What to do in Macau this November?
Get your calendars ready – we have prepared a list of Macau’s hottest concerts, exhibitions, festivals, dining promotions and sports events.
November is the busiest month in Macau — it is the month of annual Grand Prix (63rd edition) and Food Festival (16th edition). Gastronomy is truly celebrated this month with not-to-be-missed Ritz-Calton Food & Wine Festival and Michelen Gala Dinner at Studio City!
MGM Macau is hosting a two-day Lion Dance Championship and Studio City — a 2016 World Mixed Martial Arts Championship.
And there is more, read on and make some exciting plans!
VAFA (Video Art For All) is the only international video art festival in Macau.
When: 10am – 7pm, November 5 – 30
Opening ceremony: 5:30pm, Saturday, November 5
Where: Casa Garden, 13 Praca de Luis de Camoes, Macau
How much: Free admission
Every year around November, the Macau Food Festival – sited in the rotunda opposite the Macau Tower – attracts local residents and visitors beguiled by delicious Asian, European, Mainland Chinese and local delicacies.
When: November 11-27
Where: Sai Van Lake Square, Praça do Lago Sai Van
How much: Free admission
The territory’s inaugural Macau Lantern Festival features a wondrously illuminated display of 40 imaginative colourful rabbit lanterns created by 20 artists from Macao and Beijing that seem to come alive in the balmy Autumn evenings.
When: October 11 – November 20
Where: One Central Promenade, Macau
How much: Free admission
Little Rabbit Lanterns, an Exhibition by Carlos Marreiros and Friends – Part 11 salutes the origins of Chinese lanterns, which date back to the Han Dynasty 1,800 years ago.
When: Mondays, 3:00pm to 8:00pm; Tuesdays to Sundays, 12:00 noon to 8:00pm (opened on public holidays)
September 21 – November 20
Where: Albergue SCM – A2 Gallery / Calçada da Igreja de São Lázaro No.8, Macau
How much: Free admission
During the two-day competition, lion dance troupes from all over the world will fiercely battle it out for the championship with awe-inspiring moves and acrobatic stunts.
When: Saturday and Sunday, November 12 -13
Where: Grande Praça, MGM Macau, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE
How much: Free admission
Every year in November hundreds of racing drivers and riders compete in different categories of motor-racing, including single-seaters, touring cars and motorbikes.
When: November 17 -20
Where: Guia Circuit, Macau Peninsula
How much: MOP $900, $550, $350, $130, $50
2016 WORLD MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIP
Experience the most exciting and adrenaline pumping sport up-close as Studio City brings you the 2016 World Mixed Martial Arts Championship on 26 and 27 November!
When: November 26-27
Where: Studio City Event Center, Studio City, Cotai, Macau
How much: A Reserve MOP $1,980, B Reserve MOP $1,280, C Reserve MOP $880, D Reserve MOP $580, E Reserve MOP $280
FOUR-FACE BUDDHA’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
An annual celebration attended by eminent monks, local government officials, community representatives and many other dignitaries.
When: 4pm, Wednesday, November 9
Where: Four-Face Buddha Altar Square, Est. Governador Albano de Oliveira, Taipa
How much: Free admission
AD LIB – RECENT WORKS BY KONSTANTIN BESSMERTNY
D LIB – Recent Works by Konstantin Bessmertny reveals his trademark humour and interactive ‘messages’ for exhibition-goers.
When: November 11 – May 28
Where: 2nd Floor, Gallery of Special Exhibitions, Macao Museum of Art
An Exchange Exhibition by Taiwan, Hong Kong & Macao Artists, conceived during a sharing and exchange activity among artists from the three regions.
When: October 29 – December 4 (closed on Tuesdays)
Where: 2nd Floor of Ox Warehouse, 87-97 Av. do Cel. Mesquita, Santo Antonio, Macau
How much: Free admission
Poly Macau Art Auction will take place at Regency Art Hotel Macau, which has been rebranded to promote local arts and culture.
When: Auction Date: 2:00pm, Friday, November 25; Viewing Date: 10am – 8pm, Wednesday and Thursday, November 23 – 24
Where: Regency Art Hotel Macau, 2 Estr. Alm. Marques Esparteiro, Macau
Thriller Live, a stunning electrifying concert created to commemorate arguably the world’s greatest ever entertainer, Michael Jackson, is coming to the newly-built The Parisian Theatre. It will be the first show held at The Parisian Macao.
When: September 30 – November 13
Where: The Parisian Theatre, The Parisian Macao, Estrada do Istmo, Lote 3, Cotai Strip, Macau
How much: A Reserve: MOP $480, B Reserve: MOP $280, C Reserve: MOP $180
THE 5TH RITZ-CARLTON ANNUAL ASIA PACIFIC FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Luxury Hotel Hosts Annual Festival Showcasing Extraordinary Global Culinary Craftsmanship.
When: Thursday – Sunday, November 10 – 13
Where: The Ritz-Carlton Macau, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía da Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Cotai
MICHELIN AND ROBERT PARKER WINE ADVOCATE GALA DINNER
A Sensorial Gourmet Journey at Studio City Macau!
When: Friday, November 11
Where: Grand Ballroom, Level 3, Studio City
How much: USD720 (MOP $5,750)
The Ritz-Carlton, Macau presents an exquisite crafted afternoon tea in collaboration with LANVIN.
When: October 31 to November 9, and November 14 to 30
Where: The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge
How much: MOP $548** for 2 guests; MOP $298** for 1 guest
FREE-FLOW NORDIC COCKTAILS AT AURORA
Directly from Stockholm, Sweden Mixologist extraordinaire Oskar Johansson will simply give a new dimension to the cocktail experience.
When: 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday – Friday, every week, September 29 – December 17
Where: Altira Macau Level 10, Aurora, Avenida de Kwong Tung, Macau, +853 2886 8888
How much: MOP $198 per person
ALBA WHITE TRUFFLE AT AUX BEAUX ARTS
November marks the time of the year when rare Alba white truffles from Italy are at their finest. Aux Beaux Arts at MGM Macau will be adapting these precious fungi and showering them on both sumptuous Chefs recommendation, as well as the signature French dishes, bringing luxury to all discerning palates.
When: November 1-30
Where: Aux Beaux Arts, Grand Praça, MGM Macau, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE
Five-course set dinner by Chef Guillaume Galliot with Drappier Champagne pairing.
When: Friday, November 18
Where: The Tasting Room by Galliot, Level 3, Crown Towers, City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai Macau, Macau
How much: MOP $1,888* per person
World’s Number One DJ, Voted Five-time DJ Mag award winner, DJ Armin van Buuren, his Armin Only Embrace world tour is now coming to Macau!
When: 9:30pm, Saturday, November 19
Where: CotaiArena, The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baia de N. Senhora da Esperanca, s/n, Taipa, Macau
How much: MOP $900, $680, $580, $280
THE 5TH MACAU JAZZ WEEK OPENING CONCERT
This year for the 5th edition of Macau Jazz Week — a very top international Asian band is coming to Macau for the opening concert!
When: 8:00pm, Sunday, November 27
Where: Macao Cultural Centre Small Auditorium
How much: MOP $120
Party in style with an all White extravagance and elegance.
When: 7pm till late, Saturday, November 19
Where: Rooftop, 18/F, Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16
How much: Advance ticket: MOP $150 (with 1 drink); At the door: MOP $200
First organized in 2006 – and part of the BWF Grand Prix Gold Series – this is the 11th edition that the event will be held in the city.
When: 8:30am to 8:30pm, November 29 – December 4
Where: Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion, Av. Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, no.95, Macau
How much: November 29 – December 2 MOP $150 (One Day Ticket), December 3 – 4 MOP $400 (One Day Ticket)
GAME & WILD MUSHROOMS FEAST AT THE MACALLAN WHISKY BAR & LOUNGE
A special 7-course Game & Wild Mushrooms set dinner, paired with premium wines, specially-crafted by Guest Chef Peter Thornley.
When: Tuesday and Wednesday, November 15-16
Where: Macallan Whisky Bar & Lounge, 2/F, Galaxy Macau
How much: MOP $1,088++ per person
“COME BACK LA” AT GRAND HYATT MACAU’S BEIJING KITCHEN
You will have no choice but to “come back la” after you try Beijing Kitchen’s new spicy promotion with authentic and regional specialties from Chengdu, Chongqing and Wuhan.
When: Every day from November 1 to December 31, 2016
Where: Beijing Kitchen at Grand Hyatt Macau
