December 15, 2019 | Milan, Italy

It’s been 50 years since maestro Placido Domingo first performed in the Teatro alla Scala in Milan. To mark the milestone, the acclaimed tenor returns to La Scala for a golden anniversary gala, where he will perform some of Verdi’s most beloved arias— from I Vespri Siciliani, Don Carlo, and Macbeth— along with Saioa Hernández, Jorge de León, and Ferruccio Furlanetto.

www.placidodomingo.com/us-en/calendar

February 4-11, 2020 | Sapporo, Japan

The Sapporo Snow Festival started in 1950, when some high school students built a few snow statues in the 1.5-kilometre-long Odori Park in the centre of the city. Since then, the festival has grown into one of Japan’s most popular winter events, attracting more than two million visitors every year. The spectacular Snow Festival is staged on three sites: the Odori Site, Susukino Site, and Tsu Dome Site.

www.snowfes.com

April 17-19, 2020 | Bali, Indonesia 

Savour Indonesian flavours in this festival that celebrates the country’s rich culinary heritage. Since its first edition in 2015, the Ubud Food Festival has grown into one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting culinary events. With cooking demonstrations, food tours, film screenings, and more, the festival is every spice fiend’s dream come true.

www.ubudfoodfestival.com

April 30 to May 5, 2020 | Basel, Switzerland

Showcasing the latest trends in horology, BaselWorld, the premier show for watches and jewellery, attracts over 100,000 passionate watch enthusiasts, watchmakers, and international media each year. For the first time, BaselWorld 2020 will closely follow the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, which will take place immediately preceeding it, from April 26-29.

www.baselworld.com

This article was originally published in Philippine Tatler Traveller Volume 16