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Get your fancy dress ready because February means Cologne Carnival galore. Think clowns, street parties and endless fun parades. However, if you’re not a carnival lover, don’t worry: this month has plenty more to offer. From worldclass film festivals such as the Berlinale to glamourous balls in Vienna, February promises to be packed with great events.
lot of heart and a great deal of creativity make this art fair a very welcoming event. It’s also a great day out with the kids as it’s so much fun to admire the colourful creations. in front of the beautiful frozen lake. White Turf is a spectacular event, which not only attracts locals, trainers and jockeys, but also the rich and famous. Go and get mingling. Oscar winners might look like, check out the BIFF.
Tanzolymp – International Dance Festival, Berlin (13 – 17 February)
The International Dance Festival ‘Tanzolymp’ promotes the motto ‘Dance as a global language’. It is designed for young dancers aged ten to 21 years from all over the world and wants to bring dance as an art form closer to the younger generations. With an exciting mix of workshops as well as competitions with awards including prestigious scholarships for leading international ballet schools, this is a hotspot for tomorrow’s dance talent.
Ball of the Coffeebrewers, Vienna (14 February)
Yet again, the ‘Kaffeesiederball’ promises to be an unforgettable night. It would be worth going to, just to see its stunning location, the Imperial Palace, but of course, a wonderful line-up of acts awaits you also. Viennese ball night tradition meets modern event management.