New openings, festivals and cultural moments that deserve the spotlight in 2026

Sometimes, a peek behind the curtain can spoil the genius and surprise of something magical. But for Aardman Animations, which has always proudly shared the incredible skill and detail behind its work

Discover how Biba earned its spot as the brand that epitomises 1960s and 1970s fashion, sparking a revolution in how people shopped. An exhibition looking at how fashion phenomenon Biba blossomed to b

It is nothing new to turn a large private collection of classics into a museum, though it is less common in the UK and Europe than the USA (where the tax benefits can be considerable). Even so, to do

Liechtenstein Garden Palace 30 January to 6 April 2026 The Liechtenstein Garden Palace presents “Dealing in Splendour: A History of the European Art Market” (30 Jan–6 Apr 2026), a groundbreaking exhib

Exhibition of the week Hawai‘i: a kingdom crossing ...