A VARIETY of tourism events including food, light, music, sports and art events will be featured during the annual Shanghai Tourism Festival in September and October, the city’s biggest tourism extravaganza, authorities said yesterday.

In total, 23 foreign troupes will participate, and performers from Egypt, Israel, and Croatia will debut, the Shanghai Tourism Administration said.

The festival will run between September 9 and October 6, and scenic spots across the city will offer half-price tickets.