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WHAT’S ON August events, online and offline

WHAT’S ON

No matter where you are in the world this August, there’s plenty of events – both online and offline – to enjoy

Hamilton Island will play host to Race Week

VICTORIA 6-23 August The hotly anticipated Melbourne International Film Festival brings us MIFF 68½ this year, an online showcase of films and special events.

THE NETHERLANDS 7-16 August Amsterdam’s glorious Grachtenfestival will showcase classical music and jazz in 30 venues across the city, with some live streamed for free. This year’s theme is Wonder.

NEW ZEALAND 10-20 August Usually an international event, this year’s mixed team challenge will see 21 of the best Kiwi freeski and snowboard athletes face off at the epic Winter Games NZ.

QUEENSLAND 15-22 August A mainstay on the international sailing calendar, Hamilton Island Race Week brings a buzzing yacht regatta to the Whitsundays. (main image)

EGYPT 15-29 August The ancient Egyptian festival Wafaa Al-Nil is a two-week celebration of the famed Nile. 29 August – 6 September Broome’s Shinju Matsuri Festival celebrates the region’s rich diversity and heritage with events like a floating lantern release and a sunset dinner on renowned Cable Beach.

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FRANCE 29 August

The prestigious Tour de France race kicks off later than usual this year, following the same route

WESTERN AUSTRALIA from Nice to Paris.

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