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July in London
The Tower of London: Hands on History - Get to
grips with 10 centuries of attacking and defending the Tower
in the Hands on History exhibition on the top floor of the
White Tower, enhanced with new hands-on activities for Year
Two. The Tower of London, England
Until July 5th In London
The Holloway Arts Festival - Now in its seventh year, The
Holloway Arts Festival returns with a packed 10-day programme featuring
over 40 events showcasing an exciting mix of music, visual arts,
literature, cinema, theatre, dance and comedy featuring local talent
alongside international artists. London, England
Until July 12th in
Zurich
The Zurich Festival - A combination of opera, concert,
play, dance and independent theatre. Zurich, Switzerland
Until July 15th in Germany
Vikings Exhibition in Speyer
- This exhibition tries to broaden the
visitors' views of the Vikings. It aims to separate historical fact from
legend and reveals every aspect of the Viking era. The exhibits -
including rune stones, weapons, jewelry, precious silverware, coins,
parts of ships, manuscripts, pagan tombs and baptismal fonts - come from
museums, collections and institutions in Scandinavia and offer an
unknown insight into the life of the Vikings. Speyer, Germany
Until July 18th in Salzburg
The SommerSzene is often seen as an antipole to the Salzburg
Festival. The event has in fact developed over the years to an
internationally acclaimed festival unparalleled in Austria. The
14-day festival focuses on the contemporary world of dance. Theater,
music, film and visual arts supplement the SommerSzene program. The
program is characterized by its transgression of boundaries, artistic
risk, new presentation formats and a superior quality year after year.
Szene Salzburg has stood for contemporary theater and music since the
late 1960s. Originally intended as a platform for local artists, the
Szene grew to become an international avant-garde festival during the
70s and 80s. The Szene functions as an international producer and
offers residencies to national and international artists.
Until July 19th in Germany
Countless visitors from all over the world have experienced every four
years the ‘Landshuter Hochzeit 1475’, a historical pageant that
is among the greatest in Europe. More than 2000 participants in
medieval costume will bring from June 27th to July 19th 2009 the
festival to life in all the splendor of the Late Middle Ages - the
wedding between Hedwig, the Polish King’s daughter, and Georg, the son
of the Landshut Duke. Visitors can watch the ‘masque’, a burlesque
entertainment, medieval dancing and playing. Festive games in the
night camp give the guests an idea of the great festival. During the
procession they cheer the bride, and on the tournament ground knights
perform the jousting. Landshuter, Germany
Until August 2nd in London
Young London: Into Music is a new urban youth festival aimed at
developing the next generation of talent in east London. A series of
five individual events are produced and delivered in the five Olympic
and Paralympic Host Boroughs of Greenwich, Hackney, Newham, Tower
Hamlets and Waltham Forest. London, England
Until August 8th in
Scotland
Return to the Ridings - The annual Border Common Ridings are a stunning mounting
spectacle packed with heart stirring music. Each participating town has its
own distinctive history and ceremony providing a unique Return to the
Ridings experience. Scotland
Until August 29th in Berlin
Long Night of Museums - The "Long Nights of Museums" has become a
favorite among Berliners and tourists alike. Around 100 museums,
large and small, featuring established and new collections, open their
doors from 6pm Saturday evening until 2am Sunday morning. Unique
music, theatre, and culinary events will enhance the permanent and
temporary exhibitions and promise to make the nighttime museum visit a
unique experience. Berlin, Germany
to August 29th in York
‘Pearls Pearls Pearls’,
a juried exhibition of new work to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The
Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles; and ‘The Wholecloth Tradition’
showing pieces from the Guild collection, At the Quilt Museum and
Gallery, York, England
Until August 30th in
England
Glyndebourne Opera Festival, East Sussex - The country’s most
exclusive opera festival. England
Until August 30th in Vienna
Music Film Festival at the Vienna City Hall Park - The Vienna City
Hall Park is a pulsating meeting point for classical fans and night owls
– with lots to please the palate as well as free film shows.
Against the backdrop of the illuminated City Hall, a first rate program
on a giant screen gets the hearts of all music lovers beating faster as
darkness falls. The selection of classical super hits ranges from
opera and operetta to dance and concert performances. Vienna,
Austria
Until August 31st in
Scotland
Whole in One Golf Exhibition
(Rozelle Estate, Ayrshire -
Charts the history of open golf, incorporating a wealth of unusual and
rarely seen exhibits. Scotland is widely acknowledged as the ‘Home of Golf’
and boasts some of the best, most challenging and most beautiful courses in
the world. Scotland
Tthrough August 31st in Amsterdam
Robeco Summer
Concerts 2009 at The Concertgebouw - The Concertgebouw will host Robeco Summer Concerts. Amsterdam is one of
the few cities in Europe that offers exceptional classical concerts every
evening in the summer months. For each visitor, the Robeco Summer Concerts
provides the fantastic experience to enjoy the famous acoustics of the Large and
Small Halls. The theme of this years Robeco Summer Concerts is "Friends." The
series opens the Robeco Summer Night with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
Many other orchestras will join the concerts this summer, including the Radio
Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor Jaap van Zweden which will perform all
symphonies by Beethoven. Operas like Verdi's Falstaff and Dido and
Aeneas by Purcell can also be heard. The festival offers more than a
hundred concerts, both in the field of classical music, world music and
jazz. In the summer months, the Concertgebouw is the most visited
concert hall in the world. Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Until September 5th in
Switzerland
William Tell Open-Air Theatre - Friedrich Schiller’s
dramatic play about William Tell’s fight for freedom has
been performed on the splendid natural stage in Matten’s
Rugen Forest since 1912. Over 170 amateur actors make up the
large Tell “family” and every year, many horses, cows and
goats also play their part in making the open-air theatre an
impressive experience. Performances take place in all
weathers thanks to the covered stand with around 2300 seats.
Interlaken, Switzerland to September 6th in London
Henry VIII: Man and Monarch - To mark the 500th anniversary of Henry
VIII’s accession to the throne, historian and broadcaster Dr David
Starkey will guest-curate a major exhibition at the British Library.
Rarely displayed items from the Library’s unrivalled Henry VIII
collections, including correspondence, key official documents, maps and
books will be on display – including the ‘Love Letter that Changed the
Nation’, Henry VIII’s declaration of his ‘unchangeable intention’ to
marry Anne Boleyn. At the British Library, London, England
To September on Thursdays in France
Cadre Noir Equestrian Shows - The Cadre Noir, created in 1814 as a military
riding academy, remains France's most prestigious school, dedicated to the
French equestrian tradition and riding techniques. Saumur in the Loire
Valley, France
To September 13th in Liverpool
Colour Chart: Reinventing Colour, 1950 to Today at Tate Liverpool –
with works by Andy Warhol to Damien Hirst. Liverpool,
England
Currently through September 13th in Berlin
In the Footsteps of the Dead - Nine crime scenes, nine bodies, nine
different causes of death - an exhibition now running at the Berlin
Medical Historical Museum offers a gripping view into the everyday life
of forensic medicine. The doctors' work is explained through
reconstructed homicides, a selection of murder weapons, and pictures
from autopsies. The exhibition "Vom Tatort ins Labor" ["From the Scene
of the Crime to the Laboratory"] Berlin, Germany
Through September 13th in Santa Barbara
PCPA Theaterfest - Enjoy the 45th annual season of
PCPA Theaterfest performed under the stars
at Solvang Festival Theater, a 700-seat venue in the half-round. Summer
productions: Les Miserables, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,
The Music Man and Spitfire Grill. Santa Barbara, California
Until September 14th in Loire
Valley
UNESCO on show at Chateau de Chenonceau - Château de
Chenonceau, a symbol of the influence of French culture,
exclusively offers the biggest exhibition of works of art from
the UNESCO collection. After Miquel Barcelo, Julian Schnabel,
les Lalanne, Zao Wou-Ki, Trémois, Manolo Valdés, Olivier Debré,
etc., Chenonceau has decided to present a selection of
paintings, tapestries, sculptures and models belonging to the
remarkable private collection of UNESCO, unknown to the
public. With the works of Erro, Guinovart, Le Corbusier, Jean
Lurçat, Tadao Ando... For more than 30 years now, Château de
Chenonceau has been an art gallery for the greatest artists of
the 20th and 21st centuries. The Loire Valley,
France
to September 19th in Chartres
Chartres en Lumières Chartres
Festival -
In
Chartres, from 11 April to 20 September, twenty or so of the city's most
beautiful buildings and sites are draped in light and music. The city
becomes a poetic sight, the highlight being the royal front of the
cathedral illuminated in colour. On 20 September, the celebration comes
to a close with the Festival of Light featuring illuminations of new
sites, concerts and street shows etc. France
Until September 21st in California
Butterflies Alive! - Experience the magic of Butterflies
Alive! as you walk through a beautiful garden filled with flowers,
luscious greenery, and more than 1,000 free-flying butterflies. Watch as
the butterflies flutter past you, and see them as they drink nectar from
nearby flowers. Butterflies Alive! will offer many memorable
opportunities, so bring your family, friends and cameras. Exhibition
entrance included with general admission. Santa Barbara,
California
Until September 27th in Blois
The night-time show at the Royal Château of Blois uses the latest
sound and imagery technologies, with a text by Alain Decaux recounted by
prestigious actors. Show in English on Wednesday. 3/4 hour. Blois,
France
Until late September (Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays)
in
Versailles -
Grandes Eaux Musicales de Versailles - Every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. plus Saturdays at the same hours, July, August 7 September (Saturdays only).
Grand display set to music of the 50 fountains of the Versailles Gardens.
Fetes de Nuit historical scenes and tableaux at the grand Bassin de Neptune,
Saturdays nights, August 24 & 31 and September 23 at 9:30 p.m. - Versailles,
France
Until October in London
More London Free Festival - The Scoop - Now in its 7th year, More
London’s annual Free Festival, runs from June to early October staging
over four months of free events and free public arts performances set
against stunning views of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. London,
England
Until October in Vienna
Haydn Year: House of Music - An absolute must for Haydn
fans is Vienna's House of Music with the exhibition "Haydn's Works" and
the "Haydn Oasis Concerts" - Vienna, Austria
Until October 10th in London
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre - London’s
iconic venue that boasts some of the finest history known to theatre,
features performances throughout the summer. London
Until October 18th in
Chaumont-sur-Loire
International Garden Festival in the Domain of Chaumont-sur-Loire:
As every year since its creation in 1992, it will be held above the Loire River
in the Domain of Chaumont-sur-Loire. Renowned worldwide for its contribution to
the development of creative landscaping, the International Garden
Festival features the diversity, the creativity, and the quality of
gardeners. Enjoy the theme chosen for 2009: "Gardens of colours". Chaumont-sur-Loire,
France
Until November 1st in
Loire Valley
The Artistic Gardens of Drulon Celebrate their Tenth
Anniversary - A multitude of spring bulbs ... daffodils,
tulips and crocus... have been planted to greet the new
season's early visitors in an explosion of colour. Throughout
the year, flowers and sculptures will be on show in the Floral
Garden, Peony Garden or that of Bacchus. As the months go by,
peonies, roses, vines and many others will offer an
ever-changing show, along with a number of events to mark the
occasion: a special peony weekend, meetings with the owners, a
full-moon festival... and more. Loire Valley, France
Until November 11th in
France
Re-opening of the Maison des Sancerre - A feast for the
senses - Dedicated to the art of wine-making, the Maison des
Sancerre showcases the AOC quality-certified wines of the
region. Located in the lovely village of Sancerre, it is
housed in a 15th-century stone tower that is the ideal place
to learn more about the secrets of the Sancerre vineyard and
offers a perfect excuse to sample a sip of wine. Stroll
in the garden to discover all the various fruits and flowers'
flavours related to the aromas that you find in the Sancerre
wines. Loire Valley, France Spring, Summer, Autumn in Australia
Surf Lifesaving Carnivals
- Enjoy the colorful and exciting beach events throughout summer
culminating in the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships held on
Scarborough Beach in Perth, Western Australia in April. More than
6,000 surf lifesavers from around Australia and overseas gather to
compete in rescue and resuscitation skills, ironmen disciplines,
swimming, boat racing, ski paddling, running and board riding.
Australia
Until December 1st in York
Plague, Poverty and Prayer at Barley Hall
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The historic, medieval townhouse of Barley Hall is the setting for the new
Plague Poverty and Prayer exhibition, exploring life and death in medieval
York.
The exhibition explores everyday life for the citizens of York from the Norman
invasion to Tudor times, by examining unique archaeological evidence from the
period. Visitors will explore interactive displays, new research, and recently
excavated skeletal material, to find out some of the gruesome details about
illnesses and diseases from the period; who and what may have treated them;
and the importance of folk medicine, prayer, astrology, spells, mysticism to
everyone living in Britain at the time. York, England
Until December 12th in Belgium
Battlefields Coach Tour in English - Held in English every
Saturday. This tour starts at 1.30 pm from the Lille Tourist
Office and takes 4 hours. It is commented by an English-speaking
professional tour guide and gets around the main WW1 sites in the Ypres
area (in Belgium). It includes Essex Farm and Tyne Cot cemeteries.
Belgium
Events in
July
2009
July to September in Germany
Sand World, Travemuende - Approximately 75 sand-sculptors -
so-called "Carvers" - from all over the world create masterpieces out of
9,000 tons of sand, just with sand and water, with heights up to twelve
meters. This fantastic sculpture scenery on the Baltic Sea Beach of
Travemuende near Rostock is unique in Germany.
Early to Mid-July in France
Saison Musicale - Baroque music festival in the Romanesque Abbey of
Gellone. One of Europe's finest festivals for voice, organ and
sacred music - Abbaye de Gellone. St. Guilhem-le-Desert - France
July 1st to 3rd in Berlin
Berlin to Become the New Home of the Bread & Butter Fashion Tradeshow
- Starting in the summer of 2009, the fashion and creative
metropolis Berlin will be serving up yet another fashion highlight as
the international fashion tradeshow Bread & Butter returns to the city
on the The most important show for urban and street wear will take place
on the grounds of the former Tempelhof Airport. Berlin, Germany
July 1st to 5th in Vienna
John Malkovich in The Infernal Comedy - as Jack Unterweger.
The Ronacher will be the scene of an unconventional musical theatre
project when Hollywood star John Malkovich reads the murderer's
fictitious autobiography (in English) in a performance that also
features a soprano and a Baroque orchestra. Vienna, Austria
July 1st to August 30th in Brussels
Midis - Minimes Festival - Like every year, the Midis - Minimes
Festival offers you a concert of about 40 minutes every weekday in
Brussels Minimes Church and the Conservatory. Diversified festival
with traditional music on Monday, old on Tuesday, 18th century music on
Wednesday, contemporary music on Thursday and 19th century music on
Friday. Discover new repertoires, composers, artists, instruments.
At the same time, 3 cycles are devoted t instruments in general;
women's voices, the piano and some 'curiosities' Belgium
July 2nd in Berlin
Turning the Subway into a Catwalk - Once a year, Berlin's U-Bahn
subway system becomes the meeting place for the innovations of the
fashion scene. On July 2, young, independent fashion designers and
labels will turn a traveling subway train into the city's most original
catwalk, where their newest collections can be seen. The spectacular
fashion show includes the themes of rock and roll, burlesque, gothic,
punk, and urban street style. Berlin, Germany
July 2nd to 5th in
Scotland
16th Annual Scottish
Traditional Boat Festival - In Portsoy Harbour in Aberdeenshire,
celebrates all aspects of Scottish maritime heritage. Aberdeenshire,
Scotland
July 2nd - 6th
in Berlin
Classic Open Air
Berlin, held annually
al fresco at Gendarmenmarkt, the city's most beautiful square, features all-time
favorites in operetta, opera, classical and contemporary music. In 2009, the
program will include a Classics Spectacular, Opera Highlights, Rythms from South
America, as well a an evening with Maximilian Schell presenting highlights from
“Carmen”. Berlin, Germany
July 2nd to 26th in Spain
Almagro International Classical Theatre Festival - This year 's
main venue is the town’s
Corral de Comedias Theatre, the only
stage which remains in use as it was nearly 400 years ago.
Over a month there are a series of theatre performances held at this
venue and at others around the town: San Juan Hospital, the Municipal
Theatre, the Dominican Cloister, the Fúcares Patio and the Wesel Patio,
Las Bernardas Church and San Blas Church, the Patio Mayor and the old
Renaissance University. The festival includes street theatre and
children’s theatre, workshops, exhibitions, a craft fair and other
activities. For more information: check the
official website of the
Almagro International Classical Theatre Festival.
July 3rd to 5th in Switzerland
Swiss Harley Days - Interlaken is set to welcome over 20,000
visitors and 5,000 motorbikers from all over the world with their Harley
Davidson US cult machines! The fringe programme will fascinate not only
motorbike fans: there will also be concerts, a traders’ mile, shows,
exhibitions and a festival marquee. Saturday’s grand parade along
Interlaken’s Höheweg will make this a bike happening to remember!
Interlaken, Switzerland
Admission free!
July 3rd to 5th in England
Goodwood Festival of Speed - A world famous car event for racing
aficionados, celebrating everything about car performance in
Chichester, West Sussex. England
July 3rd through July 5th in Portugal
Jazz On A Summer Day - Enjoy jazz concerts during Estoril Jazz and
be seduced set amid the cosmopolitan backsplash of Estoril. Top
international musicians and groups, especially from North America,
perform at this festival. Estoril, Portugal
July 3rd - July 12th in Germany
Rifleman’s Festival, Hannover - Visitors to the largest rifleman’s
festival in the world can expect a festival of superlatives.
Electrifying, ultra-modern rides sit happily alongside their more
traditional counterparts, and the place is packed with stalls, beer
gardens and party marquees. Hannover, Germany
July
3rd to 18th in Montreux
Montreux Jazz Festival - Since it began in 1967 when it was a
three-day event, the Montreux Jazz Festival has become a stupendous
16-day affair, headlined by jazz, blues, rock, world-music, rap,
electro, pop and soul luminaries: Miles Davis, Maria Bethânia, Ella
Fitzgerald, Quincy Jones, David Sanborn, George Benson, Eric Clapton,
Sting, Oscar Peterson, Roberta Flack, Dizzy Gillespie, Etta James,
Aretha Franklin, Herbie Hancock, B.B . King, Ray Charles, Al Jarreau,
Jamiroquai, Radiohead, Phil Collins, Alicia Keys, Santana, Black Eyed
Peas, Muse, Joss Stone, among others.
Festival
founder Claude Nobs created an event, which was to become one of the
most important festivals of all, with a unique and eclectic musical
reputation. Every year, up to 220`000 visitors come to Montreux in
order to attend the Festival concerts split in to three concerts
halls. Some musical cruises and trains are also part of the program.
The visitors can as well enjoy the numerous free performances:
acoustic concerts, the Voice, The Guitar and the Piano Solo
Competitions, the Workshops, etc. Not to be forgotten the Montreux
Jazz Under The Sky which spreads all over the town of Montreux.
Switzerland
July 4th & 5th in Lucerne
Swiss Rowing Championships -
Lucerne, Switzerland
July
4th to 26th in York
Henry
VIII Exhibition at York Minster - York Minster is set
to be the only location in the North East to display a touring exhibition from
The British Library to mark the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s
accession to the throne. Henry VIII: Man and
Monarch will be a major exhibition in residence at The British Library in
London from 23rd April to 6th September 2009 and is will
be guest-curated by historian and broadcaster Dr David Starkey. Important and
rarely displayed items from the Library’s Henry VIII collections will be on
display, including maps and books from the King’s own library. York,
England
July 5th to 19th in France
Les Traversees - Noirlac Musical Encounters - The Noirlac Abbey in
the Berry area will be hosting "Les Traversées", a music festival
placing the emphasis on encounters between artists, aesthetics, places
and epochs. The opening concert will bring together 100 musicians to
celebrate the centenary of the acquisition of this exceptional site by
the Cher General Council. On 14, 15 and 16 July, a night-time show
will combine the recital of a short story by Edgar Poe, musical
creations, and visual animations in the abbey. Also on the programme:
a "perfume concert", a kind of dialogue between sounds and fragrances,
ancient and contemporary music, instruments of yesteryear and of
today, and an evening with Mozart... Abbaye de Noirlac,
France
July 7th and 9th at 8:00 p.m. in Los
Angeles
Classical Tuesdays and Classical Thursdays - The Los Angeles
Philharmonic's 2009 Hollywood Bowl Season opens with all -
Prokofiev concert, featuring Oscar-winning film Peter and the Wolf,
Bowl debut of Ukrainian Conductor Kirill Karabits, and fireworks -
First Week Lineup Includes Performances by Pianist Vladimir Feltsman
in Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and Joshua Bell in Bruch’s Violin
Concerto No. 1.
Los Angeles, California
July 7th to 12th in London
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show - The world's largest
horticultural show takes place once a year within the famed gardens at
Henry VIII’s Palace, Hampton Court. Including displays from over 150
specialist nurseries, the exhibits are beautiful, complex works of
living art, filled with rare blooms and water features. This year
Gardening’s best gets down to earth, with a range of smaller displays
designed to help you make the most of your garden.
July 7th to 14th in Spain
The Running of the Bulls - The city of Pamplona is world famous
thanks to its San Fermín fiestas. Thousands of people come every year
to experience the risk and excitement of the popular running of the
bulls, immortalized by Ernest Hemingway in his novel Fiesta. For nine
days, Pamplona residents and visitors alike, dressed typically in red
and white, get carried away by the continuous festive spirit that
invades the streets. Every morning during the fiestas there is a
parade of “giants and big-heads” through the centre of the city, for
the little ones to enjoy. The festive programme also includes open-air
celebrations, concerts, dance exhibitions and, of course, bullfights.
They tend to be lively events, as organized groups of bullfighting
fans pack the stands. San Fermín finishes 14th July at midnight, when
the crowds make their way to the Town Hall Square and, with candles
alight, sing “Pobre de mí”, to bid farewell to the fiesta until the
following year. Pamplona, Spain
July 7th to 12th in Switzerland
New Orleans of the Alps - Davos Sounds Good - For six whole days,
Davos is transformed into the New Orleans of the Alps. At the «Davos
Sounds
Good» Jazz-Festival, 14 jazz bands from all over Europe, Australia,
Canada and the USA will perform some 80 concerts in squares, streets,
restaurants, mountain restaurants and hotels, in more unusual
venues such as churches, a building site and a barbecue spot, as well
as during a hike or a train ride. Two brand new highlights this year
will be offered: a “Jazz-Dinner dansant” on July 8th, an elegant
dinner with dancing to jazz sounds in between the different menues.
With the jazz band and organ hymns and spirituals will be played on
Friday morning in the Church of St. Theodul in Davos Dorf and on
Saturday afternoon in the Old Church Monstein. Relaxed holiday
atmosphere, happy people and a great jazz music: these are the
hallmarks of the "Davos Sounds Good". Davos, Switzerland
July 8th to 11th in Portugal
International Showjumping Competition - Horse fans cannot afford
to miss the International Showjumping Competition . This
top-class competition is being held in Portugal for the second time
and takes place at the Manuel Possolo Hippodrome, a venue that
is now almost 70 years old and has recently been improved and equipped
with excellent technical facilities, testifying to the longstanding
equestrian traditions to be found in the cosmopolitan town of Cascais.
July 9th to 11th in Berlin
Fireworks Spectacular: Drum Roll, Please! - The world's
largest festival of music and fireworks, the PYROMUSIKALE, will be
held on the grounds of the former Tempelhof Airport. Eight gigantic
fireworks displays coordinated with the live music of a symphony
orchestra as well as appearances by big name stars will guarantee the
best in entertainment. On top of that, the world's largest fire image
will be put together to achieve an entry in the Guinness Book of World
Records. Berlin, Germany
July 9th to 18th in London
Somerset House Summer Series - A firm favourite on London's
outdoor music calendar, the Somerset House Summer Series is renowned
for bringing top acts into a unique London setting. Since they first
began in 2001, the open air music concerts at Somerset House have
played host to many memorable performances from the likes of Royksopp,
Goldfrapp and Basement Jaxx. This year the line up is just as strong,
and the eclectic mix of performers such as Bat for Lashes, Grace Jones
and The Enemy.
July 10th to 12th in Wales
Cardiff International Food &
Drink Festival - Highlights food from around Wales, France,
Germany and Italy, along professionals demonstrating seasonal recipes. Enjoy
the walkabout street and bandstand entertainment as you relax with a drink
and world-class cuisine. Cardiff, Wales
July 10th to 12th in Lucerne
International Rowing Regatta - World Cup Final - Lucerne,
Switzerland
July 10th to September 20th
New Radicals: From Sickert to Freud - exhibition of early 20th
century British masterpieces from L.S. Lowry to Stanley Spencer.
Liverpool, England
July
11th from 6pm to 1am in Dresden
Museum Summer Night - Dresden's museums open for backstage tours, special
visits, music, show and food. Germany
July 11th to 25th in Scotland
Classic Malts Cruise - The annual Classic Malts' Cruise
attracts sailors from around the word to the famous scenery and
distilleries of Scotland's West Coast.
July 11th to August 31st in Scotland
Zig Zag. The Paths of Robert Burns (Dumfries) - For the
first time ever, some of the 36,000 objects from Scotland's national
collection of treasures associated with Robert Burns, will be brought
together in a major touring exhibition, Scotland
July
13th to 16th in Galway
The Galway Arts Festival - The Galway Arts Festival is a spectacle of dance,
visual arts and performers in the very heart of the Galway City in the West of
Ireland
July
16th to 19th in Bern
Gurten Festival - The Gurten Festival is a famous, peaceful musical
happening which takes place on Bern's home mountain, the Gurten.
35,000 visitors made the pilgrimage to the mountain in summer
2007. The 4 day open-air music festival is aimed at a broad
public, and is legendary for its great atmosphere whatever the
weather. Bern, Switzerland
July 16th – August 2nd in Berlin
Classical Music in Berlin's Castles and Historic Buildings
- For those looking for
romantic evenings, this combination of historic and often intimate settings and
selected classical music, has become a permanent fixture in Berlin’s cultural calendar. Venues
include Köpenick and Glienicke castles. Berlin, Germany
Opening July 17th in York
Do
time in The Gaol at York Castle Museum - An
exciting new gallery at York Castle Museum will allow visitors to do time the
old fashioned way in a brand new interpretation of the Museum’s famous cells.
The Castle Museum was once a prison home to hundreds of felons ranging from
murderers to those in debt. Visitors will learn about the building’s
fascinating history, see and feel the cramped conditions the inmates were kept
in and hear about the characters that were kept there – such as the infamous
highwayman Dick Turpin. York, England
July 17th to 19th in Frankfurt
Frankfurt’s Christopher Street Day Parade is the oldest in Germany
and is held annually since 1979 Frankfurt, Germany
July 17th to 24th in Switzerland
The 5th Sculpture Symposium - During a one week period, invited
artists will create a sculpture on a given theme. At the 5th Sculpture
Symposium, participants will get their inspiration in a philosophy of
language sense, using "Language as an Enemy of Imagination"
from Pascal Mercier’s novel “Perlmann's Silence”. The
theme, namely that thinking in sentences always represents a reduction
in possibilities, may certainly be familiar to the artists, as the
transfer of objectivity in sculpture is already a form of channeling
and interpretation and thus a reduction of reality. It will be
exciting to see how the sculptors interpret this not exactly
straightforward theme. Davos, Switzerland
July 17th to 25th in Lucerne
Blue Balls Festival -
Lucerne, Switzerland
July 17th to August 23rd in
Brussels
Bruxelles les Bains - Behind this event lies the concept of a city
beach, complete with a little Brussels sauce. Lined up along the
canal are over a kilometer of beaches, water sports and straw huts
serving up speciality food and drinks from all over the world.
Bruxelles les Bains is also about lots of sport, music and activities
for kids. For Bruxelles les Bains is the perfect spot for
relaxing, taking it easy and above all, enjoying the summer holidays.
Belgium
July 17th to September 12th in London
BBC Proms, London - Represents a massive showcase of live music and
performances at the Royal Albert Hall, including a string of 76 concerts
with world class orchestral music and solo performances in the heart of
London. England
July 18th in Switzerland
Pipefest Basel 2009 - The Pipefest Parade starts at 11am in the
city centre. The precise route will be finalized with the
relevant authorities. After the parade, a tribute to the
chieftain with massed pipes and drums and harmony bands is planned.
The location will be confirmed in due course. Subsequent to this
event, participants may visit Tattoo Street or one of the numerous
restaurants, relax and enjoy the local drinks and food. A
special performance of the Basel Tattoo will begin at 5pm and will be
exclusively for participants and friends of Basel Pipefest 2009.
Tickets and accommodation packages will soon be available for your
stay in Basel. The post parade party begins at 8pm and will last
until early hours of the morning. Basel, Switzerland
July 18th & 19th in England
Royal International Air Tattoo - This year’s event takes place
at RAF Fairford. It’s the biggest military air show in the world
with over 300 aircraft taking to the skies in an extraordinary
display of aerobatics. Watch fast jets, giant transporters and
historic aircraft from all over the world fly in a dizzying
celebration of aviation over Gloucestershire. You’ll also be able to
get up close to aircraft on the ground and meet the crews who fly
these amazing machines. There’ll also be flight simulators, fast
cars and a funfair for the kids. Fairford, England
July 18th & 19th in London
Lovebox Weekender - From its humble inception seven years ago
Lovebox has quickly realised itself as a London institution; a
festival and arguably the UK’s best and most innovative urban
showpiece. For one weekend every July, Lovebox dominates town with
3 days of un-rivaled parties, performance and participation with
Victoria Park as the hub of activity. London, England
July 22nd to October 4th in Berlin
Berlin's Bauhaus
- Ninety years have gone by since the founding of
the State Bauhaus. This anniversary will be jointly acknowledged by
the three great German Bauhaus institutes - the Bauhaus Archive /
Museum of Design Berlin, the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation, and the
Foundation of Weimar Classics. The centerpiece will be the major
Bauhaus exhibition in Berlin's Martin Gropius Bau. Berlin,
Germany
July 24th in Italy
A Gala Evening with the famous tenor, Placido Domingo, in the
magic atmosphere of the Arena di Verona. The evening
programme plans a performance of the last act of Otello, Cyrano
de Berac and Carmen. The cast includes very well known names,
who will sing with the Maestro from Madrid. In Verona,
Italy
July 24th to August 2nd in France
The 11th celebration of Lorraine Mondial Air
Balloons, the greatest international hot air balloon gathering in the
world, will take place in the heart of Europe, in Lorraine (France), on
Chambley Air Base (Meurthe-et-Moselle) . This year special topic is "Aux
Portes des Etoiles " . Hundreds of hot air
balloons take off twice daily, shows and animations (in particular A Space
Journey: aeronautics, aerospace, astronomy) on the ground and in the air.
Discover a large aeronautical "city" (740 acres) which will also host the
World Glider Aerobatic Championship during 10 aeronautical festive days.
Lorraine, France
July 24th to September 1st in London
The London Eye - This Summer, the London Eye, is bringing to life
other iconic locations from around the world. Each week the London
Eye landscape will reflect a different location with onsite performers
such as Bollywood dancers representing Mumbai, traditional French mime
artists evoking Paris and Carnival drummers and dancers bringing
Brazil to life. London, England
July 25th & 26th in Scotland
The Gathering 2009 - Be a part of history; join clan members from
around the world to witness Scotland's largest ever Highland Games in
the inspiring Holyrood Park. Marvel at the athletes battling to win
the 2009 World Highland Games Heavy Events, enjoy the skills of the
pipers and Highland dancers and the stamina of the hill runners.
Sample contemporary Scotland with live music, top-quality arts and
crafts, and the best local food and drink. Edinburgh,
Scotland
July to August in England
14th Leeds Shakespeare Festival - Two of Shakespeare’s most popular
plays will be performed in the idyllic setting of Leeds, the only English
city outside London with its own repertory theatre, opera house and ballet
companies. England
July 25th to August 2nd in Denmark
Come Out and Play - Everyone will come "out" to play when
Copenhagen hosts the
2009 World Outgames. A total of
8,000 athletes from 100 countries are expected to compete - about
one-quarter of them from the United States and Canada - in 38 sporting
events from aerobics and badminton to water polo and wrestling.
Copenhagen, Denmark
July 29th, August 5th & 12th in
Switzerland
The summer concerts of the Kunstgesellschaft Klosters (Klosters Arts
Society) are a tradition reaching back almost 40 years: the series
of concerts has been held every summer since 1971. This year,
classical music is once again trumps in the first two summer concerts
in the Protestant church on Klosters Platz. The third date
belongs to folk music. The first concert will be staged on 29 July
with a performance by the Niziol Quartett. On 5 August, the Zug
Chamber Soloists appear in Klosters. The ensemble is composed of
professional musicians who, in addition to their work in large
orchestras or as tutors at music colleges, also nurture a common
passion: chamber music. The series of summer concerts will be rounded
off on 12 August by the Hanneli-Musig formation. They will dip into a
great wealth of around 10,000 folk music melodies from the 19th and
20th centuries, taken from all parts of Switzerland. The seven
musicians are well known throughout Switzerland for their concert and
radio appearances. Davos, Klosters, Switzerland
Events in
August
2009
August 1st in Switzerland
Swiss National Day - Interlaken celebrates Swiss National Day with
a kaleidoscope of colour! The whole family will enjoy the grand
folklore procession, the children’s lantern parade, the many concerts
and the fabulous firework display as a finale. Switzerland
August 1st to 8th in Wales
National Eisteddfod - The largest and oldest celebration of Welsh culture dating from 1176,
invites visitors to meet bards dressed in druidical robes and green-clad
elves dancing to trumpeters. Wales
During August in Northern
Ireland
Fish Festival & Gourmet Seafood Trail - The largest seafood
festival in Northern Ireland, it takes place in the four fishing
villages of Kilkeel, Annalong, Ardglass and Portavogie. The finest and
freshest seafood is landed daily in the ports and can be enjoyed in
the restaurants participating in the Gourmet Seafood Trail.
Northern Ireland
At the end of August in Portugal
Castro Marim returns to the Middle Ages, in a highly rigorous
historical recreation. During four days and nights, the Castle
of Castro Marim once again plays host to kings and queens, knights in
shining armor, jesters, buffoons, noblemen and ladies, as the entire
Court make a procession before the admiring gazes of many visitors
that travel to the event every year. Jousting tournaments, on foot and
on horseback, street theatre performances, banquets accompanied by
medieval music and a handicrafts and merchandise fair, complement the
entertainment activities of these Medieval Days, enabling us to relive
the magic and mystery of times gone by. Castro Marim,
Portugal
August 2nd to October 11th in Weimar
"Franz Ehrlich: resistance of a Bauhaus student - concentration camp and beyond"
showing the life of this famous Bauhaus artist with a focus on his persecution
and incarceration in the concentration camp of Buchenwald near Weimar under the
Nazi regime. The exhibition in the Neues Museum is one of a series of events
commemorating the Bauhaus anniversary year in 2009. Weimar, Germany
August 5th to 9th in Santa Barbara
Old Spanish Days Fiesta - Since 1924, Old Spanish Days Fiesta has been
Santa Barbara's signature event and draws tens of thousands of visitors to
the area for the five day, city wide celebration featuring food, drink,
music, dance rodeo and more Santa Barbara, California
August 6th to 8th in Bern
Buskers Festival Bern
- Here's something to rouse the Bernese bear
from its summer slumbers: "Buskers" will titivate your senses and put
some spring into your step! A 3-day busker festival and cultural
happening for children, young people and adults of all ages.
Bern, Switzerland August
6th in Helsinki
Summer Music Programme Offers Rare Delights In Helsinki - The
highlight of this summer rock concerts in Helsinki will no doubt be the
appearance by Madonna. Her “Sticky & Sweet” tour will attract 80,000
fans to Jätkäsaari on 6 August. Another major event will be the comeback
tour of Faith No More after 11 years of silence. The band will perform
in Kaisaniemi Park on 24 June. Kaisaniemi Park will also be the venue
for the Tuska Festival on 26 to 28 June. Fans of heavy metal will be
treated to concerts by two international super-bands. Metallica will
perform at Hartwall Arena on 14 and 15 June, while AC/DC arrive two days
later on 17 June to perform at the Olympic Stadium.
Helsinki, Finland August 7th to 9th in Hamburg
Christopher Street Day Parade
- The annual Christopher Street Day
Parade concludes Hamburg’s 3-day Gay Pride event. Hamburg,
Germany
August 7th - 9th in Berlin
Berlin International Beer Festival - Like Beer? During the
13th annual Berlin International Beer Festival, Karl-Marx-Allee
will again turn into the world's longest beer garden and bar. On a stretch of
over one mile, 190 breweries from 72 countries will draft some 1,700 brands of
the world's finest beers Berlin, Germany
August 7th to 9th in Scotland
Ayr Flower Show
- Held a stone's throw from Burns' cottage in the
glorious surroundings of the Rozelle Estate,
Ayr Flower Show is a three day
celebration of gardening and outdoor living as well as a great reason –
as if one were needed - to visit the South West. Ayr,
Scotland
August 7th to 9th in Wales
Brecon Jazz Festival - A world-famous jazz event, features more than 90 concerts in the
picturesque market town of Brecon. Wales
August 8th through 23rd in Dresden
The World of Chamber Music in and around Dresden - The Moritzburg
Festival. Every year in August more than 25 soloists
from all over the world come to Moritzburg to concentrate on
chamber music works which are performed in various concerts. The
unique concept of the Moritzburg Festival combines concerts in the
baroque Moritzburg Castle, the protestant church of Moritzburg,
the Proschwitz Wine Estate, the Dresden Frauenkirche and the
Volkswagen "Die Gläserne Manufaktur" (The Transparent Factory) in
Dresden. The 17th annual Moritzburg Festival this year will
take the audience back to the Baroque period. The Festival will
present several of Johann Sebastian Bach’s masterpieces, e.g. “The
Art of Fugue” and the “Goldberg-Variations”, as well as Joseph
Haydn’s great work “Seven Last Words of Christ”.
Dresden, Germany
August 8th to 23rd in Moritzburg
Moritzburg Festival - The Castle Moritzburg just outside of
Dresden will come alive once again in 2009 with the wonderful
sounds of Jan Vogler and his roster of international musicians.
For two weeks, soloists from all over the world will present works
of chamber music in Volkswagen’s Transparent Factory, the
Moritzburg Palace, the Frauenkirche and the Evangelical Church in
Moritzburg.
Germany
Second weekend in August in Switzerland
Since its inception at the end of the nineteenth century, the
Saignelégier Horse Show had as its objective the recognition and
promotion of a native breed of horse: the Franches-Montagnes. Initially
held with an important cattle market, the festivities have evolved largely
into a horse show. This evolution is also due to a certain change of
role for these horses: formerly used in farming, they have now
become one of the principle tourist attractions in a region dedicated to
fine horsemanship.
The
horse show has become the main attraction: the presentation of some 400 to 500
horses before a strict jury on Saturday morning, the contests on Saturday
afternoon and Sunday, and the bright and colorful grand procession at
Saignelegier never fail to attract thousands of interested spectators as well as
genuine horse lovers. Trotting events, straight racing, wagon races, and events
featuring fourhorse spans and bareback riding are all part of a program designed
to provide a variety of top equestrian events. For some years now, there has
been a Roman chariot race, which gives the proceedings a note of distinction by
reminding spectators of the combined strength and courage of man and horse.
Saignelegier, Switzerland
August 12th to 19th in
Lucerne
Lucerne Festival im Sommer - Lucerne, Switzerland
August 13th to 16th in Belfast
Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge -
See the mighty Tall Ship
sail into Belfast for the Atlantic Challenge Grand Finale.
There’s a lot to be said for the elegant trail left in the wake
of a fleet of Tall Ships as they glide across the water. And if
you fancy witnessing the spectacular dizzy heights and intricate
detail of these magnificent vessels, then a trip to Belfast for
the Grand Finale is an absolute must-do. Taking place over four
days, around 20 ships will make their way into port, having
crossed the mighty Atlantic Ocean from Halifax in Canada and
concluding a journey that has seen them travel over 7,000
nautical miles. But the Grand Finale is not all about the ships,
there will be plenty of activities quayside, including music,
street theatre and fun and games for all the family. So get your
deck shoes ready and prepare to join in the craic.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
August 13th to 17th on the Isle of Man
Isle of Man Adventure Week
- teams of specialist instructors will be on hand
in the Isle of Man as their Adventure Week, an outdoor based festival for the
whole family, tries to inspire everyone's inner daredevil. Visitors will have
the opportunity to try out different adventurous activities, including sea
kayaking, coasteering, rock climbing, diving and sailing, gaining top tips from
world-class guest instructors and being inspired by guest speakers. The weekend
includes live music and evening entertainment during the Festival weekend.
Isle of Man, England
August 13th to 30th in
Helsinki
Top names at the Helsinki Festival - The Helsinki Festival from 13
to 30 August once again offers a wide range of events at the end of the
summer. Among the highlights this year is a performance by the renowned
Philharmonia Orchestra from London conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen at
Finlandia Hall on 21 and 22 August. The festival’s legendary Huvila
venue will treats audiences to a stellar line up of world music’s
leading stars, top Finnish performers, and the first appearance by the
top American alternative rock band Wilco in Finland. The sixth Flow
Festival will be held at the historic Suvilahti power plant from 14 to
16 August, offering a wide range of international and Finnish urban
rhythm music. The Helsinki Festival culminates with the popular Night of
the Arts on 21 August. Helsinki, Finland
August 14th to 23rd in
Brussels
The Brussels Summer Festival promises two weekends and a full week
of rock, hip hop, classical music, itinerant theatre and all the museum
offers one can wish for in the cultural quarter of the Capital.
Brussels, Belgium
August 14th to September 6th in Scotland
Edinburgh International Festival 2009 - Edinburgh, Scotland
August 15th to 23rd in
Amsterdam
The Grachtenfestival (Canal Festival) is an annual music
festival based on performances of (classical) music at remarkable venues
in Amsterdam. The remarkable venues are characterized by extraordinary
or monumental architecture and cultural-historical value. The audience
gets to enjoy both big names and talented young musicians.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
August 15th – 31st in Berlin
Dance in August Celebrates Its Twentieth Anniversary
- Tanz im August (Dance
in August), Germany's
largest festival for international dance and performance art, will celebrate its
twentieth anniversary from August 15 to 31, 2009. On ten different stages, the
stars of contemporary dance, promising choreographers, and newly discovered
companies will display their skills. In addition to the performances, there will
be lectures, discussions, films, and parties. Berlin, Germany
August 15th to September 20th in
Liverpool
The 2008 BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at
Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - Liverpool, England
August 21st to 23rd in Germany
Luther Festival, Eisenach - For the Luther Festival in Eisenach, an
entire quarter of the town is transformed into a series of scenes from
the late Middle Ages with lots of loving attention to detail. Craftsmen,
spectators in historical costume, traveling players and entertainers
recreate the fascinating atmosphere of a medieval market. Luther's life
story is staged at original open-air venues. Luther Festival is an
enchanting and moving medieval experience. Eisenach, Germany
August 21st to 30th in Copenhagen
Copenhagen Cooking - Nordic Cuisine - There are extraordinary
culinary experiences waiting for you when Copenhagen opens its doors to
the Nordic food festival, Whether you are a connoisseur, favour
country cooking or like a little bit of everything take a bite of
culinary Copenhagen and the Nordic region. Copenhagen
Cooking is a people's festival with something for every taste.
During the festival's 10 days, a wealth of temptation is on offer around
the city. Copenhagen, Denmark
August 23rd & 30th in
Lucerne
Horse Racing - Lucerne, Switzerland
August 26th to 28th in Denmark
Back In Time - The town of Horsens in Denmark's Jutland region hosts
the annual
European Medieval Festival (Middelalderfestival).
Now in its 15th season, the festival recreates northern Europe circa
1350 to 1526 with art, music, crafts and food. There are processions,
performances and even a tournament where knights show off their combat
skills. Horsens, Denmark
August 26th to September 6th in Germany
Wine Village, Stuttgart - The Wine Village in Stuttgart is one of
the largest and most beautiful wine festivals in Germany. More than 250
wines from the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg are sold in more than
120 lovingly decorated vine bowers on Marktplatz and Schillerplatz
around the old Palace. Stuttgart, Germany
August 28th to 30th in Frankfurt
The banks of the River Main in Frankfurt’s museum district host one of
Europe’s largest open-air cultural festivals, the Museum Embankment
Festival, In addition to reductions at the museums you can
enjoy numerous arts and crafts stalls, variety theater, international
cuisine, special exhibitions and live music. Frankfurt, Germany
August
29th & 30th in Switzerland
Schaferfest, festival for herdmen and sheep
- The last weekend
in August is shepherds' weekend at Belalp. The stars of the event
are about 2,000 sheep, which are ceremoniously being led down from
their summer pastures around the Aletsch glacier. It's a captivating
sight in breathtaking surroundings, attracting many visitors from
near and far. They gather with the locals to join in the traditional
celebration. Belalp, Switzerland
August
29th & 30th in Dresden
Open house day of vineyards - All vineyards along the Saxon wine street are
inviting their guests. Dresden, Germany
August 29th to 31st in Frankfurt
The Museum Embankment Festival in Frankfurt is one of the top
events in Frankfurt's festival calendar. Concentrated around the
Eiserner Steg footbridge, the festivities stretch for five miles on
both side of the River Main. Ten museums on the "Schaumainkai" museum
embankment hold special events and one-off exhibitions, while visitors
are also treated to a packed program of cultural events, with
everything from stage productions and performances to cabaret and live
music. It's also well worth catching the spectacular dragon boat
race. Frankfurt, Germany
August 29th
- September 6th in Berlin
Jewish Cultural Days - In its 23rd year, the
annual Jewish Cultural Days will again present artists from Israel and Germany with their
diverse program of music, theater, movies, readings, and celebrations. Since
1986, the festival has been a leading platform for Jewish artists and Jewish
culture in Germany. Events take place at the Rykestrasse Synagogue, Rykestrasse
53, Berlin, Germany
August 31st in Wales
The World Bog Snorkelling
Championship - The unusual event held annually in UK's smallest
town - Llanwrtyd Wells in Mid Wales, involves contestants battling through a
peat bog using a mask and snorkel. Wales
Events in
September
2009
During September in County Kerry
Midelton Food and Drink Festival
- A mouth-watering line up of food exhibitions and tastings. Food
culture combined with a truly remarkable array of entertainment.
County Kerry
Opening in September in London
New Darwin Centre Takes Shape - The Natural History Museum in
London is making room for a 8-story high cocoon which will house the
new Darwin Centre. It's slated to open in September, but is already
creating a buzz. The centre will house an extensive collection of
insect and plant species as well as interactive science displays. It
will also serve as a state-of-the-art facility for the world's top
researchers. London, England
First week of September in Portugal
Witness the Flower Festival in Campo Maior, and see a town
decorated with paper and colour. The streets are adorned
with flowers and paper in brightly coloured compositions (the festival
is normally held in the first week of September by consensus of the
residents). Campo Maior, Portugal
During September in Austria
The Cattle Parade - In the Tirolean village Jerzens on the second
Saturday of September an interesting event will take place once again:
after two and a half months the cows come home from the alpine pastures.
The cow bells ring and all the locals plus the guests are celebrating
the return of the animals. The cattle parade is one of the most
beautiful celebrations in the Alps and at the same time an unmistakable
sign that winter will be coming soon … There are strict
rules on the alpine pastures. And therefore it’s exactly prescribed
which cow has to wear which head decoration (called Proscht). Toni
Schöpf, dairyman of the Jerzener Tanzalm Alpine Pasture, knows all the
animals very well and therefore at the end of the season he’s the
unbiased person, who decorates the cows for the cattle parade. For
example he selects the Stoßproscht decoration for the most impressive
cow. The Milchproscht decoration is given to the cow which produced the
most milk and there is also a Proscht for the most beautiful grey cow
and one for the most beautiful brown cow. Because the second places are
also awarded, eight cows finally lead the herd down to the valley.
Jerzens, Austria
Between Mid-September & Mid-October in
Bonn
The International Bonn Beethoven Festival - The Bonn Beethoven
Festival has its origins in the three-day music festival staged to
celebrate the unveiling of the Beethoven memorial in 1845. With around
fifty concerts by international artists over a two to four week period
between mid September and mid October each year, the Bonn Beethoven
Festival has become a major musical event in Bonn and the surrounding
region. Bonn, Germany
September 3rd to 13th in Amsterdam
Dutch Theatre Festival - Theatre Festival of the Netherlands and
Flanders, marks the end of the old and the beginning of the new theatre
season. Besides a jury selection, the festival offers an in-depth
programme, a Flemish selection and the Amsterdam Fringe Festival.
The Netherlands
September
3rd to September 19th in Berlin
Musikfest Berlin 09; location: Philharmonic Hall Berliner Festspiele
- Stiftung Berliner Philharmoniker - Berlin, Germany
September 4th to 6th in County Down
Hillsborough Oyster Festival
- Set in the pretty village in Co Down, the festival attracts 12,000
visitors from around the globe, and is host to the World Oyster Eating
Championships, among other equally as fun events County Down,
Ireland
September 4th to October 3rd in Bonn
Beethoven Festival -
Every year in autumn, the Beethoven Festival Bonn attracts the attention of
music lovers from all over the world. More than 60 concerts of international
orchestras, ensembles and prominent soloists are performed at more
than 20 venues in Bonn and the region: the Beethoven Hall, the house of birth of
Ludwig van Beethoven, old castles and fortresses along the river Rhine.
Bonn, Germany
September 5th in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Symphony presents "Beethoven: To Life" with
superstar pianist Lang Lang, who has dazzled audiences worldwide with his
stunning artistry. This will be a concert for the ages, as Lang Lang
will perform not one, but two of Beethoven's beloved piano concertos with
Maestro Nir Kabaretti and the Santa Barbara Symphony at The Granada.
Santa Barbara, California
September 5th to December 23rd in York
‘Seeing Red: The Influence of Turkey Red Dye on Quiltmaking’. - At
the Quilt Museum and Gallery, York, England
September 9th to November 8th in Portugal
Experimentadesign 2009 - Dedicated to design, architecture and
contemporary culture, ExperimentaDesign invades Lisbon between September
and November, every two years. The event is an international event that
presents activities in a wide array of areas including ambient design,
architecture, visual arts, cinema, graphic design, industrial design,
photography, multimedia, music and video. Lisbon, Portugal
September 10th in Brussels
Vendanges @ Brussels Louise - In Paris the “Vendanges” is THE
society event of the year, on September 10 Brussels Louise organizes its
own first “Vendanges”event. The principle is simple: the luxury
boutiques of the Louise area animate their area with lots of champagne
and special treats, all donations and proceeds will be given to a
charitable foundation. The Association of Luxury shops in the Louise
area, Brussels Louise, are confident that this event will not only
become an important society event, but will provide a much needed boost
for the economy. Brussels, Belgium
September 10th through 13th in Clarenbridge
Clarenbridge Oyster Festival -
A celebration of the start of the oyster season with the world
famous Clarenbridge oysters. Now in it’s 54th year. Clarenbridge,
Ireland
September 11th to 15th and September 18th to 21st in Bad Duerkheim
The Wurstmarkt Fair and Wine Festival has a very long history. It is one of the
largest, most traditional festivals in Germany. Despite its name, it is the
world’s largest wine festival. You can enjoy over 150 different wines in over 50
different places. Bad Duerkheim, Germany
September 12th to December 6th in Holland
Holland Art Cities: A cultural extravaganza showcasing more art &
culture per square mile than any other country on earth. Kunsthal
Rotterdam: New Horizons - The Hague School and Modern Dutch
Landscapes. In 2009 and 2010, the four largest cities
in Holland are taking part in a large-scale art and cultural event
called ‘Holland Art Cities .’ The top ten museums in Amsterdam,
Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht joined forces to put together an
unprecedented art spectacle; the resulting exhibits showcase a great
variety of scale, range and theme. Holland
September 16th - 18th in Berlin
Popkomm 2009
- Europe’s
largest international fair for popular music and entertainment, last year (2008)
attracted some 14,000 visitors and 843 exhibitors from around the world, for
three days and four nights of doing business and partying. Focusing on the three
sectors of trade show, conference, and festival, Popkomm creates synergies
between the music market and music related branches. A large program of public
events in Berlin’s clubs and concert venues will feature bands and DJs from
Europe and beyond. Berlin, Germany
September 18th to 20th in California
Solvang, the “Danish Capital of
America”, celebrates its 73rd annual Danish Days
with plentiful folk dancing, parades and entertainment. Authentic
restaurants and bakeries feature tasty cuisine, including aebleskiver
(pastry ball) and medisterpǿlse (Danish sausage). Solvang,
California
September
19th in Switzerland
Return of the Sheep - The customary return of the sheep on the
Saturday prior to the Swiss Federal Day of Prayer, is the most important
event in a shepherd's year. The preceding week, the sheep are all
assembled in one place. On Friday, the large herd of 600 to 700
animals is brought either to the 'Farich' near Mary of the Snow Chapel on
Bettmeralp (during odd numbered years), or to the Alpine Museum at
Riederalp (during even numbered years). Then follows a swinging
shepherds' evening, complete with a hearty dinner and popular music to
honor the return of the sheep. Bettmeralp, Switzerland
September 19th in Santa Barbara
Head to East Beach for a day of family-friendly entertainment at the annual
Sandcastle Festival, featuring sandcastle building
competitions, live music, kids’ activities, food, drink and more.
Santa Barbara, California
September
19th & 20th near Geneva
Russin Grape Harvest Fextival - Celebration of vine and wine in
this charming village in Geneva's countryside, with wine-tasting,
music, ball and parades - Geneva, Switzerland
September 19th to October 4th in
Munich
Oktoberfest, Munich -
Held on the Wies’n fairground in Munich, the world-famous Oktoberfest will be
opened with the traditional words "O'zapft is" (the barrel is tapped). Each
year, the Oktoberfest attracts about seven million visitors from all over the
world. Experience the Germany of traditional music and costumes, pretzels, and
an inexhaustible supply of the finest beer in the world. Munich,
Germany
September 23rd to 27th in
Orleans
Festival de Loire d'Orleans -
Grand gathering of traditional
French and foreign river boats.
The schedule includes
demonstrations and shows on the
water, night-time events and
dances, Loire crafts and
produce, conferences, debates
and exhibitions... Orleans,
France
September 24th - 27th
in Berlin -
Art Forum Berlin – Int’l Fair for Contemporary Art
- One of the cultural highlights each fall is Art
Forum Berlin, Europe’s most influential and bold event celebrating contemporary
art. The fourteenth Art Forum Berlin, international trade fair for contemporary
art, will take place at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds from September 24 – 27,
2009. Organized by Messe Berlin GmbH in cooperation with an international art
gallery advisory board, the event is one of the most innovative, world-class art
shows, showcasing a comprehensive overview of the most decisive trends and
movements in the international art scene. Berlin,
Germany
September 24th through 27th in Galway
The Galway International Oyster Festival
- A world class festival featuring the Guinness world oyster
opening championship and celebrating the famous Galway Bay oysters.
Great food, fun and music. County Galway
September
26th & 27th at Vully
Vintner's Festival - Praz - Prior to the grape harvest, there is
a celebration. Visit the wine festival at Vully on the sunny
side of Lake Murten. From the town of Murten there are regular
boat rides and shuttle busses to the Vully and back. Saturday
from 16:00 hours. Vully, Switzerland
September 26th in
Copenhagen
Bull's Eye in Copenhagen - In the old harbour
district of Nyhavn, the World's 16 best archers will
compete for World Cup medals when this year's Archery
World Cup Final is to be held in Copenhagen on 26
September 2009. The International Archery Federation,
FITA, is looking forward to a spectacular event.
HRH The Crown Prince of Denmark guests the finals.
All 16 archers who attend the World Cup Final are among
the very best, including Olympic champions.
It is the official opening for
sports at the Olympic Congress, which takes place in Copenhagen from
1 October. HRH The Crown Prince of Denmark will attend the archery
event in Nyhavn.
The World Cup Finals is to be held in
the centre of Copenhagen (Nyhavn) on 26 September from 10:00 to
17:00. It is free for the public (admission for the grand stands).
The event is organised by Wonderful Copenhagen in co-operation with
the Danish and the International Archery Federations.
Events in
October
2009
During October in
California
New "epicure.sb" Annual Foodie Festival Debuts in October -
Experience Santa Barbara’s diverse
epicurean offerings during “epicure.sb: a month to savor Santa Barbara”,
featuring regional cuisine, libations and culture. The promotion builds off of
existing annual foodie-friendly events including the Harbor & Seafood Festival,
California Lemon Festival, California Avocado Festival and Celebration of
Harvest. Special midweek menus, educational seminars, mixology demos, farmers’
market tours, cooking classes, micro-brew tastings, wine maker dinners and much
more will fill the month up with tasty opportunities to sip and savor the
uniquely local flavors of Santa Barbara County. Co-presented by the SBCVB&FC
and Santa Barbara Downtown Organization -
Santa Barbara, California
During October in County Cork
Kinsale Food Festival - A
fabulous festival which celebrates everything that Ireland’s gourmet
capital has to offer. Takes place in Acton’s and Trident Hotels and Good
Food Circle restaurants around the town - County Cork, Ireland
During October in Brussels
Biennale Art Nouveau - Brussels is definitely the capital of Art
Nouveau which is why the “Biennale Art Nouveau” in October, now on its
5th edition, is an event cherished by the connoisseurs! Every
weekend of October mansions, private houses, schools and shops, all fine
examples of this popular art form, will be opened to visitors for guided
tours. Brussels, Belgium
October 1st in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum presents Jessica
Findley: Aeolian Ride, a special outdoor collaborative event that has
been performed in cities across the world. Inspired by a love for bikes,
city cruising, critical mass, costumes, silliness and things that inflate,
Aeolian Ride is a free, mass participatory bicycling performance
piece with a sense of humor. Santa Barbara, California
October 2nd through November 15th in
Berlin
Black Flamingo: Burlesque Show at the Wintergarten - , the
curtain will once again go up every night for six weeks in the legendary
Wintergarten Berlin. The burlesque show "Black Flamingo" will run
through November 15 at the city's famous music hall on Potsdamer Straße.
With the plot set in the Roaring Twenties, the action includes burlesque
performers, clowns, artists, and musicians from London, Paris, and New
York. Berlin, Germany October 3rd
in Berlin
German Unification Day - In celebration of the
reunification of
Germany, a large celebration is held each October 3 on the streets surrounding
the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag. Music fills the air with special stages
set up featuring everything from classical to rock. Berlin, Germany
October 13th - 25th
in Berlin
Festival of Lights - For two weeks each
October, Berlin turns
into a sparkling metropolis with a firework of illuminations during the Festival
of Lights. The city’s most recognized historical sights and locations will be
highlighted by colorful lights, projections, and fireworks, giving Berlin a
magical appearance. Complementing the festival are numerous cultural events, all
focusing on the topic of “light”. Special “lightseeing tours” are offered by
bus, boat, or bicycle, and on the first Saturday of the festival many of the
illuminated buildings host special events until midnight, during the “Night of
open doors”. Berlin, Germany
October 23rd to March 14th, 2010 in Liverpool
The Rise of Women Artists – Tracking the historical changes
influencing women artists from painting to ceramics at The Walker –
Liverpool, England
October 29th to November 8th
Salzburg International Jazz Festival - Every year in late autumn the
city of Salzburg becomes a mecca for jazz fans of all age groups. In
addition to the top stars appearing at Salzburg's highly acclaimed Jazz
Festival managed by Johannes Kunz, "Jazz in the Old City" features
mostly local groups performing on the squares and in the restaurants of
the historic city center for free admission. Salzburg's Jazz
Festival is one of Europe's most elegant jazz festivals. Since its
formation in 1996, it has attracted international stars and Austrian
jazz performers to Salzburg. The artists appearing before enthusiastic
audiences at exclusive concerts and intimate jazz sessions include
legendary stars, newcomers as well as insider tips. Salzburg,
Austria
Events in
November
2009
During November in County Kerry
Listowel Food Fair - One of
the country’s biggest food festivals, Listowel celebrates the best of
gourmet food in Kerry
First Week of November in Portugal
National Horse Fair in Golega - The National Horse Fair of Golegã
is one of the largest events of its kind in Portugal. Equestrians and
fans from around Europe are expected to watch the competitions and take
part in parades and food events. This is one of the country's most
typical fairs. It attracts thousands of people to the various events
featuring the magnificent Lusitanian thoroughbred horse. Golega,
Portugal
First Tuesday every November in Melbourne
Melbourne Cup
- Australians across the nation stop to celebrate this
major annual horse racing event. Whether you are at the track, at a pub
in the middle of the outback or lunching at one of the many restaurants
throughout the country, Melbourne cup is an event that everyone gets
involved in. Melbourne, Australia
November 5th - 8th in Berlin
JazzFest Berlin -
The series of
festivals in Berlin
traditionally draws to a close with JazzFest Berlin which will be held for the
50th time November 5-8, 2009. The program is devoted to creative artists who
have elevated this jazz festival to the high level that it has reached today.
Big bands and large-format ensembles, American and international jazz stars will
be performing during the four-day concert marathon. (Haus
der Berliner Festspiele, Quasimodo, and other sites. Berlin, Germany
November 6th to 15th in Lucerne
Lucerne Blues Festival -
Lucerne, Switzerland November 16th to 22nd in Lucerne
Lucerne Festival at the Piano -
Lucerne, Switzerland
Christmas Markets in Cologne
November 24th to December 23rd in Cologne
Christmas Market at the Cologne Cathedral - The Christmas market at the
Cologne Cathedral was voted as the most beautiful in Europe by the trade press.
In 160 lovingly designed pavilions you can find sophisticated handcrafts as well
as regional and “typically kölsch“ products. The highlight each year is the
collectable cup, which is available at the beverage stalls. Cologne,
Germany
November 24th to December 23rd in Cologne
Angels' Christmas Market at Neumarkt Square - In the heart of the Cathedral
city you can find one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany.
Centrally located, between the most popular shopping streets in Cologne, we
carry you into the kingdom of angels. Let yourself be enchanted. Cologne,
Germany
November 24th to December 23rd in Cologne -
Heinzelmannchen Christmas Market in the Old Town - In the middle of the
historic and idyllic Cologne Old Town stands this rustic Christmas market.
According to the famous Cologne legend, this was also the home of the ”Heinzelmännchen”,
who were said to be particularly good craftspeople. Therefore, at this Christmas
market you can find a particularly large number of handcraft stalls, where goods
are still produced in the traditional way . Cologne, Germany
November 24th to December 23rd in Cologne
Christmas Market at the Cologne Cathedral - The Christmas market at the
Cologne Cathedral was voted as the most beautiful in Europe by the trade press.
In 160 lovingly designed pavilions you can find sophisticated handcrafts as well
as regional and “typically kölsch“ products. The highlight each year is the
collectable cup, which is available at the beverage stalls. Cologne,
Germany
November 24th to December 23rd in Cologne
Angels' Christmas Market at Neumarkt Square - In the heart of the Cathedral
city you can find one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany.
Centrally located, between the most popular shopping streets in Cologne, we
carry you into the kingdom of angels. Let yourself be enchanted. Cologne,
Germany
November 27th to December 13th
The Salzburg Advent Singing in the Great Festival Hall - Year after
year nearly 200 participants on stage and behind the scenes of the Large
Festival Hall make sure that Salzburg Advent Singing lives up to its
outstanding reputation: an intimate, unforgettable event that has become
a fixture on Salzburg's pre-Christmas program. Approximately 36,000
visitors from Austria and abroad travel to Salzburg during the Advent
season to experience the world-famous event firsthand. Salzburg,
Austria
November 27th to December 22nd in Cologne
Christmas Markets - The floating Christmas market on the Rhine in
Cologne presents an alternative to the traditional markets: on board the
"MS Wappen von Köln", you can browse for gifts and enjoy panoramic views
of the old town in winter as you sip a mug of glühwein in complete
comfort. Exciting events held on this and other ships include dinner
shows, culinary Christmas tours to suit all tastes and a fantastic New
Year's Eve party. Cologne, Germany
November 28th to December 29th in Bern
Christmas Markets - The streets and
alleys are aglow with the warm light escaping from living rooms. Little
Christmas trees decorate the facades of the houses, adding to the
romantic mood. The Old Town houses, dating from the 15th to 17th
centuries, provide a fantastic and unique backdrop for the distinctive
Bern Christmas Market. Münsterplatz is devoted mainly to arts and
crafts. Traditional market fare can be found 10 minutes away on
Waisenhausplatz. You'll find special candles, gifts and handmade
souvenirs. Glühwein will help to warm you up again, and there are plenty
of stalls offering snacks and nourishment. A visit to one of the
legendary restaurants in the Old Town - either the 350-year-old
Klötzlikeller or the Kornhauskeller - turns a visit to this magical
market into something really special. Bern,
Switzerland
Events in
December
2009
CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN ALSACE REGION
Through December in Alsace
"Traditional Christmas markets" in 35 cities and smaller towns
throughout the region. The festive outdoor markets offer Christmas trees
and decorations, seasonal preserves and sweets, as well as decorative
objects for nativity scenes, local crafts, toys and gifts. The oldest
Christmas market, held for 431 years, is in Strasbourg, the capital of
Alsace (November 25 to December 31). Other notable markets are in the
medieval towns of Kaysersberg (Late November to December 23), Colmar
(November 24 to December), Riquewihr (December) and Selestat (December).
France
During
December in Berlin
Christmas Fairs and WinterMagic - The Yuletide season
offers a wide variety of events and celebrations for visitors and Berliners. Beginning at the end of
November, Berlin is home to about 60 Christmas markets, including Germany's
largest fair in Spandau's Old Town, the historic market at Gendarmenmarkt
square, and the nostalgic fair at the Opernpalais Unter den Linden. Holiday
concerts, ranging from classical to vaudeville, enhance the spirit, while
countless winter activities, such a tobogganing and ice skating make for unique
urban winter experiences. Berlin, Germany
December 5th in Lucerne
Nicholas Procession -
Lucerne, Switzerland December 6th in Switzerland
When night falls, St. Nicholas, the patron saint of Fribourg, rides a
donkey through the streets of the old city, leading a procession towards the
platform erected under the portico of the cathedral. From this tribune, the
student playing the role of the saint, addresses the large crowd assembled in
the square. Fribourg, Switzerland December 31st in Berlin
New
Year’s Eve at the Brandenburg Gate - New Year's
celebrations prove extra special in recent years when up to one million Berliners and visitors
gather at Brandenburg Gate to call in the New Year and witness a dramatic
fireworks display. The party stretches along the Straße des 17. Juni all the way
to the Victory Column, and features show stages, DJ towers, dance floors, a
Ferris wheel, and delicacies from all over the world. An international stage
program with live acts, famous rock and pop bands, and DJs will guarantee
uninterrupted entertainment until the wee hours of the morning. New Year’s Eve
Party at the Brandenburg Gate. December 31, 2009 Berlin, Germany
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2010
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2010
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March
2010
March 29th, 2010 to May 22nd, 2010 in Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Kleinkunst Festival is the annual highlight of the
cabaret season in the Netherlands. Since its founding in 1988, the
festival has focused on stimulating the future, honoring the past and
crowning quality. The Netherlands
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April
2010
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May
2010
First Saturday in May in Bonn
Fireworks on the Rhine - When 2,000 red Bengal lights bathe the
famous sights of the Rhine and the riverside promenades between Bonn and
Linz in a festive glow on the first Saturday in May, the illusion of the
"Rhine in Flames" is created. On land or on board one of the 60
cruise boats, the spectacular firework event in Linz, Remagen, Bad
Honnef and Bonn captivates tens of thousands of people every year. The
Rhine is transformed by a frenzy of fireworks, and there is also a
kaleidoscopic programme of entertainment and other events. Come along
and experience the spectacle for yourself! Bonn,
Germany
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2010
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