Overview

Celebrating its 30th anniversary with the theme 'Treasure the 30th, Elegant Music of China', the Macau International Music Festival (MIMF) presents a diverse program of classical, opera, jazz, and world music performances by renowned local and international artists.

Ticketing Information

• Public Ticket Sale Start: August 7, 2016 (Sunday), 10:00 AM via Macau Ticket Network.
• Queue Tickets: Distributed from 9:00 AM at all outlets on the first day of sale.
• Purchase Limit: Maximum 10 tickets per person per show on the first day.
• Phone & Online Booking: Opens from 12:00 PM on August 7.
• Official Website: www.icm.gov.mo/fimm/30

Program Schedule & Highlights

• Sep 29-30: 'Elite Gala I & II' – Local Musicians Concert at Dom Pedro V Theatre.
• Oct 1-4: Opening Gala – Puccini's Opera 'Turandot' at Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium.
• Oct 3-4: Berlin Philharmonic String Quintet & Xu Ke with Berlin Philharmonic String Quintet at Dom Pedro V Theatre.
• Oct 7: China Philharmonic Orchestra at Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium.
• Oct 7: Colin Currie Group (UK) at Macao Cultural Centre Small Auditorium.
• Oct 8: Mongolian Morin Khuur Ensemble at Mount Fortress.
• Oct 9: 'Joyful Music from Four Seas' – Masters Gala Concert at Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium.
• Oct 14-15: Local Original Chamber Opera 'Dream of Plum in Xiangshan' at Dom Pedro V Theatre.
• Oct 15: Portuguese Fado with Carminho at Mount Fortress.
• Oct 15-16: 'Play and Talk' – Zhang Hongyan Plucked String Ensemble at Lou Lim Ieoc Garden (Chun Chou Tong).
• Oct 16: 'Glorious Hymns' – Hong Im Choir & Macau Pure Voice Choir at St. Dominic's Church (Free with ticket).
• Oct 18: 'Italian Garden – School of Love' by Les Arts Florissants (France) at Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium.
• Oct 18: Violin Recital by Ray Chen at Dom Pedro V Theatre.
• Oct 21: 'Gathering at the Black and White Keys' – Adriano Jordão (Portugal) at Dom Pedro V Theatre.
• Oct 21: Roy Hargrove (USA) at Mount Fortress.
• Oct 22: 'Jazz 4X4' (Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau) at Mount Fortress.
• Oct 22-23: Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra – 'Classical Russia' & 'Symphonic Legend' at Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium.
• Oct 29-30: 'Re-encounter with Chaplin' – Timothy Brock (USA) with Macao Orchestra at Dr. Sun Yat Sen Municipal Park (Free with ticket).

Discounts & Offers

Early Bird Discounts (Aug 7-21):

• 30% off (Aug 7-14) / 20% off (Aug 15-21) for:
  • Purchasing tickets for 4 different shows in one transaction.
  • Purchasing 10 or more tickets for the same show.
  • Full-time students & teachers (one discounted ticket per show per cardholder).

Bank Card Discounts:

• Bank of China Card Exclusive 30% Off: For designated shows (Turandot, Dream of Plum in Xiangshan, Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra concerts).
• 20% Off: With Bank of China cards for non-designated shows, or with ICBC Macau, Luso International Banking, OCBC Wing Hang cards.
• 50% Off: For senior citizen card or disability assessment registration certificate holders.

Special Offers:

• 'Music Journey' Ferry Ticket Buy-One-Get-One-Free: With a single purchase of MOP 1,000 or more (after discounts). Valid for Cotai Water Jet tickets Sep 1 – Nov 30, 2016.
• 'Music & Palate' Dining 30% Off: With a single purchase of MOP 500 or more (after discounts). Valid at selected Venetian Macao restaurants.

Important Notes

• Free & Unreserved Seating Shows: Tickets for free shows available from Aug 7, 10:00 AM (limit 2 per person). Shows at Dr. Sun Yat Sen Park, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, St. Dominic's Church, and Mount Fortress are unreserved (first-come, first-served).
• Free Shuttle Bus: Available after shows at Macao Cultural Centre to Praça Ferreira Amaral, Horta e Costa, Fai Chi Kei, and Toi San.
• Audience Guidelines:
  • Arrive 10 minutes before showtime.
  • No admission for children under 6.
  • Silence mobile phones and electronic devices.
  • No smoking, eating, or bringing dangerous items, drinks, food, or plastic bags into venues.
  • No unauthorized recording, video, or photography.
• Weather Policy: For updates during inclement weather, check the Cultural Affairs Bureau website, MIMF official page, or 'Macao Cultural Affairs Bureau' WeChat account.

Festival Period: September 29 – October 30, 2016