Fairs and festivals

The best and biggest concerts of 2024: Olivia Rodrigo, Missy Elliott, George Strait and more

The best and biggest concerts of 2024: Olivia Rodrigo, Missy Elliott, George Strait and more

Heather Blacksmith

NEW YORK — As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 80 concerts in 2024. Here ...

Marrakech Film Festival opens in Morocco with ‘The Order’

Marrakech Film Festival opens in Morocco with ‘The Order’

Heather Blacksmith

MARRAKECH, Morocco — One of the Middle East and North Africa’s largest film festivals opened Friday in Morocco, drawing actors ...

Rock star Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury Festival next year

Rock star Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury Festival next year

Heather Blacksmith

LONDON — LONDON (AP) — Rod Stewart will play the “legends” slot at Britain’s Glastonbury Festival next year, more than ...

What to know about celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich

What to know about celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich

Bob Elliott

Oktoberfest is a worldwide phenomenon, a Bavarian beer festival celebrated in countries around the globe. But many say nowhere is ...

Here’s everything you need to know about the Venice Film Festival

Here’s everything you need to know about the Venice Film Festival

Heather Blacksmith

VENICE, Italy — The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival is about to begin, with major Hollywood films and ...