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festival

[fes-tuh-vuhl] / ˈfɛs tə vəl /


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The live communion of these four musicians especially befits Big Ears, a festival devoted to unconventional music and famous for its promise of spontaneity around each corner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

At The Joy Who Lived festival, trans comedians and actors can shine under spotlights created by and for trans creatives.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

With this festival, Esperanza Community Housing is building a platform that is providing visibility to underrepresented voices, said Sandy Navarro, director at L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The festival is offering a space to do these shows, but also for an audience to have the night out and trust that the show is not going to injure you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“But if we’re going to have our own art festival, the best way to let the artists know would be to tell them about it at this art festival in Fountain Hills.”

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