With each of its long-awaited returns, it also brings with it an ode to happiness: here comes summer!
Since time immemorial, the most contemplative poets have reserved their most celebratory prose for it, whilst romantic writers have penned terribly nostalgic works, eager to recapture that feeling which only summer can provide.
In 2026, we no longer write in the literal sense, though the sentiment remains unchanged. We may digitise our praise, but we rejoice in rediscovering that spirit which only this summer season holds the secret to.
July, though synonymous with holidays, will certainly not be idle this year, but it will do so through its customary succession of festivals and concerts to satisfy all kinds of music lovers. Yardland, Peacock Society, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd and System of a Down, to name but a few.
Here and there in the capital, we may hear the echoes of raucous chants from supporters of the ongoing Football World Cup, or the cheers of gaming fans during the Esports World Cup (EWC), a must-see event in this sector that brings together the world’s gaming elite.
This festive list of things to do and see is, of course, by no means exhaustive – and, above all, not compulsory. Whether you choose the quiet corner of a library or the mosh pit at a gig, the one non-negotiable thing is to enjoy yourself. Absolutely.
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