Music at the Gallery With Náv
2020-07-26 | Casa Garden, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões, Macau, Macau
Local music collective NÁV performs–at Casa Garden gallery–a child-friendly and free entry gig. They’ll play as background for the Monochrome exhibition, which is open to the public in the same space until July 30, 2020.
NÁV is a live music band based in Macau, born in mid-2019 when the two founding members Dave Wan and Manuel Variz met and performed together in a local event named Connections – Community Gathering. Since then, they have started creating meditational soundscapes using the handpan, a new age organic instrument, combining percussive grooves with hypnotic melodies. In January 2020, the band appeared in the Macau Fringe Festival presenting live their first original “Into the woods”.
The love for the basic elements of nature and the historical and iconic places of Macau are their main source of inspiration, which aims to create deep musical atmospheres with upbeat grooves and promote trance-like experiences to the listener. The band is currently working in a music album and expanding its music repertoire with more acoustic instruments such as Asalato and didgeridoo, as well as combining a blend of organic and electronic musical instruments.”
When: 4:30pm, Friday, July 26, 2020
Where: Casa Garden Art Gallery, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

2020 Magnificent Cotai Market Summer Section: Coloane Marques Market
2020-08-01 - 2020-08-09 | Coloane Village, 1-6 Largo do Pres. Antonio Ramalho Eanes, Macau, Macau
With the theme of “Fishing Village Culture and Shipbuilding Culture”, 19 local SMEs, young entrepreneurs and Macau local brands have been invited to join the Market. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of booths offering gourmet products, cultural and creative items, games, and more.
Don’t miss out on amazing magic performances, music lessons, rope skipping, kids’ hip-hop dancing, youth Cantonese opera, artistic cycling, dragon dances and more! In addition, the Market will also collaborate with over 40 businesses located in Taipa, Cotai and Coloane, and launch an interactive game on WeChat with maps and guiding functions. Participants can redeem a “Coloane Marques Market” coupon by visiting one of the collaborating businesses. Visitors can learn about the stories and history of Coloane through this fun activity!
When: 2:00pm–8:00pm, August 1–9, 2020
Where: Eduardo Marques Square, Coloane Village
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2875 0721, send an email to carmo.macau@gmail.com 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

Together We Dance With Concrete Lotus
2020-08-15
Local band Concrete Lotus joins the Together We Dance event to combine different sounds and tracks, melting them into a mesh of dancing moves for all to enjoy a night out. On a Saturday, dress for the occasion and listen to the beats by D-Hoo, Ryoma, Matteo C and Furtas on their DJ sets.
When: 10:30pm–5:00am, Saturday, August 15, 2020
Where: Club Legend, 555 Avenida da Amizade, Landmark Plaza, Macau
How much: MOP $250 per person (including two drinks)
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

Macau Social Club Presents: Opening Night
2020-08-15 18:00 - 23:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Albergue SCM, Calçada da Igreja de São Lázaro No.8, Macau, Macau, Macau
Albergue 1601 restaurant is hosting a party by the Macau Social Club filled with good music, wine, and Macau 60s themed attire. What better way to celebrate summer with your friends than having drinks and socializing from late afternoon onwards? It’s a night of non-stop celebration and popping champagne, drinks, and dancing. Don’t miss out on Macau’s hottest event this year!
When: 6:00pm–11:00pm, August 15, 2020
Where: Albergue 1601, 8 Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro, Macau
How much: MOP $800 per person
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

Intoxicating Sensations at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge
2020-08-27 - 2020-11-30 | The Ritz-Carlton Macau, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía da Nossa Senhora da Esperança s/n, Cotai, Macau, Macau
For guests looking for a sophisticated night out, The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge is the most ideal destination for their discerning taste, where the city skyline twinkles under the breathtaking views. The recently launched Intoxicating Sensations program of The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge features enticing privileges nightly between Tuesdays and Sundays from now until the end of November, crafting the ultimate bar indulgence for all ladies and gentlemen.
Start the week right with Tuesdays Uncorked and enjoy half price promotion on selected fine wines and champagne by the bottle from acclaimed wine regions such as Saint-Estephe, Margaux, Bordeaux and Burgundy.
Gather your besties on ladies’ night Wednesdays where ladies can indulge in delightful alcohol-infused miniature desserts, including Myers rum Canneles bordeaux, Disaronno amaretto tiramisu, baileys cheesecake and three other glamorous sweets. Ladies may also enjoy half price privileges on selected classic cocktails to evaluate the fantasy of dessert pairing. While gentlemen can relax and experience some of the finest single-malt whiskies with half price offer on Distillers’ Thursday to prepare for the final stretch before the weekend.
Make a splash at the Aperitivo Weekends featuring a French style canapé platter and free-flow of cold cut, cheese, selected beer, wine, cocktail and spirits at MOP298* per person. What is more, local vocalist, Amanda Chan, will be performing with her contemporary twists on jazz and pop music, enlivening the tune of elegant and everlasting memory for the weekend; Finally rounding up the week with the Gin Sipping Sundays, where guests can discover the world’s most diverse spirits featured on the signature gin trolley with more than 160 types of gin options at half price. This personalized concoction will be the nightcaps you need to get ready for another productive week.
For Ladies and Gentlemen who are looking to unwind for the evening with the perfect nightcaps, The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge is the most ideal option, delighting every intoxicating soul.
When: The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge, 51/F The Ritz-Carlton, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Cotai
Where: From now till November 30, 2020
Aperitivo Weekends – 6:00pm–9:00pm, Friday and Saturday
Tuesdays Uncorked – 5:00pm–midnight, Tuesdays
Ladies’ Night Wednesdays – 5:00pm–midnight, Wednesdays
Distillers’ Thursday – 5:00pm–midnight, Thursdays
Gin Sipping Sundays – 5:00pm–midnight, Sundays
How much: MOP $128–MOP $298 per person
For more information, call +853 8886 6868 or check their website

Pose by the Macau LGBTQ+ Social Club
2020-08-28 | Fisherman’s Wharf, Av. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Macau, Macau, 853, Macau
The Macau LGBTQ+ Social Club is calling all divas and supermodels! Is everyone ready to release their inner supermodel? If you are, then head out and enjoy a Night at the Ball. A place for you to strut your walk, pose and vogue, just like it was in 1970s Harlem New York ballrooms. Head out to D2 club on August 28 and be ready for a fabulous night on the town sipping up a few cocktails.
This fun social event is about bringing the Macau community together, meeting new people, and building existing and new relationships, so together people can build a stronger LGBTQ+ community in Macau. Join them for a fabulous night out and feel free to bring all your friends.
When: 10:00pm–6:00am, Friday, August 28, 2020
Where: D2 Club, Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, Avenida da Amizade e Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $140 per person (inclusive of two drinks)
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

Concert “Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day: A Tribute to Nature”
2020-08-29 - 2020-08-30 | MGM Cotai, Av. da Nave Desportiva, Macau, Macau, China, Macau
MGM brings you a different symphony experience, allowing the audience to watch the graceful movement in all directions for the first time. This year is the 250th anniversary of the birth of the famous musician Beethoven and the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. MGM and the Macau Orchestra have joined forces to bring Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F major, “The Pastoral”. Beethoven once expressed his love for the country: “No one loves life in the country more than me. Really, woods, trees and rocks can create sounds that humans want to hear.” This time let the audience in the city through classical melody. Feel the beauty of nature and think about the connection between modern people and nature.
This performance jumps out of the traditional performance venue and dances with Beethoven under the canopy of MGM TV Plaza. It integrates classical music into modern architecture that combines innovative technology and nature, and feels what Beethoven wrote together: “After the rain, I clear the countryside and find the pastoral scenery in my heart”. There is a guided tour of “Earth Day X Nature’s Art” at the same venue, which will take participants to learn about the natural and artistic aesthetics in this award-winning MGM Cotai building and regain our appreciation and cherishing of the earth. You might as well enjoy the symphony-themed afternoon tea while enjoying the performance and let the feeling sublimate. Learn more about the amazing natural art piece and the aesthetics at MGM Cotai can join the “Earth Day X Nature’s Art” guided tour and appreciate the beauty of Mother Earth. There’s also a Symphony afternoon tea and a moss ball planting workshop.
When: Symphony concert – 2:30pm–3:15pm, August 29 and 30, 2020
“Earth Day X Nature’s Art” guided tour – 12:15pm–1:00pm and 4:30–5:15pm, August 29 and 30, 2020
Symphony afternoon tea – 2:00pm–6:00pm, August 29 and 30, 2020
Plant workshop – 3:30pm–4:15pm, August 29 and 30, 2020
Where: Symphony concert and “Earth Day X Nature’s Art” guided tour – Seebo Plaza, MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
Symphony afternoon tea – Shibo Refreshment, MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
Plant workshop – Meiyi Lobby and Meishi Space, MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: Symphony concert – Free admission
“Earth Day X Nature’s Art” guided tour – Free admission (reservation required)
Symphony afternoon tea – MOP $198 for two persons
Plant workshop – MOP $188 per person
For more information and bookings of the guided tours and workshops, call +853 8802 8888 or send an email to hotelenquiry@mgm.mo. To book the Symphony Afternoon Tea-For Vision Tea, call +853 6683 1206 or send an email to ericchu@mgm.mo

Cultural Weekends at the Taipa Houses-Museum & Barra
2020-08-29 - 2020-09-13 | Taipa Houses – Museum, Taipa, Macau
The Cultural Institute is promoting a series of activities and events this summer taking place at two major locations: in front of A-Má Temple and at the Taipa Houses-Museum. From July till September, a lot of people can enjoy concerts, theatre, performances, and urban wall painting in these areas. The government entity is organizing this so everyone can experience these local performances at iconic spots in both the Macau peninsula and Taipa.
The space in front of A-Má Temple–Largo do Pagode da Barra–hosts the following collectives: Macao Chinese Orchestra, Brotherhood Art Association, Long Fund Theatre Association, The Macau Culture and Arts Association, and the Miss White Dance Group, who present a series of shows focusing on Chinese traditional arts, including the Pui Sik Parade, Chinese painting, and dances of the drunken dragon.
The Taipa Houses-Museum surroundings are the chosen grounds for folklore performances by the Macao Orchestra, Concrete/Lotus, Danças e Cantares Portuguesa “Macau no Coração” Association, the Danças e Cantares de Macau group, the Macanese Tune, amongst others. The Carmo Fair is the stage for calligraphy master, Choi Chun Heng, the International Macau Association of Tea Ceremonies, the Macau Chinese Youth Orchestra, and the Bússola de Teatro Criativo Association to present their crafts as well.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 4:00pm–6:00pm, September 5 and 6, 12 and 13, 2020
Where: Largo do Pagode da Barra, in front of A-Má Temple and Taipa Houses-Museum, Avenida da Praia, Carmo, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more information, check their Facebook page

Gathering at Dusk in Senado Square
2020-09-01 - 2020-10-25 | Senado Square, Largo do Senado, Macau, Macau, Macau, 853, Macau
During these hot days, why not visit the outdoor café at Macau’s famous landmark Senado Square, and order a cold drink and enjoy some snacks! It is the perfect spot for having a cool break and taking some beautiful photos! There is even a live jazz show every night from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, adding some culture and romance to your summer nights.
Senado Square fills up with music performances while people laugh and drink beer, juice, or have cool snacks at this Macau landmark close to many eateries, cool bars, and other historical venues.
When: Fridays–Sundays, 4:00pm–10:00pm and Mondays–Thursdays, 5:00pm–10:00pm, September 1–October 25, 2020
Where: Senado Square, Largo do Senado, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check their website, send an email to info@uafbmm.org.mo or check their Facebook page

Rootz: Presented by LMA x ROOTZ
2020-09-04 | Live Music Association (LMA), 11B San Mei Industrial Building, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Macau, Macau
Afrobeats, reggaeton and hip-hop are at the center of Friday’s party at Live Music Association. With a bunch of acting gigs from local artists, the night will be filled with beats and drums featuring hip hop sounds. Live acts include Betchy Barros and Tony Barros, while DJ’ing is carried out by DJ Abel X and guests acts are Lulu Tavares and DJ Luvish.
The party goes on from 10:00pm till late and tickets include one drink. Head there to celebrate these powerful music styles and dance till the sun comes up.
When: From 10:00pm till late, Friday, September 4, 2020
Where: Live Music Association, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, San Mei Industrial Building 11B/F, Macau
How much: MOP $150 per person
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

Jazz on Time II at Live Music Association
2020-09-05 | Live Music Association (LMA), 11B San Mei Industrial Building, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Macau, Macau
Live Music Association is hosting its second edition of Jazz on Time, a night to celebrate this music style in all its glory. With three music collectives on stage, expect a night of live performances focusing on jazz. Mars Lee Trio ft. Hon Chong Chan (Derrick Huang / Carmen Ip), The Hot Dog Express, and Lobo Ip are the invited bands for this Saturday’s artist line-up of jazz and blues. The event is supported by Casa de Portugal and Jazz Club de Macau.
When: From 10:00pm onwards, Saturday, September 5, 2020
Where: Live Music Association, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, San Mei Industrial Building 11B/F, Macau
How much: MOP $150 per person (includes one drink)
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

September 2020 Macao Orchestra Concerts
2020-09-05 - 2020-09-19 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
The Macao Orchestra presents wonderful concerts in September in numerous venues, ranging from traditional theatres to heritage buildings, libraries to museums, in an effort to uncover the city with melodious music. A Date with Symphonies is conducted by Francis Kan, where the Macao Orchestra presents the classic Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 and Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550.
Music in Library takes place in Taipa Library, where the string duet of the Macao Orchestra encourages young music fans to get close to classical music through exquisite melody and fun interactive sessions. There’s also a concert with eight cellists of the Macao Orchestra performing masterpieces including Haydn: Divertimento in D major and Shostakovich: the Second Waltz. This one’s entitled A Date with Cellos and takes place at Dom Pedro V Theatre.
After lunch, on September 19, head to the Macao Museum of Art to enjoy a wonderful concert: two beautiful pieces by Mozart, Quartet No. 4 in C major (K. 157) and String Quintet No. 2 in C minor (K. 406), are performed by the Orchestra members to open the imaginary world of the one and only Wolfgang Mozart.
Music at World Heritage happens on Casa Garden and features selected master pieces composed by Frank Bridge (1879-1941) and Charles Ives (1874-1954) encourage audiences to experience the beauty of the World Heritage.
When: A Date with Symphonies – 8:00pm, Saturday, September 5, 2020
Music in Library – 5:15pm, Saturday, September 12, 2020
A Date with Cellos – 8:00pm, Saturday, September 12, 2020
Music in Art Museum – 2:30pm, Saturday, September 19, 2020
Music in World Heritage – 5:00pm, Saturday, September 19, 2020
Where: A Date with Symphonies – Grand Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
Music in Library – Taipa Library, Taipa Central Park, 7 Rua de Seng Tou, Taipa
A Date with Cellos – Dom Pedro V Theatre, Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau
Music in Art Museum – Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
Music in World Heritage – Casa Garden, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2853 0782 or send an email to ocm@icm.gov.mo

BE-ATS "Il Festeggiato" at LMA
2020-09-25 | Live Music Association (LMA), 11B San Mei Industrial Building, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Macau, Macau
Last time, BE-ATS took place at a different location, but the next one returns to its usual spot: Live Music Association. “IL FESTEGGIATO” will celebrate the anniversary of their Italian regular DJ, Matteo Cardarelli! His set at D2 was massive and really made that night.
The idea this time is to witness the power of music with Matteo on the wheel from 3:00am to 5:00am and celebrate his birthday by taking the dancefloor. Another noteworthy detail is that Finsent C (cipher/HK) is be back at their decks too! Besides Matteo and Finsent C, RyomA will also be putting up some beats. You can expect a night filled with house, techno, minimal and indie dance.
When: Starting at 11:00pm, Friday, September 25, 2020
Where: Live Music Association, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, San Mei Industrial Building 11B/F, Macau
How much: MOP $100 (before 00:00am with one drink); MOP $150 (after 00:00am with one drink)
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

Macao International Music Festival - For a Special Year
2020-10-01 - 2020-10-31 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
With the theme “For a Special Year”, this year’s Macao International Music Festival has launched 20 activities under nine categories for performance-goers to enjoy.
The performance to celebrate the 71st Anniversary of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China and the Haojiang Moonlight Night – Ethnic Dance Drama Awakening Lion is an ethnic dance drama Awakening Lion reflects a spiritual “awakening” materialised in the figure of the “lion”, narrating the story of two teenage lion dance dancers who achieve self-awakening and growth when making life decisions.
The concert A Century of Chinese Music – Macao Chinese Orchestra 2020-2021 Season Opening Concert features two renowned plucked-string performers – the fabulous pipa master Zhang Hongyan and the contemporary outstanding zheng player Luo Jing, who will perform the famous pipa piece “A Moonlit Night on Spring River” and the well-known zheng work “Fishermen’s Song at Dusk” respectively.
The Mahler Symphony No. 1 is a performance by the Macao Orchestra and the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra that jointly present Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 to promote artistic exchange in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao Orchestra is also set to perform the first movement of Echoes from the Old Macao. This is a composition commissioned by Macao Orchestra and composed by local composer Lam Bun-Ching, a musical work for the reminiscence of the good old days of Macao.
Bravo Macao! offers local young rising music stars a platform to showcase their talent and artistic achievements, so as to promote musical development in Macao. This time, percussionist Andrew Chan and saxophonist Lee Chi Pok share the stage to showcase their virtuosity.
People can also enjoy the Street Piano Programme, where two pianos are located in different places around the city in the second half of the year for the public, so that piano lovers can play freely and become street performers.
When: October 1–31, 2020
Performance to celebrate the 71st Anniversary of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China and the Haojiang Moonlight Night – Ethnic Dance Drama Awakening Lion – 7:30pm, Thursday, October 1, 2020
A Century of Chinese Music – Macao Chinese Orchestra 2020-2021 Season Opening Concert – 8:00pm, Sunday, October 4, 2020
The Mahler Symphony No. 1 – 8:00pm, Saturday, October 10, 2020
Bravo Macao! – Saturday, 8:00pm, October 31, 2020
Street Piano Programme – Throughout the month, 10:00am–8:00pm (Taipa Central Park), 10:00am–6:00pm (Macao Science Center)
Where: Macao Cultural Centre, Dom Pedro V Theatre, Taipa Central Park and Macao Science Center
How much: MOP $100–MOP $150
For more information, send an email to fimm@icm.gov.mo or check their website or Facebook page

Autumn Afternoons in Macau
2020-10-01 - 2020-10-04 | Macao Science Center, Macau
Promoted by Casa de Portugal, 2020 marks Autumn Afternoons in Macau’s 4th edition. Featuring local artists performing all sorts of shows, this is a great event to attend with kids! Amongst various games for the little ones–and grown-ups–there’s foosball and more.
There will also be music concerts by artists performing lusophone and Portuguese music that include international hits, but also children’s songs as well as some original themes. Join this activity on the first days of October, thus celebrating the joys of Autumn with the ones you love most.
When: 3:00pm–6:00pm, Thursday–Sunday, October 1–4, 2020
Where: Macao Science Center, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Nape, Macau
How much: Free admission

Darkroom Perfume Presents: Vibe n' Dive Last Call
2020-10-03 | Grand Coloane Beach Resort, 1918 Estrada de Hac Sa, Coloane, Macau
End the summer with the most memorable pool party at the only true beach resort in Macau, Grand Coloane Resort! Get ready to dive deep into music and the coolest party this October. You won’t want to miss this one, as there will be cocktails and many other amenities.
Darkroom Perfume parties have been successfully filled with party goers and people looking to have fun under the Macau sun, so don’t miss out on the opportunity of becoming part of this crowd. Darkroom Perfume is a music collective that aims to “create poetic lyrics and soulful sound that trigger your deep memories like the smell of perfume. We produce tastefully curated events that resonate with our audience, putting the artists and the people of Macau first”.
When: Saturday, 2:00pm till late, October 3, 2020
Where: Grand Coloane Resort, 1918 Estrada de Hac Sá, Coloane
How much: Early bird – MOP $250 MOP (includes two standard drinks)
At the door – MOP $300 MOP (includes two standard drinks)
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page, call +853 6638 2193 or send an email to darkroomperfume.mo@gmail.com for reservations

Latin Jazz at Antica Trattoria
2020-10-09 | Antica Trattoria, 40–46 Edificio Vista Magnifica Court, Avenida Sir Anders Ljungstedt, Macau, Macau, Macau, Macau
Experience the first live real Latin jazz in Macau! Good vibes providers for the night include Chakseng (sax and flute), Chao on the keyboard, Ming sets the rhythm on the drums, but also Tommy Liang (bass), Apollo (percussion), Dudu (percussion) and guest vocalists, Queena and Silping T. Taking place at Antica Trattoria, there are foods and drinks to try while enjoying the first ever Latin jazz live performance by the restaurant.
When: Starts at 11:00pm, Friday, October 9, 2020
Where: Antica Trattoria, 40–46 Edificio Vista Magnifica Court, Avenida Sir Anders Ljungstedt, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information and reservations, check the event’s Facebook page or call +853 2875 5102

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

Concerts in Museums
2020-10-15 - 2021-07-06 | Macao Museum, 112 Praceta do Museu de Macau, Macau, Macau
The Macao Chinese Orchestra will once again join hands with several museums across the city to present various enthralling concerts under the themes of the exhibitions at the venues. The imagery of music usually stems from literature, fine arts, history, philosophy and other disciplines. Therefore, performing music in museums allows such art to blend with the related cultural connotations, thereby further promoting Chinese music and arts in utmost efforts.
When: Macao Museum of Art – 4:00pm, Saturday, October 24, 2020
Macao Museum – 11:00am and 12:00pm, Tuesdays and Friday, September 15, 2020, January 15, April 13, May 18 and July 6, 2021
Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum – 3:30pm, Saturday, December 5, 2020
Jao Tsung-I Academy – 3:00pm and 4:30pm, Sunday, November 29, 2020 and Saturday, February 6, 2021
Where: Macao Museum, 112 Praceta do Museu de Macau and Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau, Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum, 151-153, Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira, Macau and Jao Tsung-I Academy, 95 C-D Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check here

23rd Lusofonia Festival
2020-10-16 - 2020-10-18 | Taipa Houses – Museum, Taipa, Macau
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and co-organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office and the Municipal Affairs Bureau, the 23rd Lusofonia Festival is held from October 16 to 18, at the Taipa Houses-Museum area, introducing to the public the lusophone culture. The Festival offers a diversified program of activities, including music and dance performances, booths, gastronomy and games, allowing residents and tourists to experience the Portuguese customs and feel the Festival’s cheerful atmosphere.
The program of this edition of the festival is as diverse as its previous installments. Different booths by Portuguese-speaking communities from ten countries or regions, namely Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Goa, Daman and Diu, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe, East Timor and the Macanese community, will be set up, introducing their countries or regions’ traditional music, geography, arts and crafts, customs, literature, tourist information, and gastronomy. João Gomes and Band, Gabriel, Inova Band, Groove Ensemble 2 Band, 80&Tal Band, Francois & Rita, Fado and Portuguese Popular Music Group and Fabrizio Croce are some of the bands performing this year.
On each day of the Festival, local Portuguese-speaking artists will perform different styles of music and dance on the main stage of the Festival and soft music on the stage installed in Carmo Square. In addition, the Festival temporary restaurant will serve Portuguese dishes at lunch and dinner time, namely typical Portuguese grilled food and specialties of the various participating Portuguese-speaking countries and regions. There will also be a kiosk installed in the venue serving typical Portuguese snacks and drinks. Furthermore, visitors of all ages can participate in traditional Portuguese games, including wooden ski run, rope pulling and others which will be held at Carmo Square on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
Winners will receive bottles of wine, codfish, canned sardines, and Portuguese sausage. Also, there will be table football tournaments. Teams consisting of two participants of two different categories, 16 years old and above and under 15, can enroll until 4:30pm on Saturday. During the afternoon of Saturday and Sunday, a leisure space for children featuring diversified games, puppet shows, and face painting will be provided. The temporary “Rádio Carmo” station will be installed on-site broadcasting lusophone music throughout the Festival, plus broadcasting interviews with the public.
This year, local company smallWORLD Experience is organizing a Lusofonia afterparty, Partyfonia. Taking place in Afrikana bar–Macau Fisherman’s Wharf–it’s expected to bring everyone down to the dance floor till late since the festival usually packs up early. Put on your dancing shoes and join friends and family to dance to the music of kizomba, samba, pimba, and all the great Lusofonia sounds!
When: Lusofonia – October 16–18, 2020
Partyfonia – 10:00pm–4:00am, Friday and Saturday, October 16 and 17, 2020
Where: Lusofonia – Taipa Houses-Museum and Carmo area, Avenida da Praia, Carmo, Taipa
Partyfonia – Afrikana bar, Fisherman’s Wharf, Avenida da Amizade e Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Macau
How much: Lusofonia – Free admission
Partyfonia – MOP $80 per person (including one drink)
For more information, check this website and for the full program, check here

Saturday Night Jazz at Rui Cunha Foundation
2020-10-19 | Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery, AVENIDA DA PRAIA GRANDE, Nº 749, R/C, MACAU, Macau
The Rui Cunha Foundation is having a jazz night on Saturday, October 31, 2020. This time, guests include Butter Jazz Duet & Mac Jazz Combo plus a special guest artist from the Macau Jazz Promotion Association. Head to this spot in central Macau to enjoy some great tunes of live jazz performance!
When: Saturday, October 31, 2020
Where: Rui Cunha Foundation, GF 749 Avenida da Praia Grande, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, 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

Hyper Zone Pure Psychedelic Experience at LMA
2020-10-24 | Live Music Association (LMA), 11B San Mei Industrial Building, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Macau, Macau
It’s been a long time Live Music Association has organized an event to gather the psychedelic fans! Hyper Zone brings you a pure psychedelic experience once again! This time, Hyper Zone invited Yi (TheYunLab) from Dali (Yunnan) to perform his first DJ+Live Set in Macau. Let’s enter his dark, high-energy psychedelic world together at this musical venue. Line-up for this party also includes DJs RyomA (BE-ATS, Japan), O.A.Y (YuanQi, China), Benson (Hyper Zone, Macau) and BLK7 (YuanQi, China).
When: From 10:30pm till late, Saturday, October 24, 2020
Where: Live Music Association, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, San Mei Industrial Building 11B/F, Macau
How much: MOP $200 (with one free drink)
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

The Magnificent Baroque at Dom Pedro V Theatre
2020-10-24 | Dom Pedro V. Theatre, Macau
The Baroque period was a brilliant era in which famous artists emerged and creativity bursted out in the history of European art. Whether it is the diversified ensemble repertoire or the concerti which highlight the soloists, they all thrived during this period. The Macao Orchestra has selected two masterpiece concerti, by Bach “The Father of Music”, together with Pachelbel’s most familiar “Canon in D Major”, which is full of tranquility and happiness, to show you the magnificent characteristics of the Baroque period.
When: 8:00pm, Saturday, October 24, 2020
Where: Dom Pedro V Theatre, Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau
How much: MOP $100, MOP $120 per person
For more information, check here

Bella Taipa Halloween Costume Party
2020-10-31 | Taipa Village, Rua do Cunha, Taipa, Macau
Bella Taipa restaurant–nestled in Taipa Village–is having a fantastic and spooky Halloween costume party for all to lavish on Italian savoury and sweet delicacies, but also get scared and have lots of fun at this wonderful place. Gather the bunch and enjoy this cool party with food and costumes where fun is key!
When: 7:30pm, Saturday, October 31, 2020
Where: Bella Taipa, 1 Rua dos Clérigos, Taipa Village
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

Together We Dance Halloween Costume Party at D2
2020-10-31
The next Together We Dance party is a Halloween costume party, where you can dress up, put on something crazy, funny or scary and let loose by dancing! This will also be their first event at D2 Club where you get bigger space and proper banging sound system.
Apart from their local talented DJs playing the best of the underground music ranging from house to techno and everything else in between, MDMA is also please to present you with a little live performance by the two super talented electronic music producers: “Aki” (Japan) and “KW” aka Kelsey (from Concrete Lotus). They’ll showcase original ideas in sound creation all made in Macau.
When: 11:00pm, Saturday, October 31, 2020
Where: D2 Club, Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, Avenida da Amizade e Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $200 (before 01:00am) with two free drinks, MOP $250 (after 01:00am) with two free drinks
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

Bravo Macao!
2020-10-31 | Dom Pedro V. Theatre, Macau
Bravo Macao! offers local young rising music stars a platform to showcase their talents and artistic achievements so as to promote musical development of Macau. This time, percussionist Andrew Chan and saxophonist Lee Chi Pok share the stage to showcase their virtuosity. Piano accompaniment is made by Cecilia I-Ian Long while Hugo Loi is this night’s guest performer.
Andrew Chan has a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree both in Percussion Performance from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He is the winner of the Open Marimba Solo section in the Australian Percussion Eisteddfod, the first marimbist in Macao invited to perform for China Central Television and the official endorser for musical instrument brands in the Netherlands and the United States.
Lee Chi Pok is the First Prize winner of both the Saxophone Advanced level and the Woodwind Concerto Advanced level in the 34th Macao Young Musicians Competition. He is currently studying at the Conservatoire Royal de Liège under Nele Tiebout and has gained numerous exchange and performance experiences from performing abroad.
Programme highlights include E. Séjourné: Attraction for Solo Percussion and Tape, K. Abe: Itsuki Fantasy for Six Mallets, J. Nagao: Paganini Lost for Two Alto Saxophones and Piano, P. Creston: Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano, op. 19 and A. Piazzolla / Arr. Andrew Chan: “Nightclub 1960” from L’histoire du tango, arr. for Marimba and Soprano Saxophone.
When: 8:00pm, Saturday, October 31, 2020
Where: Dom Pedro V Theatre, Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau
How much: MOP $120, MOP $150
For more information, click here

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

“The Story of My Small Town With You” Concert
2020-11-08 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the death of the Teresa Teng, the queen of Chinese music, “A Story of My Small Town With You” is presented to show the loyalty and exclusive love. The famous female singer from the mainland China, Wang Zifei, is going to join hands with the Macao Chinese Orchestra to perform the Teresa Teng’s famous songs, such as “The Moon Represents My Heart”, “Other Side of the Water” and “I only care about you”, allowing the audience to indulge in the melodious music. Conductor is Yao Shenshen.
When: 8:00pm, Sunday, November 8, 2020
Where: Grand Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $120–MOP $200
For more information, check the event’s official page
