Writers withdraw from Hay festival over María Corina Machado invite
At least three writers pull out of Hay festival Cartagena in protest at Nobel laureate María Corina Machado's support for US intervention in Venezuela. Discover the controversy.
At least three writers pull out of Hay festival Cartagena in protest at Nobel laureate María Corina Machado's support for US intervention in Venezuela. Discover the controversy.
The Starmus festival, co-founded by Brian May, announces a new award honouring the late Jane Goodall. The medal will recognise global efforts to improve the planet, with the first winners revealed in October 2025.
Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan's classic rom-com 'Sleepless in Seattle' gets its first live concert performance at London's Royal Festival Hall on Valentine's Day 2026. Book tickets now.
From 1-metre extreme mullets to toddler categories, Mulletfest 2025 in Kurri Kurri, NSW, celebrated the iconic hairstyle with bogan games, tyre lifting, and family fun. See the winners.
Legendary actor Michael Caine, 92, appears to retire for a fourth time while accepting a lifetime achievement award at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia.
The 9th Aldgate in Winter Festival is back on 4th & 5th December with a lantern parade, community feast, live music, and festive workshops. Join the free celebration in Aldgate Square.
The Central London Alliance's 2025 Sports Festival concluded a five-month run, engaging over 30,000 people and revitalising central London's public spaces. Discover how sport drove economic recovery.
Get all the key timings for Sabaton's The Legendary Tour at London's O2 Arena this Thursday, including door opening, start, and expected finish times.
Jailed Iranian director Jafar Panahi premieres a darkly comic critique of state violence and bribery at Cannes. His film 'It Was Just an Accident' hits UK cinemas 5 December.
The £4m Chew Valley Hoard, a treasure of 2,584 Norman conquest coins, will be exhibited in Bath from 2027. Discover the story of its discovery and its historical significance.
At the Marrakech film festival, Jodie Foster reflects on her child actor start, the dangers for young performers, and why she'd never choose the profession now.
Acclaimed Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi, 65, receives a one-year prison sentence and two-year travel ban for 'propaganda activities'. His lawyer confirms an appeal will be filed. Read the latest.
The Philharmonia Orchestra, under Santtu-Matias Rouvali, premiered Fazıl Say's 'Mother Earth' at London's Royal Festival Hall. Read our review of this powerful climate-themed concerto.
Reading and Leeds Festival unveils its first wave of 2026 headliners, marking the first time in 25 years all top acts are British or Irish. Leeds Main Stage also expands to Thursday.
New York singer-songwriter Cameron Winter delivers a captivating, sold-out solo show in Manchester, reimagining songs from his acclaimed debut album 'Heavy Metal'. Witness his unique artistry.
Japanese singer Maki Otsuki was forced to halt her Shanghai performance amid souring Japan-China relations. Discover how cultural events are being cancelled.
The opera world mourns Sir Donald McIntyre, the celebrated New Zealand-born bass-baritone who became a Wagnerian legend at Bayreuth and Covent Garden. Discover his remarkable career.
Violinist Nicola Benedetti delivered a captivating evening of musical canapés at the Royal Albert Hall with her unconventional ensemble. A celebration of a virtuoso still at the top of her game.
Your essential guide to 2026's hottest UK and European music festivals. From Glastonbury's break to exclusive Lily Allen shows, discover lineups, dates and how to get tickets.
Mumford & Sons confirmed for BST Hyde Park on July 4, 2026. Get dates, ticket details, and full lineup info for the star-studded London summer festival.
Oliver Laxe's Cannes prize-winning film Sirāt, starring Sergi López, divides critics with its desert quest narrative. Is this the year's most overpraised movie? Read our review.
Over 650 UK jobs are in jeopardy after scrap metal firm Unimetals filed for compulsory liquidation. The company failed to secure a buyer after its 2023 acquisition.
One of the UK's largest metal recycling firms, Unimetals Recycling, has collapsed into liquidation, putting approximately 650 jobs in immediate danger. Discover the full story behind the failure.
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival launched its 2025 programme with groundbreaking concerts featuring experimental works and world premieres. Discover the cutting-edge sounds reshaping British classical music.
Peckham's GALA Festival could expand to two weekends in 2025, featuring Afrobeats and Mahrajan events, despite local opposition over noise and park damage.
Discover this week's top UK entertainment. Ariana Grande dazzles in Wicked: For Good, Stranger Things' final season begins, and major art exhibitions open. Plan your week now!
Read our review of 'Balls', the new opera at London's Royal Festival Hall transforming the iconic 1973 Battle of the Sexes tennis match into a Hollywood-ready, kitschy spectacle.
Kings of Leon, Neil Young and The Coral lead the bill for the brand new State Fayre music festival in Chelmsford. Tickets on sale November 28.
Bearded Theory's 2026 line-up expands with Garbage, CMAT, and Kate Nash. The Derbyshire festival runs from 20-24 May. Tickets are on sale now with payment plans available.
Pulp, Mac DeMarco and CMAT are the first headliners announced for End Of The Road 2026. Get tickets now for the 20th anniversary festival in Dorset.