Marie Guilguet

Listen, let’s not beat about the bush; Eurovision 2024 is tainted with more than a little stench of controversy, and agreat many of the capital’s most pro-Europop venues having chosen to boycott the final this year. These inckude the Clapham Grand, branches of Everyman, and Dalston’s Rio Cinema, which made headlines with the cancellation of London’s largest screening last month. Of course, you could easily watch Eurovision at home instead. But if you’d still rather head out, there are a few screening parties going ahead as planned, as well as plenty of venues hosting Eurovision-themed parties – where you can dress up and have a boogie to some camp bangers of yesteryear – without actually screening the final. RECOMMENDED: London’s best LGBTQ+ venues

Nowhere does luxury quite like New York City. From swanky lounges with views over the entire city to deluxe spas, high-thread-count linens and sumptuous five-star restaurants, the Big Apple’s R&R is totally world-class. It’s decadent, debauched and indulgent—in all the best ways. And who says that NYC’s most luxurious digs are only for visitors? If you’re a New Yorker craving that stay-cay, the city offers plenty of opportunities for escaping for a night (or two) to a well-earned retreat. And it caters to tastes of all kinds, from sleek, contemporary boudoirs to classic, antique getaways. Read on to find some welcome breaks from the city that never sleeps, right in the heart of it all. Updated March 2024: We're always on the hunt for the very best stays in this dazzling concrete jungle. To prove it, we've recently added two new hotels that have been on our radar for some time. One is a minimalist oasis bang in the middle of Times Square, while the other has been doing upscale luxury since 1904.  RECOMMENDED:🇺🇸 Click here to view our full guide to the best things to do in NYC🏨 Discover the best cheap hotels in NYC🗽 Check out the best hotels in NYC🌉 Explore the coolest Airbnbs in Brooklyn💗 Book one of the best boutique hotels in NYC Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every hotel featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities, and in-depth research to find you the be

Hay muchas exposiciones que ver cada mes en los museos y salas de Madrid, y este año llegarán otras exhibiciones nuevas e imprescindibles. No faltan las de fotografía o las gratuitas. Pero entre tanto arte no podemos dejar de echar un vistazo también a esas muestras en las que las obras se amplían y nos envuelven para verlas de otras manera. Y es que las exposiciones inmersivas han venido para quedarse. Pero ¿qué es una exposición inmersiva? El mundo del arte se ha unido a la tecnología digital para sumergir al espectador en una experiencia única. Las paredes y el suelo se convierten en lienzos de las obras de grandes artistas de la historia, permitiendo al visitante contemplar de cerca las creaciones o incluso ver cómo cobran vida. Estas son algunas de las que no te puedes perder. RECOMENDADO: Exposiciones gratis que puedes ver en Madrid

Bank holiday Monday might have passed by all too quickly, but the week keeps on giving. It might just be a bog-standard two-day weekend, but there’s plenty to get excited about over your next couple of days off.  Look out for quality culture including a brilliant and intimate exhibition dedicated to Michelangelo’s not-meant-to-be-seen last works, a retelling of the fairytale ‘Blue Beard’ by theatre maestro Emma Rice and a wonderful programme at the world’s biggest South Asian film festival.  Or, hold out for the weekend when you can flick through rare and newly released sleeves at the Independent Label Market, catch an alfresco film at Embassy Gardens’ drive-in cinema, queue up for a free chicken giveaway at Morley’s and fill your bags with artisan goodies at the South Bank Summer Market. Still got gaps in your diary? Embrace the warmer days with a look at the best places to see spring flowers in London, or have a cosy time in one of London’s best pubs. If you’ve still got some space in your week, check out London’s best bars and restaurants, or take in one of these lesser-known London attractions. RECOMMENDED: Listen and, most importantly, subscribe to Time Out’s brand new, weekly podcast ‘Love Thy Neighbourhood’ and hear famous Londoners show our editor Joe Mackertich around their favourite bits of the city.

  What’s the best way to start the week? With a big ol’ bank holiday, of course. But an extra day off isn’t the only good thing about the first week of May. Look out for quality culture including a brilliant and intimate exhibition dedicated to Michelangelo’s last works, a retelling of the fairytale ‘Blue Beard’ by theatre maestro Emma Rice and a wonderful programme at the world’s biggest festival of South Asian cinema.  Or, hold out for the weekend when you can flick through rare and newly released sleeves at the Independent Label Market, catch an alfresco film at Embassy Gardens’ drive-in cinema, queue up for a free chicken giveaway at Morley’s and fill your bags with artisan goodies at the South Bank Summer Market. Still got gaps in your diary? Embrace the warmer days with a look at the best places to see spring flowers in London, or have a cosy time in one of London’s best pubs. If you’ve still got some space in your week, check out London’s best bars and restaurants, or take in one of these lesser-known London attractions. RECOMMENDED: Listen and, most importantly, subscribe to Time Out’s brand new, weekly podcast ‘Love Thy Neighbourhood’ and hear famous Londoners show our editor Joe Mackertich around their favourite bits of the city.

Què podeu fer gratis avui a Barcelona? Moltes coses. A la ciutat hi ha un munt d'activitats gratuïtes, propostes culturals molt interessants que no necessiten grans quantitats de calés. De fet, tenim obres de teatre, museus i exposicions gratis, concerts, mercats i encara moltes altres propostes que no costen ni un cèntim. Us fem una tria d'activitats perquè les gaudiu sense treure el moneder.  NO T'HO PERDIS: Les millors exposicions de Barcelona

¿Qué puedes hacer hoy en Barcelona gratis? Muchas cosas. El dinero no es excusa para quedarse en el sillón de casa sin hacer nada. En Barcelona (todavía) hay un montón de propuestas culturales muy interesantes por las que no hay que desembolsar ni un euro prácticamente todos los días de la semana. Desde mercados y museos o exposiciones a conciertos y talleres. En esta lista encontraréis un montón de actividades para hacer en Barcelona totalmente gratis. NO TE LO PIERDAS: Visita gratis los museos de Barcelona

What’s not to love about endless drip coffee, bottomless mimosas and decadent sweet-and-salty fare (and the best bagels)? It should come as no surprise that Montreal does breakfast well, thanks to its rich tradition of diners, French flair and kick-ass bakeries. This city’s got what you need, whether it’s for bacon and eggs or more refined fare like Belgian waffles coated with whipped cream—the most Instagrammable café in the province included. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in MontrealBest brunch spots in MontrealWhere to find the best coffee in MontrealBest bagels in Montreal, ranked

Take old-world European charm and mix it with an open, friendly bustling North American city, and you've got Montreal. It's no surprise that the city is home to one of the best neighbourhoods in the world. The second oldest city in Canada, Montreal's combination of history and landscape with twentieth-century architectural wonders results in a never-ending list of attractions (and festivals!). Try inspiring museums; hidden bars and secret speakeasies; fine dining in next-level restaurants and the top tables (plus some stellar cheap eats). Tourists are amazed by Montréal, and locals keep falling back in love with it. What is the most visited place in Montreal? The extremely walkable neighbourhood of Old Montreal, with its cobblestone streets and proximity to the Old Port, is home to some of the city's ancient history and newest attractions. What is Montreal best known for? Aside from our famous bagels and poutine, Montreal is best known for hosting the World's Fair in 1967, followed by the first Olympics ever held in Canada during the summer of 1976; for Mount Royal Park (affectionately known by locals as "the mountain"), designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (the same man responsible for designing New York City's Central Park) and for being a superior city to Toronto in every way.  Where can I take tourists in Montreal? From the top 50 best restaurants in the city to the vibrant nightlife scene, Montreal is a playground for tourists and locals of all ages – sandy beaches, free c

Hemos buceado en la agenda cultural de Barcelona para traeros una elección de lo mejorito que podréis hacer este fin de semana en la ciudad. ¿Queréis saber qué hacer este viernes, sábado y domingo? Aquí tenéis actividades para todos los gustos y bolsillos (¡incluso gratis!). Disfrutad del tiempo libre con exposiciones, obras de teatro, mercados, fiestas, conciertos, actividades con los peques... Os espera un fin de semana increíble sin moveros de Barcelona. Pero si queréis hacer una mini escapada, podéis visitar alguno de los pueblos más bonitos que tenemos cerca de casa. NO TE LO PIERDAS: Los mejores planes para hacer gratis en Barcelona

Teniu ganes de gaudir de la ciutat? Esteu al lloc adient! Us hem fet una selecció de 10 plans de l'agenda de Barcelona d'aquesta setmana que engloben el millor de tots els àmbits i per a tots els públics: Teatre, cinema, música, art, coses per fer amb nens aquest cap de setmana a Barcelona i altres excuses per no parar de descobrir la ciutat! NO T'HO PERDIS: Els millors plans gratis de Barcelona

¿Buscáis ideas para sacar todo el jugo a la ciudad? Estáis en la página correcta. Aquí os hemos seleccionado 10 planes que engloban lo mejor de todos los ámbitos y para todos los públicos. Música, arte, cine, planes de fin de semana y muchas cosas para hacer en la ciudad.  NO TE LO PIERDAS: Los mejores planes gratis de Barcelona

This review is from the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. ‘Actually, Good’ took home the top award at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival, so the stakes were already high enough for Gillian Cosgriff’s ruthlessly cheery interactive hour. The show is also all about finding happiness in the mundane – which is a hard enough mission at the best of times. The Aussie performer structures her performance around a game she vox-pops to the (very willing) audience, where you’re asked to come up with a ranking of ten things you ‘like’, before she writes them down in her ‘Book of Good’. Often, these will be as simple as ‘wearing a wireless bra’ or ‘getting a USB in the socket for the first time’ – or, in Cosgriff’s case, ‘bus drivers waving at each other’.  Cosgriff’s manic nods of approval at people’s ‘likes’ occasionally feel disingenuous, especially when it came to some of the more bland responses. But, overall, the optimism is endearing. The real humour came in with her various flashback stories and musical numbers she weaved throughout the game with a zesty flair and considerable pace. (A hilarious longer sketch of an unfortunate phone meeting with a councillor is especially good). There is also a darker undercurrent, which functions to counter the stickier sweet shell and remind us that with good, there is always bad, and with life, there is always death (yes, she is really blunt).  Her game could have quickly become tired or cringe – or risk sounding like a particular

This review is from the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. ‘Actually, Good’ took home the top award at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival, so the stakes were already high enough for Gillian Cosgriff’s ruthlessly cheery interactive hour. The show is also all about finding happiness in the mundane – which is a hard enough mission at the best of times. The Aussie performer structures her performance around a game she vox-pops to the (very willing) audience, where you’re asked to come up with a ranking of ten things you ‘like’, before she writes them down in her ‘Book of Good’. Often, these will be as simple as ‘wearing a wireless bra’ or ‘getting a USB in the socket for the first time’ – or, in Cosgriff’s case, ‘bus drivers waving at each other’.  Cosgriff’s manic nods of approval at people’s ‘likes’ occasionally feel disingenuous, especially when it came to some of the more bland responses. But, overall, the optimism is endearing. The real humour came in with her various flashback stories and musical numbers she weaved throughout the game with a zesty flair and considerable pace. (A hilarious longer sketch of an unfortunate phone meeting with a councillor is especially good). There is also a darker undercurrent, which functions to counter the stickier sweet shell and remind us that with good, there is always bad, and with life, there is always death (yes, she is really blunt).  Her game could have quickly become tired or cringe – or risk sounding like a particular

A Scandi-inspired spot of calm in the hustling heart of Shoreditch You’d be forgiven for thinking the lobby of One Hundred Shoreditch was the office of some edgy millennial’s start-up, with its fizzy trap-house soundtrack, large statement sculptures and cool twenty-somethings tapping away on their laptops. Head upstairs, though, and it’s a very different story. The bedrooms – all whitewashed walls, feature tapestry hangings and pine – radiate an instant calm. The design is subtle, but carefully calculated: curved vases clash with hard corners, rough natural textures sit next to excruciatingly soft sheets. There’s an attention to detail here which makes it feel like you’re staying in the spare room of some impossibly fashionable friend, what with the cult DS & Durga toiletries and Jacu Strauss artworks. But it’s not all about sleeping. Formerly home to the hipster haven the Ace Hotel, this landmark east London building is now as much a social destination as it is a place to rest your head. Head to the buzzy rooftop for drinks – a cacti-dotted terrace with a pink-tiled bar and panoramic skyline views over the city – and you’ll see why. Neighbourhood Shoreditch might have lost its crown to its Dalston neighbour as London’s king of cool, but that doesn’t mean this area has completely forgone its edge. Nearby, you’ll find a tonne of late-night bars, music venues, art galleries and indie fashion boutiques – in addition to Dickensian-era cobblestone streets and a Palladian church wi

Over 30,000 tickets have already been sold for this pivotal fixture in manager Emma Hayes’s final season at Chelsea. After twelve years and fifteen trophies with the club, the legendary boss will be taking to the touchline for her final game at Stamford Bridge, as the Blues take on current Champions League holders Barcelona at the iconic west London stadium. England stars Millie Bright, Hannah Hampton, Niamh Charles and Lauren James could be among those taking to the pitch for the Blues, potentially facing Lioness teammates Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh in the star-studded fixture. The current WSL champions were knocked out by Barcelona at this same stage last year, but will be hoping to hold onto the narrow 1-0 lead they established in the reverse fixture last weekend, before going on to secure the European trophy that has thus far eluded this otherwise dominant club. Tickets are almost sold out, so book now if you want to be there to witness what could prove to be a defining match in the club’s season, if not its history!

If you’ve ever spent time in Leeds, you’ll know the Queens Hotel. Quite literally on top of (part of) the Yorkshire city’s train station, it’s an art deco concrete titan and inarguably the city’s most famous hotel. Dating back to the 1930s, the Queens was the first British hotel to have air con and ensuite bathrooms in every room, and over the years it’s welcomed the likes of Cary Grant and Nelson Mandela. While the Queens could easily rest on its historical prestige, in recent years it’s attempted to keep with the times and undergone a vast refurb. A whopping £16 million has been pumped into bringing the place back up to snuff, glamming it up with communal areas, a huge new dining venue and more rooms. How does all that sprucing up actually feel? In short, pretty damn good. The moment you step into the Queens’ lobby, with its endearingly gauche décor and genially raucous ambiance, you get a proper sense of occasion that feels appropriate for somewhere so stacked with history. The Queens might have been hauled into the 21st century, but it embraces its historical glamour – and the refurb certainly hasn’t sucked out any of its soul. The Queens is entirely decked out in stuff that harks back to the art deco 1930s – and what isn’t from the Queens’ original period (or directly linked to it, like the hallways’ historic photographs) is tastefully matched. The Queens balances modern polish and historical character in a caring, detailed sort of way, ensuring all additions – everythin

Quan entres en PortAventura Park pots triar la teva aventura: vols passar una estona al Far West? O prefereixes passejar-te per la Xina o Polynesia? Aquest va ser el primer parc temàtic d'Espanya i actualment té més de 5 km de muntanyes russes i una infinitat d'atraccions. Segur que us sonaran el Tutuki Splash, el Furius baco, el Dragon Khan o el Shambhala, la muntanya russa més alta del parc.Durant el dia, al parc s'ofereixen diferents espectacles musicals, didàctics i de balls tradicionals amb música i animacions. A més, PortAventura Park compta amb 6 hotels i 5 restaurants diferents inspirats en diferents racons del món. A més, per Halloween i Nadal fan esdeveniments temàtics, i durant l'estiu hi ha el Carib Aquatic Park amb tobogans aquàtics, ràpids i piscines d'ones.

La 46ª Feria del Libro Antiguo y de Ocasión de Madrid vuelve, del 2 al 19 de mayo, al Paseo de Recoletos. El evento está considerado como la feria más importante de España dentro de su especialidad, y los visitantes tendrán la oportunidad de adquirir desde ediciones económicas por 1 euro, hasta auténticas joyas bibliográficas, como primeras ediciones, incunables, ejemplares raros y manuscritos originales.

If you’re after a ticks-all-the-boxes salon, look no further than Brooks and Brooks, which has been shaping and snipping the barnets of Londoners for more than two decades. Carrying a heady reputation in the hairdressing world for nurturing young, up-and-coming talent, they recently relocated from their home in Sicilian Avenue to a bright and breezy salon space in Covent Garden which previously housed Charles Worthington. I visited with a head of dodgy faded red dye, my dark natural roots beginning to peak through, and tasked Artistic Director Marlon with the mission to get my locks back as close to my original shade as possible. The consultation was in-depth and holistic, taking into account my washing routine and long-term goals – and I was impressed with the results, walking away with a mop of deep, rich, chocolate brown which blended perfectly with my natural hair. At Brooks, you really feel like you’re being listened to: your concerns and hairy ambitions are taken into account with genuine care and attention. You won’t find any pretence here: they do hair, and do it extremely well. 

Pitchfork Music Festival is back in the UK for its fourth edition in November, with a jam-packed schedule of eclectic live music encompassing everything from avant-rock and post-punk to psych-pop, UK rap and deconstructed dance music. Gigs take place at plenty of the capital’s most illustrious music and nightlife venues, including Fabric, HERE at Outernet, The Village Underground, EartH and The Roundhouse, plus a bunch of atmospheric small venues like the Shacklewell Arms, Hackney Church, Union Chapel and St Mathias Church. The first wave of artists announced for the six-day festival includes the likes of Tierra Whack, Arooj Aftab, CASISDEAD, Sega Bodega, Kae Tempest, Empress Of, Snow Strippers, Shame, Marika Hackman and plenty of up-and-coming acts who will no doubt be on your Spotify Wrapped come December 2025. It’s basically the place to be if you consider yourself as a music fan with a finger on the pulse. Check out the full line-up here. 

The great and good of the city’s queer nightlife scene are once again coming together for this massive day-to-night festival celebrating LGBTQ+ clubbing culture in London and beyond. Having outgrown its first home in Hackney Wick, Body Movements is making the move to Southwark Park for its biggest and best edition on the Sunday of the August Bank Holiday. Adonis, Big Dyke Energy, Little Gay Brother, Love Child, MARICAS, NYC Downlow, Pxssy Palace, Queer House Party, Riposte and unfold are just a handful of the 25+ clubnights and collectives involved this time around. And there are some pretty exciting names on the line-up, including Swedish rapper and singer COBRAH, who previously headlined the festival’s Winter 2023 edition alongside LSDXOXO, Coucou Chloe and Confidence Man. Be sure to sign up to emails for information on ticket sales in due course. 

This year’s Eurovision is shaping up to be a slightly controversial one, with many of the contest’s biggest stans choosing to boycott. So if you’re looking for a way to get your dose of cheesy Europop without watching the live show this year, look no further than EuroSmash, a brand spanking new day festival at south London arts hub Woolwich Works featuring a stellar line-up of former contestants. On the bill are larger-than-life Irish twins Jedward – who represented the land of Eire in 2011 and 2012 – and this year’s Irish entry Brooke (just Brooke), plus Norway’s Subwoolfer, Bulgaria’s Kristian Kostov, and Belgium’s Gustaph. Saxophone-playing drag artist Snow White Trash and ‘Drag Race UK’ contestant Just May also feature, alongside a string quartet playing all your favourite Eurovision classics. Headlining the festival is Katrina, who won the contest in 1997 (the last time the UK was victorious) with her snappy hit ‘Love Shine a Light’. We’d certainly be giving douze points to that line-up. 

If you’re the type of person who devours each new series of ‘Chef’s Table’ as soon as it drops, you’ll have heard of Nancy Silverton, the James Beard Award-winning chef behind LA’s iconic Italian restaurant Campanile, and a host more celebrated dining spots. She’s teaming up with Sera – an exciting new platform staging truly special foodie events across the capital – for a menu of her greatest hits, as part of the  platform’s new ‘Wish you were here’ series, offering Londoners the chance to enjoy food from some of the most celebrated chefs on the planet. Available for one night only at Silverton’s London outpost of Pizzeria Mozza, the menu costs £80 a head (or £120 with wine pairing) and features plenty of her most iconic dishes, including the ‘Nancy Caesar’ and a selection of Osteria Mozza inspired pastas. An unforgettable feast, without the hassle of an 11-hour flight. 

¿Cómo se crea un personaje de Pixar? ¿Cómo se dibujan sus movimientos? Son algunas de las preguntas que responde la nueva exposición de CaixaForum Madrid, 'La Ciencia de Pixar', una muestra que invita al público a descubrir los desafíos técnicos a los que se enfrentan los creadores de los filmes más famosos de la compañía y a conocer cómo se da vida a sus protagonistas e incluso experimentar, gracias a la interacción, con las técnicas que utilizan los diseñadores de Pixar. Creada por el Museum of Science de Boston y Pixar Animation Studios, la Ciencia de Pixar está dividida en ocho ámbitos y con más de 800 metros cuadrados de exposición, muestra cómo el arte y la creatividad van unidos a la ciencia y la tecnología para desarrollar películas de animación por ordenador. La Ciencia de Pixar © Fundación "la Caixa" Así, a través de las distintas secciones, se explica en profundidad cada paso del proceso que convierte una idea en una película: el modelado, que permite crear los personajes en 3D; el rigging, con el que se desarrollan los huesos, músculos y articulaciones virtuales; el diseño de superficies y decorados; la animación, que da vida a la historia; la simulación, que proporciona movimientos automatizados; la iluminación, con la que se logra un mayor impacto emocional, y el renderizado, que convierte escenas en 3D en imágenes en dos dimensiones. Montar un robot o hacerse fotos con Buzz Lightyear La Ciencia de Pixar es una exposición destinada a que el público no sólo pue

The M25, the UK’s busiest motorway, will be closed again this weekend. Back when a stretch of the road closed in March (the first time it had ever completely closed in both directions), drivers faced lengthy traffic jams and longwinded diversions.  Expect exactly the same this time – though there’s also the added complication of ULEZ fines. While the M25 is not within the ULEZ zone, the official diversion will take drivers into it. National Highways has said the ULEZ won’t be enforced on these diverted roads – so drivers need to make sure they follow the diversion exactly. Worried about navigating the M25 this weekend? Here’s everything you need to know about the closure, from where it is to how to get around it (without getting slapped with a ULEZ fine) When is the M25 closing in May? It’ll close from 9pm on Friday May 10 until 6am on Monday May 13. Where is the M25 closed exactly? This time, the motorway will be closed in both directions between junctions nine and 10.  Why is it closing? The closure is so that workers can work on a huge £317 million project around junction 10. This phase will see a new bridge and a gantry lifted into place.  Has the M25 ever closed before? Following the closure in March, this is the second-ever planned full closure of the M25 since it opened in 1986.  What is the diversion route? According to National Highways, the 19-mile diversion route is as follows. Clockwise   Leave M25 at junction 8, A217 (Reigate) Follow the A217 London, Sutton, (A2

Hip-hop heads, we’ve got massive news. Travis Scott, one of the biggest rappers and producers on the planet right now, has just announced he’ll be heading off on a huge tour this summer. The Houston musician’s UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour will see him play 12 dates this side of the Atlantic – including, excitingly, two shows in the UK. The Circus Maximus tour has been described as ‘an unparalleled audiovisual experience’ and its North American took place last year. The tour follows Scott’s chart-topping fourth studio album UTOPIA, which was the biggest-selling hip-hop release of 2023.   Keen to catch Scott on his upcoming tour of the UK and Europe? Here’s everything you need to know, from presales to potential ticket prices. When is Travis Scott going on his UK tour in 2024? Scott will be playing two shows in the UK on this summer’s Circus Maximus Tour. They are:  July 11: London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium July 13: Manchester, Co-op Live The show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be his largest UK headline show to-date. When do tickets go on sale? General sale kicks off at 10am BST on Friday May 10. You’ll be able to get tickets here.  Is there a presale? There are a few presales available. For the London gig, Tottenham Hotspur Season Ticket Holders and One Hotspur Members will get access at 10am on Thursday May 9. For the Manchester show, Co-op members will also get access on May 9 at 10am through the Co-op app.  How much are Travis Scott tickets? Official prices haven’

LeAnn Rimes – Grammy award-winning, platinum-selling country star – is playing London’s O2 Arena this week. Rimes, best known for her belting voice and hits like ‘Can’t Fight the Moonlight’ and ‘How Do I Live’, is coming to Greenwich as part of her The Story… So Far Tour.  This week’s show will be Rimes’ first in the UK in over six years. It follows her 19th studio album God’s Work in 2022 and the news that she’ll be a voice coach in the next season of The Voice UK. After her show at the O2 (which is her only Europe stop planned this year), she’ll return to the US.  Planning to see LeAnn Rimes at the O2 Arena this week? From timings to ticket availability, here’s everything you need to know. When is LeAnn Rimes playing London’s O2 Arena? Rimes’ show will be on Wednesday, May 8. What time do doors open? Doors will open at 6.30pm. However, the O2, with all its shops and bars, will open earlier at 10am. What time will LeAnn Rimes come on stage?  There is not yet official stage times. However, headline performances at the O2 tend to start between 8.30pm and 9pm. Get down early for a good spot in the crowd.  Who is supporting her? Support comes from Scottish singer and songwriter Nina Nesbitt.  Any news on the setlist? There’s no official setlist, but this is what Rimes played at a show in California on the same tour at the end of last year (according to Setlist.fm).  Remnants Life Goes On Blue Love Line Nothin’ Better to Do One Way Ticket (Because I Can) The Right Kind of Wrong

Tomorrowland es uno de los festivales de música electrónica más emblemáticos del mundo. Su espectacular escenografía, los efectos visuales y el cartel de artistas internacionales que participan en cada edición lo han convertido en una experiencia única que combina música, arte y tecnología. Celebrado en Boom, Bélgica, su fama ha traspasado fronteras y ahora una parte de esa experiencia llega a Madrid a través de 'The Great Library of Tomorrow', una propuesta inmersiva que invita a sumergirse a través de la realidad virtual en el universo mágico del festival. The Great Library of Tomorrow Tras conquistar Barcelona, la experiencia inmersiva de Tomorrowland arrancará su gira mundial en la capital madrileña. Se trata de una actividad para todos los públicos que lleva a los visitantes a descubrir los mágicos reinos del festival a lo largo de sus 20 años de historia, a través de una experiencia de realidad virtual y arte digital con la tecnología más vanguardista, en un espacio de 1.000 m2 y con un recorrido de una hora de duración. Una ocasión para sumergirse en el Mundo del Gran Árbol o el Reino de Melodía, entre otros reinos míticos del festival. También durante la experiencia se puede escuchar el famoso himno de Tomorrowland, creado por el compositor Hans Zimmer. 'The Great Library of Tomorrow' ha sido creada y desarrollada por los equipos de Tomorrowland y XR Music Hub (formados por Layers of Reality y Blanco y Negro Music). Tras recorrer más de 50 países y conquistar Barcel

La plaza del edificio Nouvel del Museo Reina Sofía volverá a convertirse en epicentro de la música el viernes 17 de mayo con motivo de la celebración del Día Internacional de los Museos. Una nueva edición realizada en colaboración con Radio 3 que arrancará a las siete de la mañana y finalizará a media noche con un programa cargado de actuaciones de artistas únicos, bandas y djs. En total, 17 horas de música y 50 actuaciones en directo, y la entrada es libre hasta completar aforo. Museo Nacional Reina Sofía María José Llergo, Mala Rodríguez, Ale Acosta, El Columpio Asesino, Los Estanques o Xoel López, son algunos de los artistas que actuarán desde primera hora de la mañana. A partir de las 21h, la música electrónica tomará el escenario en el Jardín de Sabatini con las sesiones de DJs de Radio 3. Así, a las 7 de la mañana actuarán en la plaza del edificio Nouvel: Dollar Selmouni, Sara Socas, Parquesvr, Renaldo & Clara, San Tosielo y María de Juan. A las 9 será el turno de Carlos Ares, Ferran Palau, Sr. Chinarro, Santi Araújo, Inazio y Yo Somos. A las 11 h se subirán al escenario Paula Cendejas, Xoel López, Anni B Sweet, La Bien Querida, Ganges, Menta, caracazador, Karmento, Rocío Saiz. APUNTA porque el viernes 17 de mayo celebraremos El Día de los Museos en el @museoreinasofiaA partir de las 7 de la mañana… 🎶🎤 pic.twitter.com/do1JlnAOgQ — Radio 3 (@radio3_rne) May 6, 2024 Más conciertos gratis por el Día de los Museos A partir de las 14 h actuarán Pignoise, Jorge Pardo,

La música y los bailes tradicionales vuelven a sonar por Madrid durante estas Fiestas de San Isidro, y en esta ocasión una de las citas imprescindibles para disfrutar de las celebraciones tendrá lugar en Lavapiés. El barrio recupera con un recopilatorio las piezas más emblemáticas de la zarzuela para que el público pueda disfrutar del género chico de los teatros de forma gratuita y al aire libre. La propuesta, que forma parte del programa Plazas Vivas, invita a los vecinos y visitantes de Lavapiés a hacer un viaje en el tiempo el día grande de San Isidro, el miércoles 15 de mayo. A las 15.30 h en la plaza de la Corrala, será escenario de un concierto de zarzuela de una hora de duración en el que se escucharán desde 'El Barberillo de Lavapiés' y 'La Verbena de la Paloma' al tradicional chotis 'Madrid, Madrid, Madrid'. Plazas Vivas La segunda edición de Plazas Vivas vuelve a extender la cultura por diversas plazas del centro de la ciudad. Es una iniciativa que busca fomentar la convivencia en los espacios públicos durante el mes de mayo y que ha sido desarrollada por la Asociación de Comerciantes y Empresarios de Lavapiés, la Asociación Vecinal La Corrala, la Asociación de Comerciantes Barrio de lasLetras y la Asociación de Vecinos de Chueca y Salesas. NO TE LO PIERDAS: Qué hacer en Madrid en mayo ¿Buscas más planes? ¡Inscríbete en nuestra newsletter y no te pierdas ninguno!

El Ayuntamiento de Madrid ya ha dado a conocer todas las novedades sobre las piscinas de verano que nos esperan este año en la temporada estival: las fechas, horarios y las piscinas que abrirán sus puertas este 2024. Lo más destacado es que en esta ocasión abrirán 20 piscinas de verano a las que se sumarán ocho instalaciones cubiertas que cuentan con solárium y que abrirán para suplir las necesidades de las zonas en las que este año estarán cerradas los vasos al aire libre a causa de los trabajos de mejora. Así, la temporada de las piscinas de verano de Madrid comenzará el miércoles 15 de mayo, coincidiendo con San Isidro, y finalizará el domingo 8 de septiembre. Entre las 20 piscinas de verano que abrirán este año estarán las nuevas de los distritos de Tetuán y Barajas. También este año abrirán sus puertas tras la finalización de obras de mantenimiento las piscinas de Orcasitas y Vicálvaro. A ellas se sumarán ocho piscinas climatizadas que cuenta con solárium para uso recreativo, y que se encuentran en los distritos en los que se ha tenido que cerrar alguna piscina de verano por cuestiones de mantenimiento, como la de Arganzuela. Igualmente este número se podrá ampliar próximamente. Horarios, aforos y entradas Este año decimos por fin adiós a las limitaciones de aforo que se establecieron con la crisis de la Covid 19 y las piscinas contarán con aforos dinámicos, que permiten solo una entrada y una salida a cada usuario. Así, como el año anterior, habrá un turno de mañana (de

Thought London’s strikes were limited to our train network? Think again. Alongside the industrial action planned for the capital’s rail services in May (read more about that here), strikes have been taking place on buses, too.  Last week it was announced that several bus routes, primarily in southwest London, were to be affected by strike action from control rooms workers employed by Transport UK (previously known as Abellio). The 40 controllers, whose job it is to instruct drivers on accidents and traffic jams, ensuring buses run on time, work in Battersea and Twickenham.  Today (May 3), however, those strikes have officially been called off. The workers have received an improved pay offer, and will now vote on whether to approve it.  Abellio/Transport UK control room staff previously walked out over six days in January and February, and eight days in March. When are the London bus strikes? The strikes were supposed to take place on May 8, 9 and 10 and then from May 13-17. All action has now been called off.  Which bus routes will be affected? Quite a few routes were set to be disrupted, all based at Battersea and Twickenham bus garages. The most notable routes likely to be impacted were the 24, 27, 111, 156, 159, 267, 285, 322, 344, 345, 415, 490, 969, H20, H25, H26, R68 and R70. Those routes would still have run on strike days, but they’d likely have been busier than usual.  Why are bus control room staff striking? Workers were striking as part of an ongoing pay dispute. A

If you’re a fan of big-name pop artists, right now it feels more expensive than ever to see those musicians live. These days it’s pretty normal for big-ticket gigs to cost upwards of £100 – and that’s on general release. Resale prices can be even more eye-watering. Next week, however, you’ll have the chance to buy tickets to some huge gigs for a fraction of the usual price. As part of Concert Week 2024, LiveNation is offering 40,000 cut-price tickets to some of the year’s biggest shows – starting from just £25.  So, who’s on the bill? Everyone from big current pop stars like Doja Cat, Charli XCX and James Arthur are on there, as are established names like Grace Jones, New Order, Shania Twain and Nile Rodgers. Air, Avril Lavigne, Craig David, Idles, Katherine Jenkins, Loyle Carner, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Paloma Faith… a frankly ridiculous number of huge names are taking part.  This is the first time that LiveNation has extended Music Week promotions to the UK (it’s been running over in the US for a decade). There’ll be offers, promotions and competitions all next week (May 6-11), though the cheap tickets are only available for 24 hours from noon on May 9 to noon on May 10. You can find the full line-up of artists and venues with discounted tickets on the LiveNation website here. Looking for gigs to go to this month? Check out Time Out’s guide to all the best live music to see in London in May 2024.  Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out UK newsletter for

Always wanted to see pop and electronic music titan Jamie xx (real name James Thomas Smith) in a tiny, intimate club setting? Now’s your chance. Smith has announced a string of 10 shows at Bermondsey’s 300-capacity Venue MOT this month. The residency will be called The Floor and it follows Jamie xx’s most recent single ‘Baddie on the Floor’, which was released last month. Running from May 15-25, each night of The Floor will feature a different line-up curated by Smith – all in a bespoke space within Venue MOT. Fancy heading along? You’ll have to be quick. Tickets go live this morning (May 2) at 10am. You’ll be able to buy tickets for each night on Jamie xx’s website here. About the residency, Jamie xx said: ‘For years I’ve been dreaming of opening my own club in London, a place that represents my experiences in the best of London's underground club scene; the intimacy, the community, the curation, the sound… ‘This month, I get to make that dream a reality. ‘I’ve teamed up with them to create a totally new space and I’ve invited loads of friends and collaborators to join me on the line up every night. ‘See you on the floor.’ You’ll also be able to catch Jamie xx at Glastonbury this summer. Find out all about this year’s Glasto on Time Out here.  The best music festivals in London 2024. London’s best nightclubs. Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out London newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox.  

London-based Billie Eilish fans, we’ve got mahoosive news. Not only has Billie announced a brand-new album of music, she has also revealed a vast multi-continent tour that, excitingly, will stop by London for several ginormous shows.  Billie will play six shows at London’s O2 Arena in summer 2025, as part of a tour spanning North America, Australia and Europe. She’s supporting her new album Hit Me Hard and Soft, which will released on May 17 2024. The tour, appropriately, will be called Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour. It’ll kick off in Canada in September 2024 and get around to the UK in July 2025. Want to get tickets? Here’s everything you need to know. When is Billie Eilish playing at London’s O2? She’ll play six dates in the capital in 2025: July 10, 11, 13, 14, 16 and 17. When do tickets go on sale? General sale kicks off this Friday May 3 2024. You’ll be able to buy tickets on Billie Eilish’s official website here. How to get presale tickets If you were hoping to get in on the presale, we have unfortunate news. The presale began yesterday (April 30) at noon, and it was open to American Express cardholders, O2 Priority customers and fans who preordered Eilish’s new record.    Demand for all presales was exceptionally high – expect general sale on Friday to be extremely busy.  How much will tickets cost? Tickets will cost between £65.95 and £168.10 – keep an eye on Ticketmaster for exact prices and different ticket types.  What do VIP tickets include? Yep, you can do that