We may be barely through the winter holidays now, but spring will be here before we know it. With the kids out of school for spring break and some businesses closed for Easter, you may have some overlapping time off — maybe enough for a family trip! If that’s the case, we have a few festival suggestions around the world for the culture seekers in the family.
Tanzcafé Arlberg in Lech, Austria: April 1–18, 2019
Even in springtime, the breathtaking snowy views of Lech Zürs, Austria, are a welcome sight. Bring the family to the Tanzcafé Arlberg Music Festival where the whole town becomes a stage, April 1–18, 2019. Pack your dancing shoes as locals take to the streets, pub stages and hotels for live musical performances. Expect old and new music stylings, including swing, jazz, soul, boogie and pop. This unique event offers guests a fun way to celebrate the coming of the spring season with live events hosted all over town.
World Art Dubai in Dubai, UAE: April 3–6, 2019
Boasting a fun mix of art, retail and education, World Art Dubai is a creative fair of extraordinary proportions. Hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre, April 3–6, 2019, guests peruse a variety of contemporary art, including sculptures, paintings, digital art and mixed media — all for sale. Pick up a few pieces to take home or learn the tricks-of-the-trade with live painting exhibits, art talks and VR art shows.
Bisket Jatra in Bhaktapur, Nepal: April 10–18, 2019
Celebrate the New Year in spring with a visit Nepal. The solar Nepali New Year falls over mid-April and is celebrated with dancing, flowers and incredible fun. Bisket Jatra is a week-long theatrical recreation and generational tradition in Bhaktapur. Families in the community pass down celebrations for generations, including a massive tug-of-war competition, dancing and chariot-pulling.
Ballet Festival Week in Munich, Germany: April 11–18, 2019
For aspiring ballerinas and the classically trained, the Ballet Festival in Munich, Germany, is a week-long celebration dedicated to the fine art. Watch incredible performances choreographed and performed by world-renowned talent, April 11–18, 2019, at the National Theatre. Expect fan favorites such as Taming of the Shrew, Spartacus and Anna Karenina to be of the many performances worth attending.
Tribeca Film Festival in New York City: April 24–May 5, 2019
A great way to enjoy independent films and unique works by up-and-coming or lesser-known artists, the Tribeca Film Festival is the mecca for creative film showcasing in New York. Created by film star and acclaimed director Robert De Niro, guests of the film festival, April 24–May 5, 2019, can expect everything from celebrity panel discussions and live performances to foreign films, features, shorts, dramas, comedies and documentaries.
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