2026 Culture Guide: Top Picks for Art, Film & Theatre
Plan your 2026 with The Independent's guide to the year's biggest cultural events, from Tracey Emin at Tate Modern to Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' and a new 'Pride & Prejudice'.
Plan your 2026 with The Independent's guide to the year's biggest cultural events, from Tracey Emin at Tate Modern to Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' and a new 'Pride & Prejudice'.
Australia's electric vehicle market is poised for a major expansion in 2026 with new affordable and luxury models, but faces potential regulatory changes including a road-user charge. Discover the cars coming and the policy challenges ahead.
Australia's EV market expands with 10 new models, including Mazda's first electric car, but experts warn proposed road-user charges could stifle growth and hurt emissions targets.
Hundreds across the UK braved freezing seas for the 100-year-old New Year's Day swim tradition. See pictures and read why some events were cancelled due to dangerous conditions.
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo were up with newborn Ziggy while stars like Amanda Holden and Elizabeth Hurley partied. See how UK celebrities welcomed 2026.
Around 100,000 people defied near-zero temperatures to watch London's spectacular New Year fireworks display over the Thames, celebrating 2025's highlights. Read the full story.
Sydney Harbour Bridge erupted in a breathtaking pyrotechnic display to welcome 2026. Watch the stunning video showcasing Australia's iconic New Year's Eve celebrations.
A packed 2026 sporting calendar awaits, featuring a football World Cup, Winter Olympics, Wimbledon, and historic Test matches. Discover all the key dates and storylines.
Your complete guide to the 2026 sporting year, from the Australian Open and Six Nations to the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon. Discover key dates, defending champions, and major storylines.
Thousands brave sub-zero temperatures for London's NYE fireworks as Edinburgh's Hogmanay returns. Global celebrations from Sydney to Seoul mark the start of 2026.
Diana Ross will headline New Year's Eve 2026 in Times Square. The star-studded lineup includes Ciara, Tones And I, and LE SSERAFIM. Tune in live from 6 p.m. ET.
Dubai celebrated New Year 2026 with a stunning fireworks and light show at the Burj Khalifa. See how the UAE and other nations marked the occasion.
See spectacular images as revellers worldwide welcomed 2026 with fireworks over Sydney Harbour, Taipei 101, and celebrations from Tokyo temples to the Great Wall. Explore the global festivities.
Music experts predict a massive year for Olivia Dean and Rosalia in 2026, alongside breakthrough acts like Fcukers and Geese. Discover the artists set to dominate.
Discover 10 unique global superstitions to perform at midnight on New Year's Eve to attract luck, love, and prosperity for 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates, try these fun traditions.
Follow live coverage as New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations sweep the globe from New Zealand to the UK, where fireworks displays will be met with chilly temperatures. See how the world rings in 2026.
Your complete guide to the 2026 bank holidays for England and Wales. Discover the eight dates, including a moved Boxing Day and early Easter. Plan your year now.
Award-winning psychic Jill M. Jackson shares three unsettling predictions for 2026, warning of economic instability, natural disasters, and global conflict. Read her full forecast and advice.
Old Moore's Almanac forecasts a surprise royal pregnancy, a major financial crash, and AI mishaps for 2026. Explore the full list of startling predictions for the year ahead.
Discover the 2026 cosmic calendar: a total solar eclipse over the Arctic, robotic moon landings, supermoons, and the fading interstellar comet 3I/Atlas. Your guide to next year's celestial wonders.
Discover what happened to Kylie Travis, the '90s star of 'Models Inc.' and 'Central Park West', after she stepped away from the spotlight. From acting to wellness and marriage.
The Alpine A390 electric SUV offers brilliant F1-inspired handling and style, but rear-seat space disappoints. Is this £61k+ EV a true family car? Read our full verdict.
Tesla's European registrations tumbled by over a third in November, as a consumer backlash and fierce competition from China's BYD hit the EV maker. Discover the shifting dynamics of the electric car market.
Volkswagen pauses US sales of its electric ID. Buzz for 2026, citing a cooling EV market and disappointing sales. The rebooted model is now slated for a 2027 arrival. Read the full analysis.
The BBC has unveiled a huge 2026 lineup for iPlayer, including The Night Manager S2, Lord of the Flies, and new dramas from Richard Gadd & Marian Keyes. Get your first look here.
Auto Express editor Steve Fowler is living with the new Hyundai Ioniq 9 electric SUV. Can this £79k Korean flagship compete with luxury icons like the Range Rover? Read his first report.
Timothée Chalamet's new film 'Marty Supreme' is sparking a cultural shift for young men, offering playful fun over online rage. Discover how it's pulling boys off their screens.
Nissan has launched production of the third-generation Leaf at its Sunderland plant following a £450m upgrade. The move comes as the global EV transition slows, with Nissan scaling back its own European electrification targets.
New Planning and Infrastructure Act removes key licensing barrier for chargepoint operators, alongside £600m funding boost and measures to cut costs for drivers. Read the full details.
Forget starvation. Top models like Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum reveal their surprising daily diets, from three ice cream shops a day to a 'breakfast of champions'. Discover the real eating habits behind the runway figures.