Augusta

Cape Town

April 1–2 The star-studded line-up at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival includes Britain’s Eddie Parker, and Mali’s Amadou Bagayoko and Mariam Doumbia. capetownjazzfest.com The world’s top players tee off for the US Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club, vying for the green jacket and the lion’s share of the US$10 million purse. masters.com

Shanghai

April 15–17 Catch all the action trackside— and later at the most glamorous parties—as the top Formula One drivers take to the Shanghai circuit for the Chinese Grand Prix. formula1.com

London

April 30 Wonder is the theme of the summer season at Shakespeare’s Globe and what better play to kick things off than the magical A Midsummer Night’s Dream. shakespearesglobe.com