As the days grow shorter, the warm glow of Europe's light shows offers a comforting embrace. Amsterdam's light festival is in full swing this week, while Lyon's Fête des Lumières (Festival of Lights) is set to dazzle from 5-8 December. Moomins enthusiasts should make their way to Helsinki, where the Helsinki Art Museum is hosting a new exhibition celebrating Tove Jansson's lesser-known works. For a different artistic experience, Rome's Palazzo Barberini gallery is showcasing a rare Caravaggio portrait. Christmas markets are in full swing too, including Berlin's annual LGBTQ+ market, which features queer-themed jumpers, mulled wine, and live performances. In cinemas, Disney's 'Moana 2' has just been released, while Steve McQueen's World War II drama 'Blitz' is now available on Apple TV+. Stay warm, feel festive, and enjoy the season!

'Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet' at Tate Modern in London is a major exhibition celebrating the pioneers of programmed and digital art from the 1950s to the dawn of the internet age. Over 150 works are on display, including Atsuko Tanaka's Electric Dress (1957) and Suzanne Treister's prescient Fictional Videogame Stills from the early 1990s. This mesmerizing exhibition highlights a pivotal part of art history, paving the way for developments like virtual reality. The exhibition runs until 1 June 2025 and is in partnership with Gucci.

Pop artist Philip Colbert returns to London's Saatchi Gallery with 'The Battle for Lobsteropolis,' featuring large-scale paintings and sculptures inspired by his alter ego, a lobster. Colbert's works explore the tensions arising from advancements in AI, especially within creative industries. The exhibition is open from 29 November to 13 January.

December brings the annual 'The Gingerbread City 2024: Recycled City' in London, organized by the Museum of Architecture. This year's theme focuses on recycling, encouraging discussions on environmental concerns. Over 25 fantastical gingerbread structures create a warmly-lit fairy-tale village, perfect for the festive season.

Amsterdam's Light Festival transforms the city's canal belt with 25 illuminated installations created by international and national artists. The festival runs until 19 January and is best experienced on a canal cruise or guided walking tour.

'Rumours,' a new satire directed by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson, follows a group of incompetent world leaders at a G7 summit. The film stars Cate Blanchett, Charles Dance, and Denis Ménochet, and premiered at Cannes earlier this year. It hits UK and Irish cinemas on 6 December.

'Moana 2' continues Disney's tale of island adventuring and ancestry, with Moana (Auliʻi Cravalho) journeying to locate her ancestors. The film's soundtrack, composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, remains one of Disney's most popular. 'The Madness,' a new Netflix thriller series, follows a CNN political pundit who discovers a murdered white supremacist leader, uncovering corruption and racism within powerful establishments.

Kendrick Lamar's latest album 'GNX' has been met with critical acclaim, despite the ongoing diss-track battle with Canadian rapper Drake. Lamar's shortest studio release to date, 'GNX' follows 2022's 'Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.'

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