This April in Macau is going to exciting and filled with interesting events so whip out those calendars and make plans with your friends and family! There are several events going on, from HUSH!! Full Music Festival, to a cinema-themed Bene Food & Wine Mercato, to an exhibition of Italian renaissance drawings from the British Museum, a lot is happening and you will not want to miss it!
HUSH!! FULL MUSIC FESTIVAL
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HUSH!! Full Music Festival is an important cultural brand that has a history of over 10 years in Macau! It is one of the most anticipated annual music events held locally and is known by many Asian music artists. The Cultural Affairs Bureau continues to bring “HUSH!! Full Music” beach concert as a multiple-day event in Hac-Sa Beach. Famous and highly-talented local and foreign artists and bands are invited to present a great variety of music at the concert. Music lovers should not miss this enthusiastic music event.
On April 28 and 30, the line-up includes performances from Pyjamars, Soulomix, Emo, Yoyo, 206, Sunset Or Rise, Cageling, Sleeping Forest, E:ch, Ariejohn, and Jun Kung & The Latin Connection Featuring Steve Thornton. On May 1 (Wednesday), the stage welcomes Portuguese artists with the following collectives: João Gomes e Banda, Banda Da Cpm, 80 & Tal and Dat Trio until 2:45pm. The rest of the day will feature Dr. Jen, Mangorise, B_GEI3, Ten.ice, Asura, Rubberband, Scamper, Zenith, Forget The G, DJ Saiyan, Concrete/Lotus and much more.
When: April 28, 30 and May 1, 2019
Where: Hac-Sa Beach, Estrada de Hac Sá, Coloane
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page or website
BENE FOOD & WINE MERCATO – FOOD FROM FAMOUS FILMS
La Dolce Vita! Visit our Bene Food & Wine Mercato, a unique dining concept that explores the authentic flavors of Italy every month. Vibrant market atmosphere, indigenous wine counters and different theme-inspired interactive cooking stations that take you on a journey to experience the flavors of Italy like a true Italian.
This month, each dish is inspired by a particular film and they will also have someone dressed like Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin during the Mercato. Menu includes dishes names after movies, such as Mostly Martha (Italian gnocchi), Bridget Jones’s Diary BJ (leek soup with roasted cod), Big Night (pasta timpano), No Reservations (scallops with saffron sauce), Ratatouille, and even The Flintstones!
When: April 12 and 13, 2019
Where: Bene, Level 1, Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Cotai Central, Estrada do Istmo. s/n, Cotai
How much: MOP $488 per adult and MOP $200 per child (aged 6–12 years old)
Price includes entry ticket, unlimited food, wines and drinks
Marriott Bonvoy’s members enjoy special discounts
For bookings, click here. For further information, call +853 8113 1200, email [email protected] check the event’s Facebook page
The Kosmikskala has been bringing their blues, soul funk and rock music to audiences in The Philippines since 2015 and now they are coming to Macau, from April 2 to 14! Inspired by the likes of Eric Clapton, Janis Joplin, Etta James, Led Zeppelin, Beatles and a whole lot more, the band’s captivating, high-energy performances transport audiences back in time as they blend musicianship, creativity and tradition.
When: 9:00pm–till early morning, April 2–14, 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 their Facebook page
KITARO – KOJIKI AND THE UNIVERSE 2019 IN MACAU
For over 40 years, the multi-award winning musician Kitaro has touched the world with his soul-stirring music. Beginning with California in 2017, Kitaro has been performing around the world on his acclaimed “Kojiki and the Universe” tour, visiting various countries and regions that include London, Istanbul, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Kuala Lumpur. His multi-textured compositions always show inspirational message of love and respect to nature and the universe. Don’t miss your chance to see this living legend in Macau. Catch the master of New Age music LIVE at Broadway Theatre for one night only!
When: Wednesday, 8:00pm, April 27, 2019
Where: Broadway Theatre, Broadway Macau, Avenida Marginal Flor de Lotus, Cotai
How much: MOP $180–1,280
MOP $1,280 tickets include post-concert meet & greet with Kitaro and a special edition CD
For ticketing and more information, click here
MAGICAL HARRY POTTER FILM CONCERT SERIES APPARATES IN MACAU!
Accio! Expelliarmus! See the magic of the Harry Potter series come to life at MGM Cotai’s MGM Theatre! Chinese Performing Arts Production International announces the first four films of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, beginning with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert.
For the first time in Macau, audiences will have the most magical experience of the first four chapters of one of the most beloved film series in history. What makes this stage performance special is that the Orchestra Italiana del Cinema will be performing the entire score from each film live to picture! In 2016, CineConcerts and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, a global concert tour celebrating the Harry Potter films. Since the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert in June 2016, more than 1.3 million fans have enjoyed this magical experience from J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, which is scheduled to include over 900 performances across more than 48 countries worldwide through 2019.
When: April 13–May 4, 2019
Where: MGM Theater at MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: MOP $480, $680, $880, $1,080
Tickets are on sale from February 18, 2019 (Monday) onwards at tickets.mgm.mo
For more information, call +853 8802 3833 (24 hours) or email [email protected]. To know more about this worldwide event, click here
PARISIAN GOURMET FESTIVAL 2019
The Parisian Macao has launched its second Parisian Gourmet Festival, a celebration of superb French food, wine and entertainment taking place at the Eiffel Tower’s Observation Deck (Level 7) from Wednesday to Sunday from 4:00pm onwards, from March 29 until June 9.
With an al fresco wine and dine set under the iconic Eiffel Tower, the Parisian Gourmet Festival is a celebration of all things French. Guests can also enjoy Parisian ‘Streetmosphere’ entertainment and live music throughout the evening while taking in the stunning views of Sands Cotai Strip.
The authentic festival provides an extensive food and beverage menu. Visitors will love the delectable waffles, which elevate the humble snack to something special. Other culinary highlights include freshly-shucked oysters, aperitif platters, flambéed skewers and a range of wine and champagne.
When: Wednesday–Sunday, March 29–June 9, 2019
Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday – 4:00pm–10:00pm
Friday and Saturday – 4:00pm–00:00am
Where: Eiffel Tower Observation Deck, The Parisian Macao, Estrada do Istmo, Lote 3, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information, check their website
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE DRAWINGS FROM THE BRITISH MUSEUM
The exhibition “Italian Renaissance Drawings from the British Museum”, to be held from 12 April to 30 June, features a total of 52 drawings by 42 Italian Renaissance masters, such as Mantegna, Correggio, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian, Raphael and Rosso Fiorentino. This exhibition explores the important role of sketches in the work and thinking of the artists during the period between 1470 and 1580.
Part of the pre-launch events package of Art Macao mega-activity–by the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture–this exhibition features six different sections: The Human Figure, Costume and Drapery, Movement, Light, The Natural World and Storytelling. It explores some of the themes from Renaissance art, starting from the core study of the human body, to explore how artists brought life and dynamism to their compositions. The showcase is inaugurated in April, which coincides with the birth of Leonardo da Vinci (15 April 1452), creating significance to the pre-event. In the exhibition, 3D printing and relevant technology will be introduced for the first time in Macau to provide a tactile experience for people with visual impairments, thereby promoting cultural experience without boundaries.
When: April 12–June 30, 2019
Where: Macao Museum of Art, 3/F, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 8791 9814, email [email protected] or visit Art Macao’s website
