Chinese New Year 2020
2020-01-25 - 2020-01-27 | Leal Senado Building, 155-191 Av. de Almeida Ribeiro, Macau, Macau
It is the most important and colourful Chinese festival celebrated by the majority of the local population, where shops, offices, factories close for this traditional holiday. During ten days there are a huge number of events celebrating the New Year. The long dragon and lions dance on the streets, crowds visit the temples, lanterns, flowers and entertainment comes alive in the most important squares of the city. It is also a tradition, when people visit and greet each other with two joined hands closed, saying “Kung Hei Fat Choi” and offering “Lai Si” (red pockets) containing money, which is a way to wish good luck and prosperity throughout the year to friends and relatives.
15th day of the First Moon is the Lanterns Festival, being equally the Valentine’s Days in the Chinese tradition. At night, the celebrations continue with colorful lanterns placed around. Small balls of glutinous rice is prepared as dessert, for homophonic reasons and symbolizes the “ribbon of friendship”, “family reunion” or “good luck” for the Chinese.
When: Saturday–Monday, January 25–27, 2020
Where: Senado Square, Largo do Senado, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check here

Parade for the Celebration of Chinese New Year 2020
2020-01-27 - 2020-02-01 | Sai Van Lake Square, Macau
The Parade for the Celebration of Chinese New Year has become one of Macau’s signature festivities with the aim to present fascinating celebrations that blend a diversity of cultural gems for local residents and visitors from around the world. The first parade takes place on the third day of the Lunar New Year, with the participation of 13 to 15 parade floats, joined by over 1,000 performers formed by local performance groups and external performance groups from various countries and regions, stage performances and fireworks display.
Spectator stands are available at the main stage area and along the parade route to accommodate residents and visitors to enjoy the show. The second parade is held a few days later at the northern district, with parade floats along the route and a finale cultural show on stage, as to encourage visitors and residents to explore this neighborhood and to promote community tourism. The splendid parade floats will be showcased at specific outdoor locations in Macau, where local residents and visitors can enjoy the sight of these illuminated floats.
When: Monday and Saturday, January 27 and February 1, 2020
Where: Macao Science Center, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, NAPE, Macau and Sai Van Lake Square, Largo da Torre de Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2833 3000 or check their website

Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Rat
2020-01-27 - 2020-02-08 | Macao Science Center, Macau
Each year, the parade is the most important celebration event for visitors to experience the joy of Chinese New Year. The theme of the parade this year is “Celebration of the Year of the Rat”, and the 18 parade floats wind their way through some of the most atmospheric districts of the city alongside performances on January 27 and February 1. As per tradition, all of the splendid floats are showcased to the public at the Macao Science Center and Tap Seac Square.
When: Parade Float – 8:00pm–10:00pm, January 27, 2020
Parade Float Exhibition – January 27–February 1 and February 1–8, 2020
Fireworks Display – 9:45pm, January 27, 2020
Where: Parade Float – Sai Van Lake Square → Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen → Macao Science Center
Rua Norte do Patane → Av. do Conselheiro Borja → Estrada do Arco → Estrada da Areia Preta → Av. de Venceslau de Morais → Rua Quatro do Bairro da Areia Preta → Av. da Longevidade → Rua do Mercado de Iao Hon → Iao Hon Market Garden
Parade Float Exhibition – Macao Science Center, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Nape, Macau and Tap Seac Square, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2833 3000, send an email to mgto@macaotourism.gov.mo or check the event’s website

Longines Masters of Hong Kong 2020
2020-02-14 - 2020-02-16 | AsiaWorld-Expo, Cheong Wing Rd, Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
As one of the most prestigious and globally-recognised equestrian events, Longines Masters of Hong Kong takes place at AsiaWorld-Expo between February 14 and 16, 2020. The Longines Masters Series kicks off Season Five of international competition in Hong Kong, solidifying the city’s reputation as the Asian hub for all things equine. In a joint long-term effort to nurture equestrian sport across the region, Longines, the Title partner of the Longines Masters, also the official timekeeper and official watch for the Longines Masters of Hong Kong, together with the Founding Partner – the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and partners with DBS Bank, Hong Kong Equestrian Federation, the Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Tourism Board and Etihad Cargo have consistently shown their support for Longines Masters of Hong Kong, making it one of the most distinguished events on the equestrian calendar.
In addition to the best of lifestyle, gastronomy and entertainment, the three-day event showcases elite riders and show jumpers in world-class competitions while investing in and supporting up-and-coming riders and the industry as a whole across the region. Running in tandem, Asia Horse Week will bring together leading lights of the equine industry to address the theme of, To Build the Olympic Dream in Asia – On the Road to Tokyo 2020, as excitement builds internationally for the upcoming Summer Games.
With competitive events for both elite and Asian junior athletes, Longines Masters of Hong Kong is an awe-inspiring test of speed, strategy, show jumping skill and grace, as well as an examination of the chemistry between riders and their horses. The competition segments are power-packed with incredible athletic prowess, meticulous technicality and elegant finesse that amount to a total prize money of USD648,700, without counting the Grand Slam bonuses.
Every competition compels horses and their riders to reach new heights and the unequivocal standard of excellence, including: Longines Grand Prix of Hong Kong (a classic show jumping event with Olympic heights of 1,60 metres that results in a spectacular preview of the calibre of talent to expect at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics), Longines Speed Challenge, Hong Kong International Airport Masters Power – with four vertical obstacles set two strides away, this exhilarating event challenges riders to defy gravity in a high jump competition, and the opportunity to win USD $20,000 – The HKJC Trophy & HKJC Asian Challenge, the DBS Trophy and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Asian Junior Grand Prix.

This year at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong will have the chance to admire the most beautiful purebred Arabian Horses. Valued for its speed, stamina and intelligence, participating horses compete in female and male categories in two groups respectively: Female Junior and Female Senior, Male Junior and Male Senior. Guests can follow along the judges who will assess the horses based on type, head and neck, body and top line, legs, and movement. The one-of-a-kind pageant showcases the majestic glamour of Arabian horses and how they exude nobility, courage and energy.
The Prestige Village is set to feature a wealth of family and lifestyle experiences for all interests and ages with more than 40 pop-up stores, family-friendly activities, workshops, virtual reality horse riding experiences, live bands, gourmet delicacies and shopping. Of the many family activities, the Hobby Horse competition stands out as it embodies the sport in a unique way, simulating real-life horse riding elements occurring over the three-days. Children can partake and immerse in what it truly means to ride, with mini obstacles placed around the track testing them on jumps, speed and agility.
An undeniably passionate and widespread community, Asia Horse Week serves as an opportunity to gather equestrians, horse owners and leaders all under one roof. The must-attend forum will have three main pillars: The Road to Olympic Dreams in Asia, Technological Development in Equine Care and The History and Development of the Arabian Horse. Specific speakers include: Dr. Christopher M Riggs, Head of Mainland Veterinary Operations of the Hong Kong Jockey Club; Mr. Ingmar Devos, President of Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) and Member of the International Olympic Committee; Dr. David Van Doorn from the European Equine Health and Nutrition Association and Mrs. Michelle Wang, Founder and CEO of Equuleus International Riding Club.
When: Friday–Sunday, February 14–16, 2020
Where: Asiaworld-Expo, Chek Lap Kok, Lantau, Hong Kong
How much: From HKD $230 (packages starting at HKD $2,600)
For more information and ticketing, click here

Feast of the God Tou Tei 2020
2020-02-24
Tou Tei is the Earth God and he is said to be everywhere. Celebrations are held at the Tou Tei temples around the city and include Chinese opera performances, free admission activities, theatre, heading to the temples, amongst others. Experience a great and ancient local traditions by participating in these events!
When: Monday, February 24, 2020
Where: Rua de Tomás da Rosa, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check here

Sónar Hong Kong 2020
2020-03-28 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Sónar Hong Kong is an electronic music festival, and part of the global Sónar brand which hosts various satellites of the iconic Barcelona flagship in cities across the globe. Having made his Hong Kong debut with an incredible performance in front of a rapturous audience at Clockenflap 2017, Stormzy returns to the city with his constantly evolving live show following his widely acclaimed headline set at Glastonbury this year and a succession of major awards.
Characteristically experimental and forward-thinking, the lineup for the East-Asian edition has consistently featured the scene’s most exciting names and creative artists since the debut in 2017, as well as a slew of local talent. And the Sónar passion for technological advancement and experimental is also reflected in Hong Kong, with workshops, lectures and more all taking place within the Science Park that the festival calls home.
When: Saturday, March 28, 2020
Where: Science Park, Pak Shek Kok, Hong Kong
How much: Early bird – HKD $780 (sonarpass), HKD $980 (sonarpass and late night pass)
For more information, check their official website and for ticketing, click here

BaliSpirit Festival 2020
2020-03-29 - 2020-04-05
Experience one of the world’s most inspiring yoga festivals, celebrating global community, world music and well-being, taking place on the idyllic island of Bali. The goal of the Bali Spirit Festival is to awaken and nourish each individual’s potential for positive change within, leading to positive change in our homes, in our communities, and around the world. We are having a unique giveaway until March 13, 2020. Don’t miss the chance to win a three-day weekend pass for this incredible festival with Macau Lifestyle! Join this giveaway now!
Through the beneficial and inspirational traditions of yoga, dance, and music, the Bali Spirit Festival embodies the Balinese Hindu concept of Tri Hita Karana: living in harmony with our spiritual, social, and natural environments. Committed, particularly, to nourishing their home in Bali, the founders of the BaliSpirit Festival pledge to provide financial, logistical, and organizational support to local charities, with a special emphasis on children’s programs, multicultural education and performance, healthcare, HIV & AIDS awareness, and environmental conservation in Bali and greater Indonesia.
The event includes original and unique things such as workshops, world music concerts on a stage, seminars, self-development, healing, dance, a market, activities for kids and much more! Join the BaliSpirit Festival and make unforgettable memories with friends or family.
When: March 29–April 5, 2020
Where: Bali Purnati, Ubud, Indonesia
How much: USD $120–850 (single day pass, three-day pass, seven-day pass and VIP)
For more information, send an email to info@balispiritfestival.com or check here

Cinematheque Passion: Macao Films Panorama 2020
2020-05-08 - 2020-05-24 | Cinematheque-Passion, 13 TRAVESSA DA PAIXÃO, MACAO, Macau, Macau
Movie Still One to Ten Movie
Cinematheque Passion once again presents remarkable and new local works at Macao Films Panorama 2020 from May 8 to 24, 2020. Various sessions bring features, documentaries, and animations—most of which are shorts. Apart from local works, it also features recommendations from festivals in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
The Cinematheque is to host the debuts of the works selected from Local View Power, an event organized by the Macao Cultural Centre. These include recent works by experienced documentary filmmakers: Wong Keng Tang’s About Time and Lei Cheok Mei’s The Lily Yet To Bloom; by directors who participated in Macao Films Panorama, such as Ho Kueng Lon with Light of Life, Lao Keng U, with A Void Without A Face, Loi Chi Iong, with COC00N, Jody Lei, with Marriage, Andy Kam, with Singing Hearts, Mak Kit Wai, with One Last Time, Ray Loi, with PP Goes to the Nursery, Catherine Ho, with 70 Years Later, Christy Cheang, with Stay With Me, Hoi Weng In, with Cross-boundary Student, Iao Fong Lam, with Fisher and Fishy, and Sam Lam with Santa Claus Is Late. Lou Ka Choi and Leong Kin return with heart-warming animation The Valley of Ginseng.
In addition, Maxim Bessmertny’s humorous The Handover will open the festival, along with Luo Jian’s What Do You Know About the Water and the Moon?, from China, Chen Kuan-Chung’s Be Shit Or Not To Be, from Taiwan, and Ng Kai-chung’s Another World, from Hong Kong.
Movie still from What do You Know About the Water and the Moon
There’s also a category entitled “local indies force” and the variety of genres and styles is remarkable. Hong Kong renowned film critic Ka Ming has been invited to host the judging panel and has finally selected fifteen works: Vincent Sin’s Step Out, Akiaya Macao Overlook, Cheong Chi Wai’s The Son, Kong Cheang’s Goodbye Again, Macao, Ho Sok Ieng’s Candy Coated Poison, Jenny Wan’s Lonely Encounter, Lei Meng Lou’s Time Together, Teng Kun Hou’s One to Ten, Ng Weng Ian’s Take A Risk, Chiang Kun Ieong’s Monodrama and Kaleidoscope, Keng U Lao’s The Wanderer, Panda Chan’s The Taste of Reunion, Ho Kueng Un’s That Girl and Allen Ho’s I Was Born.
As for the Macao Feature Films section, it presents two new films that came out in the last few months of 2019. The Years of Macau brings together nine local filmmakers, who produced stories in their own individual styles. They are a milestone in contemporary Macau cinema. Portuguese director António Caetano de Faria brings us a compelling story from Macau Stories 3: City Maze with new feature Ina and the Blue Tiger Sauna. Both features are produced by local director Tracy Choi Ian Sin.
Curators from three film festivals—FIRST International Film Festival (Xining), ifva (Hong Kong), and Golden Harvest Awards for Outstanding Short Films (Taipei)—recommend riveting works for the festival. FIRST brings Chai Xiaoyu’s Fish Park and Luo Jian’s What Do You Know About the Water and the Moon?; ifva recommends KONGKEE’s, Lee Kwok-wai’s and Tsui Ka-hei’s Dragon’s Delusion – Assassination, Mak Siu-fung’s Infidelity, Step Cheung’s Toxic Relationship, Chan Kwun-chung’s, Chang See-wan’s and Wong Tsz-yin’s Kin’s Hair, Mok Chun-hei’s Lionverse, Nicolas Lesaffre’s Wear Your Beautiful Life, and Ng Kai-chung’s Another World. From Golden Harvest in Taiwan come Lin Ya-Yu’s See You, Sir, Chen Kuan-Chung’s Be Shit Or Not To Be, Chen I-Kai’s Rebel Boy and Bo-Zong Chen’s Screenwriting WTF.
When: May 8–24, 2020
Where: Cinematheque Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixão, Macau
How much: MOP $60 per person. Full-time students and senior citizens age 65 or above can enjoy 50% discount. Each purchase of 10 regular tickets or more can also enjoy 20% discount
For more information, call +853 2852 2585 or check the event’s official website
Movie still from Ina and The Blue Tiger Sauna. Source: Locanda Films

June – Month of Portugal 2020
2020-06-04 - 2020-06-26 | Casa Garden, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões, Macau, Macau
June is known as the Month of Portugal, which means lots of activities and cultural happenings to celebrate this date. June 10 is the Day of Portugal and the Portuguese Communities, bringing several events across different continents and places around the world to celebrate this country’s culture and language.
This year in Macau, there are cinema cycles, a concert, art exhibitions and much more to attend. The festivities start on June 4, with an exhibition of works by a Portuguese architect residing in Macau, Adalberto Tenreiro. Called “Days of Portugal”, it’s a graphic narrative of drawings the author made while traveling across the country, from north to south. It’s open to the public until July 10, 2020. June 5 and 6 are reserved for a cinema cycle: Macau’s own edition of Indie Lisbon. There’s the chance to see a bit of everything: from documentaries to short movies, features and animations, there are Portuguese films, but also foreign ones. Past Perfect (by Jorge Jácome), Raposa (by Leonor Noivo), and many others. On June 6, head with the little ones to Casa Garden for “O Arraial”, a puppets show. June 10 kicks off, as always, with the Portuguese flag flying, followed by an exhibition by Portuguese artist, Madalena Fonseca, at Tap Seac’s Glass House.
The Tribute to Portuguese Music concert, with Casa de Portugal’s own band on the stage, takes place on the night of June 12, so gather your friends and family to check out some lusophone tunes! The following weekend of June 13 and 14 are, once again, dedicated to cinema: NY Portuguese Short Film Festival and CPLP (Portuguese Speaking Countries) is an initiative by the Arte Institute and happens for the fifth time in Macau this year. Focused on Portuguese cinema made by Portuguese filmmakers all over the world, it first took place in the USA, 2011. The audience will be able to see more than 20 short films, at Casa Garden.
June 18 is the day photographer and artist António Mil-Homens presents his painting exhibition, Monochrome. June 24 and 26 are the celebrations’ last days and are dedicated to literature. On Wednesday, Tap Seac’s Glass House hosts the release of the book “Rio das Pérolas” (Pearl River), which is comprised of poems and verses about Macau written by 24 writers. At last, a literary night: Casa Garden is where this edition of the commemorations end, with local artists and authors declaiming poetry written by their favorite writers or themselves.
When: June 4–6, 10, 12–14, 18, 24 and 26, 2020
Where: Tap Seac Glass House (Tap Seac Square), Casa Garden, Passion Cinematheque and Portuguese Consulate
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the organizer’s Facebook page

20th Macao Lotus Flower Festival
2020-06-12 - 2020-06-21 | Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, 10 ESTRADA DE ADOLFO LOUREIRO, MACAU, Macau
The Macao Lotus Flower Festival, falling every year in summer, showcases the beautiful perennial aquatic plant found far and wide throughout China. Every year, the festival highlights a particular lotus flower species, which admirers can see at the Taipa Houses-Museum and in the Suzhou-inspired Lou Lim Ieoc Garden among other places.
Potted lotuses can also be found in major parks, on many streets, and in popular sightseeing spots around Macau, a colorful and enchanting reminder of the centerpiece the lotus plays in the design of the Macao SAR flag. Seasonal lotus-themed cuisine also makes a tasty appearance in some local Chinese restaurants!
When: June 12–21, 2020
Where: Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, 10 Estrada de Adolfo Loureiro, Macau and Taipa-Houses Museum, Avenida da Praia, Carmo Zone, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more information, check here or call +853 2833 7676

《New Woman Festival｜Duality》
2020-06-26 - 2020-06-28
The 《New Woman Festival｜Duality》is dedicated to celebrating women’s power and diversity, concerning women’s physical and mental health, as well as actively presenting the unique beauty of each woman. The festival features three main series of art programs in three days. A collection of workshops and sharing sessions are presented by distinguished female artists and speakers from various sectors.
Through the crossover of “Art x Experience x Body x Mind x Women x Celebration”, together it starts the journey of mind exploring and liberating. With a series of programs, they embrace women’s confidence, independence, and beauty together. All genders are welcome to take part in, so as to experience the core idea of the theme–regaining the physical awareness of one’s own body as well as expressing emotions.
This happening includes the “Listen to the Story of the Body: Dance Movement Therapy Experiential Workshop”, the women’s film screening, and sharing panel “Macau Local Documentary: Marriage”, the dance performance “All Those Friendly People Vol.II – The Agony Is Exquisite”, amongst other activities.
《New Woman Festival｜Duality》which is organized by the New Woman Development Association of Macao and sponsored by The Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao S.A.R. Government is going to be launched on June 26 and lasts three days, until June 28. It takes place at Hub Macau. New Woman Festival is dedicated to celebrating women’s diversity and power, concerning women’s physical and mental health, as well as actively presenting the unique beauty of each woman.
Echoed with New Woman Development Association of Macao’s mission, to promote women’s development by organizing cultural and art activities, sharing and education, we aim to explore gender issues in a more interesting and interactive way with participants through this festival, so as to create a diverse and inclusive community.
《New Woman Festival｜Duality》encourages all genders with different ages and cultural backgrounds to take part in this three-day festival. In a collection of art programs held by our distinguished female representatives from various sectors, participants will experience the liberation of mind together.
When: June 26–28, 2020
Where: Hub Macau, 201-207, Edificio Industrial Chun Foc 3A, Av. de Venceslau de Morais, Macau
How much: Workshop – MOP $100 (MOP $80 for early bird). Free tickets on a first-come-first-served basis for the other Events
Apply to the events here
For more information send an email to newwomanmacau@gmail.com or check the event’s Facebook page

15th Anniversary of the Historic Centre of Macao on the World Heritage List
2020-07-01 - 2020-07-31 | The Mandarin’s House, NO. 10, TRAVESSA DE ANTÓNIO DA SILVA, Macau, Macau
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the inscription of the “Historic Centre of Macao” on the World Heritage List, the Cultural Affairs Bureau holds a series of activities in July, 2020. The event features a total of 28 activities in six series, including a thematic festival, the World Heritage Open Day, the Heritage City Tours–guided tours and illustration workshop, fun sharing cultural heritage lectures, a story-writing competition, and a WeChat game. With this special series of activities, the Cultural Affairs Bureau seeks to celebrate the anniversary with the public and encourage residents to experience the beauty of Macau’s World Heritage in their daily lives and to appreciate the city’s precious cultural treasures, thereby conveying the concept of “appreciating our world heritage together”.
Thematic Festival
On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the inscription of the Historic Centre of Macao on the World Heritage List, a thematic festival will be held at the “World Heritage Youth Education Base”, located in the Mandarin’s House, on July 11 and 12. The festival features a rich variety of special activities, such as game booths, family workshops, thematic exhibitions, sale of cultural and creative products, a lucky draw, as well as various enthralling performances and special photography spots, celebrating the 15th anniversary with the public. During the activity period, free buses are available from Iao Hon Municipal Market and Taipa Central Park to the Mandarin’s House and those interested may also take public transport to the site of the venue.

Unique Experience on World Heritage Open Day
On “World Heritage Open Day”, five activities of public visits are held at several world heritage sites that are rarely open to the public. Activities include tea time at Sir Robert Ho Tung Library, panoramic view of the Ruins of St. Paul’s, treasure hunting in the Mandarin’s House, secret magic circle of the Senado library, and ascent to Guia Lighthouse. This allows the public to appreciate the Historic Centre of Macao from different perspectives and to enjoy a unique experience at the world heritage sites, such as enjoying a Portuguese-style tea set at Sir Robert Ho Tung Library, overlooking the Ruins of St. Paul’s from the roof terrace of the Colégio (college) Mateus Ricci, joining a treasure hunt game on the second and third floors of the Mandarin’s House–which are rarely open to the public–visiting the inner hall and upper floor gallery of the Senado Library, and climbing to the top of Guia Lighthouse to enjoy an impressive view of Macau.
Heritage City Tours to Capture the Beauty of the Historic Centre
The Heritage City Tours – Guided Tours and Illustration Workshop features five elaborate itineraries. The city tours are led by professional guides, who will take participants to explore different world heritage buildings and tell the story of each building along the way. The activity also features illustrators teaching the technique of creating a travel diary, so that participants can capture the wonderful moments of their tours and record everything in their unique travel diaries. The activity features two routes designed for families.
The series of activities also includes a story-writing competition called Memorable Moments of World Heritage. Fun Sharing Cultural Heritage lectures in schools and districts, the “World Heritage Modeling Workshop”, and a WeChat Game–I am a Cultural Heritage Expert are some of the other events happening to celebrate these 15 years.
When: July 1–31, 2020
Where: Ruins of St. Paul’s, Mount Fortress, Lilau Square, Mandarin’s House, Sir Robert Ho Tung Library, St. Augustine’s Church, Dom Pedro V Theatre, St. Lawrence’s Church, Camões Garden, Casa Garden, Leal Senado Building, Guia Lighthouse, and other sites
How much: Free admission
Registration is needed for some of the activities, which you can do here
For more information, call +853 8590 4382, +853 8590 4329 or check the event’s official website

3rd Light Night Market at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf
2020-07-15 - 2020-09-20 | Fisherman’s Wharf, Av. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Macau, Macau, 853, Macau
What are you planning to do with your summer weekends? Macau Fisherman’s Wharf has the best happenings! Join them for the exciting Night Market at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf and enjoy non-stop delicious food, beautiful handmade craft items, bouncy castle and fun-packed games from over 80 booths. The Light Night Market is now ready for some fun family time so gather the gang and remember to come early!
When: Weekends, July 15–September 20, 2020
Where: Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, Avenida da Amizade e Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check their Facebook page

Macao Orchestra's “Summer Episodes” Concert Series
2020-07-18 - 2020-08-13 | Dom Pedro V. Theatre, Macau
The Macao Orchestra, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), will resume its performances from July onwards, presenting four concerts including classical symphonies, chamber music and youth concerts for classical music aficionados, welcoming the summer with wonderful melodies.
The Macao Orchestra holds the concert “Classical Express – Back for Fun”, integrated with the OM Young Audience Programme Activity, on 18 July, at the Dom Pedro V Theatre. Under the baton of the Assistant Conductor of the Macao Orchestra, Francis Kan, music aficionados of all ages will be taken on a journey to the paradise of classical music in an intriguing and interactive way, enjoying a pleasant time with families.
Lu Jia, the Music Director of the Macao Orchestra, conducts the Orchestra’s first large-scale symphony concert of the year, “Beethoven Symphony No. 3” on 25 July, at the Grand Auditorium of the Macao Cultural Centre, presenting Beethoven’s classical Symphony No. 3, demonstrating the immortal spirit of the musician.
The Macao Orchestra also presents the concert “Beethoven: An evening of chamber music” on 7 August at Dom Pedro V Theatre, featuring two exquisite chamber works by Beethoven, the String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6 and the Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat Major, Op. 16, as well as the Bassoon Quartet in G minor, Op. 73, No. 3 by French composer François Devienne in the late 18th century, offering classical music aficionados a veritable musical feast that has a captivating blend of elegance.
Under the baton of the Assistant Conductor of Macao Orchestra, Francis Kan, the concert “The Encounter of Beethoven and Haydn” presents Haydn’s last Symphony No. 104 in D major “London” and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1, telling the story of the musical legacy of two legendary figures.
When: Classical Express – Back for Fun – 11:00am and 2:30pm, Saturday, July 18, 2020
Beethoven Symphony No. 3 – 8:00pm, Saturday, July 25, 2020
Beethoven: An evening of chamber music – 8:00pm, Friday, August 7, 2020
The Encounter of Beethoven and Haydn – 8:00pm, Thursday, August 13, 2020
Where: Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau and Dom Pedro V Theatre, Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau
How much: free admission
Registration is available on the official WeChat account and the Macao Orchestra Facebook page starting on July 10 (12:00pm). Limited seats are available for each concert and are subject to availability
For more information, call +853 2853 0782 or check here

HUSH!! X Creative Industries Flea Market
2020-07-18 15:00 - 2020-07-19 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Macao Science Center, Macau
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and co-organized by the Municipal Affairs Bureau, “HUSH!! Full Music” is held in a new way at new locations from June to August. Eight music performances are carried out online and at the Macao Contemporary Art Centre – Navy Yard 2, Macao Science Center Square, rooftop of Ponte 9 and Senado Square, respectively. One of the activities, “HUSH!! X Creative Industries Flea Market” is held on July 18 and 19 at the Macao Science Center Square.
In order to provide a platform for creative practitioners to showcase their talent and works, the “HUSH!! X Creative Industries Flea Market” will be held on 18 and 19 July at the Macao Science Center Square, featuring a variety of genres such as jazz, folk, electronic and pop music, allowing the audience to enjoy music while taking the pleasure in the sunset; nearly 100 stalls will also be set up, selling a variety of local creative and handicraft products, drinks and snacks.
When: 3:00pm–9:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, 2020
Where: Macao Science Center Square, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Nape, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 8399 6296 or +853 8399 6210, or check the event’s Facebook page

10th Macao Youth Symphony Orchestra Music Festival
2020-08-01 - 2020-08-23 | St. Lazarus’ Church, 11 ADRO DE SÃO LAZARO, MACAU, Macau
This month, the Macao Youth Symphony Orchestra Association (YSO) presents a series of wonderful musical programmes for all the music lovers in town: “The 10th Macao Youth Symphony Orchestra Music Festival” takes world heritage sites and other unique architecture in Macau as a performance stage, and brings wonderful melodies around the city with chamber music in the form of orchestral, solos, ensembles, etc. Celebrating Beethoven’s 250th birthday, the YSO presents “The Macao Youth Symphony Orchestra 23rd Anniversary Concert – Amazing Beethoven” to commemorate the legendary life of the composer and his masterpieces.
Groups When Trumpet Meets Trombone and MYSO Harp Studio Recital perform on August 1, while collectives Dancing by the stream Quintet and Principal Stage 2 – String Family take St. Lazarus Church’s stage the next day. At Sir Robert Ho Tung Library, you’ll be able to see performances by The Silent Giant (Double Bass) on August 7, Candy’s Bilingual Recital – Horn & Piano and Principal Stage 3 – Winds Family on August 8, and Repeat the Big Notes followed by Violin Miniatures the day after.
Casa Garden was the chosen venue for concerts by Horn Signal from MYSO, Bassoonist Holiday, Principal Stage 4 – Amazing Violin, Principal Stage 4 – Amazing Violin, Story of Cellist & Composer, Dance of Flute, Dreaming Quintets and String Quartet Master Works on different times on August 21, 22 and 23, 2020.
When: August 1 and 2, 7–9, and 21–23, 2020
Where: St. Lazarus Church, 11 Adro de São Lázaro, Macau, Sir Robert Ho Tung Library Multifunction Hall (3rd floor), 3 Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau and Casa Garden, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information and exact timetable, check here

Feast of Kuan Tai 2020
2020-08-13
The Feast of Kuan Tai is a religious custom to commemorate Guan Yu who was also known as “Guan Gong.” Guan Yu, whose style name is Yunchang, was a general of Shu during the Three Kingdoms period and the sworn brother of Liu Bei. After his death, Guan Yu was entitled as the “Saint of War” as a symbol of “Loyalty.”
Over the history, he had had many titles such as “Kuan Tai” and “Saintly Emperor Guan.” Kuan Tai is a popular worship idol in Macau; almost every shop places a Kuan Tai statue for worship. Many Kuan Tai temples are built, such as the Kuan Tai Temple at Sam Kai Vui Kun, the Kuan Tai Temple near Cheoc Ka Village in Taipa and more. Besides, there are two days to celebrate Kuan Tai’s birthday: the thirteenth day of the fifth lunar month and the twenty-fourth day of the sixth lunar month.
On these two days, believers offer fresh flowers, burn joss sticks and various offerings to worship Kuan Tai at home. The sports association in Macao, social communities and shops, in particular, organize various activities to celebrate Kuan Tai’s birthday. The activities include lion and dragon dance, banquets, sports competitions, etc.
When: August 13, 2020
Where: All across the city
How much: Free admission

ARTmusing Film Carnival 2020
2020-08-27 - 2020-08-30 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
ARTmusing Film Carnival is back to brighten up our kids’ summer with a selection of eight motion pictures, unveiling fresh movies around the globe. From three-year-olds to teenagers, young audiences are taken through exciting adventures and heart-warming stories on the mysteries of life unfolding. Due to the pandemic situation, the audience must arrive at the venue in advance and cooperate with the relevant health measures and guidelines. The Lost Prince takes place on August 27 in French with English and Chinese subtitles.
Rocca Changes the World is on the next day, at the same time. The movie’s in German language, with Chinese and English subtitles, while Maya the Bee – The Honey Games happens on August 29, at 11:00am and has Chinese subtitles. Also the same day, Cattle Hill and JerryMaya’s Detective Agency – The First Mystery are screened at 2:30pm and 7:30pm, respectively (Norwegian and Swedish with English and Chinese subtitles).
Ballad from Tibet, Moominvalley and Harvie and the Magic Museum all take place on ARTmusing Film Carnival 2020’s last day, August 30, 2020. All have English and Chinese subtitles as well.
When: August 27–30, 2020
Where: Small Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $60 per person (per session)
For more information and reservations, call +853 2870 0699, +853 2855 5555 or send an email to enquiry@ccm.gov.mo

Cinematheque Passion Reopening: "A Love Letter to the Cinema"
2020-09-12 - 2020-09-23 | Cinematheque-Passion, 13 TRAVESSA DA PAIXÃO, MACAO, Macau, Macau
Companhia de Produção de Entretenimento e Cultura is Cinematheque Passion’s new management team and they’re creating an event for the reopening of this venue: “A Love Letter to the Cinema”. They’ve selected films from different countries and territories across different eras.
Whether classics in film history or masterpieces in their own right, their themes are all related to the cinema. In form or content, they always manage to evoke an indescribable love for the films among film-goers–the director’s fantastical musings across reality and dreams in Otto e Mezzo; the heroine who walks into the big screen to seek her true love in The Purple Rose of Cairo; the memories and nostalgia of growing up with film in Cinema Paradiso; Gene Kelly tap dancing under the lamppost in the rain in Singin’ In the Rain.
All these classic scenes and different narrative styles invite the audience into one film world after another through the mind of every director. Selections for “A Love Letter to the Cinema: Making Films on the Big Screen” include Singin’ in the Rain (Remastered) (1952), Otto e Mezzo (Remastered) (1963), The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), Cinema Paradiso (Remastered) (1990), Close-up (1990), Center Stage (Remastered) (1992), Goodbye, Dragon Inn (Remastered) (2003), Phantom of Illumination (2017) and Talking the Pictures (2019).
Where: Cinematheque Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixão, Macau
How much: MOP $60 per person
For more information, check the organizer’s official website

Macau Experimental Video Festival (EXiM 2020)
2020-09-17 - 2020-10-18 | Ox Warehouse, 87-97 Av. do Cel. Mesquita, Santo Antonio, Macau, Macau, Macau
Called the “2+1+2 Program”, EXiM 2020 kicks off with “Straightforward – Works by Chen Qiang” and “Heart to Heart – Experimental Video Exhibition”. Since 2018, EXiM has been presented in exhibition format instead of screening. Works will not merely be screened, but also be displayed via video installation. Doing so can better reflect the diversity in the creation of contemporary experimental image.
“The year 2020 started in a weird way, with the smartest creatures on the planet beginning to fear a virus emerging from nowhere absurdly. It is impossible to present an exhibition without exploring our current anxiety at this moment in time. When sorting out my past works, I found that my thoughts on the living environment were buried in the “evolution” of my art. With the passage of time, I have been constantly upgrading the accuracy of my focus in my works. These pieces directly and straightforwardly depict individual struggle and revel in the social tide.”, the author of the works presented at “Straightforward”, Chen Qiang, explains.
The Chinese title of the exhibition comes from an old Hong Kong movie, Sworn Brothers (Chinese:《肝膽相照》, whose exact meaning is ‘to be trusted friends treating each other with sincerity’.) I chose the title for this event, a showcase of Chinese experimental videos. In the midst of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, I invite artists whose cities have just endured (or are still experiencing) long days of panic. The selected works are not just about the pandemic, but about “life” at this very moment.
Macau Experimental Video Festival: “Heart to Heart” – Experimental Video includes the works of the following artists: Chen Chen, Lu Changbu, Pu Yue Mei, Wenhua Shi, Tan Tan, Tao Tao, Zhou gang and Zhou zhang.
When: September 17–October 18, 2020
Where: Ox Warehouse, 15 Rua do Volong, GF, 1F & 2F Gallery, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2853 0026, send an email to oxwarehouse@gmail.com or
check the event’s Facebook page

Present Future Film Festival Screening
2020-09-19 - 2020-10-11 | Quarter Square, 89 Largo Maia de Magalhães, Taipa Village, Macau, Macau, 853, Macau
iCenter presents the 2020 Present Future Film Festival – Macau X Taiwan X Japan. People are always interested in telling the world the ideas in their minds by creating their own videos. Want to know the crazy and funny ideas coming up this year? Fill in the registration form and join their screening sessions in September, 2020 at iCenter–the main session–and the coffee shop sessions, happening in cafés all across the city, including Quarter Square and one at Anim’Arte Nam Van. This festival offers both feature and short films.
These include the following movies: The Valley of Ginsengs, The Three Story of Macau, Metamorphose, Louisa And The Town of Iberis, The Road of Graffiti, For The Disassembled Dolls, Breeze, Fall For You, Lonely Encounter, Somehow It’s Still Like This, amongst many others.
When: Main venue – 2:30pm–6:15pm, Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20, 2020
Quarter Square – Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, 2020
Café Seong Chi – Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, 2020
Padaria e Café Faro – Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, 2020
Where: Amateur Continuing Study Centre – iCentre, 258 Alameda Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção, Praça Kin Heng Long, Macau
Quarter Square, 89 Largo Maia de Magalhães, Taipa Village, Macau
Café Seong Chi, Edf. Jardim Kong Fok On, Macau
Padaria e Café Faro, Anim’Arte Nam Van, 744B Avenida Panorâmica do Lago Nam Van, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page. For reservation and screening times, click here

The 11th International Culture and Food Festival
2020-09-25 - 2020-10-04 | Fisherman’s Wharf, Av. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Macau, Macau, 853, Macau
The International Culture and Food Festival (ICFF) intends to showcase the diversity of culture with activities and wide-ranging highlights such as catering, retail, exhibitions, and tourism. It is a cultural and food feast worth looking forward to! Taking place at Fisherman’s Wharf from the end of September till the start of October, it features a series of foods from all over the world for everyone to lavish on and get to experience different cuisines, tastes and gastronomies.
Through this event, organizers hope to enrich local tourism resources, stimulate the consumption of tourists and local residents, and actively cooperate with the government’s development positioning Macau as a “world tourism and leisure center”. Four “gourmet nights” have been specially added to this year’s edition of the festival to improve the service level and strength the local catering and retail businesses.
When: 3:30pm–10:30pm, September 25–October 4, 2020
Where: Legend Boulevard, Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, Avenida da Amizade e Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 6628 8804, send an email to info@icffmacau.com or check the event’s Facebook page

Macao Light Festival 2020
2020-09-26 - 2020-10-31 | Anim’arte Nam Van, Lago Nam van, macau, Macau
The Macao Light Festival 2020 is bringing light installations, interactive games and projection mapping shows, accompanied by music, to brighten the city every night between September 26 and October 31, 2020.
Among the highlights of the festival are the projection mapping shows, with projections at heritage buildings in Tap Seac Square featuring as one of the main spots this year. The shows will also “paint” once again the façades of the Macau Yat Yuen Canidrome, formerly a dog racing track; and the Cozinha Pinocchio restaurant at Largo dos Bombeiros in Taipa Village, along with two other new sites on this edition, namely the China Products Company building in Hong Kung Temple Square and the Wong Ieng Kuan Library in Areia Preta Urban Park.
In addition to video mapping shows, different spots along the Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, Anim’Arte NAM VAN, the Leisure Area at Rua do General Ivens Ferraz in Fai Chi Kei, Taipa Village, and several other locations in the different parishes of the city, are among the 12 sites forming the network of routes for this year’s festival, featuring light installations and interactive games. Along the routes are spots to take selfies and check in on social media.
This year’s Macao Light Festival shows the rich culture and urban charm of Macau while demonstrating that the city is a safe place to visit during the COVID-19 pandemic. The features of the festival highlight the beauty of the World Heritage architecture Macao possesses, the characteristics that distinguish the various communities that make up the city, and manifestations of the status of Macau as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Now into its sixth year, the Macao Light Festival is a signature event. The annual festival helps diversify the products and experiences Macau has to offer residents and tourists, in line with the aim to make Macau a world center of tourism and leisure.
When: Every day, 7:00pm–10:00pm, September 26–October 31, 2020
Where: Tap Seac Square, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau, Spots around Taipa Village and Anim’Arte Nam Van, 744B Avenida Panorâmica do Lago Nam Van, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2833 3000 or check their website

Mid-Autumn Festival 2020
2020-10-01
The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar. Festive vibes permeate the town where the main streets are decorated with colorful lanterns to celebrate the festival. As one of the most celebrated festivities in Chinese culture, the Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizes a time for a family reunion. Locals enjoy eating mooncakes and offer this sweet pastry as a gift to relatives and friends as a tradition for this occasion.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, families gather for a joyful dinner followed by a night out admiring the beautiful full moon. Others may enjoy a picnic in the garden, by the lake or beach, having mooncakes and fruits that are in season under the moonlight while children play with traditional paper lanterns or more flame-resistant plastic ones that light up.
When: Thursday, October 1, 2020
How much: Free admission
For more information, check this website

The 5th Macau International Lantern Festival
2020-10-01 - 2020-11-06 | One Central Promenade, One Central, Macau, Macau, Macau
The fifth edition of the Macau International Lantern Festival takes on an even more meaningful for locals and visitors alike as it offers everyone the opportunity to celebrate two momentous holidays together – National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival. Renowned Macanese architect and artist, Carlos Marreiros, has created more than 20 monumental art installations themed as “Tomorrow Will be Better” and “Happy Together” to light up the skies of Macau all throughout the month of October.
On the Waterfront Promenade of One Central Macau, there are six giant luminous lantern sculptures, entitled “Happy Together: Macau Lights Up in Joy and Hope”, crafted in the shapes of vintage toys to evoke a heartwarming sense of nostalgia. Lanterns such as the ‘Happy Clown Toy’, ‘Robot Darling’, ‘Childhood Soldier of Fortune’, and ‘Love Galo’ are reinterpreting classic toys and transforming the Waterfront Promenade into a lively children’s playground. These lantern sculptures not only serve as a reminder of joyful childhood dreams, but also symbolise a bright future that everyone can heartily look forward to.

On the Lakeside Promenade of Wynn Macau, 17 butterfly and hot air balloon lantern sculptures entitled “Wynn Butterfly Story” are on display. The series of sculptures are reminiscent of flying butterflies dancing among flowers together with hot air balloons, giving people of all ages an opportunity to celebrate both the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day under the beautiful Mid-Autumn moonlight. Designed with sustainability in mind, Wynn is using solar power to light up all of the gorgeous lanterns along the Lakeside Promenade by Wynn Macau. Wynn has also once again collaborated with renowned architect and artist Carlos Marreiros and invited award-winning students from the “Wynn Cup – Macau Primary School Student National Education Drawing Competition” to create lantern designs this year. Each brush stroke expresses meaningful aspirations and welcome both National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival.
Drawing inspiration from the “Wynn Butterfly Story” lantern display at the Lakeside Promenade by Wynn Macau, Café Esplanada and Buns & Bubbles are pleased to present special “Butterfly Story” delicacies that feature colorful butterflies and hot air balloons for locals and visitors to enjoy throughout the Lantern Festival.
When: October 1–31, 2020
Where: Macau International Lantern Festival – Waterfront Promenade of One Central Macau, Avenida de Sagres, Nape, Macau and Lakeside Promenade of Wynn Macau, Rua Cidade de Sintra, Macau
Themed afternoon tea – Café Esplanada, Wynn Macau, Rua Cidade de Sintra, Macau
How much: Free admission

D2 Jazz Festival
2020-10-09 - 2020-10-10 | Fisherman’s Wharf, Av. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Macau, Macau, 853, Macau
The D2 Jazz Festival happens on a weekend and it’s a celebration of jazz music and the spirit of the genre. More than 20 artists perform live, on stage, an eclectic musical selection ranging from well-known jazz standards to more modern compositions. The line-up includes local talents and musicians such as The Bridge, Yaya Quintet, DJ Herbie Bangkok a.k.a. A Long, Mars Lee Trio feat. Hon Chong Chan, The Hot Dog Express, and more.
If you’re a fan of jazz and blues, this is an unmissable event at an ample venue, perfect for live performances, at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf.
When: Concerts start at 10:30pm, Friday and Saturday, October 9 and 10, 2020
Where: D2 Club, Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, Avenida da Amizade e Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $180 (including two drinks) each night, per person
For more information, send an email to contact@d2club-macau.com or check the event’s Facebook page

8th Latin American Cultural Festival
2020-10-20 - 2020-12-05 | Macau Tower, Macau
The 8th Latin American Cultural Festival takes place from October 20, with a party happening on December 5–in Macau. This special event aims to promote Latin American cultures to the residents and tourists in our city. The Latin American Cultural Festival of this year consists of four photo exhibitions–Latin American Ancient Civilization, Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic relations between China and Chile, Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between China and Cuba, and Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Diplomatic relations between China and Ecuador–several gastronomic happenings, coffee tastings, a tango workshop, dance and music parties and much more!
There’s also a seminar series on Latin America, the Macao-Latin coffee festival with the “Latin American Specialty Coffee Manual Brewing Competition” and much more! A Latin wine and spirits festival is also planned for this year’s edition organized by MAPEAL.
When: October 20–December 5, 2020
Latin Wine & Spirits Festival – 4:30pm–11:00pm, Saturday, November 7, 2020
Latin Music & Dance Party – 8:30pm–11:00pm, Saturday, December 5, 2020
Where: Macau Tower, Rui Cunha Foundation and the Macau University of Science and Technology
For more information and schedules, call +853 2835 6698, send an email to contact@mapeal.org or check the event’s official website

Cheers, Macau! at MGM
2020-10-23 - 2020-11-01 | MGM Macau, 1101 Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Taipa, Macau, Macau, Macau
In the time of a season where malt turns golden and the air gets crisp, MGM presents Cheers, Macau!, a reinvented experience that appreciates specialty beers and German comfort foods in a bid to lift spirits in town! From October 23 to November 1, Cheers, Macau! will take place at Anytime, the atrium area situated under the world-record holder Spectacle roof of MGM Cotai, every night. With just as much fun guaranteed, Cheers, Macau! offers happy hour beer free-flow along with an array of authentic German fare to pay homage to the Bavarian carnival vibe, making it a one-of-a-kind, also fun and alive bierfest for everyone in town.
Surrounded by 25 LED screens at the Spectacle, a meticulously engineered space, Cheers, Macau! is curated to be a unique and awe-inspiring entertainment experience, where guests will immerse themselves in the energetic atmosphere curated by the dynamic music and astonishing visual projections, alongside some exclusive bierfest decorations. Cheers, Macau! is here to celebrate the beer season with the city. For true beer enthusiasts, Cheers, Macau! features the draught beer free-flow offer, where guests may enjoy happy hour all-you-can-drink Paulaner or Heineken. An extensive lineup of German comfort foods, such as the ever-popular roasted pork knuckles, pretzels, cold cut platters, and more will also be served. To double the joy, exclusive discounts are also applicable for Mlife Members, Macau locals, and users of selected payment platforms.
What’s more, you can also take the spirit of Cheers, Macau! home or anywhere you wish to enjoy. MGM has especially partnered with local food delivery service company Aomi to present a takeaway menu for Cheers, Macau! The entire menu, including all food and beverage options, will be available for delivery to your doorstep so that everyone can savor the delicious and authentic German cuisine while sipping on some chilled beers to fully embrace the festive spirit anywhere.
When: 6:00pm–11:00pm, October 23–November 1, 2020
Beer happy hour – 6:00pm–8:00pm
Where: MGM Macau, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau and at MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: Beer happy hour – Starting from MOP $190
For more information, call +853 8806 2338 or check their website

1st Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Chinese Opera Cultural Festival
2020-11-05 - 2020-11-09 | The Venetian Theater, Venetian Macau, ESTRADA DA BAIA DE NOSSA SENHORA DA ESPERANCA, Macau, Macau
Chinese opera is the quintessence of Chinese culture. As the first joint exhibition of Chinese opera in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the festival uses Macau as the platform to connect cross-Strait professional Chinese opera artists and Chinese opera enthusiasts, and enhances national self-confidence and the cultural identity of the Chinese. The festival features the renowned repertoires of the four major opera types: Peking Opera, Henan Opera, Cantonese Opera and Kunqu Opera.
When: November 5–9, 2020
Ceremony and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Chinese Opera Gala – 8:00pm, Thursday, November 5, 2020
Tianjin Youth Peking Opera Troupe: Qin Xianglian – 7:00pm, Friday, November 6, 2020
Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe: The Peony Pavilion – 7:00pm, Saturday, November 7, 2020
Henan Opera Troupe No. 2: Gentle Breezy Pavilion – 7:00pm, Sunday, November 8, 2020
Guangzhou Cantonese Opera Courtyard: Searching the Academy – 7:00pm, Monday, November 9, 2020
Where: Venetian Theatre, The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Cotai and Sands Cotai Theatre, Sands Cotai Central, Estrada​ ​Do​ ​Istmo,​ ​Cotai
How much: MOP $280 per person
For more information, call +853 2882 8818 and purchase tickets here

Double 11 Mega Sale at Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16
2020-11-05 - 2020-11-15 | Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16, 201 R. do Visc. Paco de Arcos, Macau, Macau
The biggest discounts of the year are coming to town! Are you ready for the “Double 11” shopping festival? Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16 is rewarding you and your family with the biggest and the most comprehensive deals of the year. Enjoy massive discounts on accommodation, F&B, spa, and fitness!
In the food and beverage department, you’ll be able to enjoy wonderful lunch buffet deals at Mistral Restaurant–with a buy 11, get four free offers–but also at Le Chinois Cantonese Restaurant, where diners will be topped up to MOP $500 when buying a MOP $350 dining voucher.
Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16 Spa Room
Besides these delightful deals, there are also unmissable ones regarding spa and fitness: enjoy Sofitel Spa’s 75-minute spa treatment for a promotional price of MOP $1,111 for two people, or have 10 sets of 60-minute spa treatment and complimentary access–day pass–for one person for an unmissable price as well. As for training and body wellness, why not get their time-limited personal training package that offers 10 sessions when you purchase 10?
Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16 Prestige Suite
However, this isn’t all: Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16 is having a staycation package at one of their Prestige suites that includes breakfast and accommodation for two! Invite a loved one and get to enjoy facilities such as their outdoor swimming pool and fitness hall for free.
When: November 5–15, 2020
Where: Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16, Rua do Visconde Paço de Arcos, Macau
How much: Mistral Restaurant lunch buffet offer – Buy 11 get four free (MOP $123.20+ person on average)
Le Chinois Cantonese Restaurant – (Dining voucher) Buy a MOP $350 voucher and Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16 will top it up to MOP $500
1 voucher of Luxury Set Dinner for 10 persons – MOP $1,988 (original price: MOP $3,988), menu here
Sofitel Spa – MOP $1,111++ for two persons (75-min spa treatment), MOP $5,500 (10 sets of 60-min Spa treatment and fitness day pass)
Sofitel Fitness – Offer of 10 personal training sessions when purchasing 10
Prestige Suite – MOP $1,111 ++ per night (with breakfast included)
For more information and bookings, call Mistral at +853 8861 7210, Le Chinois Cantonese Restaurant at +853 8861 1001, Sofitel Spa at +853 8861 7801, and the Fitness center at +853 8861 7410. For room reservations, call +853 8861 7312 or send an email to H6480-RE1@Sofitel.com
