Boats, beer & ballet - European events in 2011
Whether you are a music-lover, beer buff or just adore a great party atmosphere, if you are booking your next getaway the north’s leading leisure airline, Jet2.com, has researched the best events taking place across Europe over the next few months to provide you with some inspiration!
From boat shows and ballet to fiestas and fireworks, there’s something for everyone:
APRIL - Floating extravaganza
International Boat Show, Palma de Mallorca, April and May – sailing enthusiasts should head to the Saló Nàutic, which has a floating exhibition of over 300 boats. Fly to Palma with Jet2.com from Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Belfast, Glasgow and Newcastle with prices starting from £19.99 one way including taxes.
MAY – Diving and beer...maybe not at the same time!
Bodrum Diving Festival - run by the Bodrum Underwater Society in mid-May, the festival features lots of great demonstrations and exhibitions. Fly to Bodrum in May with Jet2.com from Manchester with prices starting from £59.99 one way including taxes.
Czech Beer Festival, Prague, 12 to 28 May – taste beers from the best Czech breweries, along with sizzling sausages and a range of products from the country's finest delicatessens and confectioners. Live bands entertain at this event which has seating for 10,000 visitors. Fly to Prague with Jet2.com from Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh with prices starting from £19.99 one way including taxes.
JUNE – Music medley
Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival, Antalya near Bodrum – Enjoy magnificent operas and ballets at the 20,000-seat Aspendos Antique Theatre through June and July. Fly to Bodrum with Jet2.com from Leeds Bradford, Manchester, and East Midlands with prices starting from £59.99 one way including taxes.
66th Prague Spring Music Festival, 12 May to 4 June - performances take place at opera houses and concert halls across the city, showcasing outstanding global performing artists and symphony orchestras. Fly to Prague with Jet2.com from Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh with prices starting from £19.99 one way including taxes.
Atlantic Festival, Madeira, 4 to 25 June – celebrate the start of summer with a firework festival, entertainment, classic motor show and the Madeira Musical Festival. Fly to Madeira with Jet2.com from Leeds Bradford and Manchester with prices starting from £49.99 one way including taxes.
JULY – It’s all about the Jazz
Heineken Jazz Festival, The Canaries – The Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz and Mas Heineken takes place across the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria, attracting international musicians and jazz bands.
Fly to Lanzarote with Jet2.com from Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle and East Midlands with prices starting from £39.99 one way including taxes.
Fly to Gran Canaria with Jet2.com from Manchester and Newcastle with prices starting from £59.99 one way including taxes.
Fly to Tenerife with Jet2.com from Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Belfast, Blackpool and East Midlands with prices starting from £49.99 one way including taxes.
Barcelona Summer Festival (The Grec), 13 June to 18 August - the festival offers a great mix of entertainment with highlights from previous years including Joss Stone, Craig David and Marianne Faithful. Theatre, music and dance are performed at the Teatre Grec amphitheatre, as well as other venues around this city. Fly to Barcelona with Jet2.com from Leeds Bradford with prices starting from £19.99 one way including taxes.
Souillac Jazz Festival, Dordogne Valley, 19 to 24 July - including numerous jazz performances throughout the city, including both indoor and outdoor stages. Fly to the Dordogne with Jet2.com from Manchester with prices starting from £39.99 one way including taxes.
AUGUST – Street party central
Feria de Malaga, 12 to 21 August - one of Malaga's biggest annual events, when the whole city parties, with fancy dress costumes, traditional Spanish music, Flamenco dancing, street entertainment, open-air concerts, colourful decorations and a fun fair for thrill-seekers. Fly to Malaga with Jet2.com from Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle and Blackpool with prices starting from £29.99 one way including taxes.
SEPTEMBER – Sweet, sweet wine!
Madeira Wine Festival, 1 to 4 September 2011 – enjoy light, sound and folk shows connected to traditional wine-making. Fly to Madeira with Jet2.com from Leeds Bradford and Manchester with prices starting from £49.99 one way including taxes.
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