Culture news Iran pulls out of Venice Biennale amid high tensions in Middle East The Islamic Republic of Iran has withdrawn from the 2026 Venice Biennale just days before the opening exhibition as fears remain high of renewed conflict in the Middle East. 05/05/2026
Lifestyle Met Gala 2026: Best looks from fashion's biggest night of celebration Although some notable stars stayed away from fashion's biggest night in protest over its links with Jeff Bezos, many other celebrities converged at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art in a stunning show of style and opulence. 05/05/2026
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Marina Abramović marks her upcoming 80th birthday with a new exhibition in Venice, 2000's band Broken Social Scene return, and Mortal Kombat II brings arcade fun to the big screen. Here's what to look out for this week. 04/05/2026
Art Gaza artists stage open-air exhibition amid war and fragile ceasefire Young Palestinian artists in Gaza have staged an impromptu open-air exhibition, turning war-damaged walls into a gallery. For many, the works are deeply personal and were created after fleeing their homes. 01/05/2026
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Meryl Streep returns as the world's most fearsome fashion magazine editor while former Spice Girl Melanie C releases her ninth studio album. Here's what to look out for this week. 27/04/2026
Culture news War stories of displaced Ukrainian Refugees feature in Lithuanian exhibition in Baku A photography exhibition in Baku “Not All of Them. Portraits of Refugees”, highlights experiences of Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania through black-and-white portraits as a cultural diplomacy initiative, bringing together Lithuania, Ukraine and Azerbaijan. 24/04/2026
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Ziggy Stardust illuminates London's Lightroom, Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd returns with a new, even grittier series, and Foo Fighters release their 12th album. Here's what to look out for this week. 20/04/2026
Culture news David Bowie’s musical legacy brought to life in London immersive show A new immersive exhibition, 'David Bowie: You’re Not Alone', is opening in London, inviting fans to step inside the world of the “Starman” himself. 20/04/2026
Culture news Lisbon's Oceanarium says goodbye to 'Forests Underwater' exhibition Eleven years after its inauguration, the exhibition 'Forests Underwater' by Takashi Amano' is closing at Lisbon's Oceanarium. This marks the end of an era for visitors and staff alike, who leave behind thousands of hours of work underwater that kept the Japanese artist's vision intact. 20/04/2026
Food and Drink Dishing the dirt: Could eating soil help reconnect us to the planet? In honour of the upcoming Earth Day (Wednesday 22 April), Euronews Culture spoke with Amsterdam-based artist masharu, whose Museum of Edible Earth is currently on display at London’s Somerset House. 18/04/2026
Lifestyle Vacheron Constantin explore history to create tomorrow's timepieces New horizons, near and far. Wherever you set your sights on going the Swiss luxury firm Vacheron Constantin want to help you get there with its latest collection which is themed around elegant and stylistic travel. 18/04/2026
Art Sony World Photography Awards 2026 crowns its winners Citlali Fabián from Mexico has been named Photographer of the Year for her series Bilha, Stories of my Sisters - a project aiming to inspire young girls with positive role models. 17/04/2026
Culture news Inside London’s new museum: V&A East launches Black music exhibition London’s newest museum, V&A East, is opening in Stratford this weekend. Its debut exhibition, “The Music is Black: A British Story,” explores 125 years of Black British music, tracing its influence across genres, identity and culture. 16/04/2026
Art 'Living Bodies': Major Louvre exhibition unites Michelangelo and Rodin A major new exhibition at the Louvre Museum brings together two of sculpture’s greatest names - Michelangelo and Auguste Rodin - in a rare cross-century dialogue. 15/04/2026
Art Embodying Code: Artist Alida Sun and the physical craft of code art Berlin-based artist Alida Sun codes new works of digital art nearly every day. Following a recent exhibition, she tells Euronews Culture how she translated these immaterial artworks into tangible tapestries, exploring the physical rituals behind coding. 13/04/2026
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Netflix's hit series Beef returns for season 2 while London's V&A East celebrates British Black music in a landmark new exhibition. Here's what else to look out for this week. 13/04/2026
Art Getting people together: Neal Slavin on the art of group photography Neal Slavin's landmark photography book "When Two or More Are Gathered Together" reveals the many sides of 20th century American society and is notably for its use of colour. To mark the its 50th anniversary, the photographer spoke to Euronews Culture about the book's enduring legacy. 11/04/2026
No Comment Italy: From Go to Monopoly, board games bridge generations A new exhibition titled “0–99. Design for Play” opened on 10 April 2026 at Palazzo Arese Borromeo in Cesano Maderno, near Milan, turning a 17th‑century aristocratic residence into a large, interactive gallery of games. 10/04/2026
Art Art Paris 2026 returns with crucial role for reparation matters Art Paris returns to the Grand Palais this weekend with 160 galleries, new design showcases and curated themes exploring language, history and reparation. 08/04/2026
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