Every year a host of world music acts  come to enliven the ancient city of Nuremberg, Germany.

After 40 years of metalling, the legendary Brazilian metal band are calling it a day this year. But you can still watch their last show at Hellfest 2026

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

Musicians perform in beautiful and unusual venues.

The small paradise island of Porquerolles is the ideal place to enjoy some splendid jazz.

Every year Summer Breeze brings around 45,000 metal fans together in Bavaria for this highlight of the summer festival circuit.

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

Cult songsmith PJ Harvey takes Paris' L'Olympia by storm with material from new album I Inside the Old Year Dying.

Immerse yourself in the gothic atmospherics of M'era Luna: A celebrated metal festival held annually in Hildesheim.

Nearly 350 DJs and 60,000 visitors at a former military base: One of Germany's biggest electro festivals.

Jazz musician and Coltrane expert Raphaël Imbert, leads a concert celebrating 100 years of the legendary saxophonist and band leader.

Electro genius Moby celebrates the 25th anniversary of his cult album ‘Play’ with a European tour.

An afternoon with the girls of group B (17-18 years) followed by the boys of group A (15-16 years).

A morning of classical dance for all the candidates of the prestigious dance competition.

The programme includes lessons in classical dance for the girls in Group A (15-16 years) and coaching in contemporary variations for the boys in Group B (17-18 years).

This year’s programme, conducted by French maestro Alain Altinoglu, celebrates music from the American continent. 

First look at the candidates for the Prix de Lausanne 2026

On this last morning before the selections, a last opportunity to work on details before things get serious.

The first afternoon at the 54th Prix de Lausanne focuses on the 17-18 year-old candidates and the ballet classes. 

Once a year, the idyllic little French town of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal. This is the real deal.