This week, cultural and artistic events across the globe promise unforgettable experiences for art and culture lovers. From prestigious film festivals to mesmerizing concerts and fascinating art exhibitions, here’s a roundup of the week’s must-see events.
Film Festivals and Exhibitions
- Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM):
Taking place in Montreal, Canada, RIDM runs until December 1, showcasing the best in international and local documentary cinema. - Torino Film Festival (TFF):
Italy’s Torino welcomes film enthusiasts until November 30 with a diverse lineup of feature films, documentaries, and shorts competing for awards. - Toyo Bunko Museum 100th Anniversary Exhibition:
Japan’s Toyo Bunko Museum celebrates its centennial with an exhibition showcasing national treasures and cultural artifacts from across Asia, open until December 26.
Theater and Musical Performances
- “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Musical:
Disney’s beloved musical will be performed at the Bosnia Cultural Center in Sarajevo on November 29, featuring choreography by Dajana Zilic. - “Alienation” Art Exhibition:
Iranian artist Mahsa Najafi’s collection of paintings and sculptures is on display at Ebteda Gallery, exploring themes of identity and societal critique.
Art Fairs
- art3f Brussels:
Opening November 29, this art fair in Brussels, Belgium, features wall art, sculptures, and photography. - Fab Paris:
Running until November 27 at the Grand Palais, the fair showcases fine art, furniture, antiques, and jewelry. - Feriarte Madrid:
This fair in Madrid, Spain, highlights historical artifacts and decorative arts, running until December 1. - Pan Amsterdam 2024:
The Netherlands’ premier art fair, welcoming art, antique, and design enthusiasts until December 1.
Concerts
- Hans Zimmer:
The legendary German film composer will perform at London’s The O2 on December 1. - The Script:
The British band will perform across the UK, with stops in Liverpool (November 25), Leeds (November 26), Glasgow (November 28), Newcastle (November 29), and Manchester (November 30). - Kygo:
The Norwegian DJ will perform in Amsterdam on November 26 and Milan on November 29. - UB40:
The iconic band will play in Luxembourg (November 26), Amsterdam (November 29), Paris (November 30), and Antwerp (December 1). - Ali El-Haggar:
The Egyptian singer will perform in Cairo on November 27, showcasing poetry-inspired songs. - Saad El-Oud:
Another Egyptian icon, Saad El-Oud, will perform traditional music in Cairo on November 27. - Margasatwa Album Launch:
The Malaysian band Margasatwa blends traditional Malay and modern rock music in a concert on November 30 in Shah Alam.
Cinema
- “Moana 2”:
The animated sequel directed by Dana Ledoux Miller, Jason Hand, and David Derrick Jr. hits U.S. theaters on November 27. - “From the Ashes”:
Directed by Saudi filmmaker Khalid Fahad, the film premieres on December 1. - “Space Dogg”:
A sci-fi feature by Levin Peter and Elsa Kremser, set to debut in U.S. cinemas on December 1.