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Upcoming Events
J&B Met, Cape Town, 28 January 2012 One of the most prestigious and anticipated events on Cape Town's social calendar, the J&B Met is not only about thoroughbreds, but is a day of glamorous fashion, entertainment and sophistication, accompanied by J&B Scotch Whiskey. The R1.5-million prize money is in keeping with its status as the premier horseracing event in South Africa, and the Official After Party is a highly rated post-race event that... read more
Shakespeare at Maynardville Open-Air Theatre, Cape Town, 10 January - 18 February 2012 Inspired by the annual productions in London's Regent Park, Shakespeare has been performed every summer at the open-air theatre in Wynberg, generally performed with a local twist to add to the entertainment. On warm summer evenings many theatre-goers begin the evening by picnicking in the park before the show begins. For more information phone 021 421 7695. ... read more
Chinese New Year, London, 29 January 2012 The Chinese New Year is celebrated every year in London's Chinatown, which is located in Soho. As the Chinese calendar is based on lunar and solar movements, this festival takes place on a different date every year. The festival consists of numerous parades, which often snake their way through to Covent Garden. The celebrations give rise to a variety of food stalls in the area, serving... read more
Auckland Anniversary Regatta, Auckland, 30 January 2012 Being known as the 'City of Sails,' Auckland is recognised as a yachtsman's paradise, so it is no surprise to discover that its annual official Regatta is the biggest one-day Regatta in the world. This historic event was first held in September 1840 and has sailed on through turbulent years and changing social trends to become a family outing full of fun and excitement. Numerous... read more
Thaipusam, Kuala Lumpur, 7 February 2012 Malaysia celebrates numerous religious festivals, but the best known and most popular with tourists is the Hindu test of faith and endurance, Thaipusam, held at Batu Caves during the tenth month of the Hindu calendar. This festival, involving a procession of devotees carrying yokes (kavadi), bearing offerings, up hundreds of steps, is not for the squeamish. The bearers, in a trance-like state, are pierced with skewers... read more
Sydney Festival, Sydney, 7 - 29 January 2012 This huge extravaganza is one of the largest and most prestigious cultural events in Australia, presenting the finest international artists and most acclaimed local talent in the performing and visual arts. Every summer the city’s concert venues, theatres, galleries, streets and various outdoor venues are taken over by the creative arts, featuring a wide range of music, dance and drama, exhibitions, circuses and free outdoor entertainment in... read more
World Circus Festival of Tomorrow, Paris, 26 - 29 January 2012 The annual Circus Festival provides an unequalled opportunity to see top international circus performers from famous schools together under one roof, including acts from the Beijing Circus, the Moscow Circus, the Knie Circus and local talent Ecole Fratellini. The aim is to bring together young acrobats, animal trainers and clowns and to reveal new and exciting trends in circus acts from traditional, modern and experimental circus performances. ... read more
St Paul Winter Carnival, Minneapolis-St Paul, 26 January to 5 February 2012 Back in 1886 a New York journalist described St Paul as being 'unfit for human habitation in the winter'. Locals were not going to take this insult lying down and decided to turn the snowiest spot in the States into a winter wonderland. Since then the tradition of building an ice palace - nowadays a spectacular walk-through castle of ice - has become entrenched, along... read more
Australian Open Tennis Championships, Melbourne, 16 - 29 January 2012 What started out as the Australasian Championships in 1905 has become what is known today as the Australian Open. It has been staged at six different venues: New Zealand, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. Since 1972, the tournament has been held every year at Melbourne Park. The Australian Open is one of the four tennis championships that make up the 'Grand Slam,' and a coveted... read more
Quebec Winter Carnival, Quebec City, 27 January to 12 February 2012 The world's largest winter carnival was first held in 1894, when French colonists started holding a rowdy get-together before Lent to eat, drink and be merry. Today it has snowballed into Québec City's most important tourist and local event, packed full of activities and entertainment, most based on Quebecois lifestyle. Events range from a snowshoe challenge to a double-harness derby, sleigh rides, snow sculpturing, and night parades,... read more
Sundance Film Festival, Salt Lake City, 19 - 29 January 2012 The Sundance Film Festival is one of the most prestigious independent film festivals in the world. Many major contemporary filmmakers, such as Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh and the Coen Brothers, all made names for themselves at Sundance. The wintry wonderland of Park City buzzes with film buffs and film buyers over the 10 days as deals are made, prizes are awarded, hearts are broken and legends... read more
Melbourne's Big Day Out, Melbourne, 20 January to 5 February 2012 The famous Aussie touring label crashes into Melbourne's Princes Park South for a festive day in the sunshine every year. Some of the biggest names in popular world music entertain the crowds with the latest tracks from the commercial and alternative music scenes. ... read more
WinterCity Festival, Toronto, 27 January to 9 February 2012 WinterCity festival offers a two-week, city-wide celebration of Toronto's incomparable diversity of spirit, including delicious culinary experiences, live bands, skating parties and activities throughout the city. The festival celebrates Toronto's culture, creativity and cuisine. Outdoor entertainment takes place on the weekends at Nathan Phillips Square featuring performances from celebrated Canadian music talent and world-renowned, international theatrical troupes. ... read more
Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats, Dublin, Daily The award winning exhibition 'Yeats: the life and works of William Butler Yeats' features manuscripts from the National Library's collection and covers many aspects of the poet's life and his development as a writer. There are also other fascinating material which has been generously donated by Mrs George Yeats, wife of the poet, and Michael Yeats, the poet's son, over several years. ... read more
Irish Music and Dance Show, Dublin, Nightly The banquet and show is a highly entertaining performance of live traditional Irish music, ballads and Irish dancing which takes place at the Merry Ploughboy Pub. Guests can enjoy a baquet while relaxing with a pint of Guiness and being entertained by the very best of Irish ballad bands, such as Dublin's very own Merry Ploughboys. The Irish ballad session is usually interrupted midway by a... read more
Great Orchestras of the World, Lisbon, November to April annually Featuring various internationally renowned conductors and soloists, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation presents its Grandes Orquestras Mundiais (Great Orchestras of the World) series in Lisbon's Coliseu dos Recreios. ... read more
Up Helly Aa Viking Festival, Outer Hebrides, 31 January 2012 The Up Helly Aa Viking Festival is the largest fire festival in Europe, held every January in the Shetland Islands to mark the end of winter solstice. The festival includes enormous parades of hundreds of Viking warriors, who march through the town centre in order to set a longship alight in a re-enactment of ancient Norse traditions. After the ship is set on fire, the... read more |
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