What’s on

USA & Mexico

MAY 5, CINCO DE MAYO

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that celebrates Mexico's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In the United States it has become an important way to commemorate Mexican culture and heritage especially in MexicanAmerican populations

Cannes, France

MAY 14-25, CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

The Cannes Film Festival, is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres, including documentaries, from all around the world. A-list celebrities descended onto the French Riviera for the most glamorous event on the cinematic calendar.

Hong Kong

JUNE 10, DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Dragon boat races have been around for more than a thousand years to honour the life and legacy of the ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan. Upon learning of Qu's death, people raced out in boats with paddles and beating drums and threw rice dumplings into the water in an attempt to keep evil spirits away and so, the custom of eating rice dumplings and dragon boat racing was born.

Sydney, Australia

MAY 24-JUNE 15, VIVID SYDNEY

An annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology, Sydney comes alive with art installations and 3D light projections, live music and performances. This year’s theme is ‘Vivid Sydney, Humanity.’

New Zealand

JUNE 28, MAORI NEW YEAR

Ring in the New Year, signified by the Matariki cluster of stars reappearing. Across Aotearoa, people come together to remember their ancestors, share food, sing songs, tell stories and play music.

Northern Territory, Australia

JUNE 7-10, THE BARUNGA FESTIVAL

An authentic Aboriginal cultural experience, the long-running Barunga Festival celebrates communities in Katherine and Arnhem Land and features traditional dance and music performances, art exhibitions, workshops, sports competitions and more.

Italy - France

JUNE 29, TOUR DE FRANCE

Everyone's favourite cycling race is back this year, with some changes. The 111th edition of the Tour de France will start in Florence, Italy, for the first time in its history, and will finish in Nice, not Paris, due to the Olympic and Paralympic games (look out for Dane Jonas Vingegaard who will be back to defend his title this year).