The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

While the death of One Direction's Liam Payne has cast a long shadow over the week - we'll be listening to 'Night Changes' on repeat in his honour - the world continues to spin with distractions.

From the return of demonic grinning humans in Smile 2 to a new EP from woodland warbler Bon Iver and one of the world's leading art fairs, Art Basel Paris - there's a lot to digest (or dodge if you don't like horror).

The Lumière Film Festival in Lyon also continues until 20 October and we've been on the ground meeting some of its star attendees, including Vanessa Paradis and Benicio Del Toro, who ran a masterclass last week. The BFI's London Film Festival is also coming to a close - grab some last minute tickets if you can, the line-up has been stellar.

Until next week, enjoy!

'Hew Locke: What Have We Here?' at the British Museum (London, UK)

This fierce and fascinating new exhibition from Guyanese-British artist Hew Locke casts a critical eye over the British Museum's collection of artefacts (an establishment that has faced growing criticism in recent years). On until 9 February 2025, more than 150 objects (the majority from the British Museum) are reframed by Locke to examine their ties to the British empire and colonialism, unravelling the knotty relationship between museums and institutional corruption. Uncomfortable but important, it brings to light much-needed discussions in a space that needs to confront them most.

'Human, Prix Pictet' at Cercle Cité’s Ratskeller (Luxembourg City, Luxembourg)

One of our most anticipated autumn exhibitions, 'Human, Prix Pictet' showcases the work of 12 renowned Prix Pictet shortlisted photographers under the theme of 'Human'. This year's winner is Indian photographer Gauri Gill, whose