Culture Preview 2026

The best theatre to see in 2026

Sexual politics dominate the year’s most anticipated plays

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A large contingent of female artists – including Tracey Emin and Frida Kahlo – takes to the walls alongside grand…

By Michael Prodger

It’s already becoming clear which musicians will break through

By Kate Mossman

While there are exciting movies and series to come this year, the industry feels like it’s out of ideas

By David Sexton

From memoirs by politicians to biographies of poets, this will be a year in which life-writing abounds

By Ian Thomson

Despite the doomsters, novels continue to thrive. From Julian Barnes to Leïla Slimani, this will be a great 12 months…

By Anthony Cummins