September is in full swing, and we’re ringing in the autumn vibes with a line-up of events and new releases that will give you goosebumps.
From the Bayeux Tapestry’s first appearance in the UK in nearly 1,000 years, to the provocative works of Maurizio Cattelan, and spellbinding magic of Practical Magic 2, this week’s offerings conjure all kinds of wonder and awe.
There’s also the release of indie band Bloc Party’s new album, along with a new teen drama Netflix show that calls for evenings spent snuggled under blankets — hot drink in hand, remote in the other.
Keep scrolling to find out more.
Exhibitions and events
Maurizio Cattelan: Night
When: 10 September – 7 March 2027
Where: Neue Nationalgalerie (Berlin, Germany)
Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan has become a mischief maker within the art world. From his banana duct-taped to a wall, to a child-sized statue of Hitler in prayer, to an 18-karat gold (and fully functional) toilet that was installed at the Guggenheim — his creations have proven polarising, but also often funny, inspiring, and always challenging. One particular theme that runs throughout his career is the tensions between innocence and violence, and how we balance our identities with the collective discomfort of historical memories. This is the focus of the Neue Nationalgalerie’s latest exhibition, which brings together some of Cattelan’s most seminal works, along with new and never-before-seen commissions. Find out more here.
The Bayeux Tapestry
When: 10 September – 11 July 2027
Where: British Museum (London, UK)
Nearly 1,000 years ago, the Bayeux Tapestry was commissioned by Bishop Odo of Bayeux. It has not been seen in Britain since — until now.
Following an unprecedented agreement with France, the 70-metre-long tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings and Normal Conquest of England in 1066, has been transferred to the British Museum. It’s a once in a lifetime event that allows visitors to see in person a piece of astonishing medieval history; a representation of one of, if not the most, defining moments of the England’s past. It’s also estimated to have cost the UK around €20 million to transport and exhibit the tapestry — a worthy investment judging by the ticket sales so far. Find out more here.
Bonus highlight: Timeless Tintoretto, a showcase of the works of Jacomo Robusti, opens at the Musée Jacquemart-André in Paris on 11 September.
Movies
Practical Magic 2
Where: Cinemas
When: 11 September
Midnight margaritas, anyone? The iconic Owen’s sisters (Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman) are back — 28 years after they first appeared on screen in what has become a cosy classic among Halloween-loving Millennials. The plot centres around a centuries-old family curse: Any man the witches fall in love with is doomed to die. While seemingly broken by collective love at the end of the first movie, the sequel grapples with its seeming return, as Sally’s (Bullock) daughters reckon with its consequences and the emergence of their own powers. Based on Alice Hoffman’s The Book of Magic, it’s a return to that nostalgic ’90s fall feeling — suburban streets, candlelit laughter, black cats in lap — and a cinematic world where whimsy and women rule.
To find out more about other upcoming movie releases this autumn, take a look at our preview list here.
Bonus highlight: A new documentary about Britpop band Oasis, Don’t Look Back in Anger, is released on 11 September. Stay tuned for our full review later this week.
TV series
Crew Girl
Where: Netflix
When: 10 September
Netflix’s new sports drama follows a teenage elite rower named Teagan Tao (Miku Martineau), who relocates to a small town with her mother following a family scandal. However, after joining an all-boys varsity crew as their coxswain, she finds herself in even more uncharted waters: navigating being an outsider, school rivalries, romantic dramas and the strain of emotional grief. A throwback to teen dramas of the late 2000s/early 2010s, it’s perfect binge-watch material as the colder nights set in.
Bonus highlight: A police dispatcher (Patrick Brammall) sets out on an all-consuming quest to find his missing daughter in Apple TV+’s compelling new drama, Last Seen. Stream from 9 September.
Music
Bloc Party: Anatomy of a Brief Romance
When: 10 September
The seventh studio album from British indie band Bloc Party arrives after an almost 4 and a half year hiatus, which followed their polarising last, release ‘Alpha Games’. A lot has happened in that time — especially in frontman Kele Okereke’s life. After his 11 year relationship ended, he began a whirlwind romance with someone else, the intensity of which forms the crux of the band’s latest songwriting. From the percussive punchiness of ‘Coming on Strong’ to the jittery harmonies of ‘Love Bombs’, each track takes listeners through the highs and lows of falling for someone: from excitable infatuation to crushing disappointment to difficult but necessary realisations.
To find out more about other upcoming albums this autumn, take a look at our preview list here.
Bonus highlight: British musician Simon Charles Green, who goes by the stage name Bonobo, releases his eighth studio album on 11 September, ‘Distance in Static’.