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festival

[fes-tuh-vuhl] / ˈfɛs tə vəl /


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Walking inside felt less like entering a temporary venue and more like stepping into a mini music festival.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

She flew to Bonnaroo, a multiday festival, in June and will see Rodrigo this fall.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

According to a GoFundMe started by his family, David Granado Jr. attended the popular punk festival on July 26 with his girlfriend, brother and friends.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

The National Eisteddfod, Wales' biggest cultural festival, said its process meant "nobody, including the judges, know beforehand who has competed".

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

“There’s a giant art festival in Fountain Hills next weekend,” I said.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

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

Kurosawa is also of two minds regarding what he frequently hears from Japanese film students, that their goal is getting into top festivals, winning awards and securing global recognition.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

The large number of music festivals held in the UK makes the industry "tougher to survive" here than in other countries, one festival founder has said.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

"I think in the festival business in the UK... we've a lot more festivals than any country, I think per head of population, so it is tougher to survive."

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Aside from Grandma telling Mr. Archer about various town festivals, the loudest sounds were the pop and crackle of burning wood.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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