This week offers a rich array of cultural events across Europe, from immersive exhibitions in London and Paris to new television series and album releases. Here's a curated guide for the discerning European audience.
Exhibitions
Nan Goldin: This Will Not End Well
When: Until 21 June 2026
Where: Grand Palais, Paris, France
American photographer Nan Goldin has long been celebrated for her unflinching, intimate portraits of her subjects' inner lives. This vast retrospective at the Grand Palais brings together six of her major works, including two of her most famous collections: The Ballad of Sexual Dependency (1981–2022) and The Other Side (1992–2021). The exhibition, arranged in dialogue with the grand space, becomes a life-affirming exploration of life's dark, strange, and ironic beauty. It is a must-see for anyone interested in contemporary photography and the human condition.
David Bowie: You're Not Alone
When: 22 April – 10 October 2026
Where: Lightroom, London, UK
While immersive exhibitions can often feel like overpriced gimmicks, London's Lightroom has created something genuinely special with its new David Bowie show. Using rare footage of the singer projected onto 360-degree screens, the experience offers an intimate journey through Bowie's creative mind. Featuring his most famous performances, rare interviews, and never-before-seen material, it is a multimedia spectacle that transports visitors inside the world of one of pop music's greatest innovators. For fans and newcomers alike, this is a unique opportunity to connect with the artist's legacy.
Film
Michael
Where: Cinemas across Europe
When: 24 April
The long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua (The Equalizer, Training Day), stars the King of Pop's real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson in the titular role. The film traces Jackson's rise with the Jackson 5, his career highs, and personal lows. Expect thrilling performances and spectacular costumes, though the depiction of the troubled musician's life may be sanitised: reports indicate that child abuse allegations were edited out with reshoots costing $10 million (€8.5 million). It is one of the most anticipated—and controversial—films of 2026.
Bonus highlight: Japanese horror film Exit 8, about a young man lost in an endless subway tunnel, is now showing in select cinemas across Europe.
Television
Half Man
Where: HBO Max
When: 23 April
Richard Gadd, creator of Netflix's 2024 hit Baby Reindeer, returns with a new gritty series. Half Man follows Niall (Jamie Bell), whose wedding is disrupted by the arrival of his old friend Reuben (Gadd), forcing an explosive confrontation with their troubled pasts. Told through flashbacks from the 1980s to the present, this six-part series explores themes of sexuality, masculinity, and brotherly bonds. It promises to be a tense family drama that continues Gadd's reputation for raw, unflinching storytelling.
Bonus highlight: Stranger Things: Tales From '85, an animated spin-off of the hit series, arrives on Netflix on 23 April.
Music
Foo Fighters: Your Favorite Toy
When: 24 April
American rockers Foo Fighters release their 12th studio album, Your Favorite Toy, after a three-year hiatus. The album introduces new drummer Ilan Rubin and, according to lead singer Dave Grohl, marks a return to "the old days" with "noisy, loud bangers" and retro 70s-style "glitter metal." At just 10 tracks, it is their shortest studio release yet. Based on the singles released so far, fans can expect plenty of classic Foo Fighters energy—layered with percussive punch and grungy guitars. It is exactly what is needed to wake up for the week ahead.
For those planning their cultural calendar, these events offer a diverse mix of visual art, cinema, television, and music. Whether you are in London, Paris, or elsewhere in Europe, there is something to engage and inspire.
