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Pamplona to host the 2027 Goya Awards ceremony
The 41st Premios Goya will take place at Pamplona's Navarra Arena on 6 February 2027. Screenings, exhibitions and industry events will run alongside the gala, the first Goya ceremony ever held in Navarra.
Pamplona to host the 2027 Goya Awards ceremony
On 6 February 2027, Pamplona will welcome Spain's leading film awards to the Navarra Arena. The choice extends the Goya ceremony's recent move across the country.
Ted Huffman strips away Carmen's inherited mythology
Les Arts de Valencia will open its 2026-2027 season with Carmen on 2 October. Ted Huffman leaves the stage machinery in view and puts a woman fighting for freedom inside a violent society at the center of the opera.
Al cielo con ella returns with a bold new look and star guests
The acclaimed late night show 'Al cielo con ella' is back with a revamped set, new collaborators, and a promise to keep shaking up Spanish television. This season opens with Sergio Peris-Mencheta and Pilar Eyre joining Henar Álvarez for unfiltered conversation.
Queen Letizia turns heads in borrowed Carolina Herrera gown and storied floral tiara
Queen Letizia made a bold statement at the Palacio Real gala, wearing a borrowed Carolina Herrera dress and the historic floral tiara. The event honored Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron and blended Spanish royal tradition with modern style.
Queen Letizia turns heads with rare diamond tiara at Madrid state banquet
Queen Letizia drew all eyes at the Madrid Royal Palace, wearing a century-old diamond floral tiara for a state dinner honoring French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. The night mixed royal tradition with Spanish haute cuisine from chef Joan Roca.
Macron Toasts Leonor and Sofía at Royal Palace State Dinner
Emmanuel Macron surprised the Spanish royal family by publicly honoring Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía during a high-profile state dinner at the Royal Palace. Their absence did not stop them from becoming central figures in a night focused on the future of the monarchy.
Pilar Albarracín wins Spain's top visual arts award
Seville artist Pilar Albarracín has received Spain's 2026 National Visual Arts Award. Her performances question folklore, gender and power through a feminist lens.
Gonzalo Suárez dies at 92, and Spanish culture loses its rebel
Gonzalo Suárez died at home in Madrid on September 29, 2026, aged 92. His restless career moved through cinema, literature, journalism and fantasy without accepting the usual rules of success.
Gonzalo Suárez leaves Spanish cinema with a restless legacy
Gonzalo Suárez has died at his Madrid home aged 92. He leaves behind 21 films and a literary career shaped by experimentation.
Pilar Albarracín wins Spain's National Visual Arts Award
Spain's Ministry of Culture has awarded Pilar Albarracín the 2026 National Visual Arts Award. The €30,000 prize recognises a career built around gender, folklore and cultural power.
Pilar Albarracín wins the Premio Nacional de Artes Plásticas 2026
The Ministry of Culture has awarded Pilar Albarracín Spain's top visual arts prize. The €30,000 award also includes an individual exhibition at Museo Reina Sofía.
Pilar Albarracín wins Spain's top plastic arts prize
Pilar Albarracín has received Spain's 2026 National Prize for Plastic Arts. Her performances, photographs and installations challenge ideas about folklore, gender and Spanish identity.
Leo Harlem opens up about his savings and why time matters more than money
Leo Harlem says he has over 600,000 euros saved and prefers to spend on good food, not luxury goods. These days, he values his time above all and has stepped away from film and radio to enjoy life on his own terms.
Àngels Barceló leaves Madrid for Maresme after calling the city hostile
Àngels Barceló has moved back to Catalonia after nearly thirty years in Madrid, citing an increasingly hostile atmosphere in the capital. The former Cadena SER host now seeks a quieter life in Maresme while maintaining her professional ties.
Àngels Barceló leaves Madrid for Barcelona after two decades in radio
Àngels Barceló, one of Spain’s most recognized radio voices, is leaving Madrid and heading back to Barcelona after more than twenty years at Cadena SER. Her move comes as she voices discomfort with Madrid’s political climate, opening a new chapter for the broadcaster.
Arde Bogotá puts its third album on stage at Hoy por Hoy
Arde Bogotá presents its third album live on Hoy por Hoy. The band previews new songs, discusses its Los Angeles sessions and looks ahead to the Hervideros tour, which begins on 29 October 2026.
Rafael Azcona's century finds Spain facing his old problems
Rafael Azcona would have turned 100 on October 23. A Madrid exhibition returns to his films, cartoons and ideas, many of which still fit Spain's housing pressure and social conflicts.
Madrid Puts Its Audiovisual Ambition on Display
The sixth Iberseries & Platino Industria will bring the screen industry to Madrid from 29 September to 2 October. Isabel Díaz Ayuso is using the event to promote the city as an audiovisual capital, with Mexico as the guest country.
Antonio Banderas Calls Theatre a Refuge for Truth
In Málaga, Antonio Banderas said live theatre offers a direct test of reality at a time when artificial intelligence can make images and voices hard to trust. He tied that idea to the shared space between actors and audiences.
La bola negra posts a €4.7 million Spanish box-office start
La bola negra has delivered one of Spain's biggest openings of the decade. Nearly 700,000 people watched the film in three days, adding commercial force to its Oscar® campaign.
Lucas Paulano takes Spain to Junior Eurovision 2026
RTVE has unveiled Spain's entry for Junior Eurovision 2026. Ten-year-old Lucas Paulano will perform a ballad about love, memory and the people who stay with us.
God of War: Laufey details Faye's weapons and edition bonuses
Reservations open on 29 September at 10:00 peninsular time in Spain. The game is still set for release on 16 February 2027, while the Digital Deluxe Edition adds exclusive gear and digital extras.
Maserati marks a century by turning cars into personal art in Madrid
Maserati used the heart of Madrid to unveil its latest models as more than vehicles. The brand’s centenary celebration at ADN FÓRUM Madrid put personalization and design at the center of the automotive conversation.
La bola negra posts Spain's fifth-biggest opening
La bola negra drew 613,240 spectators and €4.67 million in its first three days. The opening beat Christopher Nolan's La Odisea and placed the film among Spain's top five.
Barcelona draws 121000 people to its new beach Piromusical
Works at the Fira de Barcelona complex moved La Mercè's closing show from Maria Cristina to Nova Icària. Around 121000 people watched the music and fireworks from the beach and higher points across Barcelona.
Palestine returns to the cultural front line
Artists have pushed Palestine back into public view. Macklemore and Susan Sarandon are among the figures facing consequences. Festivals and theatres now carry the dispute.
Morante Faces a Flat Garcigrande Finale in Sevilla
Garcigrande closed Sevilla's Feria de San Miguel without strength or fight. Morante de la Puebla and his fellow matadors were left above their bulls, while Luis Blázquez provided the afternoon's emotional moment.
Barcelona puts Oques Grasses at the heart of its new Piromusical
Barcelona closed La Mercè from the beach for the first time. Dulceida led TV3's broadcast while Oques Grasses shaped a Catalan-led soundtrack for the 30-minute coastal finale.
Telma Ortiz steps into the spotlight with pride for Leonor and Sofía
Telma Ortiz, usually reserved, has publicly shown her support for her royal nieces Leonor and Sofía. Her recent appearances in Madrid and Marbella reveal a woman balancing family loyalty, personal transformation, and a renewed commitment to humanitarian work.
La bola negra breaks records with San Sebastián audience award
Just one day after its cinema debut, La bola negra by Los Javis clinched the San Sebastián Audience Award with an unprecedented score. The film’s explosive start signals a new chapter for Spanish cinema and cements the directors’ reputation for bold storytelling.
La bola negra wins the San Sebastián audience prize
La bola negra has won the public prize in the Perlak section at the San Sebastián festival. Mike Leigh took the Concha de Oro, while Javier Cámara received the Concha de Plata for best supporting performance.
Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2027 reveals new priorities for global explorers
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 list shifts the focus from ticking off countries to seeking out calm and authentic experiences. With fifty handpicked destinations and journeys, the guide encourages travelers to slow down and choose meaning over mass tourism.
Mike Leigh takes San Sebastián top prize for his final film
Mike Leigh's Tender Loving Care has won the Golden Shell at San Sebastián. The film also received awards for its screenplay and lead performance, while José Luis Rebordinos received a final ovation.
Classic cars turn Salamanca’s plaza into a living museum
Salamanca’s Plaza del Concilio de Trento filled with classic cars as the Rally del V Centenario de la Escuela de Salamanca brought automotive history to the streets. Locals and visitors stood face to face with vehicles that once ruled Spanish roads.
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