From a doctors' strike in London to evictions in Spain and ice festivals in China, The Guardian's picture editors capture the world's stories on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. Explore the powerful images.
Nicola Sturgeon, Ian Rankin and Val McDermid lead an eclectic line-up at Pitlochry Festival Theatre's Winter Words Festival in February. Tickets on sale 16 December.
Reading and Leeds Festivals announce 2026 headliners including Charli XCX and Dave, but fans express disappointment over the lack of rock and metal acts. More acts to be added.
Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 announces its first six headliners, marking a historic all British and Irish line-up. Dave, Raye, and Charli XCX lead the bill. Get the full details.
The Corona Capital music festival celebrated its 15th anniversary in Mexico City with a multi-stage lineup. See the photo gallery from this major international cultural event.
Soul Circus yoga festival founders Roman and Ella Wroath left customers and traders £218,765 out of pocket as company enters liquidation, with 252 customers awaiting refunds after 2024 cancellation.
The spectacular Waterfront Festival 2026 has unveiled its incredible musical lineup featuring Sam Fender, Becky Hill and more. Discover dates, ticket details and why this is the must-attend event of summer 2026.
Hollywood star Jamie Foxx's daughter Corinne made an unexpected cameo during GloRilla's SKVLK Festival performance, joining the rapper on stage in a memorable Halloween weekend moment.
The 2025 Harvest Rock festival in Adelaide transformed the city into a musical paradise with electrifying performances from global superstars and emerging talents, creating an unforgettable weekend of rock revival.
A young woman's miraculous escape from the Hamas massacre at the Nova music festival reveals how she survived by pretending to be dead while militants executed fellow revellers around her.
In a surprising victory for budget treats, Lidl's 99p 'humble' ice cream has been crowned the nation's favourite, outperforming premium competitors in Which? magazine's rigorous taste tests.
Organisers forced to pull plug on major UK festival as dangerous weather conditions and unauthorised sky lanterns create 'perfect storm' of safety concerns
The iconic Deniliquin Ute Muster returns with spectacular ute displays, country music stars and outback celebrations in rural NSW. Discover what makes this Australian festival unforgettable.
A young woman's traumatic strip search at Byron Bay's Splendour in the Grass festival has prompted a formal police investigation after she was forced to remove her clothing in front of multiple officers.
The highly anticipated Laneway Festival 2026 lineup has been unveiled, featuring breakthrough sensation Chappell Roan as headliner, alongside major acts Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, and PinkPantheress. Discover the full roster for Australia's premier indie music
The highly anticipated Laneway Festival captivated audiences with electrifying performances, stunning celebrity appearances, and unforgettable fashion moments. Discover the highlights from this year's most talked-about music event.
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the monumental headline acts for Coachella 2026, featuring a pop icon's grand return and a legendary rock reunion in the Californian desert.
Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi is set for a triumphant return to the stage, announced as the Saturday night headliner for Glasgow's TRNSMT Festival 2024 after his break for Tourette's treatment.
Get ready for a massive nostalgia trip! A brand new UK music festival, Big Weekender, is coming to Oxfordshire in August 2025, featuring a huge lineup of 90s and 00s pop, dance, and indie legends.
Rolls-Royce has launched three exclusive new ice cream flavours for summer 2024, including the decadent Strawberries & Cream. Discover the luxury treat that's captivating Britain.
Chinese President Xi Jinping showcased military might at a grand parade in Harbin, attended by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, in a stark display of anti-Western alignment.
The 2023 Venice Film Festival dazzled as Hollywood's elite descended for the 'Poor Things' premiere. See the stunning red carpet fashion, celebrity arrivals, and festival highlights.
Hollywood icon George Clooney makes a sudden withdrawal from the Venice Film Festival due to undisclosed health concerns, sparking widespread worry amongst fans and industry colleagues.
Exclusive report on the organised criminal gang that targeted Creamfields 2024, stealing hundreds of phones from revellers in a sophisticated mass theft operation during the festival's final night.
Exclusive investigation reveals how the iconic Burning Man festival, famed for its Nevada desert gatherings, was actually born from a radical summer solstice ritual on a San Francisco beach in 1986, conceived by British-born artist Mary Grauberger.
John Law, co-founder of Burning Man, delivers a devastating verdict on the festival's future after this year's chaos. Read his exclusive thoughts on the event's commercialisation and lost spirit.
Everything you need to know about Radio in the Park 2024 in Leicester. Get the full lineup, date, and how to claim your FREE tickets for this unmissable music event.
A music fan's dream weekend at a UK festival turned into a nightmare after biting into a vegan burger and discovering a horrifying secret ingredient. Exclusive details inside.
Hollywood A-lister George Clooney makes a sudden exit from the 2024 Venice Film Festival, cancelling all scheduled appearances after being struck by a mystery illness, disappointing fans and leaving a major void in the festival's lineup.
Exclusive investigation into the catastrophic fire that destroyed the infamous 'Orgy Dome' at Burning Man 2025. The latest in a string of festival disasters raises serious safety questions.