September 2026 Cultural Agenda: From Coltrane's Centennial to Madrid Gallery Weekend
A Spanish cultural magazine presents a curated list of ten recommendations for September 2026, blending art, design, music, and travel. The list includes the publication of 'República de Venecia' by Italian journalist Giovanni Vale, which explores the legacy of the Republic of Venice across seven modern countries. Amsterdam-based design firm &Klevering launches its autumn-winter 2026 collection. The centenary of jazz legend John Coltrane is celebrated with 'COLTRANE 100', featuring the release of the 'Tiberi Tapes' and a visual biography edited by his son Ravi. In Madrid, the restaurant A Casiña in Carabanchel is saved from closure by the Zamora family, who maintain its name and Galician classics while adding Northern Spanish cuisine. The film 'Tiempo de victoria' (Pressure), directed by Anthony Maras and starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser, recounts the meteorological challenges before D-Day. The Macadam app rewards walking with virtual coins. Segovia hosts the Hay Festival from September 10-13 with speakers like Peter Sloterdijk and Javier Cercas. Barcelona-based PongoTodo presents 3D-printed lamps inspired by pastry. The Ballet Nacional de España performs 'Afanador', inspired by Ruven Afanador's flamenco photography, with choreography by Marcos Morau. Finally, Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend runs from September 10-13, featuring nearly 60 galleries.
Key facts
- Giovanni Vale's 'República de Venecia' is published by Armaenia, inaugurating the 'Países Extintos' collection.
- &Klevering, founded in Amsterdam in 1992, releases its autumn-winter 2026 collection.
- John Coltrane's centenary is marked by 'COLTRANE 100', including the first release of the 'Tiberi Tapes' (1961-1965) and a book edited by Ravi Coltrane with contributions from Patti Smith, Carlos Santana, Dev Hynes, and Julie Mehretu.
- A Casiña, a mesón in Carabanchel, Madrid, is taken over by the Zamora family (La Vaquería Montañesa), preserving its name and classic dishes.
- The film 'Tiempo de victoria' (Pressure), directed by Anthony Maras, opens in Spanish cinemas on September 18, starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser.
- Macadam is a free app for iOS and Android that rewards walking with virtual coins redeemable for discounts.
- Hay Festival Segovia runs from September 10-13, featuring over 60 activities with speakers including Peter Sloterdijk, Javier Cercas, Mathias Énard, and architect Ben van Berkel.
- PongoTodo, a Barcelona-based firm, creates 3D-printed lamps from plant-based PLA, with magnetic interchangeable shades.
- The Ballet Nacional de España performs 'Afanador', choreographed by Marcos Morau, with music by Juan Cristóbal Saavedra and collaboration by Maria Arnal; performances in Tenerife (Sept 5-6), Las Palmas (Sept 10), and Copenhagen later in September.
- Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend takes place September 10-13, with nearly 60 galleries associated with Arte Madrid inaugurating exhibitions.
Entities
Artists
- Giovanni Vale
- John Coltrane
- Ravi Coltrane
- Frank Tiberi
- Chuck Stewart
- Francis Wolff
- Patti Smith
- Carlos Santana
- Dev Hynes
- Julie Mehretu
- Andrew Scott
- Brendan Fraser
- Anthony Maras
- David Haig
- Peter Sloterdijk
- Javier Cercas
- Mathias Énard
- Martín Caparrós
- Ben van Berkel
- Laura Martínez de Guereñu
- Niklas Maak
- Lilly Reich
- Mies van der Rohe
- Ruven Afanador
- Marcos Morau
- Juan Cristóbal Saavedra
- Maria Arnal
Institutions
- Armaenia
- &Klevering
- Hay Festival
- Ballet Nacional de España
- La Veronal
- Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend
- Arte Madrid
- PongoTodo
- Macadam
- A Casiña
- La Vaquería Montañesa
- La Carmencita
- Celso y Manolo
Locations
- Spain
- Venice
- Italy
- Croatia
- Montenegro
- Albania
- Greece
- Bergamo
- Cyprus
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- New York
- Philadelphia
- Madrid
- Carabanchel
- Segovia
- Barcelona
- Tenerife
- Las Palmas
- Copenhagen
- Normandy