ROCK AROUND THE GLOBE
July 5-15 in Quebec City, Canada. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Quebec City International Summer Festival unleashes entertainment by nearly 1,000 artists from Cuba to China. World music fans will applaud the triumphant return of Johnny Clegg, well-loved for the tribal choreography that enriches his songs. Opening for the “white Zulu” will be Mahmoud Ahmed, a legendary figure in Ethiopia. Circus acts, jazz, hip-hop, electronic, and folk concerts in a spectacular World Heritage city promises to be a great time. Vacation packages, tickets, and all the FAQs at http://www.infofestival.com.
August 24-26 in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland. Now in its 7th year, the Festival of World Cultures is Ireland’s foremost intercultural event and a must-see on the global music circuit. More than 160 performances in 40 venues featuring artists from 50 countries draw audiences in excess of 200,000. They enjoy music, circus, theatre, dance, club nights, markets, exhibitions, workshops, and activities for children. This year’s 72-hour global feast also includes a global village fair, an international food market, workshops, and free outdoor concerts and family events. The festival is a unique chance to travel the globe without leaving the shores of Dun Laoghaire. Festival info at www.festivalofworldcultures.com. For information on the seaside resort of Dun Laoghaire and its surroundings, see www.dlrtourism.com.
August 24-26 in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland. Now in its 7th year, the Festival of World Cultures is Ireland’s foremost intercultural event and a must-see on the global music circuit. More than 160 performances in 40 venues featuring artists from 50 countries draw audiences in excess of 200,000. They enjoy music, circus, theatre, dance, club nights, markets, exhibitions, workshops, and activities for children. This year’s 72-hour global feast also includes a global village fair, an international food market, workshops, and free outdoor concerts and family events. The festival is a unique chance to travel the globe without leaving the shores of Dun Laoghaire. Festival info at www.festivalofworldcultures.com. For information on the seaside resort of Dun Laoghaire and its surroundings, see www.dlrtourism.com.