Strap in, because this week's line-up is a packed one!
While major events like Eurovision and Cannes Film Festival steal the spotlight, there's also a new sci-fi show starring a rogue bot that loves soap operas; the return of the cheeky reaper in Final Destination: Bloodlines, and an exhibition exploring the fascinating history of 'the father of haute couture'.
Plus: Check-out our latest catch-up video, where Euronews Culture journalist David Mouriquand and editor Tokunbo Salako discuss the dandy dazzlers of the Met Gala — and the filmmaker we're most excited about at Cannes.
Until next time, here are this week's highlights.
Exhibitions
Worth. Inventing haute couture
Where: Petit Palais museum (Paris, France)
When: Until 7 September 2025
Haute couture, catwalk shows, and even the labels inside your clothing — none of these things would exist if it weren’t for Charles Frederick Worth. The English fashion designer founded House of Worth in the late 1900s, pioneering Parisian chic and revolutionising the fashion industry through the introduction of live models, collection showcases and branding. It’s a fascinating legacy that’s being explored in a collaborative exhibition between the Palais Galliera and the Petit Palais, featuring more than 400 of the fashion house's creations. A visually stunning glimpse into the past — and present — of couture creation and its marketing.
Bob Dylan: Point Blank
Where: Halcyon Gallery (London, UK)
When: Until 6 July 2025
The Oscar-nominated film A Complete Unknown sparked a new wave of Bob Dylan fever among younger generations — but the Nobel Prize-winning folk legend has never slipped beyond cultural relevancy. Outside of his musical achievements, Dylan is also a prolific artist whose works have been exhibited across the globe. His latest series features 97 original paintings on paper; an intimate glimpse into the mind of a creative genius whose brushstrokes bring to life the stories of still subjects.
Events
Eurovision
Where: Basel, Switzerland
When: 17 May 2025
Grab your bingo cards and cover yourselves in glitter — the continent’s campest night of the year is almost here. After 25-year-old Nemo took home the crown for Switzerland last year, we’re headed to Basel, where 26 countries will perform after being decided during this week's live semi-finals.
Once again, the competition has been mired in controversy — from use of the ‘C-word’, to a letter signed by 72 former Eurovision contestants that demands Israel and its national broadcaster KAN be banned from the event.
Stay tuned to Euronews Culture for live coverage on the night — and let us know what your favourite to win is (these are ours).
The London Coffee Festival
Where: Old Truman Brewery (London, UK)
When: 15 - 18 May 2025
There’s a latte to love at this annual festival, where baristas and coffee lovers gather to experience the latest innovations in the industry. Taking place at the Truman Brewery in East London, it’s a buzzy atmosphere — and not just because everyone is hyped up on caffeine! A vibrant schedule of workshops, discussions, product stalls, and tastings invite professionals and consumers to mingle, learn from one another, and espresso their Dale Cooper-strength love for hot black coffee.
Movies
Final Destination: Bloodlines
Where: UK cinemas
When: 14 May 2025
Death is back to its menacing Rube Goldberg games in the sixth instalment of the popular Final Destination franchise. This time we’re following college student Stefani (Kaitlyn Santa Juana), who keeps having nasty premonitions of death (we all know where this leads). Directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein have reportedly done something a little different with this one, expanding on the basic premise by turning the visions into a generational curse, which Stefani must try to break. It also stars the late, great Tony Todd in the recurring role of mortician William Bludworth — his last ever on-screen appearance.
...And in case you needed a reminder of the previous films’ best death scenes, here you go.
Cannes Film Festival 2025
Where: Cannes, France
When: 13 - 24 May 2025
Cinephiles, try to remain calm. One of the biggest and most glamourous film events of the year is about to begin, with highlights including Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Julia Ducournau’s highly-anticipated Alpha, Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme, Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, and directorial debuts from Scarlett Johansson and Harris Dickinson. The festival will open with the debut film by Amélie Bonnin, Partir Un Jour, which will be released in French cinemas soon after. For a full rundown, our resident critic David Mouriquand has got you covered.
Television
Murderbot
Where: Apple TV+
When: 16 May 2025
For those still missing Severance, Apple TV+ has a new show to satiate your sci-fi yearnings. Based on Martha Wells' book series The Murderbot Diaries, it stars Alexander Skarsgård as a rogue cyborg who obtains free will — but must keep it a secret. Thus begins a double life: Secret missions on scary planets by day, binging trashy TV by night. And don’t be fooled by the name it gives itself — Murderbot is confounded by humans but not out to hurt them. If anything, it becomes increasingly caught up in their world while attempting to navigate social cues.
In a time of heightened AI anxiety, this is an oddly (and maybe reassuringly?) sympathetic and comedic portrayal.
Music
Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII (2LP vinyl edition)
When: Out now
In October 1971, Pink Floyd performed alone within the haunting confines of Pompeii's ancient Roman Amphitheater. Documented by Adrian Maben, it became one of the most iconic concert films of all time — and still remains a remarkable experience; the historical setting imbuing the band’s atmospheric sound with an intimate tactility.
The original 35mm film has been digitally re-mastered in 4K, and was recently re-released alongside reissues of its audio recording on various formats. This includes — for the first time — a vinyl edition, which has been remixed by former Porcupine Tree member Steven Wilson. It also features two bonus tracks and a previously unreleased extended version of ‘A Saucerful Of Secrets’.
PS: If that's whet your appetite for more live albums — we've put together a list of our top ten. Don't say we don't spoil you.
