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Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Undead brides, daydreaming waitresses, and teenage detectives – this week sees the return of iconic fictional characters and more. Here’s what to look out for.
We’re marching into March with an already-packed itinerary: revived movie monsters, returning pop stars, cultural anniversaries, and exhibitions that reframe historical misconceptions.
This month also marks the beginning of Women’s History Month, which means we can expect more events celebrating women’s contributions and impact on the arts in the coming weeks.
Honourable mentions must also go to the Tate Modern’s astonishing new Tracey Emin retrospective, along with slasher Scream 7 in cinemas, which we recently reviewed – on top of ranking the entire Scream franchise.
So, without further ado – shake off any overwhelm, embrace the return of brighter days, and enjoy this week’s recommendations.
Exhibitions
The Woman in Question 1550-2025
When: Until 3 May 2026
Where: Museum of Modern Art (Warsaw, Poland)
It’s long been believed that women were absent from much of art history, restricted or erased by the institutional misogyny of the times. While this may be true in part, the Museum of Modern Art counters its generalisation with a spotlight on the works of women over the past 500 years. From Renaissance paintings to 19th-century portraits and contemporary re-imaginings, nearly 200 works by female artists trace their long journey towards artistic emancipation. An especially fitting visit for celebrating Women’s History Month, and International Women’s Day on the 8 March. Find out more here.
Dreaming in Colour
When: 5 March – 6 April 2026
Where: Opera Gallery (London, UK)
Eyeballs balanced on tongues, collaged memories and paint splattered abstractions – the Opera Gallery’s latest exhibition is a pop-coloured trip towards contemporary surrealism. Instead of focusing on the past, their displays look to the future of the movement via the dreamscape visuals of more than 20 emerging artists from across the globe. These works are both playful and sombre, projecting subconscious emotions into lyrical, fragmented worlds that speak to a new generation’s perspective.
