As technology and digital platforms continue to evolve, so do our entertainment habits. What we respond to, how we interact, and where we spend our time online has all changed. So, let’s take a look at some of the digital entertainment habits we’re noticing in 2026. 

Where People Are Spending Their Time Online 

Streaming Services 

There is a growing number of streaming services out there now, offering everything from classics through to the latest titles. And most people are subscribed to more than one platform, giving them almost unlimited access to their favourite films or TV shows. 

Online Gaming 

Whether people are looking for free spins without a deposit or a truly immersive story-driven plot, online gaming has become incredibly popular. There’s no doubt that the increase in online gaming is, in part, due to things like game quality, surround sound systems, and advanced gaming set ups that make gaming for hours on end in complete comfort possible. 

Social Media 

Nowadays, almost everyone has at least one social media account, whether it be Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or something more niche. And as algorithms advance and more and more people are creating content online, it’s become all too easy to spend hours scrolling through each endless social media feed. 

What People Expect From Digital Entertainment 

Personalised Recommendations 

Most platforms provide personalised feeds. Take TikTok’s ‘For you’ page, or Netflix’s ‘Today’s Top Picks for You’ carousel, for example. As these tailored recommendations have become the norm, it’s now a basic expectation that platforms will serve people the content they’re most interested in at all times.  

Interactive Experiences 

Over time, our attention spans have shrunk. Constant digital stimulation and distraction has meant our ability to remain focused is shorter than it once was. Because of this, it’s getting more and more difficult to keep people engaged online without high levels of stimulation or interactive and fully immersive experiences. 

On-Demand Access 

Smartphones have put the digital world at our fingertips, creating an expectation that online entertainment should be available anytime, anywhere. Complete convenience is what people want and expect from their digital entertainment. 

The Future of Digital Entertainment

We have seen some major changes in the digital entertainment industry within the last decade or so, and with new technologies emerging all the time, it’s hard to predict what’s next. However, it will be exciting to see what’s in store in the near future. 

A NORWEGIAN vessel wrecked off the Pembrokeshire coast more than a century ago has inspired a new art exhibition at the Torch Theatre.

Professional artist Warren Heaton, from Pembrokeshire, will exhibit his paintings at the Joanna Field Gallery this June in a show titled Ragna – the link that connects two coastal communities.

The exhibition tells the story of the Norwegian vessel Ragna, which was wrecked at Aberfelin in 1900, and the dramatic rescue carried out by villagers from Trefin.

Warren, who has a gallery and studio in Solva, said the idea grew from conversations in the village while he and his wife Helen were living in Trefin.

He said: “My wife and I were living in Trefin when I got talking about the project with Andy and Richard over a pint at the Ship Inn.

“We arranged a small re-enactment down at Aberfelin. The villagers all dressed up and posed for me to photograph, and then paint. That’s where it all started.”

Warren and Helen, who live in Llangwm, have strong links to the sea. Helen has recently completed a row across the Atlantic, and maritime history and coastal communities are central themes in Warren’s work.

He added: “We’re trying to take the exhibition all over Pembrokeshire and eventually to Cardiff and maybe even Norway.

“So far it’s been to St Davids, Fishguard and Trefin Museum, but to take it to Norway would be amazing, as that is where the Ragna originated from.”

The Ragna Art Exhibition – the link that connected two coastal communities features paintings by Warren Heaton, interpretation panels by Richard Cotton and sound design by Andy Wheddon. It also features Mari-Anne Maddocks and Eleanor Bennett.

The exhibition can be seen at the Joanna Field Gallery, Torch Theatre, from Wednesday (Jun 3) to Monday, June 29, during Box Office opening hours.

For further information visit torchtheatre.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01646 695267.

Wellness festival ranked in top ten must-visit outdoor events for 2026 by national outdoor experts

NARBERTH’S popular Big Retreat Festival has been named one of the UK’s must-visit outdoor festivals this summer in a nationwide study by outdoor retailer GO Outdoors.

The festival, held annually at Lawrenny near Narberth, ranked tenth in a list of the country’s best outdoor and adventure-led festivals for 2026, scoring 7.11 out of ten.

Researchers at GO Outdoors analysed a range of factors including ticket prices, social media popularity, Google search volumes, family-friendliness, camping availability, festival length and even average rainfall to compile the rankings.

The Big Retreat Festival was praised for offering a family-friendly experience, camping facilities and a packed three-day programme focused on wellbeing, music, fitness, food and nature.

The Pembrokeshire-based event sits alongside some of the UK’s best-known outdoor gatherings in the rankings, including Wilderness Festival in Oxfordshire, Festival of Nature in Bristol and Swim Serpentine in London.

According to the study, The Big Retreat generated more than 12,000 annual Google searches and thousands of social media mentions, helping secure its place in the national top ten.

The festival, which has grown steadily in popularity since launching, attracts visitors from across the UK to west Wales, combining yoga, wild swimming, inspirational talks, live music, fitness sessions and family activities in the Pembrokeshire countryside.

A spokesperson for GO Outdoors said the rankings were designed to help people choose the best outdoor festivals to enjoy during the summer months, as more Britons look to spend time outdoors and embrace nature-focused experiences.

Wilderness Festival in Oxfordshire took the top spot overall, scoring 9.47 out of ten, while The Big Retreat was the only Pembrokeshire festival to make the national top ten.

The Big Retreat Festival takes place at Lawrenny Estate near Narberth and has become one of west Wales’ biggest wellness and lifestyle events, drawing thousands of visitors each year.