What's On in Macau: July 2017

That's PRD takes a look at the best of the month in Macau: 

July 14-16: FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix

Teams from China, Italy, the US and Turkey will face off in the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix taking place at the Macao Forum. With more prize money up for grabs than any of the other three volleyball classics (the World Volleyball Cup, World Volleyball Championship and Olympics), this is one of the most fiercely competitive sporting events held in Macau.

Jul 14-16, various times; MOP150. Macau Forum. 

July 15: Dear Jane

Formed in 2003, Dear Jane is a Hong Kong punk rock band with Tim Wong singing lead vocals, Jackal Ng on the bass, Howie Yung on guitar and ‘Nice’ on the drums. Wong, Ng and Yung all grew up outside of Hong Kong, however, picking up pop-punk styles from the States, Canada and Taiwan before forming the band. 

Jul 15, 8pm; MOP280-880. Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macao.

July 17: Feast of Kuan Tai

A quasi-religious custom to commemorate the birthday of Guan Yu, also known as ‘Kuan Tai’ – a general of Shu during the Three Kingdoms period – this feast sees locals come together in celebration, holding lion and dragon dances, banquets, sports competitions and more.  

Jul 17, all day; free. Various Kuan Tai temples in Macau.  

July 22: Janice Vidal

Known as the ‘Queen of Cantopop,’ and enjoying album sales exceeding 10 million, Janice Vidal has won hundreds of awards and toured throughout China, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, United States and Canada. Catch her live this month at the Cotai Arena.

Jul 22, 8pm; MOP280-880. Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macao. 

July 28-30: Slapdash Galaxy 

Award-winning Bunk Puppets’ hit production Slapdash Galaxy is about an epic adventure across the galaxy when Sam and Junior are forced to flee their barren planet. The puppeteer skillful wizardry transforms old boxes, bubble wrap, drinking straws and tennis balls that tear open your imagination. The Australian troupe has been touring the world to bring this production to your doorstep.

Jul 28-30, 3pm/7.30pm; MOP180. Macao Cultural Centre (www.macauticket.com)

All month: Monkey King 

Known as “one of the most famous and enduring stories told in Chinese folklore and one of the most dynamic characters in world literature,” the Monkey King is indeed a force – and show – to be reckoned with. See it daily (except Thursdays) in Macau through December 2017. 

Daily (except Thur), 8pm; MOP420-1,580. Sands Cotai Theatre (sandscotaicentral.com) 

Click here to see our July event guide for Hong Kong.