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Okay, it’s technically in Essex, not London, but We Are FSTVL is still a firm favourite with Londoners. Now commemorating its tenth year, there's no better way to spend a bank holiday weekend than part of We Are FSTVL's massive dance celebration.

Who’s on the line-up this year?

Big-name dance behemoths programmed to perform include none other than Skepta, Shy FX, Carl Cox, Joel Corry and The Prodigy, plus many more. House and techno are the main ingredients here, but you’ll also find grime, garage and bassier flavours, too.

How can I get tickets?

You can purchase day or weekend tickets, and the option to include camping or coach is also available. Plus, VIP packages and group tickets for 4 or 6 people are on offer. Find out more about tickets here . 

How do I get to We Are FSTVL?

To get there, hop on the district line to Upminster and then catch one of the many shuttle buses running to the festival site. 

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25 may - 26 may.

We Are FSTVL, nestled in the heart of Upminster, London, is a beacon of electronic music brilliance, casting its radiant glow on the global festival scene. This multi-day extravaganza isn’t just another date on the festival calendar; it’s a curated experience, melding the finest beats with a palpably electric atmosphere.

The festival’s genius lies in its impeccable lineup, spanning from house to techno, drum ‘n’ bass to EDM and its immersive design. Each stage, meticulously crafted, tells a story, taking attendees on a sensory journey that transcends the ordinary. As the basslines throb and synths shimmer, festival-goers can also indulge in world-class gourmet food stalls and boutique camping options, amplifying the luxury of the festival experience.

However, the soul of We Are FSTVL is its community. The shared glances, synchronized dance moves, and collective cheers create an inclusive and vibrant environment. When the final track fades and lights dim, attendees leave with memories and a deep-seated connection to a community that celebrates life, music, and togetherness.

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Free shuttles will be running between the site and Upminster train/tube station.

Coach travel tickets to We Are FSTVL from 18 locations via Big Green Coach can be purchased here

London is well connected by rail in the United Kingdom and main European cities. From Paddington station take the subway to West Ham station (35 min journey) and from there take the subway to Upminster Station (13 min journey). You can then take the Festival’s Free Shuttle to the venue.

Once at Heathrow Airport (LHR) take the subway from Terminals 2 & 3 to London Paddington Train Station (15 min journey) and from there take the subway to West Ham station (35 min journey). From West Ham station take the subway to Upminster Station (13 min journey). You can then take the Festival’s Free Shuttle to the venue.

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UK festival giant We Are FSTVL is returning to Cancun, Mexico for a week of top-tier house music and coastal adventures. For the second year in a row, We Are FSTVL is teaming up with the travel company Pollen Presents to present We Are Mexico. This mammoth festival takes place over a full week in mid-November. The first wave of the event’s lineup already features some heavy hitters.

We Are Mexico is bringing in headlining performances from some big names in the house and techno scene. Hot Creations label host Jamie Jones , Radio 1’s Danny Howard , German favorite Loco Dice , and Detroit’s own MK are just a few names listed so far on this intimate but hard-hitting lineup. Other highlights include GW Harrison, Latmun, Low Steppa, Secondcity, Lauren Lo Sung, Solardo, and Sam Divine.

Those familiar with the 2021 event will know the exciting combination of music, adventure and beach-side relaxation that comes with We Are Mexico. More than just a festival, We Are Mexico is a city takeover. From beachfront performances to club all-nighters, guests of the event will have the entire city of Cancùn as their playground, with surprises and adventures around every corner. You can relax at the Oasis Pool Party before heading off to a jungle zipline tour. It’s your vacation, why not? The team at Pollen Presents and We Are FSTVL have curated a luxury experience you can seamlessly tailor to your desires.

We Are Mexico is happening from November 19 - 26. The 2022 iteration comes after a successful debut of We Are Mexico in 2021. Known mostly for their beloved yearly festival hosted in the UK, We Are FSTVL already has five award nods to their name and continue to spread their influence through the house and techno scenes across the world.

Teaming up with We Are FSTVL is the member-based travel company Pollen. From hip hop to EDM, Latin to fitness, pool parties to ski slopes, Pollen brings you to your favorite experiences in the best destinations around the world, including Ibiza, Cabo, Miami, and Aspen.

For more information about We Are Mexico, visit their festival page on Pollen to stay up-to-date with the latest in lineup, pricing, and news.

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We Are FSTVL is one of the UK's premier dance music festivals, showcasing a top-tier lineup of house, techno, drum and bass and mainstream dance on the border of London.

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Frenchman Will Courageux said he flew from Hanoi to HCMC to attend the festival at Le Van Tam Park in District 1.

On the opening day on Friday, he tried Hai Phong breadsticks, special mixed bread, avocado bread, and fried bread, and returned on the second day to have fun with friends and try the Huynh Hoa brand .

He said he knew about the brand through videos of long queues spilling out onto the streets waiting to buy loaves of bread from the stall.

"Huynh Hoa's bread is exactly as everyone describes, two to three times larger than regular ones, with many types of fillings inside," he said. "Eating one is enough to fill you up for the whole afternoon."

Banh mi is also a French specialty, but Courageux said it's completely different from the Vietnamese version. French bread often has a fatty taste and does not have many fillings like in Vietnam, he said.

Keiichi from Japan visited the festival thanks to his friend’s introduction. He has been in HCMC for seven months and eats bread almost every day. Keiichi was eager to attend the event because there were many shops in HCMC that he had not had a chance to try.

He commented that the festival was fun, and although it was crowded, people did not have to queue too long to buy bread.

Before coming to Vietnam, Keiichi used to eat banh mi in Japan at a restaurant opened by Vietnamese people. Keiichi finds the taste not too different, but the fillings in Vietnam are "too much."

Keiichi expressed his desire to experience more Vietnamese culinary festivals.

Most foreign visitors are impressed with the bread’s fillings. After 15 minutes walking around the festival, Laura and Emma from South Africa found a bakery for vegetarians.

Emma said the festival atmosphere was vibrant and there are many types of bread that she had never tried.

When they first came to Vietnam, they thought bread only had salty fillings. Now they have discovered many shops selling vegetarian bread filled with mushrooms, vegetarian rolls, and vegetarian wraps.

"The bread is very cheap, has many fillings and can be eaten at any time of the day," Laura said.

Laura said that when traveling to any country, she always goes to culinary festivals to enjoy local delicacies. Previously, she participated in a vegetarian food festival in Vietnam.

The weather in Ho Chi Minh City during the festival has been much more pleasant than last month and Emma did not feel tired when participating in crowded outdoor activities.

The three-day festival in District 1's Le Van Tam Park is expected to welcome 100,000 visitors through Sunday.

The festival features over 130 pavilions showcasing the best Vietnamese baguette sandwiches that the nation’s top restaurants, bakeries and domestic and foreign suppliers have to offer.

Some 25% more eateries are participating this year compared to last year.

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Festivals are one of the most popular ways to experience different cultures around the world. Every destination has it’s own unique festival, with visitors traveling from near and far for film festivals, music festivals, food, and more. Each of these festivals has its own history, from brand new music festivals to traditions that have been going on generations. 

We have created a list of the best festivals around the world by month for 2021, so whether you like music festivals, carnivals, or film festivals, this list has a festival for everyone!

Sundance Film Festival 

Date – January 23rd to February 2nd, 2021

Location – Park City, Utah, USA

Website – SunDance.org

Sundance is an institute that helps provide and support artists from film, film composing, and digital marketing to create new pieces and showcase them to the world. The first Sundance Film Festival was in 1981 where ten up and coming filmmakers were invited to showcase their work.

Every year since then the Sundance Film Festival has taken place in Park City Utah, showcasing documentary and dramatic short and feature films from emerging filmmakers. The festival also has filmmaker talks, panel discussions, and live music. 

This is one of the more exclusive festivals, so be sure to start planning your trip early to secure the best accommodation ! 

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Harbin Ice Festival, China

Date – December 25th, 2019 to February 25th, 2021

Location – Harbin, China

Website – IceFestivalHarbin.com

This festival that runs from December through to February in Harbin, China is the world’s largest ice festival! You can visit and enjoy a variety of winter travel experiences including an international snow sculpture art expo, ice lantern art fair, ice and snow amusement park, ice bar & restaurant, winter swimming watching, skiing, dog sledding, snowmobiling.

There is something for everyone at this unique festival and it’s the perfect place to visit in the winter months.

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International Kite Festival, India

Date – January 7th to 14th, 2021

Location – Gujarat, Uttarayan India

Website – GujaratTourism.com  

The festival of Uttarayan in India marks the day that winter turns into summer. It is known as Makara Sankranti/Mahasankranti, a sign for farmers that harvest season is approaching. The day is thought to be the most important harvest day in the Indian calendar.

To celebrate and mark this time, many cities in Gujarat organize a kite competition for the local residents. This is a huge celebration and is now a 2-day public holiday.

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Pingxi Lantern Festival, Taiwan

Date – February 8th to 23rd, 2021

Location – Shifen, Pingxi District, New Taipei

Since 1990, the Pingxi Lantern Festival has taken place during the first full moon of the Chinese New Year (which changes each year). Between 100,00 and 200,000 rice paper lanterns are let out into the night’s sky. 

Lanterns were released historically to let others know that the town was safe. Today, people use the lanterns to attach wishes and decorations to before letting them into the sky.

The main night for the festival is the 8th February 2021 but night markets and lanterns will appear for up to two weeks after.

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Venice Carnival, Italy

Date – February 8th to 25th, 2021

Location – Venice, Italy

Website – Carnevale.Venezia.it

The Venice Carnival is held every year and ends on Shrove Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.

The carnival dates back to 1162 as a celebration of victory. It was not celebrated for hundreds of years until 1979 when the carnival returned to the city as part of the cities history and tradition.

The carnival is famous for its masks, with contests for the best masks. The carnival has masquerade balls, carnival shows, events around the city, music, and much more.

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Rio Carnival, Brazil

Date – February 21st to February 26th, 2021

Location –  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Website –  Rio.com

The Rio Carnival is the world’s most well known and biggest carnival, with celebrations all over the city. The carnival and festival take place every year beginning on the Friday before Lent and ends on Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent.

The carnival dates back to the 1640s, and now attracts visitors from all over the world. The city of Rio de Janeiro is 6 full days of parades, floats, street parties, masquerade balls, and the city is filled with music, dancing and brightly coloured costumes.  

Bring your best costume and dancing shoes because the Rio Carnival is one of the most fun festivals in the world!

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Barranquilla Carnival, Colombia

Date – February 22nd to February 25th 2021

Location – Barranquilla, Colombia

Website – Colombia Travel

Barranquilla Carnival is the second largest carnival in South America after Rio, Brazil. The Barranquilla Carnival takes place in the Colombian port city of Barranquilla, every year over four days before Ash Wednesday on Saturday and finishes on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.

The Barranquilla Carnival dates back to the 1880s, today it is much different from it was then, with parades, street dancing, colourful costumes, and parties throughout the city. 

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Mardi Gras, New Orleans, USA

Date – Tuesday, February 25th, 2021 (Parades every weekend from January 4th, 2021. Major parades every day from February 19th to February 25th, 2021)

Location – New Orleans, Lousiana, USA

Website – MardiGrasNewOrleans.com

Anyone who has been to New Orleans knows they don’t do anything by halves, and Mardi Gras is no different! It’s the biggest event in the city’s calendar.

While the origins of the festival are unknown, they date back centuries. Mardi Gras typically begins from the last night of Christmas and stretches to Ash Wednesday. Every weekend in January there are parades throughout the city leading up to the week before Ash Wednesday when they occur daily.

Mardi Gras is filled with beautiful floats, parades, dancing in the street, partying, masquerade balls, and is a full family event with the streets lined with families having BBQs and enjoying time spent together. In Lousiana, the week of Ash Wednesday the Monday to Wednesday are holidays known as Mardi Gras break, so everyone can celebrate together and enjoy family time.

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Holi Festival, India

Date – March 9th & 10th, 2021

Location – Rajasthan, India – Jaipur & Udaipur

Holi is a popular Hindu festival celebrated in India. It is sometimes referred to as the ‘festival of colours’, ‘festival of spring’, or ‘festival of love’, signifying the beginning of spring. The festival begins on the evening of a full moon and lasts the night and following day.

People gather on the night of the full moon and perform religious rituals with a bonfire and the next day is the colour festival. During the festival people throw colours over each other, where everyone joins in the streets at parks and participates in the colour and paint festival.

Water guns and water balloons are used to smear the paint around. Coloured powders tend to be used and music is played. It’s one of the more unique and colorful festivals in the world!

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South By Southwest (SXSW)

Date – March 13th to 22nd, 2021

Location – Austin, Texas, USA

Website – SXSW.com

Since 1987 South by Southwest (SXSW) has been held annually in Austin, Texas. This festival is a celebration of both the film and music industry, with conferences and screenings.

The 10-day event showcases sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and networking events. This event has music performances by major artists, film screenings, awards, and pitches.

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Coachella, California, USA

Date – April 10th – 12th & April 17th – 19th 2021

Location – Empire Polo Club, Indio, California, USA

Website – Coachella.com

Coachella is a music festival that takes place over two weekends in April in Indio California. The music festival began in 1999 as a single weekend event and in 2012 was changed to two weekends.

Coachella has artists both well known and up and coming, with multiple stages and groundbreaking performances and comebacks.

Be sure to pack your finest boho desert style attire because part of the fun of Coachella is seeing the outfits that everyone wears!

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Snowbombing, Austria

Date – April 13th to 18th, 2021

Location – Mayrhofen, Austria

Website – Snowbombing.com

Snowbombing is an alpine music festival which is a week-long festival of live bands, DJs, apres ski, and much more.

Snowbombing combines a traditional ski holiday with a music festival with events and activities on the slopes such as races, paragliding, sledding, exploring an ice cave and more. There is live music from big-name artists in stages across the town from forests, to an igloo rave. 

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Songkran Water Festival, Thailand

Date – April 13th to 15th, 2021

Location – Thailand

Celebrated every year from April 13th to 15th, Songkran Water Festival is an annual ‘water fight’. Dating back centuries the festival historically was on the date when the sun changes position in the zodiac.

The people of Thailand believe water is purifying and cleans away bad luck from the past year and cleanses bringing fortune to the new year. This festival happens throughout Thailand with the biggest celebrations taking place in Chiang Mai , Khao San Road in Bangkok , and many other cities throughout the country.

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans, USA

Date – April 23rd to 26th & April 30th to May 3rd

Location – New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Website – NOJazzFest.com

New Orleans is the unofficial home of Jazz music and from 1970 to today the city’s Jazz and Heritage Festival has been attracting visitors from all around the world. The festival runs over two weekends (often the last weekend in April and the first weekend in May) from Thursday to Sunday.

Each day has a different line up of big-name artists from around the world in all genres of music. Rock artists, pop, and jazz musicians all take to the multiple stages around the park. Jazz Fest is a day event with bands performing all throughout the day and during the evening.

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Stagecoach, California, USA

Date – 24th – 26th April 2021

Website – StagecoachFestival.com

Stagecoach is a popular country music festival held every year in April (usually the last weekend in April) in Indio, Calfornia. The festival began in 2007 and has grown into a true country music family event, showcasing the best country music stars over a three day weekend.

If the setting looks familiar, it’s because it takes place at the same venue as Coachella. However, the experience is more geared towards country music so bring your best Cowboy boots and hat!

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King’s Day Or Koningsdag, Amsterdam

Date – April 27th, 2021

Location – Amsterdam, Netherlands 

Website –  iAmsterdam.com

King’s Day, or Koningsdag, is a national holiday in The Netherlands and is celebrated every year on the April 27th (or on the 26th if the 27th falls on a Sunday). Dating back to 1885, this holiday was previously called Queen’s Day when there was a Queen in power until 2013.

The day is celebrated with street markets, and large scale celebrations. In Amsterdam, there are large outdoor concerts and the city centre is closed to vehicles for the day. It is popular for visitors and party-goers to wear orange on this day to honour their countries colours and orange drinks are often served.

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Cannes Film Festival

Date – May 12th to 23rd, 2021

Location – Cannes, France

Website – Festival-Cannes.com 

Previously known as the International Film Festival, the Cannes Film Festival, is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France. The festival is famous worldwide and previews new films of all genres, including documentaries from all around the world.

This glitzy event is attended by A-List celebrities but it is also possible to visit the city at the same time in the hope of getting into some of the screenings. All the major screenings take place at The Palais which has 18 auditoriums.

The Lumière Theatre is where you see the stars photographed on the red carpet steps before their movie screenings on its famous red steps. If you put on your best outfit there is a chance you can gain access to the theatre as badge holders who do not show up forfeit their seat and these are resold to the public.

There is also an open-air cinema screening at Mace Beach where you can enjoy the movies under the stars.

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Hay Festival, Wales

Date – May 21st – 31st, 2021

Location – Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales

Website – HayFestival.com

The Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye, Wales is an annual literature festival. The festival runs for ten days typically at the end of May and was dubbed “The Woodstock of the mind” by Bill Clinton in 2001.

The town became affectionately known as the town of books after so many book stores opened following the first one opened by Richard Booth in 1962.  The festival celebrates all things literature and is a must-do on the calendar of any great reader!

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Glastonbury, England

Date – June 24-28th, 2021

Location – Pilton, Somerset

Website – GlastonburyFestivals.co.uk

Started by Michael Eavis in the 1970’s, Glastonbury is one of the most famous music festivals in the UK and around the world. The festival now welcomes 200,000 people each year (with fallow years every 5 years) and hosts some of the most famous faces in music at the Pyramid and other stages.

There are several music stages as well as other performance art areas. You can bring your own camping gear, or rent a luxury tepee.

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Tomorrowland, Brussels, Belgium

Date – July 17th – 19th & July 24th – 26th 2021

Location – Boom, Belgium

Website – Tomorrowland.com

First held in 2005, Tomorrowland is an electronic dance music festival held 25 minutes outside of Brussels in Belgium. The festival takes place over two weekends in July and each year there is a different theme and it attracts big names in electronic and dance music to perform across multiple stages over the two long weekends.

The production value is very high, with intricate stages, dressed performers, and luxury camping and catering options. Tomorrowland also puts together some of the best Aftermovies to get you in the spirit of planning your trip!

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Splendour In The Grass

Date –  July 24th to 26th, 2021

Location – Byron Bay, Australia

Website – SplendourInTheGrass.com

Splendour In The Grass is an annual Australian music festival held at the North Byron Parklands in Yelgun, New South Wales.

Each year the music event showcases both established artists, as well as emerging Australian artists. The festival has been host to artists such as Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, Powderfinger, Lorde and Kanye West.

Nothing can beat a music festival with almost guaranteed good weather in the Australian sun!

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival, UK

Date – August 7th to 31st, 2021

Location – Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Website – EDFringe.com

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is an annual festival which takes place in Edinburgh throughout August and has done so since 1947.

The festival is the world’s largest arts festival with over 3,500 shows spanning 25 days in over 300 venues around the city. The festival showcases talent from theatre, comedy, music, dance, physical theatre, opera, musicals, spoken words, and many exhibitions and events. 

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La Tomatina, Spain

Date – August 26th, 2021

Location – Buñol, Spain

Website – TomatoFestivalSpain.com

La Tomatina or the Tomato Throwing Festival is held annually on the last Wednesday in August. The festival is held in a small town of Buñol close to Valencia, which began in 1945.

As you can imagine, the festival is the world’s largest tomato fight! The tomato fight lasts one hour when tomatoes are thrown throughout the village. After the hour has passed fire trucks wash down the streets and participants.

Since 2013 only participants with tickets are allowed to take part and over 145,000kg of tomatoes are thrown each year.

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Notting Hill Carnival, London, UK

Date – August 30th and 31st, 2021 (UK Bank Holiday Weekend)

Location – Notting Hill, London, UK

Website – NHCarnival.org

The Notting Hill Carnival takes place every year on the UK’s August Bank Holiday weekend. Since the 1960’s the Notting Hill Carnival has become a popular date for the London calendar, with the area of Notting Hill, London hosting live performances on multiple stages, street parades, floats, and dancing.

Burning Man, Nevada, USA

Date – August 30th to September 7th, 2021

Location – Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA

Website – BurningMan.org

Burning Man is a festival in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, which celebrates community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. Festival-goers come together in the middle of the desert to create Black Rock City, a community joins to create a positive spiritual change on the world.

Beginning in 1986 Burning Man has grown into a large festival for self-expression and with a different theme every year. Bring your dust mask, wildest outfits, and a free spirit and join the Burn this year! Just make sure to buy your tickets in advance and arrange all the logistics, preferably with a group that has been before.

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Lollapalooza, Chicago, USA

Date – July 30th to 2nd August 2nd, 2021

Location – Chicago, USA

Website – Lollapalooza.com

Set amongst the high rises in downtown Chicago, Lollapalooza is a music festival that attracts both locals in the city and people from around the world. The festival runs over four days and you can buy regular tickets, as well as VIP experience tickets where you can get away from the crowds and enjoy the best views.

The festival introduces you to food, drinks and sweets from some of the best restaurants around Chicago with a focus on fresh ingredients unlike the usual fast food found at festivals. This is also one of the most accessible festivals since it is right in the middle of the city!

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Oktoberfest, Germany

Date –  September 19th – October 4th, 2021

Location – Munich, Germany

Website – Oktoberfest.de

Held annually over a two week period finishing the first Sunday in October, Oktoberfest and is a 16 or 18-day folk festival in Munich Germany. The festival has been running since 1810 and is a major part of Bavarian culture and tradition.

Over 6 million people attend annually to experience the rides, stalls, games, and taste the beer. Typically people dress up in traditional outfits and drink beer in the beer tents while listening to live music.

Many of the tables in the tents are reserved during Oktoberfest, but there are unreserved tables available if you get there early. Get to your chosen tent when it opens (we recommend Hofbrauhaus), grab an open spot and prepare for a marathon day of beer drinking and fun!

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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, New Mexico, USA

Date – October 3rd to 11th, 2021

Location – Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Website – BalloonFiesta.com

The Albuquerque International Balloon Festival takes place over nine days in October with over 500 hot air balloons. The festival began in 1972 and has been growing ever since, attracting families from all over the country.

Hundreds of balloons take to the skies throughout the day from dawn to dusk at the largest hot air balloon event in the world. The event has hundreds of balloons taking off at the same time, balloon races, balloon glows, balloon competitions, and live music.

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Austin City Limits 

Date – October 2nd to 4th and 9th to 11th, 2021

Location – Austin, Texas

Website – ACLFestival.com

The Austin City Limits festival is an annual music festival held in October in Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. The festival runs over two consecutive three-day weekends and offers a variety of musical genres to enjoy, from hip hop to rock, indie, folk and electronic.

The festival has been running since 2002 with its popularity increased so much that in 2012 they expanded to run it over two weekends. In addition to the great music, the festival offers a variety of food, an art market, a mini-fest for children and fun photogenic spaces where you can get your Instagram game on.

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Yee Peng Lantern Festival

Date – October 31st and November 1st, 2021

Location – Chiang Mai, Thailand

Website – TourismThailand.org

The Yee Peng (also known as Yi Peng) is a festival in northern Thailand that celebrates the full moon of the 12th month of the Thai Lunar calendar or Lanna calendar. Typically this falls in November but the official date is not known until the beginning of October. 

The festival is famous for the thousands of lanterns that are sent up into the sky. If you visit the city during this period you will also find candles lining the little sois (lanes), special parades and Krathong, or floating flower offerings released on the Ping River.

The main locations to view the celebrations in the city are the Three Kings Monument, Thapae Gate, the Old Town moat area and the Ping River. The significance of making or donating khom loy and Krathong (the lanterns) is the representation of moving away from darkness and into the light in Buddhist culture, and celebrated at the end of the rainy season and symbolises a new beginning.

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Dia de Los Muertos, Mexico

Date – November 1st and 2nd, 2021

Location – South and Central Regions of Mexico

Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead is held on the 1st and 2nd of November (All Saints Day and All Souls Day). Dating back thousands of years, the Day of the Dead is a celebration of life and death.

In towns throughout Mexico, locals dress up in makeup and costumes, hold family parties, sing, dance, make offerings to their loved ones, and take to the streets to celebrate. 

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Diwali, India

Date – November 12th to 16th, 2021

Location – Throughout India (Except Kerala)

Diwali or Deepavali is a Hindu festival of lights. The festival lasts five days and is celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar (mid-October and Mid-November).

The festival honours victory for good over evil and brightness over darkness. Each of the five days has a different meaning, including wealth, burning of demons, the festival of lights, prayers fro the new year, and celebrating siblings. During the festival there are fireworks, food, celebrations, exchanging of gifts, new clothes, and many other events.

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Hogmanay, Edinburgh

Date – December 30th, 2021 – January 1st, 2021

Website – EdinburghHogmanay.com

Hogmanay is a New Year’s Eve event that takes place between December 30th and January 1st every year since 1993. The three-day festival has live music, street parties, parades, street vendors, and entertainment. Each day has something different to offer all over the city day and night. For more information, be sure to read our Complete Guide to New Year’s at Hogmany !

Full Moon Party, Thailand

Date – Once a Month on a Full Moon

Location – Koh Phangan, Thailand

Website – FullMoonPartyThailand.com

A Full Moon Party is a festival that takes place every full moon, in Koh Phangan, on the Haad Rin beach. The party has live music from dance, reggae, techno, drum and bass, trance, and much more.

The theme of these parties is neon, with a neon outfit and paint the norm. The beach has stages, fire dancers, drink buckets, and tourists from all around the world. 

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Kygo’s Palm Tree Music Festival has bumpy takeoff in Hamptons as FAA pulls permit at airport venue

A summer music fest at a Hamptons airport has hit some turbulence.

Page Six has learned that Kygo’s Palm Tree Music Festival, at Francis S Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach, has had its permit denied by the FAA.

But the fest is hoping the show can go on!

In its fourth year in the Hamptons, the fest is meant to take place June 22 with Swedish House Mafia headlining the lineup, with acts also including Kygo and a DJ set by Sofi Tukker.

The press office for the Suffolk County Executive confirmed to Page Six that the permit has been pulled, and that the music fest is now appealing.

A source said the issues involve some questions the FAA had about the fest.

The insider added, “Most of the questions from the FAA had to do with timelines of runway closures, because it’s an active airport.”

Also, “They thought it was a two-day festival and it’s only one day,” the source said.

“They’re already addressing these questions and have resubmitted… this is the permit that they’ve been approved on for the last two years,” the insider insisted.

A spokesperson for the fest said: “We’re excited to return to the Hamptons for a fourth year!”

We’ve previously reported that Hamptons fixture Jimmy Buffett made a surprise appearance at the fest in 2022.

Other attendees included Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, Sports Illustrated model Camille Kostek, “We Wore What” designer Danielle Bernstein, Melissa Wood Tepperberg and Sophia Culpo.

Calvin Harris has also played the fest, which also has installments in Hawaii and Nevada.

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There is luxury , and then there is French luxury .

A 30-minute drive from the Nice Côte d’Azur Airport will bring you to Cannes, France, where the Hôtel Barriere Le Majestic is the crème de la crème when it comes to accommodations.

The 5-star hotel is the crown jewel of the Boulevard de la Croisette, the famous posh area that stretches along the French Riviera. Since its opening in 1926, La Majestic has been the standard in Cannes. Through its many renovations and additions, the hotel now has 257 rooms, including 92 suites and eight signature suites.

If $40,000 per night is in your budget, the Suite Majestic, with its private pool, butler service, and spa room, should be your top choice. For a slightly lower fee, the Christain Dior suite offers guests the chance to be immersed in the essence of the infamous fashion house. 

The hotel’s walls are dotted with black and white images of the stars gracing the Cannes Film Festival , presently taking place, which the hotel has supported since hosting the event’s inception in 1946.

Upon arrival, Le Majestic is simply breathtaking. The grand entranceway is lined with palm trees and lush landscaping, perfectly contrasting the white stucco structure. The fun decorative touch is the colorful lights projecting onto the top floors of the building. 

The lobby offers a sneak peek into the location’s splendor with its mirrored hallways, oversized floral arrangements, chandeliers, and shadow boxes displaying luxury designer items from nearby shops. And don’t worry about fussing with your bags. They are taken off your hands at the valet and delivered to your room within minutes to make your check-in process seamless. The 24/7 concierge service is an inexhaustible resource for your needs within and outside the hotel.

The rooms at the La Majestic are the epitome of French chic. The bathroom features a stand-alone shower, sunken tub, and toilet in a small privacy closet. The wall-mounted towel warmer is the perfect touch.

To ensure a good night’s sleep, the hotel offers a “pillow menu,” presenting visitors with six varieties of pillows to experience for their optimum comfort level. The nightly turndown service comes with a padded floor mat, solidifying that this is anything but the average hotel stay. The icing on top is waking up to the double view of the Mediterranean Sea and the Riviera.

As impressive as the La Majestic is alone, the onsite spa facilities are just as charming. Spa Diane Barrière provides guests with a sauna, hammam (Turkish bath), salt wall, and fully equipped fitness studio that overlooks the heated infinity pool and ocean. A licensed manicurist and hairstylist are onsite for cosmetology services.

The spa also provides personalized holistic treatments for your skin and body. To fully indulge, I suggest the full-body massage using the Ligne St. Barth coconut massage oil and a facial that utilizes the renowned Biologique Recherche skincare line.

If you hope to experience French culinary expertise in Cannes, you won’t have to go far. 

The hotel’s restaurant, Fouquet’s Cannes , is another extension of Le Majestic’s commitment to luxury. Under the leadership of 3 Michelin-star chef Pierre Gagnaire, Fouquet’s has become favored by locals and visitors for exceeding the task of using locally sourced food and produce in ingenious forms of traditional French cuisine.

The dining area’s ambiance is warm and plush. It is decorated in shades of gold and red, radiating off the dark wood tables and accents. The sexy, mysterious aura flows through to the in-house bar, led by bar manager Emanuele Balestra. Thanks to the ecological oasis on the hotel’s rooftop, he has elevated craft cocktails to a new level. The food and beverage team has cultivated an herb and flower garden that provides ingredients and garnish for menu items. 

Balestra uses the garden’s harvest to create a line of edible perfumes that bartenders use to enhance the taste of the drinks. Scientifically distilled mixes of flowers, herbs, citrus fruits, and other aromatics are used to create the perfumes, which are then sprayed on the glasses of the specialty drinks. Your typical French 75 is taken to new heights with a spritz of Menton lemon and floral accents.

Outside dining options are just as impressive. The Mademoiselle Gray Plage, located on the property’s private beach, is the perfect place for lunch with a Mediterranean flair. 

The BFire is the newest addition to the Le Majestic’s culinary makeup. Chef Mauro Colagreco has brought the perfect blend of intense and savory flavors to the Riviera using wood-firing techniques influenced by his Argentinean and Italian upbringing.

And leave room for dessert! Executive pastry chef Nicolas Maugard presents consumable evidence of why the French reign supreme in sweet treats. Maugard also offers lessons to guests who want to try their hand at some of the restaurant’s signature desserts.

Although Le Majestic has everything at your beck and call, the city of Cannes is magical. Across from the hotel is the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès (Palace of Festivals and Conferences), the hosting convention center for the Cannes Film Festival.

A short walk will lead you to the center of the town’s activity, featuring multiple shops and the Forville Market, where you can purchase fresh produce, fish, and food. A visit to the Rivera would only be complete with a boat ride in the Mediterranean and a visit to Marguerite Island.

I highly doubt anyone needs convincing to venture to Cannes, France. Still, whether you’re making your way there for the film festival or living out your dreams on the beaches of the Riviera, Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic is the perfect place to lay your head and experience the best in French luxury. 

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The Kelce Jam music festival kicks off Saturday! View available tickets, lineup and schedule

Taylor Swift’s favorite tight end is getting jiggy with it this weekend as host of the Kelce Jam music festival for the second year in a row. 

Travis Kelce has personally invited “all of Kansas City to continue celebrating their back-to-back championships," on Saturday, and "fight for your right to party,” USA TODAY previously reported.

The event is set to “bring the champion tight end’s over-the-top personality to life like never before,” offering attendees a chance to party like a Kelce.

There will be “legendary superstar artists, KC’s best BBQ, and tons of interactive experiences,” a social media announcement stated.

“It was such a blast that I had to do it again this year. I’m so excited," Kelce shared with The Hollywood Reporter .  “It’s going to be so much fun, and I cannot wait to get back out and celebrate with KC, man. It’s just a blast every single time we can get together to celebrate these back-to-back [Super Bowl] wins one last time.” 

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Kelce Jam 2024 music lineup 

Lil Wayne , Diplo and 2Chainz , who are some of Kelce’s "favorite artists,” will be hitting the stage at The Azura Amphitheater in Kansas City, according to a social media announcement . 

Last year, Machine Gun Kelly and Rick Ross were the inaugural headliners of the event.

Tickets for Kelce Jam 2024 still available, but almost sold out 

The time to buy your Kelce Jam tickets is now, since the event is about “95% sold out ,” according to the music festival’s website.

Tickets start at $50 and go up from there, offering lawn, reserved seating, general admission and VIP tickets. VIP tickets are currently sold out, but you can still purchase lawn, reserved seating and general admission for the time being. 

Schedule for Kelce Jam 2024

Kelce Jam is seven hours long, starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 and ending at midnight. 

Here’s a breakdown of the events scheduled that evening: 

5 p.m. - Doors open and DJ Doop welcomes attendees with set

6 p.m. - DJ E-V performs

7: 45 p.m. - DJ IRIE performs

8:15 p.m. - Travis Kelce joins main stage

9 p.m. - 2Chainz performs

9:55 p.m. - Diplo performs

11:15 p.m. - Lil Wayne performs

12 a.m. The show ends 

How to watch, livestream Kelce Jam 2024

If you are unable to attend this year’s Kelce Jam in person, Takis has you covered.

The brand will be presenting the livestream, giving people a chance to catch a livestream of the music festival on all the socials, including Instagram , Facebook , X and TikTok . 

The Kelce Jam website will also have a livestream available. 

Contributing: Naledi Ushe

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Where do the stars stay during Cannes Film Festival? We went exploring…

The most luxurious hotels at the festival revealed.

The French Riviera is a very glamorous place, but it gives a star-studded edge when Hollywood’s finest flock to the Cannes Film Festival every year. Between premieres and press conferences, A-list royalty enjoy hanging out in some stunning hotels during their time at the festival - but where do they all stay? 

From iconic Carlton Cannes to the very popular Le Martinez, we have tracked down the hottest celeb stays - and of course we tried to visit them all! 

Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel

Carlton Cannes is a particularly iconic hotel. The Regent Hotel was the setting for Cannes’ first-ever festival back in 1946; Hollywood’s best and brightest have been loving it ever since. Stars including Meryl Streep, Heidi Klum and Greta Gerwig have been snapped at the hotel this year - so would we have any luck if we visited for a little cocktail? 

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While Meryl didn’t come and join us for a drink at the hotel’s Bar 58, we saw a host of glamorous guests dressed to the nines, including Chicken Shop Date star Amelia Dimoldenberg! While we’re not sure which stars are actually staying at the hotel - or just popping in for a drink like we were, it is a bonafide celeb hot spot. 

As for past years, A-lists including Uma Thurman, Clint Eastwood, Sharon Stone, Bruce Willis, and Quentin Tarantino have stayed at the glam location. 

HELLO! goes to Cannes Film Festival

HELLO! is heading to Cannes Film Festival this year to be on the ground for Europe's most glamorous, lavish and exciting movie event - and we will be sharing it all with you! Our TV and Film Editor Emmy Griffiths alongside reporter Isabelle Casey are on the ground to bring you the biggest moments from the week - what what's the plan, Cannes? You can catch up with us via our day-to-day video diaries posted on HELLO!'s YouTube channel. 

You can also join us on TikTok Live, Instagram Stories and our daily diary here on  hellomagazine.com . À bientôt!

Hotel Martinez

In the perfect location for the festival and the location of some very exciting parties over the event, we have spotted the  Hotel Martinez  pop up time and time again, with Anya Taylor-Joy being snapped at the establishment in 2024. When we paid a visit for a little rose on a sunny day, we immediately spotted Lily Gladstone heading through the lobby - and a member of staff told us all about the starry guests.

They said: ”I saw Greta Gerwig, Omar Sy and Anna Taylor-Joy come in for dinner at the L'Palme d'Or, where all the celebrities come. Omar was so kind to me when I chatted with him. I see Anya every day, and every day she looks spectacular in a new outfit. I haven't spoken to her yet, but I would like to say hi.”

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Hotel du cap-eden-roc.

While it is admittedly a little far out from where all the action is at Cannes - I think plenty of A-listers would say it’s worth it. The hotel is famously stunning, with stars including Bella Hadid, Michelle Rodriguez, Paris Hilton and Lizzo! Chatting to a guest at the hotel, it sounds like a luxury experience like no other, particularly thanks to their waterboat service straight to the festival at a mere 550 Euros! 

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Cannes Film Festival: 5 Things to Look for

With the most prestigious festival in the world starting Tuesday, here are the movies, artists and events we’ll be keeping an eye on.

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By Kyle Buchanan

On Tuesday, the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will begin in the south of France. You can expect glamorous gowns and awfully prolonged standing ovations — at Cannes, such things are de rigueur — but what distinguishes this year’s lineup? Here are five things we’ll be watching out for.

A new Coppola on the Croisette.

Some 45 years after Francis Ford Coppola’s “Apocalypse Now” won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, he will return to the Croisette, the festival promenade, with “ Megalopolis ,” starring Adam Driver as a visionary architect determined to rebuild a city after it’s beset by disaster. Coppola self-financed the longtime passion project to the tune of $120 million, a steep price tag that has so far deterred potential distributors. Puck’s Matthew Belloni reported that at a March screening meant to entice buyers, many came away confounded by Coppola’s vision: “There are zero commercial prospects and good for him,” said one source. But if it’s true that the film is a big, wild swing, it’s hard to imagine a friendlier place for its public debut than Cannes, where the filmmaker is revered.

‘Furiosa’ starts its engines.

The biggest movie to debut at Cannes this year will be “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” the latest film in director George Miller’s postapocalyptic action franchise. This one serves as a prequel to the Oscar-winning “Mad Max: Fury Road,” which premiered at Cannes to great acclaim in 2015 and produced an unexpected moment at the film’s news conference when star Tom Hardy apologized to Miller for his bad behavior during the shoot. Expect a big bash for the new movie and a major red-carpet moment from its fashionable star Anya Taylor-Joy , who takes over the titular character originated by Charlize Theron.

A cinematic Trump card.

If any Americans traveling abroad are counting on Cannes for two weeks of respite from this contentious election year, the festival has a rude reminder in the form of Ali Abbasi’s “ The Apprentice .” This political origin story of sorts stars Sebastian Stan as a young Donald J. Trump, Maria Bakalova as his first wife, Ivana, and the “Succession” star Jeremy Strong as Trump’s mentor, the fixer Roy Cohn. Could this be the only film at Cannes this year eligible for both the Palme d’Or and a clapback on Truth Social?

Real-world controversies.

Cannes may be the world’s most prestigious film festival, but it rarely goes off without a hitch. This year’s festival is bracing for two potential disruptions. One is a threatened strike by the festival’s workers, who have complained that their short-term jobs do not allow them to qualify for unemployment benefits. The other is a still-breaking story as the French film industry reckons with its own #MeToo movement, with more accusations rumored to come during the festival. Expect a comment from the French actress and director Judith Godrèche , who will be at the festival with the short film “Moi Aussi” (“Me Too”) and recently made headlines after accusing the director Benoît Jacquot of sexually assaulting her when she was 14. She has also accused the director Jacques Doillon of sexually assaulting her twice. Both men have denied the allegations.

The hunt for the next movie sensation.

This year’s lineup goes heavy on all-star auteurs, with new films from Yorgos Lanthimos (“ Kinds of Kindness ”), Andrea Arnold (“Bird”), Sean Baker (“Anora”) and Paul Schrader (“Oh, Canada”). But Cannes is even more fun when an unexpected movie pops, as “ Anatomy of a Fall ” did last year when it earned rave reviews and the Palme d’Or, setting up a path that would eventually lead to Oscar glory.

What will be the movie that no one is anticipating before the festival but everyone will be talking about afterward? I’ll be on the ground trying to sniff it out.

Kyle Buchanan is a pop culture reporter and also serves as The Projectionist , the awards season columnist for The Times. More about Kyle Buchanan

40 Facts About Elektrostal

Written by Lanette Mayes

Modified & Updated: 17 May 2024

Reviewed by Jessica Corbett

Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to captivate you.

This article will provide you with 40 fascinating facts about Elektrostal, giving you a better understanding of why this city is worth exploring. From its origins as an industrial hub to its modern-day charm, we will delve into the various aspects that make Elektrostal a unique and must-visit destination.

So, join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of Elektrostal and discover what makes this city a true gem in the heart of Russia.

Key Takeaways:

• Elektrostal, known as the “Motor City of Russia,” is a vibrant and growing city with a rich industrial history, offering diverse cultural experiences and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
• With its convenient location near Moscow, Elektrostal provides a picturesque landscape, vibrant nightlife, and a range of recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for residents and visitors alike.

Known as the “Motor City of Russia.”

Elektrostal, a city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, earned the nickname “Motor City” due to its significant involvement in the automotive industry.

Home to the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Elektrostal is renowned for its metallurgical plant, which has been producing high-quality steel and alloys since its establishment in 1916.

Boasts a rich industrial heritage.

Elektrostal has a long history of industrial development, contributing to the growth and progress of the region.

Founded in 1916.

The city of Elektrostal was founded in 1916 as a result of the construction of the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Located approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow.

Elektrostal is situated in close proximity to the Russian capital, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Known for its vibrant cultural scene.

Elektrostal is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and art galleries that showcase the city’s rich artistic heritage.

A popular destination for nature lovers.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and forests, Elektrostal offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

Hosts the annual Elektrostal City Day celebrations.

Every year, Elektrostal organizes festive events and activities to celebrate its founding, bringing together residents and visitors in a spirit of unity and joy.

Has a population of approximately 160,000 people.

Elektrostal is home to a diverse and vibrant community of around 160,000 residents, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere.

Boasts excellent education facilities.

The city is known for its well-established educational institutions, providing quality education to students of all ages.

A center for scientific research and innovation.

Elektrostal serves as an important hub for scientific research, particularly in the fields of metallurgy, materials science, and engineering.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes.

The city is blessed with numerous beautiful lakes, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Well-connected transportation system.

Elektrostal benefits from an efficient transportation network, including highways, railways, and public transportation options, ensuring convenient travel within and beyond the city.

Famous for its traditional Russian cuisine.

Food enthusiasts can indulge in authentic Russian dishes at numerous restaurants and cafes scattered throughout Elektrostal.

Home to notable architectural landmarks.

Elektrostal boasts impressive architecture, including the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Elektrostal Palace of Culture.

Offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as sports complexes, swimming pools, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall quality of life.

Provides a high standard of healthcare.

Elektrostal is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services.

Home to the Elektrostal History Museum.

The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

A hub for sports enthusiasts.

Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

Celebrates diverse cultural festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal hosts a variety of cultural festivals, celebrating different ethnicities, traditions, and art forms.

Electric power played a significant role in its early development.

Elektrostal owes its name and initial growth to the establishment of electric power stations and the utilization of electricity in the industrial sector.

Boasts a thriving economy.

The city’s strong industrial base, coupled with its strategic location near Moscow, has contributed to Elektrostal’s prosperous economic status.

Houses the Elektrostal Drama Theater.

The Elektrostal Drama Theater is a cultural centerpiece, attracting theater enthusiasts from far and wide.

Popular destination for winter sports.

Elektrostal’s proximity to ski resorts and winter sport facilities makes it a favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development.

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy, with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

Elektrostal's fascinating history, vibrant culture, and promising future make it a city worth exploring. For more captivating facts about cities around the world, discover the unique characteristics that define each city . Uncover the hidden gems of Moscow Oblast through our in-depth look at Kolomna. Lastly, dive into the rich industrial heritage of Teesside, a thriving industrial center with its own story to tell.

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Cannes 2024: The 15 Movies We’re Most Excited to See

• By David Fear

A musical involving drug cartels, gender identity, and Selena Gomez. A Brooklyn sex worker’s fairy-tale romance involving a Russian oligarch’s son. An Italian director’s tribute to his hometown, via the sort of go-for-baroque filmmaking that’s become rarer and rarer, and a woman named after a siren from The Odyssey. A French filmmaker’s tribute to his own career, filled with past heroes and villains from a rich back catalog. The return of a New Hollywood legend. A high-octane sequel from an Australian New Wave legend. A harrowing yet uplifting doc on Ukraine. A biopic on Donald Trump: The Younger, Pre-Fascist Years!

These are just a few of buzzier titles set to be unveiled once the Cannes Film Festival kicks off on May 14, and we haven’t even got to Cate Blanchett communing in a forest with a giant brain yet. An omnivorous moviegoer’s dream come true, the big event on the fest-circuit’s spring calendar kicks off with the latest from auteur/agent provocateur Quentin Dupieux — a Louis Garrel/Léa Seydoux comedy titled The Second Act — and over the next few weeks, will premiere everything from the first half of Kevin Costner’s new Western ( Horizon: Part 1 ) to new works from Francis Ford Coppola, David Cronenberg, Yorgos Lanthimos, Paul Schrader, Andrea Arnold, Jia Zhang-ke, Leos Carax, and a whole lot more.

We’ve skimmed the cream of this year’s Cannes crop, and come up with 15 movies we’re dying to see during the 2024 edition’s run.

‘Anora’

Writer-director Sean Baker ( Tangerine, The Florida Project, Red Rocket ) hits the Croisette with a rom-com centered around a Brooklyn-based sex worker ( Better Things ‘ Mikey Madison) who finds herself in a real-life Cinderella story when she meets a rich, Russian Prince Charming. It sounds like a dream, until, well … you remember what happened to Cinderella when the clock struck midnight, and the carriage turned back into a pumpkin?

‘The Apprentice’

Have you heard the one about the real estate mogul who became a reality-TV star, then decided to go into politics? Holy Spider director Ali Abbasi takes on the rise of one Donald J. Trump, right as this Queens native starts making power moves with the help of a longtime power broker. Sebastian Stan plays the younger Donald (!); Borat’s Maria Bakalova is Ivana Trump (!!); and no less than Jeremy “I’m the Eldest Boy!” Strong is Trump enabler-slash-Prince of Darkness Roy Cohn (!!!). There will be controversy around these screenings. Bet on it.

‘The Balconettes’

French actor Noémie Merlant ( Portrait of a Woman on Fire, Tár ) reminds you that “writer-director” is also part of her ever-growing resumé, courtesy of this dark comedy about a trio of women — played by Merlant, Sanda Codreneau, and Soheila Yacoub — who begin interfering with their neighbors’ lives during a massive heat wave. Then they take things too far, and suddenly, what started as way of alleviating boredom becomes, per the press notes, “a bloody affair.” Bonus: Her Portrait director Célinne Sciamma co-wrote the script.

‘Bird’

If you’ve seen British filmmaker Andrea Arnold’s work, then you know she has a knack for finding poignancy in hardscrabble lives, and moments of tenderness within the toughest of coming-of-age circumstances. Her latest sounds like it falls within her Fish Tank -type sweet spot: A 12-year-old girl (Nykia Adams) lives in Kent with her father (Barry Keoghan) and brother (Jason Buda). A mysterious stranger ( Passages ‘ Franz Rogowski) soon enters the picture.

‘Emilia Perez’

There’s a lot of buzz around the new film from Jacques Audiard, whose extraordinary body of work includes everything from a remake of James Toback’s Fingers ( The Beat That My Heart Skipped ) to a weirdo Western ( The Sisters Brothers ) to the greatest prison movie of the past 20 years ( A Prophet ). All we know about this latest project is that it involves a lawyer (Zoe Saldana), a cartel drug lord yearning “to become the woman he has already dreamt of being,” and Selena Gomez. Also it’s a musical. We’re so ready for this.

‘Furiosa’

Mad Max: Fury Road had a massive, out-of-competition gala screening at Cannes (one day before it was released) back in 2015, so it’s no surprise that George Miller would premiere its follow-up prequel — which gives us the origin story of Max’s female cohort, the mighty Imperator Furiosa — at the festival. Anya Taylor-Joy steps into Charlize Theron’s battered, dusty boots to play a younger version of the postapocalyptic anti-heroine. Also along for the ride(s) are: Chris Hemsworth, playing a character with the A+ name of Dementus; The Souvenir ‘s Tom Burke, as the toughest road warrior in town; and a shit-ton of stunt people risking their lives in the name of analog, go-for-broke screen mayhem. To the gates of Valhalla!

‘The Invasion’

Ukrainian filmmaker Sergi Loznitsa has been chronicling his country’s ongoing civil war with Russia for years, in films like Maidan (2014) and Donbass (2018). His latest documents the nation’s current life during wartime in the face of bombings, on-the-ground combat, and constant hardship. It refuses to pull punches — his films never do — yet this time around, he’s said he wanted to keep focus on the population’s resilience in the face of Putin’s aggressive campaign against them.

‘It’s Not Me (C’est Pas Moi)’

Trust a filmmaker like Leos Carax ( Holy Motors ) to make a self-portrait and then call the thing It’s Not Me. In other words: classic Carax! French cinema’s reigning enfant terrible -slash-oddball genius has concocted a 40-minute featurette of experimental autofiction, casting his longtime collaborator and screen counterpart Denis Levant to play both the director and what we’re told is a host of past characters from Carax’s movies. Mind — blown!

‘Kinds of Kindness’

Yorgos Lanthimos’ follow-up to Poor Things was supposed to come out right on the heels of that Oscar-nominated juggernaut, under the title And… , last year. Thank god that we got a chance to catch our breath before his next round of disturbing absurdism hits us and likely leaves us reeling. It’s a triptych of stories that features a to-die-for cast — including Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Jesse Plemons, Margaret Qualley, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, Hunter Schafer, and Mamadou Athie — many of whom play different roles in all three chapters. “Kindness” is always a relative term in Lanthimos’ universe, so take that word’s inclusion in the title with a boulder-sized grain of salt.

‘Megalopolis’

For close to 40 years, Francis Ford Coppola has been chasing a story built around the concept of utopias, visionaries, and the rise and fall of empires. Now, the maestro has finally caught his white whale and turned a dream into a reality. The early word on Coppola’s epic featuring [ deep breath ] Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Giancarlo Esposito, Laurence Fishburne, the Midnight Cowboy duo of Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight, SNL ‘s Chloe Fineman, Kathryn Hunter, and Coppola family members Talia Shire and Jason Schwartzman has been divisive, to say the least — responses range from “masterpiece” to “dude, WTF?!” But there’s no film we’re looking forward to seeing more at this year’s Cannes than this tale of artists vs. politicians, and the fact that Coppola is premiering this late work at the same festival that gave Apocalypse Now its inaugural, “in-progress” bow feels like a full-circle moment. Good or bad, it’s undoubtedly going to be unforgettable.

‘Oh Canada’

It’s hard to think of a living Hollywood filmmaker who’s had such a major third-act rejuvenation as Paul Schrader; ever since First Reformed suggested that the New Hollywood lion-in-winter had experienced a creative second wind, the 77-year-old has delivered bold, uncompromising dramas about complicated characters working their way out of existential ruts ( The Card Counter, Master Gardener ). Now, Schrader tackles another work from the late, great novelist Russell Banks, the same author who gave him the source material for 1997’s Affliction. A writer (Richard Gere) decides to make peace with his past as an American who moved to the Great White North to avoid being drafted during the Vietnam War. His decision to tell all does not sit well with his friends and loved ones, however. Uma Thurman, Michael Imperioli, and current It guy Jacob Elordi co-star.

‘Parthenope’

Greek-mythology scholars and fans of The Odyssey will be quick to point out that Parthenope is the name of a siren who attempted to sing Homer’s hero to his death, and ended up in a watery grave herself. The new film from Paolo Sorrentino ( The Great Beauty, The Hand of God ) features a character who shares this legendary figure’s name, but per the man himself , “is neither siren nor myth.” Instead, she’s something like a tour guide to Sorrentino’s love letter to the region that he grew up in, and one that will likely contain his signature mix of surreality, capital-R Romanticism, and his flair for gloriously over-the-top cinematic flourishes. You may love or hate the man’s work, but you’re never bored by it, and a new film from this major Italian filmmaker is always a big deal.

‘Rumours’

From the moment that the first still from Guy Maddin’s new movie hit the internet — featuring two folks crouching next to a giant brain in some hallucinogenic forest — you could tell that this was going to be severely cracked even by the Canadian cult filmmaker’s standards. The logline of this dream-like fable (co-directed by Maddin’s longtime collaborators Evan and Galen Johnson, and produced by Ari Aster) is that a group of world leaders has gathered for the annual G7 summit. Then the night before a presentation, they all get lost in the woods, and … who knows what happens next. Cate Blanchett, Alicia Vikander, Denis Ménochet, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and Charles Dance are among those stuck in this waking nightmare; if it’s even half as wonderful as My Winnipeg, we’re in for a treat.

‘The Shrouds’

When David Cronenberg was promoting Crimes of the Future after its premiere at Cannes in 2022, he mentioned a project that he’d envisioned as a series for Netflix , before the streaming service passed on it. The Canadian director said that he hoped to turn it into a feature soon. The fear was that it would just become another what-if work left without a home or a patron saint, but the man made good on his word — and we now have another unsettling, dread-inducing thriller about a man (Vincent Cassel) who’s trying to franchise technologically advanced graveyards around the world. Then a mysterious event occurs at his flagship location, which sets off a chain of events that reverberates in a number of ways. Given how Cassel’s gray mane makes him a dead ringer for the director — and Cronenberg has talked about this was inspired by his grief over the death of his wife in 2017 — this sounds like one of his more personal films.

‘September Says’

French-Greek actor Ariane Labed — you likely know her from her husband Yorgos Lanthimos’ films such as Dogtooth and The Lobster — makes her feature directorial debut with this story about two sisters, September (Pascale Kann) and July (Mia Tharia), who travel with their mother for a vacation in Ireland. Except the bond between those two siblings has been fraying of late, and going abroad together has more or less pushed their simmering tensions to a full boil.

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We Got a First Look Inside Disney's Newest Theme Park Land — Here’s Everything to Know About Fantasy Springs

We rode every ride and ate everything at Fantasy Springs — the newest land at Tokyo DisneySea.

Elizabeth Rhodes is a special projects editor at Travel + Leisure , covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer.

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In Disney's newest land, fantasy meets real life with adventures and eateries inspired by "Peter Pan," "Frozen," and "Tangled."

Aptly called Fantasy Springs, it's the newest themed land and the eighth “port of call” at nautically themed Tokyo DisneySea, a theme park regarded as one of the very best in the world thanks to its super-immersive, larger-than-life design and unique attractions.

As you walk through the land’s entrance between Arabian Coast and Lost River Delta, a cinematic score with musical themes pulled from Disney films builds as you approach the stunning carved rockwork featuring Peter Pan, Anna and Elsa, and Rapunzel — along with several of their companions — amid colorful blooms and waterfalls. The lush landscaping and intricate carvings continues throughout the springs with dozens of Disney characters hidden (and not-so-hidden) in coves and grottos spread from the entrance to the new Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel.

Fantasy Springs officially opens on June 6, but we got a first look at the land’s rides, restaurants, and gorgeous mini-lands themed to favorite Disney stories. So, after riding every new attraction (several times!), taste-testing all the new food items, and exploring the land before it opens to the public next month — here’s everything you need to know about Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea, broken down by each mini-land.  

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Step into the world of Arendelle in Frozen Kingdom. The gorgeous land inspired by the hit Disney film series features a restaurant — the Royal Banquet of Arendelle — located inside Arendelle Castle, Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey attraction, and, not to mention, some of the prettiest bathrooms I’ve ever seen at a Disney park. 

Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey 

A stunning retelling of the events of the original “Frozen” movie, this 6.5-minute boat ride showcases stellar audio-animatronic figures singing beloved songs from the film including “For the First Time in Forever” and “Let It Go.” Throughout the attraction, guests sail forward and backward through beautiful scenes — including a few that incorporate mind-blowing effects that make the journey all the more immersive. Of the four all-new Fantasy Springs rides, this was my favorite, thanks to the impressive show scenes (using primarily practical sets, rather than screens), fluid ride movement that drives the storytelling, and the inclusion of the most popular songs from the movie. These details also make the ride a unique experience compared to the existing “Frozen” attractions in other Disney parks. 

And like all the attractions in this new land, the audio is completely Japanese, but guests familiar with the stories will have no trouble following along, no matter what language they speak. 

Royal Banquet of Arendelle

Join a celebratory banquet and explore the halls of Arendelle at this new “Frozen”-themed counter-service restaurant. Here, guests can indulge in “Arendelle’s Royal Set,” with a warm savory pie, potatoes, salad, dessert, and a fluffy roll. Guests used to the American parks may be surprised to find that each dining location (throughout the Tokyo parks) only has a couple of menu options, so definitely check out the offerings ahead of time so you know where to find the dishes you want to try. 

 Oaken’s OK Foods 

This snack stand, inspired by the cheerful Oaken, serves Oaken’s Yoo-Hoo Bread. It’s a cardamom-flavored bread filled with Scandinavian-inspired meat with lingonberry jam for a delightful mix of sweet, savory, and spiced. 

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Rapunzel’s Forest 

This “Tangled”-themed land is instantly recognizable thanks to Rapunzel’s soaring tower. Rapunzel’s Forest is home to the Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival ride and The Snuggly Duckling quick-service restaurant. 

Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival 

Sail through iconic scenes from the fan-favorite movie during Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival, a peaceful five-minute boat ride. Seeing Rapunzel sing from her tower high in the sky is a highlight of the beginning of the attraction, but the beautiful recreation of the lantern festival scene is undoubtedly the best part of the romantic ride. 

The Snuggly Duckling

The Pub Thugs’ favorite hangout, The Snuggly Duckling comes to life at this quick-service restaurant just steps from the ride. Find a cheeseburger, fried shrimp burger (my preferred option of the two burgers), milk tea, and a Dutch baby-adjacent dessert served in a plastic  mini frying pan (a reference to Rapunzel’s weapon of choice). 

Join Peter Pan and the Lost Kids in Never Land, a sizeable mini-land with plenty of space to play in the shadow of smoking mountains that look like they’re straight out of the animated film. This land has two rides plus a recreation of Captain Hook’s Jolly Roger ship and a quick-service restaurant. 

Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure

Board a boat and get sprinkled with pixie dust to take off on an adventure to save John from the pirates on this six-minute motion simulator dark ride. After a cute pre-show, guests will don their 3D glasses and take off on an adventure through Never Land and the skies of London. The ride uses a mix of practical sets and 3D motion simulators to give guests the feeling that they’re really flying alongside the Lost Kids. The motion is very smooth, and I loved the final sequence where you fly from London back to Never Land — it’s charming and even a little thrilling. 

Guests must be 102 cm or taller to ride, and guests who struggle with severe motion sickness on motion simulators may want to consider sitting this one out — but don’t worry, there’s another ride in this land for you. 

Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies

This adorable two-minute ride takes guests on an outdoor journey through the four seasons of Pixie Hollow. Darling scenes and fun details (like the scent of honey when you pass the bees) make this a great attraction for younger guests. 

Lookout Cookout

This counter-service restaurant serves up snack boxes filled with fried chicken tenders, seaweed fritters, shrimp chips, and more (I loved the butter chicken flavor), plus a kiwi-flavored Pixie Dust Soda. You can also find the roast beef popcorn wagon (specially flavored popcorns are a big deal at Tokyo Disney!) nearby. 

Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel 

Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel offers two distinct hotel concepts overlooking Fantasy Springs. Fantasy Chateau is a deluxe hotel with 419 guest rooms and easy access to the new land, and Grand Chateau is a luxury hotel — the highest-level hotel at the resort — with just 56 rooms and exclusive amenities. The pastel hotel has a whimsical art nouveau design with Disney princess-inspired touches throughout the rooms and common spaces. Downstairs, there’s also a park-facing shop, Fantasy Springs Gifts. 

How to Access Fantasy Springs 

To enter Fantasy Springs, guests will need to obtain either a free standby pass or a Disney Premier Access pass for an eligible attraction (for a fee). Currently, the only attraction that does not offer Premier Access is Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies. Guests staying at the new hotel and those who have purchased eligible vacation packages can also access the land with a 1-Day Passport . Find more information on the Tokyo Disney website.  

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Puttery, Healing Forest and more new things to do in NYC this summer

The indoor museum-themed mini-golf course at Puttery NYC in Manhattan. Credit: Puttery NYC

There are always new things to try in New York City, even if you're just a daytripper. From music festivals to the opening of the first LGBTQ+ visitor center within the National Park Service, here are the top things to do this summer in the city.

Wonderland: Curious Nature at NYBG

The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at the New York Botanical Garden is hosting "Wonderland: Curious Nature at NYBG" this summer. The exhibit is inspired by the "Alice" stories written by Lewis Carroll. Credit: NY Botanical Garden

2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx

Through Oct. 27, New York Botanical Garden guests can explore a new exhibit inspired by author Lewis Carroll’s stories of Alice and her trips through Wonderland and the Looking Glass. The garden will host 21-and-over “Wonderland Nights” (June 1, 15, Sept. 20-21, Oct. 4-5, 18, 25) from 7 to 10 p.m. with performances and adult beverages to purchase and some of the books’ characters will appear Saturdays, Sundays and select Mondays. Themed “Eat This and Drink This” food options will also be available, including afternoon tea parties at the facility’s Hudson Garden Grill and a pop-up “Looking Glass” dining and bar spot on the NYBG Visitor Center patio.

Cost  Daytime entry tickets are $35;  $15 ages 2-12 (special evening events are not included).

More info  718-817-8700, nybg.org

'De Niro Con' at the Tribeca Film Festival

Left to right, Robert De Niro, Mayor Eric Adams, Martin Scorsese and Jane Rosenthal at the Tribeca Festival opening night at Tribeca Grill June 2023 in New York City. Credit: Getty Images for Tribeca Festiva/Arturo Holmes

6 St. Johns Lane, Manhattan

This special celebration will showcase the work of actor and native New Yorker Robert De Niro at Spring Studios in TriBeCa, June 14-16. The festival will feature movie props, scripts, rare photos and other content from De Niro’s personal archives. Guests will also have a chance to explore interactive film set re-creations, take photos, see screenings and sit in on related chat sessions — even participate in costume and impersonation competitions.

Cost  Tickets are available in advance; one-day passes are $150, full event access tickets start at $500. More info tribecafilm.com

The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center

People walk by the Stonewall Inn, an iconic bar for the LGBTQ community in Manhattan. Credit: Getty Images / Spencer Platt

51 Christopher St., Manhattan

Slated to open in June, this space will be the first LGBTQ+ visitor center within the National Park Service, located next to the historic Stonewall Inn, where the Stonewall Uprising took place in June 1969. The center will host tours, talk sessions and live performances, as well as a section that highlights the history of the uprising, a major milestone in the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

More info  stonewallvisitorcenter.org

Pier 97 at Hudson River Park

At the west end of West 57th Street, Manhattan

Already used as a performance space in the past, the pier will now include amenities like a lawn for gatherings, an athletic field and a playground with water sprays and a splash pad set to open before the fall. Aesthetics like a sunset deck, an all-ages slide and a raised belvedere will also be available to explore, and parkgoers will have access to a concession area and restrooms, as well as wide views of the Hudson River and the skyline looking east.

More info   hudsonriverpark.org

‘We Belong Here’ festival on Governors Island

A pair of DJs spin for the crowd at the "We Belong Here" music festival in Miami, which is coming to Governors Island in New York City. Credit: Luis Antonio

910 Gresham Rd. (Ferries leave from 10 South St. in Manhattan.)

The six-day, two-weekend festival (May 24-26, May 31-June 2) will have daily DJ sessions, featuring a total of 23 selectors such as the Grammy-nominated duo Sidepiece (May 26), Ukrainian producer and mixer Korolova (May 31) and NYC’s own Exstra (May 24). Attendees will be able to party on an outdoor dance floor with views of the Statue of Liberty plus the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines. The event also features a lounge area that offers seating, free water and lawn games; food and beverages will also be available for purchase.

Cost  Tickets start at $40 for a one-day visit with the round-trip ferry ride included. Passes for all six days start at $200.

More info   webelonghere.world

An exhibition of hip-hop jewelry at AMNH

200 Central Park W., Manhattan

The American Museum of Natural History kicks off summer with the “Ice Cold” exhibit, a special retrospective focused on how hip-hop influenced culture with expressive custom-made jewelry worn by some of the genre’s best-known stars. Dozens of pieces will be on display, including pendants, gold chains, medallions and other items that once adorned such old-school notables as the Notorious B.I.G. and Slick Rick, as well as Nicki Minaj, A$AP Ferg and Tyler the Creator.

Cost  $28, $16 ages 3-12.

More info 212-769-5100, amnh.org

Mini golf for grown-ups

The indoor ski lodge-themed mini golf course is one of two available at Puttery NYC in Manhattan. Credit: Puttery

446 W. 14th St., Manhattan

Puttery NYC is a new 24,000-square-foot, adults-only entertainment venue that features four bars throughout its five floors and two nine-hole mini golf courses. A full menu of American food is served, as well as craft cocktails and beer, so golfers can sip as they putt. There’s a rooftop bar and a private underground lounge for those looking to hang. 

Cost $29 per person, per round.

More info puttery.com

Manhattan Healing Forest

An overhead view of Roosevelt Island, where the Manhattan Healing Forest is being planted. Credit: Manhattan Healing Forest/SUGi

South end of Roosevelt Island

Located in Southpoint Park on Roosevelt Island, this pocket forest is free to visit. Part of a global plan to create thick wooded zones home to native species in urban settings, this green zone is also intended to improve the environment and support local nature. 

More info sugiproject.com

Immersive photo studio experience

406 W. 13th St., Manhattan

The Leica Camera company opened its flagship store in the city’s Meatpacking District this year and customers can also dig into a gallery featuring work by both established and new talents from the photography world. There’s also an outdoor rooftop space and a library of photography books, plus those in attendance can test and experiment with Leica’s photo tech in a photo studio.

More info 332-222-1690, leicacamerausa.com

An ‘art decision’ on the High Line

Parallel to 10th Avenue from Gansevoort to West 30th Streets, Manhattan

A former abandoned freight railway-turned-elevated park and green space, it’s also a destination where artists can display their work to the public. People who stop through at the Plinth portion of the park (in the Coach Passage along 30th Street and 10th Avenue) through June will get a chance to view 12 sculptural maquettes — 3D models used to demonstrate what an artist eventually plans to create on a larger scale — before two are selected to be re-created at full-size for installation on the Plinth in 2026 and 2027. Those who visit can read more about each of the proposed pieces, and then use posted QR codes to provide their feedback.

Cost  Free.

More info 212-206-9922,  thehighline.org

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25 Things to Eat, See and Do This Summer — From Staying at Prince's Purple Rain House to Exploring an Ice Cave

From music festival hopping to trying the most delicious croissants in America, these travel spots don't need to wait for your bucket list

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• Hike in a Flower Field

After the winter snow melts, the Rocky Mountain town of Crested Butte, Colo. , comes alive when miles of colorful wildflowers blanket its meadows. Visit during the July wildflower festival , when all the flowers are in full bloom.

2. Hang With the Penguins

Called the world’s largest penguin facility, the Polk Penguin Conservation Center at the Detroit Zoo is a massive 326,000-gallon, 25-ft.-deep aquatic habitat of ice, water and fresh snow. Visitors can walk through the underwater gallery with see-through tunnels and walls and observe the birds playing, swimming and exploring the world around them.

3. Stay Gold at The Outsiders House

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Used as the Curtis brothers’ home in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film , the white bungalow in Tulsa, Okla. is now a museum with memorabilia and rare behind-the-scenes photos. The movie, based on S.E. Hinton’s 1967 novel, starred then-newcomers Rob Lowe , Matt Dillon , Ralph Macchio , Patrick Swayze and Tom Cruise .

4. Immerse Yourself in Art

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Jewel’s self-curated exhibit “The Portal” at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Ark., features a 200-piece drone show , a meditative art walk and private works by the singer — including a painting she created of her son.

5. Spend a Day in Space

The Astronaut Training Experience at Kennedy Space Center in Florida lets kids experience the sensation of microgravity and walking on Mars — all while tackling real-world challenges using NASA science.

6. Indulge at a Wine Spa

Enjoy the beauty of Virginia’s wine region in a new way. At the Salamander Middleburg resort, pampering treatments include a pinot noir body wrap, a vino facial and a grape-seed scrub and massage.

7. Dine at the Newest Hot Spot

One of the toughest reservations to snag in New York City, Coqodaq has made Korean fried chicken and champagne the ultimate pairing. Order the bucket of ultra-crispy, rice-flour-breaded pieces (which includes an array of sides and dipping sauces!) and juicy chicken nuggets generously dolloped with caviar.

8. Make New Friends at Garth’s Bar

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“A lot of love has gone into this building,” Garth Brooks said about his Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk , which opened in Nashville in March. Named after his 1990 hit song, the four-story venue boasts a retractable stage repurposed from his 1997 Central Park concert, a rooftop “Oasis” with 10-ft.-tall palm trees and a menu with dishes by wife and fellow Grammy winner Trisha Yearwood . “You can’t have a Garth Brooks bar and not have Trisha food in it,” she said. Favorites include Brooks’ lettuce-less Cobb salad (“just extra of all the good stuff”), chicken tenders and a spicy chili that, she said, stays “true to its Nashville hot chicken roots.”

9. See PEOPLE Through the Years

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The “PEOPLE: Celebrating 50 Years” exhibit at Fotografiska museum in New York City showcases archival covers (see Mia Farrow on PEOPLE’s very first issue in 1974), iconic portraits and an interactive area that lets visitors become cover stars themselves! May 9-June 3

10 → 13. Rock Out at a Music Festival

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10. Minnesota Yacht Club

Catch sets by Gwen Stefani , Alanis Morissette and Red Hot Chili Peppers at the inaugural event in St. Paul. July 19-20.

11. Oceans Calling

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Dave Matthews Band , Blink-182 and the Killers headline the weekend along the Ocean City, Md., boardwalk. Sept. 27-29

12. Fool in Love

A long list of legends — like Diana Ross , Lionel Richie , Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight — will take the stage in L.A. Aug. 31

13. Sea.Hear.Now

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band return to their Asbury Park roots on the New Jersey Shore. Sept. 14-15

14. Channel Your Inner Cowboy

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Dude ranches are having a renaissance since the release of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter . At Vee Bar Guest Ranch in Laramie, Wyo., guests of all ages can ride horses, work with cattle, fly-fish in the river and drift off to sleep beside a campfire under a star-filled sky.

15. Visit the Newest Theme Park Land

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Splash around Shrek’s swamp, scream out loud on the Trolls Trollercoaster, and learn new moves with Kung Fu Panda ’s Po when DreamWorks Land opens on June 14 at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida.

16. Release a Lantern

Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii

Walk down to the beach at sunset to watch as thousands of glowing rafts are set adrift at O‘ahu’s Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai’i festival to remember loved ones who are no longer with us. The lanterns are gathered up afterward and cleaned for use another year. May 27

17. Step Into a Picture Book

The Rabbit Hole

Children’s stories come to life at the Rabbit Hole , a new museum in Kansas City, Mo. Within the 40 life-size, book-themed exhibits — from Goodnight Moon to Caps for Sale to Robert the Rose Horse — kids play, touch, climb and, of course, read as much as they want.

18. Explore a Frozen World

Summer is the time to visit the Mendenhall Glacier — a 13-mile-long glacier located outside Juneau, Alaska — and the spectacular blue ice caves that have naturally formed inside.

19. Go Grazy in the Purple Rain House

In August Airbnb is allowing Prince fans to spend a night in the real Purple Rain house in Minneapolis. Guests can listen to unreleased music, browse memorabilia and sleep in the purple basement bedroom — a replica of the one from the 1983 film. Prince bought the home, now owned by his estate, in 2015.

20→23. Line Up For Croissants Gone Viral

20. crookie.

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Mania for cookie-dough-stuffed croissants started in Paris earlier this year but has come stateside to Houston’s EaDough . They now offer flavors like birthday cake in addition to chocolate chip but, plan ahead, because they sell out almost every day.

21. Flat Croissant

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A spin on the trend that took off in South Korea earlier this year, the pressed croissants are buttery with a sugary, crunchy exterior. Alexander’s Patisserie in the San Francisco Bay Area offers classic plain and croissants dipped in flavors like mango and strawberry-chocolate.

23. Hot Chocolate Croissant

Lakon Paris Patisserie

At Lakon Paris Patisserie in Newton Highlands, Mass., their edible spiral croissant-cups are filled with sippable dark hot cocoa and topped with sweet whipped cream, mini marshmallows and chocolate pearls.

24. Croissant Cereal

Ashley Coiffard

Lines form early at Brooklyn’s L’Appartement 4F . Their bite-size croissants are painstakingly hand-rolled, coated in cinnamon-sugar syrup and meant to be eaten in a bowl with milk.

24. Do a UFO Road Trip

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The 487-mile loop from Las Vegas runs down Nevada’s Route 375, known as the Extraterrestrial Highway . Shop for souvenirs at the Alien Research Center (a gift shop with a two-story silver alien outside), eat saucer-shaped burgers at Little A’Le’Inn , and drive past Area 51 — the restricted military base that’s rumored to house UFO secrets.

25. Taste a Scene-Stealing Sundae

FX’s The Bear is a love letter to Chicago dining, even if Chef Carmy ( Jeremy Allen White ) is too busy putting out fires in his restaurant to explore the city. During season 2, Chef Sydney ( Ayo Edebiri ) stops by Margie’s Candies , a century-old candy and ice cream parlor, for its classic ice-cream sundae while getting the scoop on the local food scene. (In 1933 late owner George Poulos renamed the store after his wife, Margie Michaels.) Viewers left hungry for season 3 (premiering June 27) can scoot into a booth at the beloved spot or re-create a bit of the magic at home with this sundae recipe.

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Paramount+ has landed the world premiere of “ We Will Dance Again ,” director Yariv Mozer’s documentary about the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel’s Nova Music Festival, which left more than 400 dead and dozens kidnapped.

The film, produced by Susan Zirinsky’s See it Now Studios, will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. this fall.

“We Will Dance Again” recounts the horrific assault by Hamas terrorists through the accounts of more than a dozen survivors, many of whom recorded the attack as it unfolded. The Nova Music Festival killings were part of the broader Oct. 7 attacks that sparked the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel.

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“We Will Dance Again” is a co-production of See It Now Studios, SIPUR and factual producer Bitachon 365 in collaboration with MGM Television and HSCC. Other co-producers include BBC Storyville, which will broadcast the film in the UK, and Hot Channel 8, which will air it in Israel.

Executive producers include Sheldon Lazarus, Ben Winston, Leo Pearlman, Ben Turner and Gabe Turner for Bitachon 365. Emilio Schenker, Michael Peter Schmidt and Gideon Tadmor executive produce under the SIPUR banner. Dari Shay, Rinat Klein, Haim Slutsky and Dorit Hessel executive produce for HSCC. Arturo Interian, Zirinsky and Terence Wrong executive produce for See It Now Studios. Lucie Kon executive produces for BBC Storyville.

(Pictured: Director Yariv Mozer)

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