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What Is the Cultural Impact of Music Festivals? An Explainer

Music festivals are more than just concerts; they are complex cultural, social, and economic engines. These events reshape landscapes and our collective consciousness, revealing our search for connection and shared experience.

Yasmin El-Sayed·March 30, 2026