AMERICAS January 21-31
Utah, US
Sundance Film Festival North America’s most famous film festival is a 10-day extravaganza filled with glamorous world premieres and sponsor-led celebrity events. Films are screened throughout the week, while last-minute tickets to catch the festival’s award- winning movies are available on the final day of the event. While there’s a wide array of film choices available, Sundance specialises in documentaries so those are well worth keeping an eye out for. Ticket prices cost US$20 and can either be purchased online or at the main box offices.
sundance.org
MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA Qatar Motor Show
Qatar January 27- February 1
An important motoring event in the Middle East, the Qatar Motor Show attracts over 150,000 car lovers and trade professionals annually. The world’s top international carmakers showcase their latest products at the event. Exhibitors include sports, luxury and mid-range car dealers, as well as automobile accessory companies that highlight the latest auto and performance trends. Entry is free.
qatarmotorshow.gov.qa
Dubai, UAE
February 3-7
Los Angeles, US
January 27-31 La Art Show
As the longest running art event in the country, the Los Angeles Art Show has something for everyone. The five-day exhibition is divided into two distinct sections: Modern & Contemporary, and Historic & Traditional Contemporary. It features artworks by top galleries, as well as offering lectures by industry experts, tours and special exhibits. A general admission one-day ticket costs US$20, but book online and you’ll receive a US$5 discount.
laartshow.com
Dubai Desert Classic This annual golf tournament is part of the European Tour and attracts some of the biggest names in the sport, from Rory McIlroy and Ernie Els to Tiger Woods. The Dubai Desert Classic complements The Race to Dubai, in which top players compete in a minimum of 50 tournaments in a season- long contest, culminating in the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai. The Dubai Desert Classic is played at the beautiful Emirates Golf Club in Dubai, and costs Dhs 675 (US$183) for a season pass covering the Pro-Am and main tournament days.
dubaidesertclassic.com BOOK AHEAD
Wrestlemania 32 Texas, US April 3
The “Granddaddy of Them All” returns for its 32nd year at AT&T
Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The flagship event of World Wrestling Entertainment is widely considered to be this sport’s Super Bowl, and has boasted performances by industry legends such as Hulk Hogan, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. There are a handful of tickets left so visit
ticketmaster.com quickly for a chance to experience the event live.
wwe.com
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil February 5-13
Rio Carnival With a reputation as the world’s most famous dance party, Rio Carnival is a rite of passage for global festival lovers. Colourful costumes, wild dancing and parades fill the streets of Rio, with the main attraction taking place at the Sambodromo, where more than 70,000 spectators excitedly watch the Samba Parade. Tickets for the parade are sold online, and range from US$37 in the Grandstand to US$1,050 for a place in the covered Luxury Suite boxes.
rio-carnival.net
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www.businesstraveller.asia
Art Basel Hong Kong March 24-26 Asia’s sole edition of the world-renowned art fair (its other locations are in Miami, US and Basel, Switzerland), Hong Kong’s Art Basel provides a portal for the region’s artists to showcase their modern and contemporary work – more than half of the participating galleries come from the Asia-Pacific region. Held in the vast Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, this event puts the spotlight on recent developments in the visual arts to provide inspiration and encourage new ideas. Parallel exhibitions and cultural events throughout the city are arranged through local institutions. Tickets will be available at
hkticketing.com closer to the date.
artbasel.com
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