fair

  The Schubertiade, Austria's premier Schubert festival, marks its 50th anniversary this year, continuing to draw devoted audiences with world-class chamber music, alpine hikes, and…

• Isabella Rossellini at Locarno: On Famous Parents, Dry Spells, and Refusing to Be a Fashion Hanger festival-fair

  At the Locarno Film Festival, Isabella Rossellini is being honored and has spoken about her life as the child of famous parents, the value of career dry spells, and her refusal to…

• French Music Festivals Diversify Activities to Weather Climate and Budget Woes festival-fair

  In response to financial strain and climate-related disruptions, several French music festivals, including Marsatac, Cabaret Vert, Panorama, Au Foin de la rue, and Ecaussystème,…

• Frestas Triennial Puts Accessibility at Center of Its Program festival-fair

  As the Frestas, Trienal de Artes in Sorocaba, Brazil, nears its conclusion, the focus on accessibility takes center stage. From August 6 to 9, Sesc São Paulo presents…

• Copenhagen Fashion Week at 20: Sustainability Rule Suspended, By Malene Birger Returns festival-fair

  Copenhagen Fashion Week celebrated its 20th anniversary, attracting global buyers and editors to the Danish capital. Established in 2020, the event's sustainability framework…

• Salon Art+Design's 15th Edition Expands Year-Round Strategy festival-fair

  The 15th edition of Salon Art+Design is set to take place at the Park Avenue Armory in New York from November 4 to 8, 2023. Nicky Dessources, who assumed the role of executive…

• Copenhagen Fashion Week SS2027: Designers Seek Authenticity Through Memory and Craft festival-fair

  Copenhagen Fashion Week's Spring/Summer 2027 presentations, held in August 2026, saw designers turning inward to explore authenticity through personal memory, artistic practice,…

• Copenhagen Fashion Week SS2027: Longevity, Fluidity, and Return of By Malene Birger festival-fair

  Copenhagen Fashion Week marked its 20th anniversary for the Spring/Summer 2027 season, highlighting themes of sustainability and artistry. After a six-year hiatus, By Malene…

• AIR Festival in Aspen: Art's Small-Town Turn festival-fair

  The AIR Festival, held in Aspen, Colorado, explores the concept of 'actively managed audience' in contemporary art. The event, which took place in the small mountain town,…

• San Francisco Ballet Returns to Jacob's Pillow After 70 Years festival-fair

  In August, the San Francisco Ballet (SFB) will make a landmark return to the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, its first visit since debuting on the East Coast in 1956. That initial…

• Amanda Knox's Comedy Show at Edinburgh Fringe Sparks Controversy festival-fair

  Today marked the opening of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which has sparked controversy due to Amanda Knox's involvement. Knox, who was acquitted in the 2007 murder case of…