Cinema, music, arts, festivals and global cultural trends.
Ridley Scott transforms Peter Heller's novel into a grand survival thriller featuring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley. Ahead of its French release on August 26, The Dog Stars promises a science fiction narrative less fascinated by the end of the world and more by what remains of humanity.
Sino-Canadian pianist Bruce Liu releases 'Lunaris' on August 7, a concept album that connects Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, Scriabin, Cage, and Agnes Obel. A traversal of the night conceived as a story, ahead of a highly anticipated rendezvous in Paris.
Nearly 500 free events transform France into a giant observatory from August 7 to 9. This 36th Night of the Stars primarily prepares the public for the exceptional solar eclipse on August 12.
For three days, GuÄa becomes the global epicenter of brass music. Competitions, nighttime concerts, and folk traditions make the 65th Serbian festival a cultural phenomenon that far exceeds the Balkans.
In Manila, Cinemalaya 2026 transforms Philippine realities into global cinema. Nine feature films, ten shorts, and a unique support model for filmmakers compose an edition that far exceeds the boundaries of the archipelago.
Coach returns to the heart of Paris with Coach Play, a store designed as a local and generational experience. Behind the backdrop of the Marais, the American brand tests a global strategy that blends desire, personalization, and growth.
From jazz to grime, V&A East narrates 125 years of black British music. A manifesto exhibition that shows how migrations, clubs, radios, fashion, and technologies have made London a global cultural laboratory.
From August 7 to 16, the small town of Sturgis becomes the global center of motorcycle culture. Nearly 500,000 visitors, concerts, brands, and an estimated economic impact of nearly $800 million: the 86th edition tells much more than a mechanical passion.
From August 7 to 31, Edinburgh hosts 3,649 shows from 71 countries and 53,884 performances. Behind the cultural celebration, the 2026 edition reveals a global issue: who can still afford to create, travel, and be discovered in the world's largest open stage?
Overmono releases 'Pure Devotion' on August 7 and celebrates the event in the heart of London. Embracing imperfections, the power of live performance, and a world tour, the Russell brothers aim to redraw the boundaries of electronic music.
With her new video "Petal," Ariana Grande transforms the constant scrutiny of her body into a global cultural issue. Amid concerns, body shaming, and the right to privacy, the controversy reveals the excesses of a digital economy where every image becomes an improvised diagnosis.
Fueled by the billion-dollar success of Toy Story 5, strong park growth, and a streaming profit that has more than doubled, Disney is transforming its franchises into a global ecosystem. Its new agreement with TikTok confirms that the battle is now being fought well beyond cinema screens.
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