# European cultural events and Ebenezer film release > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-cultural-and-arts-events > Updated: 2026-11-09T05:24:25.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 2. Various international music, film, and art events are scheduled across Europe. In mid October, musical performances include Stevie Wonder in Paris, Youssou N'Dour in Paris, Chris Norman in Berlin, and Bryan Adams in Mannheim, Amsterdam, and Antwerp. Art fairs such as Frieze London are active, while film festivals include the Rome Film Festival and the Gent Film Festival in Belgium. By November, cultural highlights include the release of U2’s sixteenth studio album, “Carnaval De Luz,” and subsequent studio tours. Art exhibitions feature “Bruxelles 1900” at the Petit Palais in Paris, “Beyond the Streets” at the Saatchi Gallery in London, and “Arcana Borealis – Northern Women and Esotericism” at the Ateneum Art Museum in Finland. Other notable releases include the series “Rivals.” In November 2026, the film “Ebenezer,” a dark fantasy adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol directed by Ti West, is scheduled for theatrical release. The film, distributed by Paramount Pictures, stars Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge. Following a global premiere in London at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, Depp expressed gratitude to his supporters, stating, “The welcome that I’ve received – there’s no explanation. . . These are the people who have supported me through thick and thin. . . And I owe them.” The ensemble cast includes Ian McKellen, Andrea Riseborough, Daisy Ridley, Rupert Grint, Sam Claflin, and Tramell Tillman. Early press screenings in New York and London have received largely positive reactions, with critics describing Depp’s performance as a magnetic and central anchor for the film. This production marks a significant career milestone for Depp, representing his first major studio role following high-profile legal battles and a period of limited mainstream work. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-09: Johnny Depp stars in Ebenezer, his first major Hollywood role since 2018 Johnny Depp makes his major Hollywood comeback in Ti West’s Ebenezer, a Gothic adaptation of A Christmas Carol, receiving positive early reviews for his performance as Scrooge. 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/johnny-depp-stars-in-ebenezer-a-new-dickens-adaptation ### 2026-10-12: Global music, film, and art festivals scheduled across Europe Major music concerts, film festivals, and art fairs are taking place across Europe, including Stevie Wonder in Paris, the Frieze London art fair, and the Rome Film Festival. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-music-film-and-art-festivals-scheduled-across-europe --- Cite as: European cultural events and Ebenezer film release. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-cultural-and-arts-events