Inflight Magazine of Brussels Airlines

Diary

Seize the day and check out one of the fabulous events taking place on the Brussels Airlines network this month

IMAGE LES VACANCES DE MONSIEUR HULOT. ©LES FILMS DE MON ONCLE, RICHARD TERMINE © CIRQUE DU SOLEIL INC 2005
TEXT LOUISE POTTER

Until 12 October

Anish Kapoor
BILBAO

A colourful selection of works from the Mumbai-born architectural artist is now on display at Bilbao’s Guggenheim museum. Audience participation is at the core of the collection, with many of the pieces designed for public outdoor spaces. www.guggenheim-bilbao.es

18-31 October

Comedy Festival
MANCHESTER

Laughter is guaranteed at the Manchester Comedy Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The event showcases the city’s homegrown talent alongside an assortment of international acts, both up-and-coming and established – including Jimmy Carr. www.manchestercomedyfestival.co.uk

5-10 October

Designblok
PRAGUE

Taking place in showrooms, boutiques and galleries scattered across the Golden City, this annual week-long exhibition features the most exciting new work from the world of design. This year’s theme is water, with all the pieces featuring an aquatic element. www.designblok.cz

20 October – 23 January 2011

Wim Delvoye: Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door
BRUSSELS

Modern Belgian artist Wim Delvoye’s first solo show at BOZAR plays with the tenets of gothic design and features metal cathedrals, and crooked Christs. His stained glass windows depict unexpected scenes that are unlikely to be found in any church. www.bozar.be

16-24 October

ATP If Stockholm Open
STOCKHOLM

With all four of the Grand Slams behind them, the world’s best tennis players will roll into Stockholm’s Kungliga Tennishallen this month in search of vital points as the season draws to a close. www.ifstockholmopen.se

12-23 October

Ghent Film Festival
GHENT

From student festival origins in the 1970s, the Ghent Film Festival has become a uniquely eclectic event. Focusing on movie music, it stages concerts; 2010 will see actor Tim Robbins play with his Rogues Gallery Band. There’s also an exhibition in honour of legendary French filmmaker Jacques Tati (Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot pictured above). www.filmfestival.be

5-10 October

Cirque du Soleil Saltimbanco
MADRID

The world’s most famous circus company brings its signature show to the Spanish capital this month. Deriving its name from an Italian phrase meaning ‘to jump on a bench’, Saltimbanco promises to be as bright and brilliant as it is bizarre. www.cirquedusoleil.com

13-24 October

Festival of Lights
BERLIN

Spectacular illuminations bring 50 historic and important buildings across the city to life in this two-week extravaganza. A programme of events – including Jazz at the Ministergardens and a 5km fun run – accompanies the dazzling light displays. www.festival-of-lights.de

15 October

Night of Culture
COPENHAGEN

For one night only, hidden spaces across Copenhagen are opened up to the public. Purchase of a Culture Pass gives admission to all events plus complimentary transport by train, metro and bus in the city area from 5pm-2am. www.kulturnatten.dk

14-16 October

International SPIRIT Film Festival
TEL AVIV

A visual feast of cinematography celebrating the resilience of the human spirit, running for the fourth successive year. Feature films, documentaries and shorts aim to enlighten, challenge and uplift the audience during the three-day event. www.spiritfestival.co.il

COMING UP

29-31 October British Ski & Board Show, Birmingham (www.britishskiandboardshow.co.uk)
2 November A-ha farewell tour, Vilnius (www.a-ha.com)
3 November – 2 December Barcelona Jazz Festival (www.barcelonajazzfestival.com)
19-25 November Etiuda&Anima Film Festival, Krakow (www.etiudaandanima.com)

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