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Get ready for the French Fête de la Musique 2026

If you are out and about anywhere in France on 21 June 2026, your ears will be in for a treat as the 45th edition of the now world-famous music event "Fête de la musique" takes place. The lineup country-wide is very promising...

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Olivia Rodrigo reveals she has smelled diaper-wearing fans at shows

At a time when concert etiquette feels like it couldn't get much worse, the 23-year-old singer may have uncovered an entirely new frontier of diabolically shameful fan behaviour.

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The best European music festivals you can still book this summer

Most of Europe's music festivals have sold out, but there are plenty you can still get tickets for across the continent.

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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.

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International jazz festival draws thousands with free open-air concert

The Tashkent International Jazz Festival brought together artists from Europe, the Americas and Central Asia through a series of free open-air performances. Organisers say audience numbers and international interest are increasingly growing.

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Edinburgh Fringe 2026 to feature the UK’s first 'Sauna Theatre'

The “Sauna Theatre” will be the first of its kind in the UK, providing an immersive experience for wellness and culture fans alike.

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How this city reshaped jazz

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku’s jazz scene blends Western improvisation with traditional mugham, creating a distinctive sound. Musicians highlight how collaboration, festivals and new talent are shaping the city’s evolving cultural identity.

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Preserving Karabakh’s musical heritage

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Karabakh’s music traditions combine performance, storytelling and improvisation, preserving cultural heritage across generations.

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Keir Starmer 'concerned' by Kanye West gigs as sponsors drop festival

Kanye ‘Ye’ West, who has previously been criticised over his antisemitic remarks, will top the bill for all three nights of the upcoming Wireless Festival in the UK. The Prime Minister has expressed concerns over this booking, and several top tier sponsors are already backing out...

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Nuits de Fourvière festival at 80: Picking the must-see gigs of 2026

One of Europe's best pluridisciplinary festivals has just announced the roster for its 80th edition. Here are our recommendations for this year's stellar line-up.

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Ozzy Osbourne statue to be unveiled at France’s Hellfest 2026

A 6-metre-tall statue to the glory of the Prince of Darkness will be unveiled at this year's Hellfest in France - kicking off on 18 June.

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Sal Da Vinci's song wins at Sanremo but Eurovision entry in doubt

With the song 'Per sempre sì', singer-songwriter Sal Da Vinci won the 76th edition of the Sanremo Festival, the musical jamboree watched by millions of Italians that determines who will compete at the Eurovision Song Contest.

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This Slovak city just became a new European Capital of Culture

Expect music festivals, art exhibitions and more in Trenčín throughout 2026.

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Drums echo through Japan as centuries-old autumn parade returns

Crowds lined the streets of Matsue City in western Japan on Sunday to witness the traditional autumn parade known as dogyoretsu, a centuries-old celebration featuring giant drums.

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LimeWire outbids Ryan Reynolds to acquire Billy McFarland's Fyre Fest

LimeWire, the early-2000s illegal peer-to-peer file-sharing and pirating platform, which resurfaced in 2022 as a crypto company, has been revealed as the winning bidder on eBay for the infamous Fyre Fest brand - the brainchild of convicted fraudster Billy McFarland. Good luck to them.

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Kneecap head to Rock en Seine festival amid increased scrutiny

The French Minister of the Interior has reiterated his zero-tolerance stance towards any disorder. The owner of France’s most popular music festival said to those who oppose the presence of Kneecap on stage: “To claim that supporting the Palestinian cause is a threat to public order is deplorable."