Zurbarán and the art of 17th-century Spain at the National Gallery

  Zurbarán Until 23 August 2026 Sainsbury Wing Enter the spellbinding world of visionary Spanish painter Francisco de Zurbarán. Spend time with his paintings, celebrated for their vivid naturalism and deep emotional power. Move between soaring altarpieces and exquisite still lifes in the first major UK exhibition of this great… more

Christie’s arts sales – whats coming up summer 2026

LONDON – This June, Christie’s will present its Post-War to Present sales as part of the London Summer Season, an annual celebration of the city’s dynamic cultural scene. Bringing together exceptional private collections alongside a vibrant programme of exhibitions, collaborations and creative initiatives across our galleries, Christie’s Summer Season is… more

Bleinham Palace Festival line up announced

Blenheim Palace Festival, the highly anticipated new festival set against the breathtaking backdrop of one of Britain’s most iconic palaces, has today announced that Appleton and The Mariachis will join multi-GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Michael Bublé as support acts on Saturday 4 July 2026. Also joining the line-up is emerging singer-songwriter Ruti, who… more

It’s hot in Spain and even hotter at Sadler’s Wells – the Flamenco Festival returns

Flamenco Festival returns to Sadler’s Wells The capital’s hottest dance event returns this summer with twelve dance and music shows Dance programme includes appearances by Maria Pages and Jesus Carmona  Estrella Morente and Tomatito lead the music programme  21 June – 2 July  “Frills and spills: flamenco’s hot-steppers kick up a storm… more

Fine dining is edgy and wonderful at Smith’s Bar & Restaurant in London’s Paddington

  Smith’s Bar and Grill is described as a traditional British and modern-European eatery with a modern edge. Located in Paddington Basin overlooking the Grand Union canal. It has a large light-filled restaurant and an all year terrace with outdoor heaters. We visited in the evening after sunset, when Paddington… more

Waddesdon Manor unveiled as the fairytale setting for Cinderella

The release of a new trailer this month reveals Waddesdon Manor, the Rothschild House & Gardens in Buckinghamshire, England, will play a starring role in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video adaptation of Cinderella, streaming September 3rd. Inspired by the châteaux of the Loire Valley, Waddesdon was built in a French-renaissance… more