Festivals

From the fete du champagne in Amsterdam through to Carnivale in Venice, First Class brings you divine events from all around the globe.

From the fete du champagne in Amsterdam through to Carnivale in Venice, First Class brings you divine events from all around the globe.

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Bhutan’s Royal Highland Festival

Bhutan’s Royal Highland Festival , which is held at 4,000m above sea level, aims to celebrate, promote and preserve the life and culture of the nomadic highland people of Bhutan, support their economy, exhibit the beauty and wonders of the highlands, and laud their resilience.

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Madama Butterfly glitters on Sydney Harbour

Handa’s Opera on Sydney Harbour, Madama Butterfly opened to the relief of many that voting for the NSW government had closed.

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Sakura, sake and spring with Hoshino Resorts

The first cherry blossom season open to international tourists post-Covid  starts on March 22, this year.

Hoshino Resorts has hotels and traditional “ryokan” inns for those wanting to experience Japan in its most colourful season.

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Carmen rocks it on Cockatoo Island

The sun had come out of its lockdown to welcome Carmen on her opening night at Cockatoo Island. What a way to see an Opera: a ferry ride, a drink and a snack looking out over the Harbour Bridge and a stroll amongst history.

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Summer Fireworks Festival in Hamamatsu, Japan

Summer festival season in July- August is much anticipated in Japan and the accompanying fireworks displays are truly sensational.

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Jackalberry Bar offers a taste of Japan in Sydney

Underneath faux Sakura blossoms, guests can sip on four exclusive Jackalberry x ROKU Gin cocktails, all created with unique Japanese flavours

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Four Seasons offers an Exclusive Driving Journey Through Tuscany, Italy

The inaugural Tuscan driving journey will debut with an al fresco welcome dinner in the Faggio Garden at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, Tuscany.

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Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort Officially Reopens

Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, situated on the picturesque Denarau Island reigns as Fiji’s only integrated five-star resort complex.

Views of Harbour Lights installations on marine vessels moving across Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney 2019.
Vivid Sydney 2022 Program is unveiled

Vivid Sydney 2022 will transform the Harbour City into an illuminating fusion of creativity, innovation and technology.

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Opera Australia launches NYE Opera Gala on Cockatoo Island

Opera Australia has added another outdoor spectacular to its program, announcing the inaugural New Year’s Eve Opera Gala on Cockatoo Island.

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Michael Canitrot and the Marshmallowist in the Maldives

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in the Maldives will welcome renowned French DJ and Producer, Michael Canitrot to light up the night.

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Australian wineries to take dad on Father’s Day

Margaret River, Hunter Valley, McLaren Vale and Barossa Valley, Australia’s world-class wineries. Treat Dad to an unforgettable weekend away.