Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Zendaya returns for the third season of young adult drama Euphoria, while a fascinating new French exhibition studies Francis Bacon's later works. Here's what to keep an eye out for this week. 06/04/2026
Culture news Rare Marilyn Monroe artefacts unveiled ahead of Hollywood Icon exhibit Previewed in New York, the Icon Collection brings together clothing, documents and personal artefacts - including Monroe’s final signed cheque and items linked to her famous 1962 performance for President JFK. 05/04/2026
No Comment Belgium turns Easter chocolate into giant edible sculpture Belgium is celebrating Easter with giant edible sculptures as nearly 40 chocolatiers from across the country present their creations in Brussels for the fourth Bel’Oeuf exhibition. 03/04/2026
Culture news MAS Antwerp explores culture, history and heritage of martial arts A new exhibition at MAS Antwerp explores martial arts as culture, identity and community, bringing together global traditions and local stories beyond the fight. 02/04/2026
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week The Wellcome Collection explores how we experience ageing while Zendaya and Robert Pattinson bring The Drama - here are this week's particularly eggcellent highlights. 30/03/2026
Art Artist Jeff Koons on life, Paleolithic Venuses and stainless steel The celebrated American artist has been in the Greek capital Athens to present his exhibition 'Jeff Koons: Aphrodite of Lespugue' at the Museum of Cycladic Art. 29/03/2026
Culture news MEPs say Russia should not be allowed to join the Venice Biennale MEPs have urged European Commission leaders to prevent Russia from participating in the Venice Biennale. The move has been backed by Ukraine's foreign policy chief who says "Russia rejects all proposals to end the war and rejects the dialogue that the organizers of the exhibition claim." 28/03/2026
Art New London show examines ageing, inequality and everyday life The Wellcome Collection exhibition in London explores ageing across life, using art, culture and scientific research to show how inequality shapes who gets to grow old well. 27/03/2026
Art Marseille's Mucem explores a millennium of motherhood in art Marseille's Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations (Mucem) is celebrating motherhood throughout history and how the roles of mothers have been depicted in art. 25/03/2026
Silk Road Adventures Exploring museums and cultural heritage In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan From royal palaces and Silk Road artefacts to avant-garde art and interactive science exhibitions, Uzbekistan’s museums offer visitors a journey through centuries of history and cultural exchange. 24/03/2026
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A housekeeper battles a satanic cult in 'They Will Kill You', Swedish pop powerhouse Robyn sings about dating apps and IVF, and Liza Minelli spills all about affairs and addiction. Here's what to look out for this week. 23/03/2026
Art My passion project: Yórgos Lánthimos exhibits his private photography The acclaimed film director presents for the first time in Greece a large exhibition of 182 photographs he has taken over the last five years. 19/03/2026
Destinations How Egypt’s modern attractions are bringing its ancient past to life From the Grand Egyptian Museum to a new capital, the north African nation is showcasing its 'unmatched diversity' beyond pyramids and beach resorts. 19/03/2026
Art Love, life and etchings: Renoir's passions explored at Musee d'Orsay The Musée d'Orsay is devoting two separate exhibitions to Pierre-Auguste Renoir to explore his early paintings and the importance of drawing in his work. Together, both collections revisit the career of the Impressionist artist. 18/03/2026
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Kpop boy band BTS are back, Ryan Gosling stars as a school teacher trying to save the sun in sci-fi romp 'Hail Mary', and Florence stages one of Italy's largest Rothko exhibitions to date. Here's what to look out for this week. 15/03/2026
Art David Hockney’s sweeping 70-metre-long artwork unveiled in London An epic 70 metre art work by David Hockney, inspired by the Bayeux tapestry and the changing seasons in Normandy, is the star of a new landmark exhibition in London. 14/03/2026