Section: Culture
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Must-see shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
With 3,600 performances, there are plenty of laughs to be had at the 2026 edition of the nation’s premiere comedy event
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Liverpool Arab Arts Festival is a celebration of culture and community
The long-running event’s 2026 edition hosts a diverse range of musical performances, plays, workshops and discussions
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Misan Harriman: ‘My worldview is just basic recognition of the tenets of humanity’
The photographer and film-maker on Shoot the People, the documentary and ‘opus of hope’ about his work as a chronicler of resistance
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Art in the face of chaos with shamstep pioneers 47Soul
The Palestinian band’s new EP, Dualism Part 2, is some of their most politically charged and emotively incisive work to date
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The best summer reads for 2026
From sweeping historical fiction to propulsive thrillers, here are five books to get you through heatwaves and holidays, all from authors of Muslim heritage
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Life Support director Daniele Rugo: ‘You want to cancel me? We’ll continue speaking up’
Rugo’s documentary follows a group of British doctors who made repeated missions into Gaza’s hospitals, becoming ‘the sole international observers’ of the two years of Israel’s war
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Pearls of Islam’s tour is a way to thank Allah for 20 years in music
The sisters go back to the small venues and intimate vibes that kicked off their two-decade career
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Voices from Lebanon brings the stories of a nation under fire to the London stage
A cast of acclaimed actors recite the words of ordinary Lebanese people facing the ravages of war and displacement
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‘We are collaborators’: Shaheen Baig, the trailblazing casting director
An industry legend who gave actors Daniel Kaluuya and Owen Cooper their breakout roles, Baig will be recognised at this year's Muslim International Film Festival, celebrating her 30-year career
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‘The audience wouldn’t let us leave the stage’: the rise of the London Bollywood Orchestra
The ensemble will explore the classical roots of Indian movie soundtracks for its biggest ever show, at the Royal Festival Hall
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Must-see events at Bradford Literature Festival 2026
From film screenings to comedy shows and political discussions, here are the top events from the upcoming programme
