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Viterbo Santa Rosa festival takes place on 3rd September 2012.Known locally as Viterbo's Festa di Santa Rosa this impressive annual event involves the parading of a monumental effigy throughout the streets of Viterbo including the San Peligrino medieval area.Santa Rosa is the patron saint of Viterbo and the festival is a celebration for the saint. The event involves much pageantry, dressing up in medieval costumes and great banquets around the cities oldest area and other neighborhoods.The main event is the procession which dates back over seven...

Monday, August 06, 2012


Gubbio summer festival ends on Saturday bringing to a close the twenty third event of its kind.This is an interesting festival with both concerts and international master classes, attracting highly talented performers and instructors alike.Gubbio is steeped in history but it is experimentation which is the hallmark of the concerts, seminars and music laboratories, whilst maintaining quality and tradition throughout.For more information see gubbiosummerfestival.it and you may still be able to get along and enjoy some superb music.Italy is amazing for...

Wednesday, August 01, 2012


Sarlat theatre festival is in its final week for 2012, it is not only the most prominent festival of its kind in the Dordogne but second only to Avignon in France.Known locally as the Festival des Jeu de Theatre Sarlat en Perigourd it is very popular with locals and tourists alike.For more information on what’s on when during the sixty first Sarlat theatre festival see festivale-theatre-sarlat.com as its still not too late to get along and enjoy the shows which include Carte Blanche, a tribute to Jean Paul Tribout.Sarlat la caneda in the Perigourd...

Monday, July 30, 2012


The Sinjska Alka horseback event takes place near Split in August each year. The Sinjska Alka otherwise known as the Sinj Alka has taken place in Sinj, a town near Split, for nearly three hundred years. This historic spectacle sees splendid lancers aiming to spear a ring of metal (which is the alka) with their lances in order to gain points dependant on the point of contact.The Sinjska Alka event was listed in 2010 in the Intangible World Heritage List compiled by UNESCO.On in early August the horsemen are a fine sight and this historic event is quite a...

Sunday, July 29, 2012


Lisbon Jazz in August concerts start next week, presented by the Calouste Gulbekian Foundation.In all there will be six concerts, three of which take place in the Teatro do Bairro, the other three will be held outdoors in the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation amphitheatre. The event starts on the 3rd of August and runs through to the 12th.This year performances kick off with the Sunny Murray Trio, followed by Led Bib with Ingebrigt Haker Flaten Chicago Sextet rounding of proceedings.For more information on Jazz em Agosto see musica.gulbenkian.pt/jazz/We...

Saturday, July 28, 2012


Crete villa holiday events 2012, a latest guide to what’s on where on the beautiful island of Crete. This social calendar helps you get the most out of your stay in a holiday villa in Crete.The annual Rethymno carnival is the major carnival on the island, its quite a show. It’s on in January – February.Every year in April the officers of the Crete army parade through the streets of Heraklion to commemorate the uprising against the Ottomans back in 1821.The annual Rethymnon Wine Festival in June is a lively affair with plenty of...

Friday, July 27, 2012


Summer of music in Javea takes place in the old town from mid July to the end of August 2012.When you head out for the evening in Xavia as it is known locally the old town is already quite special but you can expect much more during the summer of music in Javea.The Music al carrer started on 14 of July and runs right through to the 31 August and from Wednesday to Saturday each week from 20.00 the atmospheric historic area of Javea will be frequented by a whole range of street performers allowing you to enjoy everything from cool Jazz through to...

Thursday, July 26, 2012


Wine barrel rolling contest in Montepulciano in August is a great celebration of the regions wine production.This is an excellent event which is invariably well attended. There is lots of pageant, spectacular flag throwing, plenty of drumming and generally getting in the mood for the barrel rolling which in itself is fun to see.Wine barrel rolling in Montepulciano which is known locally as the Bravio delle Botti takes place on the 26 August 2012 (it is on the last Sunday in August each year).Montepulciano is a lovely town surrounded by beautiful...

Tuesday, July 24, 2012


Saumur chateau summer music and lights show takes place in the Loire valley from 5 July to 25 August.The spectacular chateau of Saumur is the backdrop for a fabulous son et lumiere show “the treasure of the Dukes of Anjou II". With over 150 actors, stunt riders (on horses). The show is on Thusdays, Fridays and Saturdays starting at 20.30.Saumur is a lovely town to visit and the sparkling white wine is one of my favourites! So you could indulge in a little wine shopping as well as checking on the progress of the dukes.You can rent a...

Monday, July 23, 2012


The end of the world festival, or Festivale du bout du monde as it is known locally, takes place in Brittany, France at the beginning of August.Located on the Presqu’il de Crozon in south Brittany the 13th event takes place 3rd, 4th and 5th August 2012.There will be performances from French group Zedba, Jupiter Okwess International from the Congo Republic and Stephan Eicher Octet to name just a few of an rich array of International performers. This is an annual event so for more information on the latest dates, the full program and ticket...

Saturday, July 21, 2012


Holiday events in Croatia 2012, here we list the main aspects of what’s on in Croatia this summer.In Zagreb the 8th edition of ZagrebDox, an annual international documentary film festival takes place on 26 February to 4 March. Changing of the guard of the Kravat regiment in Zagreb starts in April and runs through to September.Summer of culture starts in the Dubrovnik Riviera in June and continues until September 25.This years Plitvice lakes marathon takes place on the 2nd of June.The Garden Tisno event runs from 4th to 11th July. It is a new...

Friday, July 20, 2012


The festival of Viana do Castelo is an animated event held in the Costa Verde region of Portugal, on the Atlantic coast.The focus of the Vianna do Castelo festival is the religious procession Nossa Senhora d’Agonia which takes place in August. The streets are adorned with flowers and traditional costumes on display in abundance.The historic city of Viana do Castelo lives and breaths the past, there is so much in the way of old mansions and monuments complemented by the locals deep appreciation and continuation of the folklore of Minho.We have a...

Thursday, July 19, 2012


Holiday events Corfu 2012, here is our guide to what’s on where in Corfu in the summer. Corfu is an island with great history, religious conviction and an agricultural base all of which it loves to celebrate.The Carnival of Corfu takes place mainly in Corfu old town and Liston. Each year in May there is the Anniversary of the Union, when Corfu became part of the Greek state.On 11 August Corfu town celebrates the Feast of Agios Spyridon.Also in August the charming Varkorola is feted from boats with singers and fireworks.The Cricket Festival is a...

Wednesday, July 18, 2012


Cadaques music festival in Catalonia in August is an opportunity to enjoy some fine classical music, Spanish style.The forty first Festival internacional de musica de Cadaques as it is known locally is on from 3 to 19 August 2012. This classical musical treat will include an opening performance by the Tarragona symphonie orcestra, includes pianist Hisako Hiseki, gospel from the Viu choir and winds up with renditions of Maontsalvatge, Dvorak and JS Bach from the Cadaques orchestra.For more information on the Cadaques music festival see...

Monday, July 16, 2012


 
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