Festivals & Fairs

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Cannes 2026: Park Chan-wook leads jury for 22-film competition festival-fair
The 79th Cannes Film Festival, running from May 13, 2026, features 22 feature films in competition for the Palme d'Or, including four French productions. The jury is presided over…
Ruth Negga Emerges as Style Star at 2026 Cannes Film Festival festival-fair
Ruth Negga has really made a name for herself in the fashion world at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, thanks to her stylist, Karla Welch. At the first jury photo call, she wore a…
Casey McCafferty to Debut 40 Boxes at The Rooms in Brussels festival-fair
Self-taught artisan Casey McCafferty is creating a series of about 40 'somewhat functional' boxes for The Rooms, an art and design fair in Brussels next month. His work sits at…
Festival del Tempo 2026: 48 film in concorso a Roma dal 27 maggio al 30 giugno festival-fair
La settima edizione del Festival del Tempo avrà luogo a Roma dal 27 maggio al 30 giugno 2026, presentando 48 film scelti tra 2582 candidature provenienti da tutto il mondo.…
Steven Meisel Honored as Master of Photography at Photo London 2026 festival-fair
The 11th edition of Photo London opened at Kensington Olympia's National Hall, featuring a revamped layout across two floors. Steven Meisel, this year's 'Master of Photography,'…
Rencontres chorégraphiques internationales open in 26 Seine-Saint-Denis venues festival-fair
The Rencontres chorégraphiques internationales de Seine-Saint-Denis opened on Monday 11 May 2026, featuring 35 dance pieces across 26 venues in the department. For the first time,…
Cannes 2026 Opens with Samuel Paty Film and Fast & Furious 25th Anniversary festival-fair
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened on May 13, 2026, with 22 films competing for the Palme d'Or. The opening film, out of competition, was Vincent Garenq's 'L'Abandon,' a drama…
2026 Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet Fashion Highlights festival-fair
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival began at the Grand Théâtre Lumière in France, featuring a star-studded red carpet. Park Chan-wook, the inaugural Korean jury president, oversees a…
Tefaf New York Returns for Tenth Edition with 88 Exhibitors festival-fair
From May 15 to 19, Tefaf New York will make its return to the Park Avenue Armory for its tenth edition, featuring 88 exhibitors from 14 different nations. Unlike other May fairs…
Karneval der Kulturen celebrates 30 years in Berlin festival-fair
Berlin's Karneval der Kulturen returns for its 30th edition from May 13 to 26, 2025, promoting cultural diversity and peace. The free event includes a parade on May 24 with nearly…
Les Nuits Secrètes 2026: 24th Edition Lineup Announced festival-fair
The 24th edition of Les Nuits Secrètes festival will take place July 10-12, 2026 in Aulnoye-Aymeries, France. The festival champions artistic discovery against algorithmic…
Science Fashion: Exploring the Intersection of Science and Fashion at MACRO Rome festival-fair
From May 13 to 15, 2026, the MACRO – Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Roma hosts 'Science Fashion', an event curated by Dobrila Denegri that investigates the relationships between…
Barbara Butch Curates 25th Nuit Blanche in Paris with Love Theme festival-fair
Barbara Butch, French artist and producer, has been appointed artistic director for the 25th edition of Nuit Blanche in Paris, taking place on June 6, 2026. The event features…
Karine Barclais on Building Afronova Pavilion at Cannes festival-fair
Karine Barclais, founder of the Pavillon Afronova, discusses the pavilion's role as a key meeting point for African cinema at the Cannes Film Festival. Over seven years, it has…
Eurovision 2026: Boycotts, rule changes, and Israel controversy festival-fair
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest, hosted by Austria in Vienna after JJ's 2025 win with 'Wasted Love', features 35 countries. The second semi-final occurs on May 14, with the grand…
Salone del Libro di Torino 2026: 'Il mondo salvato dai ragazzini' festival-fair
The 38th edition of the Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino, titled 'Il mondo salvato dai ragazzini' after Elsa Morante's 1968 work, runs from May 14 to 18, 2026, at…
Cannes 2026 opens with calls for 'resistance' by artists festival-fair
The 79th Cannes Film Festival commenced on May 12, 2026, with artists advocating for 'resistance.' The event kicked off with Pierre Salvadori's 'La Vénus électrique.' During the…
Festival Silence 8th Edition: Ciné-Concert and Animation in Rosny-sous-Bois festival-fair
The 8th edition of the Festival Silence takes place from May 27 to 31, 2026, in Rosny-sous-Bois, France. The festival explores the relationship between music and image through…
1-54 New York 2026 debuts Afro-Brazilian art section festival-fair
From May 13 to 17, 2026, the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in New York will introduce a fresh section focused on Afro-Brazilian art. Called '1-54 Presents: Brazil Beyond…
Six Iranian Filmmakers at Cannes 2026 festival-fair
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival features six films by Iranian directors, both in exile and still residing in Iran. Some of their works have been affected by ongoing conflicts. The…
Massoumeh Lahidji: The Polyglot Interpreter of Cannes Film Festival festival-fair
Massoumeh Lahidji, an Iranian interpreter fluent in Spanish, English, Persian, and other languages, has become a pillar of the Cannes Film Festival. Known for translating without…
Munich Museums Join Various Others Festival with Diverse Exhibitions festival-fair
This week marks the commencement of the Munich art festival Various Others, which involves prominent museums across the city. The Pinakothek der Moderne is highlighting…
Eye Haïdara Opens Cannes with Political Speech; Peter Jackson Receives Honorary Palme festival-fair
At the opening ceremony of the Festival de Cannes on Tuesday, actress Eye Haïdara, serving as master of ceremonies, delivered a politically charged speech saluting those who…
Berlin Theatertreffen 2026 Turns Classics into Political Mirror festival-fair
The 2026 Theatertreffen in Berlin opens with controversy over its selection of ten productions, including 'Il Gattopardo', 'Wallenstein', and 'Mephisto'. The seven-member jury of…
Eurovision 2026: Five countries boycott over Israel's inclusion festival-fair
This week, Vienna hosts the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, which is surrounded by controversy regarding Israel's involvement. Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands,…
Israel Qualifies for Eurovision Final Amid Protests; Boy George Eliminated festival-fair
Despite a mixed response during the semi-final at Vienna's Wiener Stadhalle on Tuesday, Israel has secured a spot in the Eurovision Song Contest final with Noam Bettan's entry,…
GET BACK! Music Doc Fest returns for second edition in Madrid festival-fair
The GET BACK! Music Doc Fest will return for its second edition from May 27 to 31, 2026, in Majadahonda and Madrid, under the organization of Cines Zoco Majadahonda and Art Rebels…
Cannes 2026 Opens with Salvadori's Romantic Comedy, Honors Peter Jackson festival-fair
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened with a ceremony hosted by French comedian Eye Haïdara. An honorary Palme d'Or was awarded to Peter Jackson, presented by Elijah Wood. Jackson…
Cannes 2025 opens with tragicomedy 'La Vénus électrique' festival-fair
The Cannes Film Festival opens with 'La Vénus électrique', a tragicomedy set in 1920s Paris. The film is described as a charming love story.
Eye Haïdara Opens 79th Cannes Film Festival with Political Speech festival-fair
The 79th Festival de Cannes opened on May 12, 2026, with a ceremony that framed cinema as an 'act of resistance.' French actress Eye Haïdara, serving as master of ceremonies,…
Marseille launches Mediterranean cultural season with two-week festival festival-fair
From May 15 to 24, 2026, Marseille will host the Mediterranean cultural season organized by the French Institute, featuring a two-week celebration. This initiative, revealed by…
Rare Book Fair and Literary Treasures in London festival-fair
Firsts London, a rare book fair, runs Thursday through Sunday at the Saatchi Gallery. London's museums and libraries display original works by authors such as Charles Dickens,…
St Pauls Carnival in Bristol scaled back for 2026 due to cost and safety concerns festival-fair
The St Pauls Carnival in Bristol, an annual celebration of African-Caribbean culture since 1968, will not hold a full-scale event in 2026. Organisers, St Pauls Carnival CIC Board,…
ICFF Moves to November Starting in 2027 Under New Ownership festival-fair
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) has revealed plans to move its annual exhibition from May to November, starting in 2027. Scheduled for November 7–9 at New…
79th Cannes Film Festival Opens Without Italian Films, Honors Peter Jackson and Barbra Streisand festival-fair
The 79th Cannes Film Festival is set to take place from May 12 to May 23, 2026, culminating in the prestigious Palme d'Or award ceremony. New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson will…
2006 Cannes Red Carpet: Strict Dress Codes and Glamour festival-fair
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival has kicked off in France, leading to a reflection on the 2006 event. Two decades prior, the red carpet upheld a stringent dress code: women were…
Photo London returns to new Olympia venue for 11th edition with expanded sections festival-fair
Photo London returns for its 11th iteration at the refurbished Olympia, a new venue. The fair's leadership team—director Sophie Parker (since 2024), Discovery curator Charlotte…
Six charts predict Palme d'Or winner at 2026 Cannes festival-fair
Twenty-two films are competing for the Palme d'Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. A data analysis based on the selection's composition and previous winners' profiles suggests…
Nuevos Ríos: Colombian-Electronic Fusion at FGO-Barbara festival-fair
The Colombian music group Nuevos Ríos, a collaboration between Canalón de Timbiquí (led by Nidia Góngora) and French band Reco Reco, will perform at FGO-Barbara in Paris. The…
Art Osaka 2026 Expands to Business Park and Former Shipyard festival-fair
Art Osaka, Japan's leading contemporary art fair, will return in May 2026 with expanded venues. The event will bring together over 60 galleries across a business park and a former…

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