also: フェスティヴァル
festival; music or film festival; large organized event
A katakana noun often used for organized public events, especially music, film, arts, food, or cultural events. For traditional local or religious festivals, 祭り is usually more natural.
I'm planning to go to a jazz festival this weekend.
Directors from overseas will also come to this year's film festival.
Next month, they will hold a music festival in the park.
I took part in a film festival together with my friend.
A big fireworks festival is held every summer.
The whole family enjoyed the food festival.
rock festival; rockfest
sports festival; sports day; field day