Lil Jon Performs at The 66th Macau Grand Prix Party Week
2019-11-16 | Club Cubic, Estr. do Istmo, Macau, Cotai, Macau
The legend is back! King of Crunk, Grammy Award-winning hip hop artist, music producer & actor, Lil Jon has been one of the most prominent figures in music. Widely known for his platinum-selling production, Jon has crafted groundbreaking hits for a diverse array of artists such as Usher, Ciara, The Ying Yang Twins and more, he has also sold millions of records as the frontman of Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Smash hits “Get Low” and “What U Goin’ Do” have been among the biggest crossover hip-hop hits.
Extending his presence in both hip-hop and electronic dance music worlds, he continued to release singles including “My Cutie Pie” with T-Pain, “Problem” with Snoop Dog, “Live the Night” with W&W and Hardwell and “Turn Down For What” with DJ Snake. Go wild & rock the night with the legend!
When: 10:00pm–6:00am, Saturday, November 16, 2019
Where: Club Cubic, City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai
How much: MOP $250 (in advance), MOP $380 (at the door)
For more information, call +853 6638 4999, email rsvp@cubic-cod.com or check the event’s Facebook page
For ticketing, click here

Sofitel Macau Salsa Party
2019-11-18 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16, 201 R. do Visc. Paco de Arcos, Macau, Macau
Are you ready for the next Salsa party? Celebrate two years of Salsa Association in Macau, with unlimited flow of wines, drinks, and delicious tapas, come and dance to the rhythms of Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, and Latin dance hits! On December 6th, they heat up the chilly Autumn night with Latin dance vibes!
They have a free Salsa dance lesson early in the night for beginners and experienced dancers alike. Watch performances from Macau’s most passionate Salsa dancers. It’s their final Big Sofitel Salsa Bash for 2019! Don’t miss this Autumn night to remember!
When: Friday, 6:00pm–11:00pm, December 6, 2019
Where: Mansion Lobby, 1/F, Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16, Rua do Visconde Paço de Arcos, Macau
How much: MOP $200 per person
For more information, check the Facebook event page

Along With the Musical Joy: Annual Gala & Gathering
2019-11-20 | Dom Pedro V. Theatre, Macau
Macao Orchestra is heralding its new concert season with a night of bagatelles, or short pieces, at the historic Dom Pedro V Theatre. The chamber music showcase performance lasts for approximately one hour with no interval, and is followed by a cocktail reception.
When: 7:30pm, Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Where: Dom Pedro V Theatre, Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau
How much: Admission is free upon presentation of ticket
For mor information, call 853 2853 0782, send an email to ocm@icm.gov.mo or check their website

Clockenflap Hong Kong's Music & Arts Festival 2019
2019-11-22 - 2019-11-24 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
—- Clockenflap’s 2019 edition has been cancelled —-
Clockenflap – Hong Kong’s Music & Arts Festival – is back to its 2019 edition, this time confirming giants like Mumford & Sons, Honne, The Kooks and much more. It brings together a sparkling array of talent, unique attractions and music-loving fans that all adds up to the best weekend of the year.
When: Friday–Sunday, November 22–24, 2019
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space, Hong Kong
How much: HKD $1,390–$1,640 (three-day pass), HKD $820–$970 (Friday), HKD $890–$1,050 (one day-pass for Saturday and Sunday)
For more information, check here and the event’s Facebook page, and for ticketing, click here

Music Theatre “Mr. Shi and His Lover”
2019-11-22 - 2019-11-24 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
Opera and theatre lovers will be allured into a web of deceit and betrayal throughout this elegant musical drama exploring notions of identity and desire. Co-produced by Macao Experimental Theatre and Toronto’s Music Picnic, Mr. Shi and his Lover engages the audience in an intimate portrayal of forgiveness and redemption, dissecting the intense love affair between a respected diplomat and a male opera performer.
This provocative tale departs from M. Butterfly’s classic narrative. Hovering teasingly between a play and a recital, this is a fine example of the finest Asian contemporary drama, amongst the best theatre ever produced in Macau!
When: Friday–Sunday, 8:00pm and 3:00pm (only on Sunday), November 22–24, 2019
Where: Small Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $180 per person
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page and for ticketing, click here

Fumiaki Miura Violin Recital
2019-11-23 | Institute for Tourism Studies, Colina de Mong-Há, Macau, Macau, Macau, 853, Macau
Fumiaki Miura began to play the violin at the age of three. He was the 2009 First Prize Winner of the International Joseph Joachim Violin Competition in Hannover, Germany, when aged just 16. In the decade since, he has performed with some of the world’s most prestigious orchestras, released his first recording of both Prokofiev Sonatas, featuring pianist Itamar Golan, and toured Japan with the Prague Philharmonia. The Japanese performer is bringing his violin to Macao this month for a performance suitable for those aged 6 and above.
When: 8:00pm, Saturday, November 23, 2019
Where: Grand Hall, Institute for Tourism Studies, Colina de Mong-Há, Macau
How much: MOP $120 per person
For more information and bookings, call +853 2825 2963 or 2855 5555, or send an email to macau.strings@gmail.com

Marshmello Live at Club Cubic
2019-11-23 | Club Cubic, Estr. do Istmo, Macau, Cotai, Macau
A name that needs no introduction. American electronic music DJ and producer, marshmello, first gained international recognition by releasing remixes of songs by Jack U & Zedd. He is best known for the songs “Happier”, “Friends”, “Wolves” and “Silence”, all of which have been certified multi-platinum and appeared in the Top 30 of Billboard Hot 100.
With more than two billion streams and over 40 million monthly listeners on Spotify, he’s the 4th most streamed artist in the world, his current residency is at KAOS day club and nightclub in Las Vegas. He has also performed in varies festivals including Ultra Music Festival, Coachella, EDC to name a few. Marshmello was featured in Forbes magazine “30 Under 30” issue, and has been awarded “Best Electronic” at MTV Europe Music Awards 2018 and “Dance Artist of the Year” at iHeartRadio Music Awards 2019.
When: 10:00pm–6:00am, Saturday, November 23, 2019
Where: Club Cubic, City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai
How much: MOP $480 per person
For more information, call +853 6638 4999, email rsvp@cubic-cod.com or check the event’s Facebook page
For ticketing, click here

MGM Lion Dance Championship 2019
2019-11-23 - 2019-11-24 | MGM Cotai, Av. da Nave Desportiva, Macau, Macau, China, Macau
The “MGM Lion Dance Championship – Macau International Invitational 2019” takes place at MGM Theatre at Cotai, and continue to showcase the tremendously competitive art! The event is co-hosted by Wushu General Association of Macau, and supported by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Sports Bureau, Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) and Dragon & Lion Dances Federation of Asia.
The “MGM Lion Dance Championship – Macau International Invitational 2019” features lion dance troupes from 11 regions including China, Malaysia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, USA, Australia, Hong Kong SAR, and Macau SAR. All best troupes will gather together for a test of skills and compete for the championship!
When: Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24, 2019
Saturday – 10:00am–1:00pm – Female Traditional Lion Dance Championship
2:30pm–3:15pm – Opening Ceremony
3:30pm–5:30pm – Junior Lion Dance Performance Competition
Sunday – 10:00am–4:00pm – Traditional Lion Dance Championship
4:15pm–5:00pm – Award Presentation
Where: MGM Theater at MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information, check their website

This Is My City Festival 2019
2019-11-25 - 2019-11-30 | The Navy Yard No. 1, RUA DE S. TIAGO DA BARRA, MACAO, Macau, Macau
This Is My City festival kicks off its 2019 with concerts, talks, parties and much more. It starts with a photo installation, followed by a documentary screening, plus two more the next day, and music performances by Chinese band Wu Tiao Ren, but also locals Mowave, Ariclan, Aki, and Portuguese Surma and Conan Osiris. The festival ends with DJ Kitten’s performance at D2 club.
This year, the festival takes place in both Macau and Zhuhai, with two happenings in the neighbouring city, including a series of concerts and a live DJ set at a nightclub.
When: Monday–Saturday, November 25–30, 2019
Where: Navy Yard 2, Live Music Association, D2 Club, The London Lounge Zhuhai, Let’s Live House Zhuhai
How much: MOP $150 per day of Macau concerts, MOP $200 for a two-day pass
DJ Kitten performance in Zhuhai: RMB (early bird) $60, (at the door) $120

Macao Orchestra: Rhythm in your Rubbish
2019-12-01 | Macau Tower, Macau
Founded in Canada, the Platypus Theatre is a unique performing group active on the international music and theatre stages. They integrate music with theatre in a fanciful manner, weaving together fascinating storylines, fun and witty performances, and colourful stage design to popularise classical music to young audiences and let children grow their knowledge and cultivate their temperament in a cheerful setting.
In this concert, the Macao Orchestra invites music lovers, adults or children, to see how Rhythm in your Rubbish “creates miracles”, transmuting the bottles, jars, dishes, and sandpaper discarded by us in everyday life into various instruments that together play out a wonderful serenade. Indeed, music is everywhere in our lives!
When: 2:30pm and 5:30pm, Sunday, December 1, 2019
Where: Auditorium, Macau Tower, Largo da Torre de Macau, Macau
How much: MOP $120
For more information, check the event’s website and buy tickets here

My Merry X’mas! Taipa Village Christmas Fair
2019-12-01 - 2019-12-31 | Taipa Village Art Space, Taipa Village Art Space 10 Rua dos Clerigos, Taipa, Macau, Macau
This Christmas, Taipa Village Cultural Association collaborates with Mandarin Oriental, Macau to present the festive “My Merry X’mas! Taipa Village Christmas Fair” pop-up, where there is a great selection of Christmas confectionery, art and handicraft products on sale, the showcase of craftsmanship by local talents, as well as other interactive activities.
This pop-up aims to promote Macau’s cultural and creative industries and spread festive joy to everyone with a specially decorated Christmas atmosphere. Other than the usual sweet treats and handicrafts, there are also spa products, accessories, and stationery to peruse too. Interactive activities include face and portrait painting and Santa Claus is there as well to delight children and adults!
When: 12:00pm–8:00pm, December 1–31, 2019
Portrait painting – 2:00pm–6:00pm, every weekend within the event period
Face painting – 2:00pm–6:00pm, weekends of December 7 and 8, 14 and 15, 21 and 22, 2019
Santa Claus – 12:30–1:30pm and 7:30pm–8:30pm, December 21, 22 and 24, 2019
Where: Portrait and face painting – Taipa Village Art Space, 10 Rua dos Clérigos, Taipa Village
Santa Claus – António, Barcelona and Tapas de Portugal, Rua dos Clérigos, Taipa Village
How much: Free admission
Portrait painting – MOP $150–300
Face painting – MOP $50
For more information, check the event’s website or the event’s Facebook page

Studio City Christmas Bazaar 2019
2019-12-01 - 2019-12-31 | Studio City, STUDIO CITY MACAU, ESTRADA DO ISTMO, Macau, Macau
Celebrate the holidays at the Studio City Christmas Bazaar, underneath the glittering lights of our sparkling Golden Wheel. Explore over 40 booths full of food and drinks, art and crafts, and games. Nibble on tasty snacks as you shop for festive flowers, home décor and gifts to find your favourites to take home. There is hot chocolate, mulled wine, lighting decorations, fantasy characters and much more!
Share the joy of this festive season with free-to-play games, face painting, live performances and photo hotspots, as well as balloon and candy giveaways. There is a 50% off of a Golden Reel ticket with any spending at the Bazaar. Enjoy a romantic evening with your love this December at Studio City.
When: 5:00pm–10:00pm, December 1–31, 2019
Where: French Garden, Level 3, Studio City Macau, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information, check their website

ILCM x GCR Charity Christmas Fair 2019
2019-12-08 12:00 - 18:00 | Grand Coloane Beach Resort, 1918 Estrada de Hac Sa, Coloane, Macau
Join the International Ladies Club of Macau for their amazing Charity Christmas Fair organized together with Grand Coloane Resort! Join them on a Sunday, with friends and family, and see a multitude of Christmas gift ideas or simply just have a fun afternoon in the company of your loved ones for a great cause. There are vendors, a food corner, kids crafts, great entertainment, Santa’s visit, and many other surprises!
When: Sunday, 12:00pm–6:00pm, December 8, 2019
Where: Grand Coloane Resort, 1918 Estrada de Hac Sá, Coloane
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

2019 Macao International Parade
2019-12-08 15:00 - 19:00 | Ruins of St. Paul’s, Macau, Macau
The 2019 Macao International Parade, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Macau’s Handover to China, takes place on December 8. This year’s parade is themed on the cultures of the countries and regions along the Belt and Road Initiative, which covers the historical Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road, passing through Central Asia, Northern Asia, Western Asia, the Indian Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea, among other regions. The route has a profound culture and historical background, encouraging artists to develop their creativity, broadening their international cultural horizons and promoting “Love, Peace and Cultural Integration”.
The parade provides Macau arts groups with an annual performance platform in order to amplify their creativity and showcase their creative talent while propelling the diverse development of the local cultural industries and creating an opportunity for the groups to interact with performing groups from different parts of the world. The parade route this year is basically the same as last year, starting at the Ruins of St. Paul’s and finishing at Sai Van Lake Square.
Participating groups may join the Parade as either a “Themed Parade Group” or as an “Artistic Parade Group”; the participating groups in the “Themed Parade Group” can refer to the list of the “One Belt, One Road” countries and regions, provided by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, to develop their own theme based on the culture or folklore from the countries and regions and present a performance in any kind of art forms, that does not exceed more than two minutes; while the “Artistic Parade Group” may give free play to their own artistic characteristics. Participants may also apply to join the “Art Promotion Mini Parade” and the “Community Art Program”, to be held on the days prior to the Parade, bringing different forms of culture and arts to local communities.
When: 3:00pm–7:00pm, Sunday, December 8, 2019
Where: Throughout Macau peninsula
Circuit: Ruins of St Paul’s → Rua de S. Paulo → Rua da Palha → Largo de S. Domingos → Senado Square → Travessa do Roquete → Rua da Sé → Calçada de S. João → Avenida da Praia Grande → Avenida Panorâmica do Lago Nam Van → Avenida Doutor Stanley Ho → Sai Van Lake Square
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s official website or Facebook page, or call +853 2836 6866 or email them

Motown Magic Mondays at The Roadhouse Macau: Volume II
2019-12-09 - 2019-12-30 | The Roadhouse Macau, Galaxy Macau, Broadway, Macau, Macau
You asked for it and they listened! Motown Magic Mondays are back at The Roadhouse Macau and so are the positive vibes and funky vinyl sounds of DJ Rocklee & Co! To set your Monday night on fire, DJ Rocklee and his mates DJ Ted and DJ King G.N.S will be mixing all-time classics with future sound. We can guarantee you won’t be able to sit still. Put on your dancing shoes and bring your friends to dance!
Rocklee came from a deeply rooted authentic hip hop background. Collecting vinyl and dancing since he was 15, his passion for music eventually led him to DJing. He is a genre-bender that fuses timeless classics to future sound. Anything that is funky, groovy and soulful, Rocklee will drop into the mix. He has worked as the official DJ for countless dance competitions, opening for hip hop clubs and private events from weddings to pool parties. Currently, he is working independently and would play for hip hop nights in Club Cubic and around Hong Kong. As an independent artist, he curates deep rare sound instead of playing the same mainstream music you can hear in the top 40s.
A veteran DJ on the Macau nightlife scene, DJ Ted is known for his residency at the former Playboy Club and Lion’s Bar. King G.N.S. (FIVEPLUG/Chicago) got his start as a local DJ in Madison, Wisconsin in 2007. Through traditional apprenticeship, G.N.S learned solid scratch techniques and crafted his personal style of creative selection. Whether keeping the dance floor bouncing or providing acoustic ambiance for socializing in intimate or business settings, King G.N.S can comfortably mix any number of genres ranging from house, soul, funk, RnB, Hip Hop and disco to salsa, jazz, reggae, and breaks.
When: Every Monday, 10:00pm–2:00am, December 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2019
Where: The Roadhouse Macau, E-G016-G019 Broadway Food Street, Broadway Macau, Avenida Marginal Flor De Lotus, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the Facebook event page

Macau Jazz Week 2019
2019-12-11 - 2019-12-15 | Dom Pedro V. Theatre, Macau
The Macau Jazz Week takes place from December 11 to 15 and it’s a free admission festival for all to appreciate music in its natural state. The opening concert: Ensemble Transience (International) features Macau musicians. Founded by Hong Kong guitarist and composer Teriver Cheung, the contemporary jazz chamber group, Ensemble Transience, merges jazz, classical and various styles with unlimited forms of instrumentation. Since 2015, this group has been touring international and receives enthusiastic feedback. For this very Macau Jazz Week, with conductor Ang Shao Wen and organist Kerong Chok from Singapore with drummer Hong Chanutr Techatana-nan from Thailand, Cheung will be playing works by himself and Chok, featuring Macau musicians: trumpeter Nelson Leung, oboist Tina Che, saxophonist Alex Cheng and Worktones String Quartet, and lifting the curtain of the Jazz Week entitled “The Sound of Pan Asia”. There is also a talk by Ang as conductor and Chok as composer, searching for the path of contemporary jazz in Asia.
Chok Kerong is an internationally renowned organist, pianist, and composer. He has released two albums, “Good Company” and “Tales They Told Me”, both of which feature his expansive songwriting and command of the organ. His current organ trio is considered to be one of the finest ensembles to emerge from Singapore, and the group’s music reflects the members’ dedication to swing, the blues and an aesthetic that favors authenticity above all. Expect uncompromising music that engages both heart and mind, presented with a startling depth of expression. The Kerong Chok Trio (Singapore) Concert happens on December 13.

The Vincent Ong Trio (Malaysia) ft. Jens Bunge (Germany) concert, takes place on December 14. Bassist Vincent Ong has been active in Malaysia and Asia region on both performing stage and recording studio, with profound experience and excellent performance skills, he’s back to the Jazz Week as a leader, featuring the legendary German harmonica player Jens Bunge: endorsed by Toots Thielemans and played with Art Farmer and Barbara Denneriein, etc. Bunge has issued either personal albums and is the exclusive sampling musician of various brands of music modules. Ong and Bunge give a unique performance of both original and classics with pianist Kom Wongsawrt (Thailand) and drummer Charles Wong. (Malaysia).
Chromatic harmonica is the instrument that Jen Bunge performs, with exquisite tone and unique skills. Bunge is invited to give a masterclass to introduce the harmonica and its application on jazz, on December 15. The closing event of this year’s jazz week is a jam session. This has become a compulsory Jazz Week event.
Local musicians perform with guests, and Macau guitarist Chan Hon Chong and Hong Kong guitarist Terry Yau participate. Join them at the beautiful Orient Foundation and have a laid-back Sunday with music of no boundaries! The concert finale happens on December 15. The Macau Jazz New Forces Concert by local groups debuted in 2015, as the largest platform in Macau. Macau Anglican College Big Band and Macau Jazz Orchestra will participate, while Macau Youth Chinese Orchestra is also invited to break the boundaries.
When: Opening concert – 8:00pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Talk: The Path of Contemporary Jazz in Asia – 7:30pm, Thursday, December 12, 2019
Kerong Chok Trio (Singapore) concert – 8:00pm, Friday, December 13, 2019
Vincent Ong Trio (Malaysia) ft. Jens Bunge (Germany) concert – 8:00pm, Saturday, December 14, 2019
Jens Bunge jazz harmonica masterclass – 2:00pm, Sunday, December 15, 2019
Big jazz jam – 4:00pm, Sunday, December 15, 2019
Finale Concert: Macau Jazz New Forces Concert – 8:00pm, Sunday, December 15, 2019
Where: Concerts – Dom Pedro V Theatre, Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau
Masterclass and jam session – Casa Garden, Orient Foundation, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, send an email to info@macau-jazz.org

Tap Seac Christmas Market 2019
2019-12-19 - 2019-12-31 | Tap Seac Square, Tap Seac Square, Macau, Macau, Macau
The Christmas Market this year will be held in Tap Seac Square, Macao from 19 December to 31 December. Activities at the market include: Christmas gifts and refreshment stalls, stage shows, a parade, roving shows, children’s play facilities, a little Christmas train, Christmas artificial snow area, a merry-go-round, an inflatable castle, a Christmas wooden house, and a cloud-making machine! How can someone resist these?
When: December 19–31, 2019

2:00pm–00:00am, December 20–21, 25–25, 28 and 31, 2019
2:00pm–11:00pm on remaining days
Parade – 8:00pm–9:30pm, December 24 and 31, 2019
Roving shows – 3:30pm–5:00pm and 6:30pm–8:00pm
Where: Tap Seac Square, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s official page

The Sound of Nature: Singing Club in Concert
2019-12-20 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
Little singers are warming up their voices, preparing the most exciting time of the season when CCM’s Singing Club steps on stage to perform their annual concert. Inviting family and friends to celebrate another year of musical joys and valuable experiences, the little choristers will immerse the audience in a natural environment featuring meaningful tunes performed in a variety of styles. With a song line-up adorned by choreographed moves, the concert will evoke the sounds of nature, from soothing rain drops in the forest to wild animal life, and many other thrills!
To share the excitements of a jolly good year, the young singers screen a short video recapping some of the adventures lived throughout the season, from the energetic weekly rehearsals, to short performances in cultural openings, amongst various other artistic events and social supporting gatherings. Let’s celebrate another cycle of musical blossom, filled with laughter and intense activity, joining our golden voices and their fantastic memories!
When: Friday, December 20, 2019
Where: Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission upon presentation of proof
Ticket distribution for the free admission performance starts on October 20 at CCM’s box office and Macao Ticketing Network outlets. Each person may collect two tickets, available on a first-come first-served basis.
For more information, check the event’s website

The Garden of Spirited Minds – Concert for Babies
2019-12-31 - 2020-01-05 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
Make yourself comfortable, step on stage and enjoy, letting your baby interact, drawn into a sensorial feast. The Garden of Spirited Minds opens its doors into the delights of a multi-artistic experience. The tiny audience are left to move freely, seeing multiple perspectives, exploring, relaxing, choosing their own ways to engage with a mysterious new world.
Created as a new visual experience for babies, the performance environment dwells on the idea of a sensory landscape ready to be explored through little ears, eyes, and hands. The dense installation created by Serbian Swedish artist Dalija Acin Thelander is inspired by organic forms, providing an unusual first adventure. Spanning from the late 1990’s to the present time, between Belgrade and Stockholm, the choreographer’s career has been entirely devoted to initiate babies into the performing arts. Interlacing movement and dance, music and sound, visual and tactile stimulation as well as natural smells, the performance challenges the audience to reorganize their repertoire of responses in accordance to novel events.
Encouraging exploration, The Garden of Spirited Minds provides a calm and intimate space for parents to boost their children’s innate curiosity, exposing them to a variety of shapes, sounds and lights that will make the tiny tots seem to be growing, right before their amazed eyes.
When: 11:00am, 3:00pm and 5:00pm, December 31, 2019–January 5, 2020
Where: Small Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $180
For more information, check the event’s website and buy tickets here

Starry Vienna – New Year Concert with Marysol Schalit
2019-12-31 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
There is a tradition around the world for orchestras to usher in the New Year with a themed concert featuring works by the family of musicians headed by Austrian composer Johann Strauss the Elder. On New Year’s Eve, Macao Orchestra is in concert with Swiss soprano Marysol Schalit, under the baton of Austrian conductor Thomas Rösner. The programme includes a few specially-selected but less well-known compositions, such as Johann Strauss the Elder’s Seufzer-Galopp, and his son Johann Strauss the Younger’s Furioso Polka. The performance lasts for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, including one interval.
When: Tuesday, 8:00pm, December 31, 2019
Where: Grand Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: Starting at MOP $150
For more information, check Macao Orchestra’s website, call +853 2853 0782, +853 2855 5555 or send an email to ocm@icm.gov.mo

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Galaxy Macau
2019-12-31 | China Rouge, Galaxy Macau, Cotai, Macau, Macau, Macau
New Year’s Eve parties are usually the most glamorous and fun to go to throughout the whole year so put on your dancing shoes, little black dress, smartest suit and head to Galaxy Macau to end the year with a bang! Both The Macallan Whisky Bar & Lounge and CHINA ROUGE have whipped up incredible celebrations for a great step into 2020! Read on and find out more on these two unique events.
Glitter & Gold Countdown Party at China Rouge
(See featured image above)
Known for its artistic interior design, CHINA ROUGE is the place to go for a New Year’s Eve party to remember! Embrace the grandeur of this extravagant night and glitter in gold with their makeup artists lending you a hand! When you’re ready, head to their themed photo booth. There is a special line-up with DJs, a live band and dance performance to give you an incredible start to 2020. What is a New Year’s Eve bash if there aren’t bubbles and CHINA ROUGE doesn’t disappoint with G.H. Mumm Champagne to sip all night long!
When: 9:00pm–3:00am, Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Where: China Rouge, G001, G/F, Galaxy Macau, Cotai
How much: MOP $300 (inclusive of two glasses of G.H. Mumm Champagne)

Festive Whisky Flight & Countdown Party
The city’s finest premium whisky bar is organizing a sumptuous night to celebrate the start of 2020! Head to The Macallan Whisky Bar & Lounge and experience an incredible New Year’s Eve with live music and your favorite drink in hand. Their countdown party has a happy hour where you can buy one and get the second for free (selected cocktails) and even a lucky draw for partygoers spending more than MOP $500 in a single receipt. Prizes include bottles of champagne and whisky, among others. There is also a whisky flight to experience, from December 1 to 31!
When: 9:00pm–2:00am, Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Where: The Macallan Whisky Bar & Lounge, 203, 2/F, Galaxy Hotel, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information and bookings, call +853 8883 2221 or check their official website

Dress Up The Spectacle New Year's Eve Countdown Party at MGM COTAI
2019-12-31 | MGM Cotai, Av. da Nave Desportiva, Macau, Macau, China, Macau
Dress up and head to Spectacle on the night of New Year’s Eve filled with different genres of jazz and music performances, as well as art on the Spectacle’s walls, bringing a sense of cohesive energy and atmosphere. The idea is to turn the entire space into a mega dance floor, while New Year’s Eve specials are offered for a complete experience and unforgettable night!
The night includes jazz at the NYE pop-up bar, where they’ll be serving canapés, wine, and champagne. Hanjin and JW will also be animating the Spectacle with different genres of jazz music. The night goes on with an incredible exotic beats performances and a 360 degree dressed up Spectacle! Music is brought by award-winning Yusuke, with Hanjin & JW, resulting in a 100-minutes music party with great food and beverages.
This sound and image show is everything you need to have an original and unique New Year’s Eve! The stages offer different sensations and when combined with voice, percussion and jazz, offer an incredible experience. Party-goers are able to listen to some popular tunes, including “All About That Bass” and “Senorita” by the jazz band, but also Hanjin’s “Cheek to cheek” and much more!
This countdown program is designed and directed by the acclaimed, Yusuke Hatano. The multi-talented pianist, composer, musician composed music in movies, and for Canto-pop artists and commercials. In 2017, Yusuke Hatano won the Best Original Film Score at the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards, Los Angeles Golden Screen Awards, and Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards.
JW and Hanjin
MGM COTAI’s Spectacle is filled with LED screens activated with incredible unique imaging, crafted especially for those entering 2020 in grand style. Spectacle’s 25 walls are programmed to create a cohesive ambiance for an immersive experience. A mix of new and existing animation LED content that is unique and relevant to the music performances, but also live feed of the performances and a countdown animation.
There is also an array of spots you can hit to have a sumptuous dinner before the countdown party starts, namely Chun, a pop-up bar, Aji & Grill 58. Besides these, there are special offerings such as lavish tapas across this New Year’s Eve party, which include chilled marinated cucumber with black truffle sauce, tea-smoked crispy chicken, crispy-fried spring roll with foie gras, pork and cheese, crispy-fried frog leg with spicy salt, double-boiled superior bird’s nest with peach resin, chilled osmanthus pudding with wolfberry, amongst others. Pair these with classic and champagne cocktails for a night to remember!
When: Dress Up The Spectacle – 10:30pm–12:30am, December 31, 2019
Where: Spectacle, MGM COTAI, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: Dress Up The Spectacle – Free admission
Tapas – MOP $48–68 per item; MOP $358 (six items for 2–3 persons), MOP $468 (eight items for 4–5 persons)
Countdown tapas set – MOP $228 (nine selected dishes)
New Year’s Eve Dining Menus – Grill 58 (MOP $988 per person), Aji (MOP $1,188 per person), Coast (MOP $1,988 for 4–5 persons set menu or MOP $888 for two persons), Hao Guo (MOP $988 for a two-person hot pot menu)
For more information, check the event’s official page
Aji’s King Crab

Join New Year’s Eve Parties at Sands Resorts Macao to Welcome in 2020
2019-12-31 | Parisian Macao, Estrada do Istmo, Lote 3 Cotai Strip, Macao SAR, Macau, Macau
End-of-year revellers hoping to bid farewell to 2019 and welcome 2020 in style are guaranteed an exhilarating experience at The Venetian Macao and The Parisian Macao, with the best New Year’s Eve countdown celebrations in town.
The Venetian Macao offers a series of fun and entertaining happenings for all to enjoy the first hours of 2020 in grand style! Guests and visitors can enjoy non-stop entertainment right up to midnight and beyond, starting at 8:00pm. The Venetian Macao lagoon area features live music with Andy Frasco & The U.N. from the USA and in-house favourites the Blue Note band. Visitors can also enjoy a specially created New Year’s Eve countdown projection light show across the façade of The Venetian Macao which will be followed by a spectacular fireworks display to welcome in 2020.
More live performances and dance acts continue to thrill the crowds at The Venetian Macao until 1:00am. However, there’s also a special show to attend: 2020 JSTV Countdown Concert, which takes place at The Cotai Arena on the same day! With free live outdoor entertainment, fireworks shows, 2020 JSTV Countdown Concert and special celebrity guest appearances throughout the night, Sands Resorts Macao is the ultimate celebration destination this New Year’s Eve.
At The Parisian Macao, partygoers will be able to enjoy just as fun-packed an evening at The Parisian Macao, at the Le Jardin garden opposite the Eiffel Tower rocking to the sounds of Supper Moment from Hong Kong. Urban Soul Orchestra from the UK and dance acts including renowned DJ LuLu will keep the party jumping until 1:00am as well. The New Year countdown will conclude with a fireworks extravaganza. Visitors have food and drink refreshments and giveaways to enjoy throughout the night, including special 2020 LED glasses, perfect for New Year poses.
When: 8:00pm–1:00am, Tuesday, December 31, 2019
2020 JSTV Countdown Concert – 7:30pm, Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Where: 2020 JSTV Countdown Concert – Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança
Countdown Party – The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Cotai and The Parisian Macao, Estrada do Istmo, Lote 3, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information, click here

19th Macao City Fringe Festival
2020-01-10 - 2020-01-19 | Dom Pedro V. Theatre, Macau
The 19th Macao City Fringe Festival, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), features a series of outreach activities, including workshops, talks, exhibitions, sharing sessions, and the backstage volunteer campaign entitled “Slashie”, offering rich and diverse artistic experiences to the public.
The programme “On Site” under the series “Crème de la Fringe” features three “Body Playground” workshops, namely “Body Awareness and Research”, “Contemporary Dance Techniques: Muscular Conscience” and “Parkour x Dance”, which will be instructed by international dancers including Xiao Zhiren from Guangzhou, Diego Sinniger from Spain, Lee Hong Kiu and Li Tuokun from Hong Kong, respectively. Participants will further explore physical possibilities as well as learn from and exchange with the artists at close range.
In addition, the sharing session On Site – Chitchat Space will be held for participants to talk about life and art, and learn more about the artists’ cultural backgrounds and the creative reasons behind their productions. This is an open space for exchange, a network of artists and art enthusiasts that helps to create opportunities for its participants. The programme “Puppet and Object Theatre Festival in Coloane” under the series “Crème de la Fringe” features three workshops, namely “Creating with Objects Workshop”, “Every Object Hides a Story: Object Theatre Workshop” and “Hello Grown-ups! Hello Kids! Storytelling with Magic Box Workshop”.
In the “Creating with Objects Workshop”, Canadian artist Robert Leveroos will instruct participants to play around with various materials, and learn to listen to and take movement cues from objects. In the “Every Object Hides a Story: Object Theatre Workshop”, through observing daily life objects, participants will learn to probe into the history of the objects, identify the differences between them, and eventually discover the potentials. The “Hello Grown-ups! Hello Kids! Storytelling with Magic Box Workshop” is open for families to participate and get close with the arts. In the workshop, participants will learn to tell and interpret stories using a story box and experience the fun of sharing stories.

In addition, the “Contemporary Dance Workshop” by seasoned Korean dancer and dance instructor Seo Yun Shin, will guide the participants to experience the interaction between mind and breath and to learn the way of using music for self- expression, as well as explain the expressional differences between mime and contemporary dance. This edition of the Fringe Festival also features thematic exhibitions. Following their production Ready to Wear, the Artistry of Wind Box Community Development Association will present the exhibition “Unforgettable Memory of Macao Garment Industry” to show the life stories of local garment workers in the form of words, objects, sounds, images and costume designs, inviting the public to create a memory map of the garment industry.
The talk cum seminar “Fringe Talk x Fringe Chat” by Taiwan art critic Hung Mu-Cheng (Inka), will explore artistic endeavours that could highlight regional values by elaborating the topic on the symbiosis between art and local life. During the event, critics from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan will discuss the features and heartbeats of this year’s Fringe Festival. Art groups and the public are all welcome to join the discussion. Furthermore, this year’s Fringe Festival will continue to host the sharing session “Fringe Exchange: Connect with Festivals”, in which art event curators from Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai were invited to share their experience in organizing events and the cultural landscape of the respective regions, providing practical information for art groups and artists interested in performing overseas.
In addition, the backstage volunteer campaign “Slashie” is now going through the selection process, and participants will be assigned to the performing groups and attend the orientation session on 18 December. to get an in-depth experience of arts in an extraordinary way.
When: January 10–19, 2020
Where: Dom Pedro V Theatre, Navy Yard 2, Jorge Álvares Square, Rui Cunha Foundation, Cinematheque Passion, Patane Library, Lou Kau Mansion, Hiu Kok Arts Centre, Camões Garden, Old Court Building, Mount Fortress Garden, Nam Van Lake Nautical Center, Casa Garden, Macau Flying Eagle Training Centre Conference Room, Macao Conservatory
How much: Most events are free; the priced ones cost between MOP $50–120
For more information, call +853 8399 6872, check their website or Facebook page

Time Out! Hot Dogs in Town
2020-01-10 - 2020-01-14 | Vida Rica Bar, n.◦945, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau, Macau
Inspired by the classic yet with its own interesting spin, Hafudog is more than a regular hot dog. Singaporean brand Hafudog brings the hot dog experience to a whole new level to Macau! This pop-up event is where foodies or hot dog fans can find their way to this gourmet hot dog eatery serving up fun fusion hot dogs. Hafudog aims to bring an interesting spin on the all-American hot dog people are used to.
When: 6:00pm–11:30pm, January 10–14, 2020
Where: Vida Rica Bar, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $118 per person
For more information, call +853 8805 8928 or send an email to momac-vidaricabar@mohg.com

Galaxy Macau Chinese New Year Market
2020-01-10 - 2020-01-23 | Galaxy Macau, Galaxy Macau, Cotai, Macau, Macau, Macau
Galaxy Macau is taking festive cheer to a new level by bringing in a Chinese New Year Market to East Square from January 10 to 23. Feel the vibrant atmosphere as you enjoy shopping fun and games at over 80 booths with over 1,000 items. Join their instant lucky draw when you spend MOP $300 or more. You could be the winner of a return ticket to Thailand or Malaysia, a new smartphone, prepaid card and other prizes valued at over MOP $388,888 in total.
When: January 10–23, 2020
Where: East Square, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Galaxy Macau, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information, check their website

LP Resistance: Spits and Chops Circuit at Live Music Association
2020-01-10 | Live Music Association (LMA), 11B San Mei Industrial Building, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Macau, Macau
Kick off the first LP Resistance event of the year with something a little different at the well loved venue Live Music Association (LMA). Spits and Chops Circuit includes local rappers, as well as hip hop acts along with locally renowned MC’s. Concrete Lotus, JRD, Jay Cuevas, DJ Bruno Ritchie and MC RCKBTTM are the confirmed artists. Start the year with some good old local talent and support the association.
When: Friday, 10:00pm–2:00am, January 10, 2020
Where: Live Music Association, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, San Mei Industrial Building 11B/F, Macau
How much: MOP $120 at the door
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

An Intimate Session With Music Director, Lü Shao-Chia
2020-01-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Mandarin Oriental Macau, 945 AVENIDA DR. SUN YAT SEN, NAPE, MACAU, Macau
Orchestra aficionados are in for a memorable evening with Taiwan Philharmonic music director, Lü Shao-Chia as he shares his musical journey with you. At the Lobby Lounge, he shares some of his stories and experiences with guests, amongst music, canapés and drinks.
When: 6:30pm–8:00pm, January 10, 2020
Where: Lobby Lounge, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $148 per person, including a glass of sparkling, red or white wine, cocktail or mocktail and a selection of canapés
For more information, call +853 8805 8938 or send an email to momac-lobbylounge@mohg.com, or check the event’s Facebook page

Macao Chinese Orchestra: ‘Captivating Tunes from Guangdong’
2020-01-11 | Dom Pedro V. Theatre, Macau
The Macao Chinese Orchestra has invited gaohu musician Yu Lefu, who is dubbed ‘the new-generation heir of Cantonese music’, to serve as artistic director. Yu is well-versed in Cantonese music and active in the Guangdong rock music scene. It is such Chinese and Western music cultures that have imbued him with a unique insight into traditional Cantonese music. This concert features an exquisite repertoire of instrumental and ensemble music, including well-known Cantonese tunes and rarely-performed compositions which represent the colourful Lingnan culture as well as the position held by the new-generation musician towards the inheritance of Cantonese music.
When: 8:00pm, Saturday, January 11, 2020
Where: Dom Pedro V Theatre, Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau
How much: MOP $100–$120
For more information, check the event’s website and buy tickets here

Macao Orchestra: In Dialogue with Cello
2020-01-11 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
What kind of sparks will fly when the Englishman Elgar, German Schumann and Russian Tchaikovsky come together? Macao Orchestra joins hands with internationally renowned conductor Lü Shao-Chia and elegant cellist Raphaela Gromes, to create a gorgeous musical world blending their works in this concert.
Audience will be listening to Elgar’s affectionate murmurs amid the playing of string instruments in Introduction and Allegro, appreciating Tchaikovsky’s ingenuity while indulging in the Polish flavour of Symphony No. 3, and feeling into Schumann’s romantic mood when enjoying the melodious Cello Concerto.
When: 8:00pm, Saturday, January 11, 2020
Where: Grand Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $150–$250
For more information, check the event’s website and buy tickets here
