Here’s To A Fantastic Fall! Don’t-Miss Family-Friendly Events In Macao (October – December 2024)

MACAO EVENT: Macao International Music Festival

With a theme of "And the Stars Shine", the 36th Macao International Music Festival features a great line-up including violinist Leonidas Kavaokos (10/11), French pianist Hélène Grimaud (10/12), an ethnic instrument showcase featuring virtuoso pipa player Wu Man (10/13), Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis (10/19), The Nutcracker and I (11/2-3) and Herbie Hancock (11/3).

Macao International Music Festival
Date: Now - November 4, 2024
Location: various locations

MACAO EVENT: Travessa do Armazém Velho Festival 2024

Month-long community initiative Travessa do Armazém Velho Festival 2024 features a craft market, workshops, immersive experiences, and street installations. Expect a distinctive cultural and historical atmosphere in this charming district.

Travessa do Armazém Velho Festival 2024
Date: October 1- 27, 2024
Location: Rua dos Ervanários, Rua de Nossa Senhora do Amparo, Rua da Tercena, Pátio de Chôn Sau

MACAO EVENT: Government Headquarters Open Day

Take in a flower show that celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of Macao’s Return to China at the Government Headquarters Open Day! There's also a photography exhibition commemorating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to China, guided tours of the protocol palace and performances by the School of Dance of the Macao Conservatory.

Government Headquarters Open Day
Date: October 26-27, 2024
Location: Government Headquarters, Avenida da Praia Grande

MACAO EVENT: Fantastic Art World from Centre Pompidou

Got kids aged 3-12 years? Don't miss Fantastic Art World from Centre Pompidou at the Macao Museum of Art! You can enter Françoise Petrovitch's fantastic forest and wander around among colorful giants, revisit the origins of cinema at Laterna Magica and discover Mondrian’s work at Rhythms, Shapes and Colours.

Fantastic Art World from Centre Pompidou
Date: October 23- 27, 2024
Time: 10.15am-11.45am, 12pm-1:30pm, 1.45pm-3.15pm
Location: Macao Museum of Art

MACAO EVENT: Young-Teresting Creative And Cultural Marketplace

Get ready for a fun-filled day at Largo Camões, where a lively marketplace event is set to captivate both families and visitors! You’ll find a variety of booths featuring unique cultural and creative products, along with games and tasty light snacks to keep everyone energized. Families can also participate in exciting handicraft workshops, enjoy live performances, and capture special moments at designated photo spots, ideal for sharing on social media. It’s a fantastic opportunity to explore, create, and connect with the community while making lasting memories together! Don’t miss out on this vibrant experience that everyone will love.  It's on every Saturday and Sunday from October 12 - November 3, 2024!

• Handicraft workshops will be held from 4pm to 6pm, with free admission upon advance registration.
• The event runs from 4pm to 8pm in front of Pak Tai Temple, also offering free entry.

Young-Teresting Creative And Cultural Marketplace, Largo Camões (in front of Pak Tai Temple), Macao, https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/events/whatson/10789/