For José Mota, coming home to pan y chocolate after school is tied to the freedom he once knew in Montiel. His memories open a window onto a Spain where childhood meant independence and simple pleasures.
Ana Locking, celebrated Spanish designer and Drag Race España judge, joins Pasapalabra as a celebrity guest. Her career combines creative risk with public acclaim, while personal strength has shaped her story.
Rosalía has received Spain's top current music award for LUX. The jury praised the album's ambition and reach, noting its creative risks while recognising the wider career behind it.
Brian Pérez, a Barcelona native with a background in beauty and television, is filling in for Laura Moure on La ruleta de la suerte. His arrival brings fresh energy to the show and gives viewers a closer look at his story.
Rosalía has received Spain's 2026 National Contemporary Music Award for 'LUX'. The jury praised the album's reach and experimentation, and its role in bringing Spanish music to audiences abroad.
Miguel Bernardeau has shared the extreme messages he receives after La bola negra. The film's treatment of sexual freedom has drawn hostility as well as applause.
Room 74 now displays 17 sculptures from Cristina de Suecia's collection, up from nine. The Prado has also made the Room of the Muses a permanent focus for the queen's collecting life in Rome.
Spotify is shaking up Spain’s audiobook scene with Audiolibros Plus. The new subscription brings more than 350,000 titles and new listening features to users across the country.
Margarita de Borbón y Parma, once erased from Spain’s royal narrative, takes center stage in a new novel that frames Madrid as a city of ambition and ability to recover. The book challenges the silence around her legacy.
Miriam Garlo won the Goya for best new actress. Her novel revisits years of isolation and the struggle to accept deaf identity, after sign language changed how she understood herself.
Turin’s Heritage Hub marks the Fiat 124’s 60th anniversary with a rare exhibition. Five historic models and original brochures show how the Italian sedan became a worldwide phenomenon and shaped mobility for decades.
David Broncano opened La Revuelta with election jokes and candid talk about the show's future on TVE. He congratulated Iker Jiménez on his ratings win and joked that his rival could become a minister.
Maxim Vengerov will perform Sibelius in Madrid with the Atlántida Chamber Orchestra on 7 October. DOCE NOTAS readers can get 30 percent off seats in zones B to F with the code "DOCENOTAS".
The sixth Día del cine español brings Jaime Chávarri's El desencanto to more than fifty cities. Rural screenings and a guionista tribute widen the celebration beyond Madrid.
The Museo del Prado has opened a major tribute to Queen Cristina of Sweden. Prince Daniel's visit brought the Swedish royal story into Madrid's cultural spotlight.
La bola negra, the latest film from Los Javis, has sparked debate in Spain and abroad with its unflinching portrayal of Federico García Lorca's homosexuality and last relationship. Experts and artists weigh in on the film's impact and its treatment of a long-silenced aspect of Lorca's life.
Mago de Oz has publicly criticized former bandmates for using the group’s name and logo to promote their own concerts. The band warns that the actions could have legal consequences and urges respect among former collaborators.
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Spain after 24 years. Six performances at Madrid's Teatro Real will bring together landmark works, the 1960 classic Revelations and newer choreography under artistic director Alicia Graf Mack.
Silvio Rodríguez filled ten venues across Spain before ending the tour in Madrid. His songs, family and a Palestinian scarf turned the final concert into a pointed appeal for solidarity and hope.
Fernando Ónega’s name now marks a basic street and a room in Lalín’s library. The town honoured the late journalist at a ceremony attended by his family and local leaders, recognising his deep ties to the community.
Lalín has named a street after Fernando Ónega, honoring his long bond with the town. His family and neighbors joined the ceremony, making it a day of gratitude and remembrance.
La Pausa has reopened after a careful restoration led by Peter Marino. The villa retains Coco Chanel's austere design and personal details, and Matthieu Blazy has made it the setting for Chanel's first spring campaign.
Doechii leads a 151-artist bill built around indie favourites, new voices and a stronger female presence. Primavera Sound will run in Barcelona from 3 to 5 June 2027, with a free opening day and an electronic programme on 6 June.
Primavera Sound will run in Barcelona from 2 to 6 June 2027. Doechii will make her Spanish debut alongside Phoebe Bridgers, Massive Attack and 148 other acts.
Primavera Sound Barcelona has announced its 25th edition for June 2027, with Phoebe Bridgers, Doechii, Massive Attack, and Fontaines D.C. leading a lineup of 151 acts, special collaborations, and exclusive performances.
Cosas nuestras debuted on La 1 with a direct, participatory format and immediately topped the ratings. Its live approach and familiar faces point to a shift in Spanish weekend television, drawing viewers in with everyday stories and real-time interaction.
Jerez's 2026 Book Fair drew 18,154 visitors, up from 17,300 at the previous edition. Its wider family and cultural programme helped push the event beyond the usual book-fair format.
Pals in Baix Empordà stands out for its medieval center and panoramic views across landscapes reminiscent of Tuscany. This Catalan village combines stone architecture and rice fields, with the coast close by, for a richly varied escape just a short lead from Barcelona.
Estrella Morente nearly joined the cast of La bola negra. She shares how Granada and her family, along with tributes to Lorca and Falla, shape her music and life.
Estrella Morente will perform works by Manuel de Falla and Federico García Lorca with the Atlántida Chamber Orchestra. The project begins in Seville on 25 October 2026 and continues across Spain.
The Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao will reopen after more than four years of construction. Its expansion continues a story that began with a disputed plan for a permanent home for modern art.
The Dodge Charger, born in the heat of the 1960s, has survived reinvention and cinematic fame, then faced the end of the V8 era. Its journey from muscle car to electric sedan shows how American automotive culture keeps rewriting its own rules.
Geely Auto is giving away an E2 MAX plus worth 27,490 euros as part of its partnership with Shakira’s Madrid tour. The campaign runs until October 2026 and features fan experiences at Macondo Park.
Shakira’s eighth Madrid residency concert streams live and free tonight, opening the stage to a global audience. The event features a 29-song setlist and a special appearance by Dua Lipa, with no subscription required to watch.
Temporada Alta’s 35th edition runs from 3 October to 8 December, with 91 shows in Girona, Salt and other municipalities. Early demand has already added performances to 12 productions as the festival expands its international programme while maintaining its ties to Girona.
