National Day
Choose Respect Day (USA)
Established by U.S. federal law to encourage communities to build culture that opposes violence against women.
National Homemade Cookies Day (USA)
Celebrates baking cookies from scratch at home rather than buying them ready-made.
National Pumpkin Spice Day (USA)
Marks the seasonal flavour tied to autumn baked goods and pumpkin-spice lattes.
Black History Month UK (UK)
First celebrated in London in 1987, linking coverage of Caribbean emancipation, Marcus Garvey's centenary and the founding of the Organization of African Unity.
International Day of Older Persons (International)
Established by the UN to honour older persons' contributions and promote their rights.
Birthdays
Julie Andrews (91)
A celebrated English actress and singer, known for her iconic roles in 'Mary Poppins' and 'The Sound of Music'. She has won an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and multiple Golden Globes. Her voice is considered one of the most recognizable in the world.
Brie Larson (37)
An American actress and filmmaker, best known for her role as Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in 'Room'. Aside from acting, she is also a talented singer and released an album in her teens.
Zach Galifianakis (57)
An American comedian and actor, widely recognized for his role in 'The Hangover' film series. He has hosted the talk show 'Between Two Ferns', which became a viral sensation. He is known for his unique brand of humor and deadpan delivery.
Youssou N'Dour (67)
A renowned Senegalese musician and politician, famous for his powerful voice and blending of traditional Senegalese music with various international styles. He has been called one of the most famous singers in Africa and has collaborated with artists like Peter Gabriel and Neneh Cherry. He also served as Senegal's Minister of Tourism and Culture.
Donny Hathaway (81 — deceased)
An influential American singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice and classic hits like 'A Song for You' and 'This Christmas'. He collaborated with Roberta Flack on several hit duets, including 'Where Is the Love'. His music continues to influence artists across genres.
On This Day
🎵 Music
The Beatles released Abbey Road in the United States in 1969; it was the last studio album they recorded together and became one of their most beloved works.
🌟 Pop Culture
The Sony CDP-101, the world's first commercially released compact disc player, was launched in Japan in 1982. On that same day, the first batch of CDs including Billy Joel's 52nd Street was released, ushering in the digital audio era.
🌟 Pop Culture
Night of the Living Dead premiered in Pittsburgh in 1968, a low-budget horror film that became a cult classic and forever changed the genre. Its premiere demonstrated that independent cinema could deliver enduring impact.
🌟 Pop Culture
The Honeymooners sitcom premiered on CBS in 1955, introducing audiences to iconic characters Ralph and Alice Kramden. Its launch marked the beginning of a beloved classic of American television comedy.
Movies & TV
Digger — 🎬 Cinema
Digger is a dark satire directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu starring Tom Cruise as Digger Rockwell, a powerful tycoon scrambling to recast himself as a savior after unleashing a global catastrophe. The cast also includes Riz Ahmed, Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg and Emma D'Arcy in supporting roles. Early screenings have generated sharply divided reactions—screens awed by its ambition and visuals, frustrated by its tone and structure, and many wondering whether it aims for awards or mass appeal.
Released: Friday Oct 2, 2026
Released: Friday Oct 2, 2026
Coyote vs. ACME — 🎬 Cinema
Coyote vs. ACME is a live-action/animated comedy directed by Dave Green starring Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, and P.J. Byrne, in which Wile E. Coyote hires a lawyer, played by Will Forte, to sue the ACME Corporation over decades of faulty gadgets. It finally reached theaters via Ketchup Entertainment after being shelved by Warner Bros., and has earned rave reviews—very high scores on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic—and strong audience support. Box office performance has been solid domestically though it's less dominant internationally, and it has become a beloved underdog story for its near-cancellation and practical release fight.
Released: Friday Aug 28, 2026
UK Release: Friday Aug 21, 2026
Released: Friday Aug 28, 2026
UK Release: Friday Aug 21, 2026
Forgotten Island — 🎬 Cinema
Forgotten Island is a vibrant animated adventure co-directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, in which best friends Jo (H.E.R.) and Raissa (Liza Soberano) are swept away to a mythical island steeped in Filipino folklore where memories hold the key to returning home. Though it opened in the United States to glowing reviews for its imagination, emotional depth, and cultural resonance, its box office performance has been modest so far, prompting comparisons to other original animated films grappling with commercial expectations. In the UK, audiences will have to wait a few weeks longer for its theatrical release, with no streaming premiere yet confirmed despite being out now in cinemas.
Released: Friday Sep 25, 2026
UK Release: Friday Oct 16, 2026
Released: Friday Sep 25, 2026
UK Release: Friday Oct 16, 2026
Primetime — 🎬 Cinema
Primetime is a crime-drama directed by Lance Oppenheim with Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, joined by Merritt Wever and Skyler Gisondo, dramatizing the controversial early 2000s sting program To Catch a Predator and the fallout from real ethical dilemmas. The film opened in U.S. theaters and has sparked strong reactions: critics praise its visceral style and performances while also criticizing it for its grim tone and moral ambiguity. Internationally the movie is gearing up for a UK theatrical release at the end of October 2026, with audiences debating its journalism-versus-showmanship questions as part of the current cultural conversation.
Released: Friday Sep 25, 2026
UK Release: Friday Oct 30, 2026
Released: Friday Sep 25, 2026
UK Release: Friday Oct 30, 2026
Carrie — 📺 Streaming
Carrie is a brand-new eight-episode reimagining of Stephen King's iconic novel, adapted for television by Mike Flanagan. Lead actors include newcomer Summer H. Howell as Carrie, with Samantha Sloyan playing her tormented mother and Katee Sackhoff in a supporting role. It arrives exclusively on Prime Video, marking the first ever series version of King's horror classic.
Released: Wednesday Oct 7, 2026
Released: Wednesday Oct 7, 2026
East of Eden — 📺 Streaming
Netflix's adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel launches as a seven-episode limited series, starring Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames alongside Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist. Zoe Kazan has adapted the epic saga tracing the Trask and Hamilton families in early 20th-century California. This series is one of the fall's most anticipated originals, offering a lush multigenerational drama with A-list talent and sweeping scope.
Released: Thursday Oct 1, 2026
Released: Thursday Oct 1, 2026
Chicago Med (Season 12) — 📡 TV (USA)
Chicago Med pulls back into its 12th season at 8pm ET on NBC, where the lives, ethics, and intense decisions in the emergency room take center stage. It leads off a packed night of One Chicago drama with Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. premiering later that evening. For fans of medical-and procedural crossover chaos, this marks the season return of one of the strongest pillars of the NBC drama lineup.
Released: Wednesday Oct 7, 2026
Released: Wednesday Oct 7, 2026
How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge) — 📡 TV (UK)
How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge) premieres at 9:30pm on BBC Two, a six-part mockumentary comedy series written by Steve Coogan alongside Neil and Rob Gibbons, who also direct. Coogan returns as the tactless broadcaster Alan Partridge, back in Norfolk after a stint working in Saudi Arabia, as he sets out to make Britain's first self-funded documentary series exploring the state of mental health.
Released: Saturday Oct 3, 2026
Released: Saturday Oct 3, 2026
Concerts
🎤 SHAKIRA — LAS MUJERES YA NO LLORAN - RESIDENCIA EUROPEAThis week: Friday Oct 2 at ESTADIO SHAKIRA(Iberdrola Music), Madrid, Madrid, Spain · Saturday Oct 3 at ESTADIO SHAKIRA(Iberdrola Music), Madrid, Madrid, Spain · Saturday Oct 3 at Shakira Stadium, Madrid, Tarragona, Spain · plus 1 more date this week.
🎤 Bruno Mars — The Romantic TourThis week: Friday Oct 2 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California · Saturday Oct 3 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California · Tuesday Oct 6 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California · plus 1 more date this week.
🎤 Harry Styles — Together, TogetherArtist residency
This week: Friday Oct 2 at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York · Saturday Oct 3 at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York · Wednesday Oct 7 at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York.
This week: Friday Oct 2 at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York · Saturday Oct 3 at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York · Wednesday Oct 7 at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York.
🎤 Ed Sheeran — LOOP TourThis week: Saturday Oct 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia.
Events
Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival — 🍴 Food — Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Held in the scenic Causeway Coast & Glens, this festival celebrates local food and drink with tastings, artisan producers and live culture, where the introduction of The Giant Table adds a communal dining twist. Practical info and full schedule are on the Visit Causeway Coast & Glens site; many events require pre-booking and admission covers some elements while others are separately ticketed.
Dates: Friday Oct 2-Sunday Oct 4, 2026
Dates: Friday Oct 2-Sunday Oct 4, 2026
Wigtown Book Festival — 📌 Event — Wigtown, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, UK
Wigtown Book Festival is a ten-day celebration of literature, ideas, music, theatre and more, in Scotland's National Book Town with over 250 events featuring authors, film, poetry and discussions. Tickets and full programme are available from the box office (01988 403 222) and the official site wigtownbookfestival.com.
Dates: Friday Sep 25-Sunday Oct 4, 2026
Dates: Friday Sep 25-Sunday Oct 4, 2026
St. James Court Art Show — 🎨 Art — Louisville, Kentucky
The St. James Court Art Show is a juried fine arts and crafts show held annually in Old Louisville featuring over 600 artist exhibitors set among historic Victorian homes, and 2026 marks its 70th edition. Admission is free and open to the public rain or shine, with full event details and exhibitor info available at stjamescourtartshow.com.
Dates: Friday Oct 2-Sunday Oct 4, 2026
Dates: Friday Oct 2-Sunday Oct 4, 2026
Up in Smoke Festival — 🎪 Festival — Pratteln, Switzerland
A heavy rock, doom, stoner and psychedelic rock festival taking place at the Konzertfabrik Z7 in the Basel region, featuring international and underground artists across indoor and outdoor stages in early October. The event offers a ticketing page through its organizer Sound of Liberation, which hosts the full lineup and ticket pricing; general admission and tiers vary depending on availability and seating.
Dates: Friday Oct 2-Sunday Oct 4, 2026
Dates: Friday Oct 2-Sunday Oct 4, 2026
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival Fall 2026 — 🎪 Festival — Pittsboro, North Carolina
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance is a family-friendly celebration featuring diverse musical genres, art, dance and sustainability workshops in a wooded, community arts setting. The festival offers 4-day admission, youth prices, and on-site camping options.
Dates: Thursday Oct 1-Sunday Oct 4, 2026
Dates: Thursday Oct 1-Sunday Oct 4, 2026
Cumberland Fair — 🎪 Festival — Cumberland, Maine
The Cumberland Fair is a long-running agricultural fair featuring livestock exhibits, exhibit halls, harness racing, and a midway full of rides and food, strongly rooted in local community history and harvest-time traditions. Gates open at 8 a.m., buildings at 9 a.m., children 12 and under are free, parking is free, with daily admission for those 13 and over around $15; more info is available on CumberlandFair.com.
Dates: Sunday Sep 27-Saturday Oct 3, 2026
Dates: Sunday Sep 27-Saturday Oct 3, 2026
Bath Children's Literature Festival — 🎪 Festival — Bath, Somerset
This autumn gathering brings some of the biggest and best-loved names in children's books to Bath for talks, workshops and family friendly events across a number of venues. Tickets vary by event and many are free or priced modestly; full programme and booking available via the official Bath Festivals website (bathfestivals.org.uk).
Dates: Friday Sep 25-Sunday Oct 4, 2026
Dates: Friday Sep 25-Sunday Oct 4, 2026
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