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Pepe Rodríguez bans attention seekers from El Bohío
Pepe Rodríguez, chef and owner of El Bohío, has made it clear that his restaurant is off-limits to those who turn dining into a spectacle. He rejects both camera-wielding influencers and guests seeking notoriety without cameras, defending the dignity of his kitchen and staff.
Netrebko returns to the Liceu under a shadow of war
Anna Netrebko returned to Barcelona after five years away. Her Aida opened the Liceu season amid protests and Shirin Neshat's fiercely anti-war production.
María Pagés turns family memory into exposed flamenco
At Madrid's Centro Danza Matadero, María Pagés revisits the journey that took her from Seville to the capital. Her latest work turns family memory, grief and restraint into an intimate flamenco confession.
La bola negra posts Spain's strongest cinema opening in a decade
La bola negra has won the San Sebastián audience prize and topped Spain's box office. Its opening drew 175,000 viewers and nearly €1.5 million as cinemas struggle to meet demand.
La bola negra wins San Sebastián public prize
La bola negra has won San Sebastián's top audience prize in Perlak. The Javis' film scored 9.4 from viewers and secured a €50,000 award for its distributor.
Eduardo Rodríguez Rodway was Triana's last surviving founder
Eduardo Rodríguez Rodway died at 81 on 26 September 2026. His death ends Triana's original story and leaves behind a sound that joined Andalusian roots with modern rock.
Alejandro Sanz surprises Shakira fans in Madrid with live La Tortura duet
Alejandro Sanz took the stage with Shakira in Madrid, reviving their hit La Tortura for a roaring crowd. Michelle Salas and other celebrities turned the concert into a night to remember.
Eduardo Rodríguez 'Rodway' dies at 81 in Cádiz
Eduardo Rodríguez 'Rodway', Triana's founding guitarist, died at 81 in Cádiz. He was the last surviving member of the original lineup, and his death closes a long fight over the band's name.
Eduardo Rodríguez 'Rodway' dies at 81
Eduardo Rodríguez 'Rodway' died on 26 September 2026 at Hospital Universitario de Puerto Real in Cádiz. He was the last surviving member of Triana's original line-up and helped shape Spanish rock with flamenco and Andalusian influences.
Alejandro Sanz and Shakira reignite La tortura in Madrid with a message on authenticity
Alejandro Sanz joined Shakira on stage in Madrid for a powerful reunion of La tortura, but it was his later reflection on authenticity and empathy that gave the night unexpected depth. The event drew 55,000 fans and left the door open for more surprises.
Brad Pitt defends films caught between blockbusters and streaming
Brad Pitt brought his new film to San Sebastián with a warning about cinema's fragile middle ground. He also called for greater attention to what connects people.
Guitarricadelafuente steps into the spotlight with La bola negra
Guitarricadelafuente, known for his distinctive sound, now leads the cast of La bola negra. The film, directed by Los Javis, marks his unexpected transition from music to acting and places him at the center of one of Spain’s most anticipated cinematic releases.
Cuelgamuros exhumations reveal unexpected majority of Francoist requests
More than half of exhumation requests at Cuelgamuros come from families of Francoist soldiers, challenging assumptions about Spain’s Civil War memory. A small forensic team works under pressure to identify remains amid delays and controversy.
Iván Redondo breaks silence on power politics and Moncloa exit
Iván Redondo, once the strategic mind behind Spain’s prime minister, faces tough questions on TVE’s 'Plano General'. He discusses corruption, his relationship with Pedro Sánchez, and the health crisis that forced his departure from Moncloa.
La bola negra overtakes Nolan before its opening
La bola negra has broken pre-sale records before its Friday opening. Madrid cinemas are adding sessions as audiences turn the premiere into a shared event.
Helena Guardans to lead Barcelona's Liceu
Helena Guardans will lead the Liceu for five years. Her appointment follows a record sponsorship season and comes ahead of the Liceu Mar project.
Helena Guardans takes over as Liceu president
Helena Guardans now leads Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu. She brings fundraising experience and a long record of building ties between businesses and institutions.
Cosmopoética opens in Córdoba under the shadow of its director’s sudden death
Córdoba’s Cosmopoética festival began in shock after director Pablo Téllez de la Poza died in a motorcycle crash just hours before opening night. The loss has shaken the city’s cultural scene.
Cosmopoética Festival Faces Tragedy as Director Dies in Madrid Crash
Just hours before the opening of Cosmopoética 2026, Pablo Téllez de la Poza, director of Verbo Servicios Culturales, lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Madrid. The festival will proceed as planned, but the loss casts a shadow over the event.
Manon Lescaut reaches Teatro Real without a breath of fresh air
Teatro Real opened its 2026-27 season with Puccini's Manon Lescaut on 23 September 2026. Nicola Luisotti led a strong orchestra, but the cast and predictable staging never fully caught fire.
SEAT 600 JTR named best custom car in Spain and Portugal
Antonio Ortuño’s SEAT 600 JTR has been picked as the best custom car in Spain and Portugal at the Hot Wheels Legends Tour. More than 20,000 fans packed the Circuito de Jarama to see the event and celebrate car culture.
La bola negra brings 35 mm cinema to five Spanish screens
La bola negra opens in Spain on 25 September 2026, with limited 35 mm screenings. Only five Spanish cinemas are expected to show the format as the film begins its Oscar 2027 campaign.
La Bola Negra turns Granada into Lorca's unfinished story
La Bola Negra reaches Spanish cinemas on 25 September 2026 as Spain's submission for the 2027 Oscars. Its story moves from Granada to Cantabria and Sierra Nevada across three periods: 1932, 1937 and 2017.
Contemporary Istanbul puts Jaume Plensa and Johnny Depp in focus
Contemporary Istanbul opens to the public with two very different works. Jaume Plensa brings a seven-metre sculpture to the Golden Horn, while Johnny Depp presents his first sculpture in bronze.
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.
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