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• Frieze New York 2026 expands citywide with Whitney and Dia, while T. rex collagen bag sparks debate festival-fair

  Frieze New York 2026 is set to return to The Shed, featuring a citywide initiative that includes the Whitney Museum and Dia Chelsea, showcasing curated performances and…

• Berlin Art Week: Performances, Exhibitions, and Talks from April 9-12, 2026 festival-fair

  Berlin's art scene offers a packed schedule from April 9-12, 2026, featuring premieres, openings, and talks across various venues. On Thursday, April 9, Olympia Bukkakis and Maria…

• IPERIBLEO's First Residency in Palazzolo Acreide Features Matteo Nasini and Sorelle di Damiano festival-fair

  IPERIBLEO launched its inaugural artist residency in Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily, from March 19 to 28, 2026, curated by Spaziomensa from Rome. The residency hosted two projects:…

• SUMMA MALLORCA 2026 Positions Balearic Art on International Stage with Diverse Program festival-fair

  The second edition of the SUMMA MALLORCA International Contemporary Art Fair is set to take place from April 9-12, 2026, at Pueblo Español Mallorca in Palma. This event will…

• Wireless Festival Faces Sponsor Exodus After Booking Controversial Rapper Ye festival-fair

  Major sponsors have withdrawn from the Wireless Festival in North London following the announcement that Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, will headline all three nights in July…

• Italian Photographers Competition Launched for 2026 São Paulo Photography Festival festival-fair

  The 2026 São Paulo Photography Festival has unveiled a new contest for photographers of Italian descent, in partnership with the Italian Cultural Institute of São Paulo. Eligible…

• Maryam Touzani's 'Calle Málaga' Wins Audience Awards at Venice, Denver, and Mar del Plata Festivals festival-fair

  Maryam Touzani's third feature film, 'Calle Málaga,' premiered in 2025, starring Carmen Maura as María Ángeles, an elderly woman in Tangier fighting to keep her home against her…

• Celebrity Fashion Highlights from Recent Premieres and Events Worldwide festival-fair

  Recent events in Hollywood highlighted a variety of celebrity styles. On March 31, Sadie Sink showcased a custom pleated gown by Prada at a Romeo & Juliet-themed after-party in…

• Lily Allen's Theatrical 'West End Girl' Tour Explores Heartbreak with Fashion and Sobriety festival-fair

  Lily Allen's 'West End Girl' tour presents a theatrical production exploring themes of heartbreak and healing, with sold-out North American dates following a UK run. The show…

• Radio Meuh Circus Festival Transforms La Clusaz into Alpine Celebration festival-fair

  The Radio Meuh Circus Festival has transformed La Clusaz into a massive celebration in the Alps. Organized by a local webradio from Haute-Savoie village and a production structure…

• Kelly Cornell Discusses Dallas Art Fair Initiatives and New Aspen Role festival-fair

  Kelly Cornell, director of the Dallas Art Fair, has been appointed to lead the Aspen Art Fair. In a Glasstire podcast interview with William Sarradet, she discussed this new…

• Kyoto's Miyako Odori Spring Dance Festival Celebrates 150+ Years of Geisha Performance Tradition festival-fair

  Kyoto's Miyako Odori, a spring dance festival performed four times daily throughout April at the Gion Kōbu Kaburenjo theatre, features geiko (fully trained geisha) and maiko…

• European Heritage Crafts Days Return to Paris with Over 1,000 Events Across France festival-fair

  The Institut pour les savoir-faire français will host the European Heritage Crafts Days from April 7 to 12, 2026, featuring more than a thousand events across France. In the…

• Deontay Wilder Defeats Derek Chisora in Split Decision at London's O2 Arena festival-fair

  American boxer Deontay Wilder secured a split decision victory over British fighter Derek Chisora in a heavyweight bout at London's O2 Arena on April 4, 2026. The contest,…

• Erth's Lifelike Dinosaur Puppetry Showcases Handcrafted Artistry in Sydney festival-fair

  Erth, a puppetry company, has been producing live dinosaur performances globally for over 35 years. Based in Sydney, Australia, the team creates realistic dinosaur puppets that…

• Subsonica Celebrates 30-Year Career with Turin Concert Series and Exhibition festival-fair

  The Italian band Subsonica is marking three decades of activity with a multi-event celebration in their hometown of Turin. The centerpiece is a series of four sold-out concerts at…

• Cambridge Men Extend Boat Race Dominance While Oxford Women End Decade-Long Streak festival-fair

  In the 2026 Boat Race on the River Thames, Cambridge University's men's rowing team secured their fourth consecutive victory, defeating Oxford University by four lengths in…

• Hofesh Shechter Presents 'In the Brain' at Théâtre des Abbesses in Paris festival-fair

  Choreographer Hofesh Shechter premiered his new work 'In the Brain' at the Théâtre des Abbesses in Paris. The performance features eight young dancers engaged in a collective…

• Manchester City Defeats Liverpool 4-0 in FA Cup Quarter-Final with Haaland Hat-Trick festival-fair

  Manchester City secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final at Etihad Stadium on April 4, 2026, advancing to the semi-finals. Erling Haaland scored…

• Hailey Bieber's Hair Transformation Signals Coachella 2026 Style Direction festival-fair

  Hailey Bieber has debuted a significant hair transformation ahead of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026, signaling potential style trends for the event. On April…

• Rare Baroque Opera Performances in Zurich and Geneva Feature Leclair and Rameau Works festival-fair

  Two Swiss cities are currently hosting notable Baroque opera productions. Zurich is presenting Jean-Marie Leclair's "Scylla et Glaucus," a work that has not been staged for…

• Easter 2026 Chocolate Collections Showcase Artistic Innovation by Top Chefs and Chocolatiers festival-fair

  For Easter 2026, several renowned chefs and chocolatiers have unveiled imaginative chocolate collections that move beyond traditional egg and bunny shapes, presenting signature…

• London's Trafalgar Square Hosts 'The Passion of Jesus' Performance in 2025 festival-fair

  In 2025, a reenactment of the Easter story titled 'The Passion of Jesus' was presented at Trafalgar Square in London. The performance featured Peter Bergin and was organized by…

• Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 Showcases Citywide Cultural Events and Installations festival-fair

  During Art Basel Hong Kong 2026, numerous cultural events and installations transformed the city into a vibrant artistic landscape. Swire Properties presented Coco Capitán's…

• Documentary 'Inside Gaza' Wins Top Prize at FIGRA Festival in Douai festival-fair

  The documentary 'Inside Gaza,' directed by Hélène Lam Trong, received the Grand Prix at the 33rd International Festival of News Reporting and Social Documentary (FIGRA) on April…

• Kanye West Returns with Sold-Out Los Angeles Concerts Following Controversial Period festival-fair

  Kanye West, now known as Ye, performed two sold-out shows in Los Angeles this week, marking a potential comeback after years of controversy. The 48-year-old artist played at SoFi…

• Quebec Duo Angine de Poitrine Gains Global Attention After Viral KEXP Performance festival-fair

  Angine de Poitrine, a musical duo from Quebec, has experienced unexpected international success following a performance at the Trans Musicales festival in Rennes last December.…

• France and South Korea to Co-Host Cinema and Animated Image Summit in September festival-fair

  France will host a summit on cinema and animated imagery in September, co-chaired with South Korea. The announcement was made by French President Emmanuel Macron during his state…

• Milan Allocates €960,000 for Summer Cultural Festivals and Events in Peripheral Neighborhoods festival-fair

  The city of Milan has launched the 2026 edition of its 'Milano è Viva nei Quartieri' initiative, a funding program designed to support live performances and cultural activities in…

• Sotheby's London Hosts Craft Week Takeover with Auctions and Exhibitions festival-fair

  Sotheby's is transforming its New Bond Street galleries in London into a dedicated platform for craft during London Craft Week. The auction house presents 'Crafted,' a week-long…

• Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival at Sceaux Park in Hauts-de-Seine festival-fair

  The Sceaux estate in Hauts-de-Seine is hosting a celebration of Hanami, the traditional Japanese custom of viewing cherry blossoms, from April 4 to April 19. The event features…

• Weekly Entertainment Guide: Film Premieres, Gallery Exhibitions, and Stage Revivals festival-fair

  This week's cultural offerings include several notable film releases. A24 presents 'The Drama,' a dark romantic comedy starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, directed by…

• John Waters retrospective at BFI London examines his provocative 1970s filmography festival-fair

  A film series at the British Film Institute in London is showcasing the early works of director John Waters, focusing on his controversial productions from the 1970s. The program…

• Zürich Opera Director Plans Baroque Music Series at Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie festival-fair

  Matthias Schulz, the director of Zürich Opera, has announced plans to present a series of Baroque music performances at Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie concert hall. Schulz believes the…

• EXPO CHICAGO 2026 Announces Curated Fair Format with 130+ Galleries festival-fair

  EXPO CHICAGO will hold its 2026 edition from April 9 to 12 at Navy Pier's Festival Hall in Chicago. Under the leadership of Director Kate Sierzputowski and Curator Essence Harden,…

• Fujifilm Hosts Fujikina Photography Events in Copenhagen and Warsaw festival-fair

  Fujifilm is organizing two Fujikina photography gatherings in Europe this spring. The first will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 9 and 10 at The Lab. The second is…

• Bruno Bouché's 'Caravage ou le Silence de nos battements de cœur' Premieres at Opéra National du Rhin festival-fair

  At the Opéra National du Rhin, Bruno Bouché, the director of the Ballet National du Rhin, unveiled 'Caravage ou le Silence de nos battements de cœur.' This ballet, inspired by…

• Art OnO Fair in Seoul Redefines Art Fair Experience with Non-Commercial Focus festival-fair

  The Art OnO art fair, running through April 5, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea, represents an innovative approach to traditional art fair models. Founded and directed by collector and…

• Jean Rondeau Presents Three Interpretations of Bach's Goldberg Variations at Bachfest Schaffhausen festival-fair

  Harpsichordist Jean Rondeau is presenting an innovative three-part interpretation of Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations at Bachfest Schaffhausen in May 2026. The project…

• JJ Martin's Milan Guide for Salone del Mobile 2026 festival-fair

  Designer JJ Martin, founder of La DoubleJ, shares her Milan recommendations during Salone del Mobile 2026. Martin, a California-born resident of Milan for 24 years, previously…