Art & Culture

The Glastonbury 2026 fallow year leaves a Worthy Farm-shaped hole in British summer. Here’s how Reading, Leeds and the smaller festivals are stepping in – and what the absence does to the music conversation.

A UK-focused rundown of the best British albums 2026 has produced so far, from Harry Styles and Robbie Williams’ record-breaking start to Paul McCartney’s Friday return.

Three British films, eight BFI GREAT 8 picks, no Palme – but a more interesting Cannes 2026 for UK cinema than the front pages suggested. What actually happened, what to see, and when.

The most consistent, well-acted, properly written half-hour of fiction in the UK in 2026 is sitting on a free app most people only open for the Today programme. A case for taking BBC Sounds audio drama seriously.

From Sadie Sink’s Juliet and Sam Ryder’s Jesus to Cynthia Erivo’s Dracula, our editor’s read on West End Summer 2026 – what to book, what to skip, and how to find seats under £40.

Eight British films streaming in the UK in 2026, from Aftersun to The Outrun. Where they live online, and why this run matters.