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Macklemore begins Free Palestine tour in Europe with call for unity in Dublin

"I am proud to stand here on stage in solidarity with the Palestinian people. We will continue to fight for collective liberation until our last breath," Macklemore said on stage in Dublin last night.

27 October 2026

Culture news

Why are Elvis Presley rightsholders suing AI company Anthropic?

Anthropic could face more than $40million in damages over the alleged unauthorised use of Elvis' music catalogue.

26 October 2026

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Olivia Coleman gets freaky with a wicker husband on the big screen, while London's British Library celebrates the life and works of legendary crime novelist Agatha Christie. Here's what to look out for this week.

26 October 2026

Culture news

'Music is medicine': RAYE wins Mercury Prize 2026

British jazz and soul artist RAYE beat competition from heavyweights including Paul McCartney, Florence + The Machine and favourite Olivia Dean. The Mercury Prize honours the best album released by a British or Irish artist each year.

23 October 2026

Art

Steve McQueen brings together David Bowie and Nina Simone in Bilbao

Steve McQueen’s exhibition “66–76–26” at Guggenheim Bilbao Museum is a sound sculpture with no image. It is a link between the decades, the emotion of love and understanding, and it also stars David Bowie and Nina Simone.

21 October 2026

Culture news

Angolan-Portuguese singer IAMDDB accuses Israel of stealing her identity in AI video

Angolan-Portuguese artist IAMDDB has condemned the unauthorised use of her likeness in an AI-generated propaganda video shared by Israel's official social media accounts. The Manchester-based singer accuses the government of using her image without permission.

21 October 2026

Culture news

God Save The Queens: New exhibition celebrates the women of punk and 50 years of She Punk history

There’s no denying the boys made a lot of noise. But foundationally, punk is female. A new exhibition opening in London celebrates the women of punk and to mark 50 years of She Punk, Euronews Culture picks five essential 70s female punk albums that every self-respecting fan should own.

21 October 2026

Culture news

New Beatles attraction ‘to rival Graceland' coming to Liverpool in 2028

The new 9,290-square-metre site in the heart of Liverpool has been compared to Graceland and Dollywood and will repurpose the iconic St Johns Beacon into a viewing tower.

21 October 2026

Culture news

Reaching for the Starmus: Science and music festival back in Tenerife

Mixing Nobel prize-winners, astronauts and artists, the Starmus Festival has been uniting key figures over the past decade at one event to spark creativity, curiosity and a greater understanding of the universe. Its co-founder, Garik Israelian says its all about inspiring the next generation.

20 October 2026

Culture news

Start Crying Your Heart Out: Why Liam Gallagher is wrong about Fontaines D.C.

Liam Gallagher says Fontaines D.C. “are not good enough” to open for Oasis on their upcoming ‘Live ’27’ tour... Give us a break.

19 October 2026

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Chris Pratt returns for season 2 of Prime's gritty Reacher follow-up, 'The Terminal List', while Tom Rhys Harries brings body horror to the DC Universe in 'Clayface'. Here's what to look out for this week.

19 October 2026

Culture news

Most watched female artist on Amazon Music record set by Shakira

The global broadcast of the Colombian singer's Madrid concert has become the most-watched live performance by a female artist on Amazon Music. The platform highlights the role of the Spanish capital as a bridge between Latin America and Europe.

11 October 2026

Cult

Sounds of Mexico brings Mexican music to Doha

In partnership with Media City

The Qatar Philharmonic brings the sounds of Mexico to Doha, with musicians from around the world exploring Mexican orchestral traditions.

9 October 2026

Culture news

Michael Jackson's Thriller jacket could fetch a fortune at auction

Michael Jackson’s iconic fashion is going under the hammer, with more than 100 pieces from his career set to be auctioned in Abu Dhabi.

8 October 2026

Culture news

Czechia will not compete in Eurovision 2027 due to budget pressures

Czech Television said in a statement: "We won't see the Czech flag on stage next year,” citing ongoing financial pressures.

7 October 2026

Culture news

George Fenton, British composer behind David Attenborough’s Earth Trilogy, dies aged 76

Best known for his award-winning film scores and long-lasting partnership with director Ken Loach, George Fenton also created the music for what became known as David Attenborough's Earth Trilogy: The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet.

6 October 2026