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Starlite: Marbella turns into one of Europe's experiential hotspots

Thousands of travellers no longer come to the Costa del Sol just for sun and sea. They now seek an experience mixing gigs, food, nature and nightlife in a unique format that could be exported abroad.

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Summer music festivals are powering Kazakhstan's creative wave

In partnership with MDQ

From ancient nomadic traditions to contemporary music festivals, Kazakhstan is transforming destinations across the country into stages for massive cultural events.

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Middle Age knights celebrated in Romanian medieval festival

Sighisoara's medieval festival brings knights, costumes, music and combat displays to Romania's historic Transylvanian citadel.

USA

Police say shooting at Seattle food festival may be gang related

The shooting incident killed three people, one of them now identified as one of the shooters, and injured four others, including a two-year-old boy, according to Seattle police.

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Three killed and four injured in shooting at food festival in Seattle

Officials at a nearby medical centre said a toddler was among those admitted to the facility on Sunday after the shooting incident, where four people remain hospitalised.

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Athens Photo Festival: A polyphonic celebration of photography

This year, 70 creators and artistic collectives from 30 countries are taking part in the international photography festival.

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It's good to talk: European animation industry faces fear over AI

The Annecy animation festival in France is widely recognised as the industry's biggest event in Europe, where deals and careers are made and films are bought and sold. This year, however talk on and away from the market floor was dominated by artificial intelligence and the winds of change.

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Oasis and Glasto effect: A record year for UK music tourism in 2025

New data from UK Music has revealed that sell-out concerts, tours and festivals in the UK in 2025 attracted a record 24.7 million music tourists while spending hit a new high of £11.2 billion (€13.1 billion).

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Spain: Nine injured in fourth San Fermín bull run in Pamplona

The fourth San Fermin bull run was once again a fast and dangerous dash along the cobbled streets of Pamplona.

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West Bank arts festival returns for first time since Gaza war

After a two-year hiatus enforced by Israel's war on Gaza and a broad halt to cultural life, the Ramallah Contemporary Arts Festival is back, resuming events for the first time since October 2023 with an expanded programme showcasing new art forms.

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Artists create giant sea animals from sand

Artists create large sand sculptures of marine life on Rab island in Croatia during the Festival of Sand Sculptures, turning the beach into a temporary exhibition.

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Pamplona's San Fermín festival begins with fireworks and celebrations

Thousands gather outside Pamplona City Hall as fireworks, music and dancing mark the official opening of Spain's San Fermin Festival.

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Thousands soaked in wine at Spain's iconic festival

Thousands gather in Haro, Spain, for the La Rioja wine battle, spraying wine, dancing and climbing the hill to the church in a colourful festival.

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Swiss yodellers rehearse in public fountains as Basel swelters

Basel’s national yodelling festival unfolds during a heatwave as performers sing in fountains, compete across the city and close with street parades.

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Catholics walk barefoot in mud ritual

Devotees in rice paddies cover themselves in mud and banana leaves for the Taong Putik festival, honouring St. John the Baptist with barefoot processions.

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Giesinger celebrates Munich beer culture, pushes for Oktoberfest place

Munich Brewers’ Day 2026 brings processions, ceremony and beer celebrations to Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt, honouring the city’s brewing guild tradition.

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World's largest kite festival fills Danish skies with 25,000 kites

Thousands gather at Denmark's Fano International Kite Festival as giant dragon, whale and octopus kites fill the skies above the coast.

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Drone show in Matosinhos breaks Guinness World Record

Almost 3,100 drones flew in sync in a show by Catalan Flock Drone Art Studio, which also marked the opening of the Sagrada Família’s Tower of Jesus, attended by Pope Leo XVI.

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Hot air balloons fill Kazakhstan skies as festival returns

One of Kazakhstan's largest ballooning festivals returned to the Almaty region after a two-year break, bringing together 29 hot air balloons and pilots from 12 countries.

USA

Two in critical condition after shooting incident at festival in Ohio

At least two of the victims are in critical condition and are receiving treatment for their wounds. Police say the search for the perpetrators remains ongoing.