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Johnny Depp unveils his first sculpture in Istanbul
Johnny Depp has presented his first sculpture at Contemporary Istanbul. The two-metre white bronze work draws on a childhood drawing by his son and a recurring dream from Depp's own childhood.
Verborrea turns punk rebellion into Madrid theatre
Pablo Remón brings Verborrea to Madrid with Javier Cámara, Israel Elejalde, Marta Nieto and Emilio Tomé. The play links a fictional punk band from the late 1980s to a family shaped by Francoism.
Boyero says La bola negra deserves Spain's biggest film prizes
Carlos Boyero has given La bola negra an unusually strong early review. He praises Javier Calvo, Javier Ambrossi and the cast before the film's cinema release on 25 September 2026, with Spain already having chosen it as its submission for the 2027 Academy Awards.
Arde Bogotá fans turn a ticket queue into an overnight vigil in Cartagena
Fans in Cartagena spent the night waiting for Arde Bogotá invitations. Only 1,250 are available, with a limit of two per person. Some supporters returned after missing out in Murcia.
Olive oil is still the real gold of the Mediterranean
For more than two thousand years, olive oil has been more than just food in the Mediterranean. Its story runs from ancient Roman trade to today's global markets, shaping land, tradition, and even suspicion. Its influence keeps growing.
Osborne turns shared Spanish memories into contemporary art
Osborne and Lucha de Gigantes will present 16 works by nine artists at Estampa from 24 to 27 September 2026. The exhibition draws on roads, family memories and Spanish popular culture as the Toro de Osborne reaches its 70th anniversary.
Teatro Real opens its new season as Madrid's society dresses up
The Teatro Real opened its 2026/2027 season on 23 September 2026 with King Felipe VI in attendance. Manon Lescaut shared the spotlight with the evening's carefully chosen looks from Madrid's social scene.
La bola negra rewrites Spanish history through a queer lens
La bola negra, directed by Los Javis, has become a flashpoint after wins at Cannes and Toronto. The film digs into Spain’s past and present, weaving queer stories across generations, and will represent Spain at the Oscars.
Brad Pitt turns San Sebastián red carpet into a two-hour fan event
Brad Pitt stayed nearly two hours at San Sebastián's Kursaal, signing autographs and meeting fans beside Inés de Ramón. One quiet "hola" became the night's loudest moment.
A Deadly Secret Unfolds in a Secluded Mallorca Hotel
A storm traps thirteen guests on a remote island near Mallorca in 1959. When an English tourist is found dead, suspicion spreads through the isolated hotel. Netflix’s El problema final brings a tense period thriller to the screen.
Nou Barris fills La Mercè week with concerts and local culture
Nou Barris is turning La Mercè into a full local programme. Concerts lead the week, while Tasta Nou Barris brings five district establishments together and La Titellada adds puppetry from Tuesday.
Motors, food, and Italian flair take over Seville’s Casino de la Exposición
From October 2 to 4, Seville’s Casino de la Exposición will turn into a slice of Italy. The X Feria de Italia brings food, music, art, fashion, and classic cars for a packed tenth anniversary program.
Spain may miss Eurovision again over Israel
Spain may stay out of Eurovision for a second year after RTVE proposed extending its withdrawal over Israel's participation. The UER says it respects the pending vote but would be disappointed by another absence.
Milan Fashion Week puts human creativity on trial
Milan Fashion Week opened with robots and AI-designed collections. Vogue World turned the Italian capital into a stage for a dispute over craftsmanship, automation and the future of creative work.
La bola negra brings Lorca's unfinished work to the screen
La bola negra reaches Spanish cinemas on 25 September. Los Javis connect Lorca with queer identity and a family's buried memory across three timelines.
Aitana brings Spain to Vogue World 2026 in Milan
Aitana joined Vogue World 2026 in Milan in a white Fendi look. The event brought fashion stars and performers together around Italian craftsmanship, technology and a livestream watched around the world.
El mal padre pone a Atresmedia Cine ante su gran prueba familiar
Atresmedia Cine presenta El mal padre en San Sebastián. Eduard Fernández interpreta a un padre que se enfrenta a sus hijos durante un reencuentro lleno de reproches y heridas familiares.
Malú breaks the mold on La Revuelta with sharp, honest answers
Malú made her first appearance on La Revuelta and set a new mark for the show's classic questions. She mixed humor, blunt honesty, and a few jabs at El Hormiguero, opening up about her career, loyalty perks, and what keeps her going.
Malú shocks live crowd with blunt talk about stage delays
Malú left both the audience and David Broncano speechless with her off-the-cuff comments on La Revuelta. She also talked about the work behind her new tour and album.
Malú steps back into the spotlight with 'QUINCE' and a new outlook
Malú celebrates 28 years in Spanish music with her new album 'QUINCE' and a tour across Spain. At 44, she faces a new phase shaped by motherhood and a low-profile romance with Ángel Fernández, known as 'El Turco'.
Javier Bardem urges UNICEF to drop Pink as ambassador over Gaza comments
Javier Bardem has backed a petition calling for UNICEF to remove Pink as ambassador. The move comes after her response to Macklemore's pro-Palestinian remarks and has sparked new debate about celebrities in humanitarian roles.
Javier Bardem joins push to remove Pink from UNICEF ambassador post
Javier Bardem has backed a petition to remove Pink as a UNICEF ambassador after she criticized Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian statements. The campaign has drawn over 150,000 signatures and sparked a heated debate online.
George Lucas Museum Opens in Los Angeles
George Lucas's museum opens in Los Angeles on September 22, 2026, with more than 1,300 works. Star Wars and Indiana Jones share the space with classic art, contemporary pieces and immersive replicas.
George Lucas Museum Opens With Art Beyond Star Wars
George Lucas has opened a vast museum in Los Angeles. More than 1,300 works sit alongside cinema archives and immersive recreations of world masterpieces.
Spain moves toward a second Eurovision boycott
RTVE president José Pablo López will propose that Spain withdraw from Eurovision 2027. The Council of Administration is expected to decide in October after the reforms failed to meet every demand.
Barcelona puts music heritage at the heart of La Mercè
Free concerts will bring symphonic and band music to Nou Barris. The Museu de la Música will add workshops, exhibitions and heritage events, while a new arrangement of Els segadors receives its first performance.
TVE rushes El túnel avanza y gana to a quick finish next week
TVE is wrapping up ‘El túnel: avanza y gana’ in a hurry, putting both the semifinal and the final on back-to-back nights. Hosted by Jesús Vázquez, the show ends its first season just three weeks after launch, following a strong start in ratings.
A Madrid home turns family memory into bold interior design
A 75-square-metre Madrid apartment now carries a family story. Casa Carmen replaces neutral interiors with vivid color and a recovered hydraulic tile.
Francesca Thyssen takes a public role at Madrid's museum
Francesca Thyssen is bringing more than 350 contemporary works to Madrid. Her collection will support the museum's biggest expansion and open a new chapter for the family.
Sondra Radvanovsky plans her exit while her voice is still at its peak
Sondra Radvanovsky returns to Madrid for Manon Lescaut and plans to leave staged opera while her voice remains at its peak. She will continue singing in concerts, recitals and concert performances of opera.
CULTUR.ALH turns Granada into a weeklong avant-garde laboratory
CULTUR.ALH has opened in Granada with a tribute to Gata Cattana. More than 60 authors and 30 free events will fill the city from 21 to 27 September.
Report of Spanish theatre critic Marcos Ordóñez's death remains unconfirmed
Marcos Ordóñez has been reported dead at 69 after a major career in Spanish theatre criticism. His work linked performance with literature, cinema, music and popular culture, though the death report has not been independently confirmed.
Kent Nagano Opens the OCNE Season With a Measured Mahler Resurrection
Kent Nagano opened the OCNE season with Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony. His restrained reading found intensity without theatrical excess, though weak soprano projection briefly unsettled the finale.
Naomi Watts demands space for older women in cinema
Naomi Watts received the Donostia Award at the San Sebastián Festival and dedicated it to David Lynch. She used the ceremony to call for more leading roles and stronger screen representation for women over 50.
Brad Pitt turns San Sebastián hotel arrival into a fan event
Brad Pitt arrived early in San Sebastián and spent about half an hour with fans. He walked the full length of the barrier before entering the Hotel María Cristina.
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