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festival

[fes-tuh-vuhl] / ˈfɛs tə vəl /


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It’s a great honor to join the lineup for this festival and I’m delighted to share lots of special stages that I’ve prepared for you guys.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Fruit seller Ahmed al Ahmed was hailed as a hero after footage showed him disarming a gunman during the December 14 attack, which killed 15 people at a Jewish festival.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

This is Hogueras de San Juan, Alicante’s annual festival of fire.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

The festival was dedicated to using art to explore the White Terror.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

“The film festival is two days away, and you had me convinced!”

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

Classical musicians are not native species of massive pop festivals in the desert.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

"Costs across Edinburgh in August have risen significantly, particularly accommodation, and our festivals are actively grappling with those issues - albeit with no direct control over them," she explained.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

McClary says leaning into MySpace's music identity could be a smart move, from profile songs to 2000s-themed festivals and merchandise.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

The company said it hit record second-quarter concert attendance of 49 million fans, with international attendance at stadiums, arenas, and festivals all up more than 20%.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

I have a fondness for the traditional harvest festivals, superstitions and all.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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