February 2008
1 Feb (annual)
The Festival of Devils (La Endiablada)
Almonacid del Marquesado, Spain
The town of Almonicid del Marquesado upholds a very strange 13th century tradition on 1 February each year. One hundred men prance about the town dressed up as devils.
1 - 9 Feb (annual)
Anima
Flagey, Brussels, Belgium
The Anima international animated film festival has a packed programme of feature films, cartoons, competitions, retrospectives and workshops.
2 Feb
Six Nations Championship: Ireland v Italy
Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland
Ireland face Italy at Croke Park in this Six Nations rugby union international.
2 - 3 Feb (annual)
FIS Women’s Alpine Skiing World Cup: St Moritz
St Moritz, Switzerland
The best female skiers are in the Swiss resort of St Moritz for the latest round of the Alpine World Cup, featuring downhill and Super G competitions.
6 - 10 Feb (annual)
Art Rotterdam
Cruise Terminal Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Held at the Cruise Terminal in Rotterdam, the annual Art Rotterdam fair welcomes more than 73 galleries from ten different countries and includes various symposiums.
13-25 Feb
Carnavale Venice
Venice, Italy
Perhaps the only thing better then seeing the St. Mark's Square without tourists is seeing it during Carnevale, which comes alive with theatrical, dance and acrobatic performances. The most famous and traditional aspect of the festival are the traditional masked balls, which feature elaboate eighteenth-century costumes.
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14 Feb (various dates)
St Trifon’s Day
Bulgaria
St Trifon’s day - patron saint of wine - has traditionally been celebrated throughout Bulgaria on 1 February, continuing festivities that dates back to the time of the ancient Thracians.
15 Feb - 25 May; not Mon
Under the Sign of the Golden Griffon
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, Germany
The Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe hosts this exhibition about the Scythian peoples.
14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25 and 28 Feb and 1 March
Nice Carnaval
Nice, France
A million spectators take in the parade, music and fireworks, while papier mâché figures are danced down the street in giant floats. "Fat Thursday" following Lent.
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17 Feb (annual)
FIS Men’s Alpine Skiing World Cup: Zagreb
Sljeme Ski Resort, Zagreb, Croatia
The FIS World Cup tour visits Sljeme in Croatia, with slalom competitions for both men and women.
18 - 25 Feb (various dates)
Milan Fashion Week
Fiera Milano, Milan, Italy
In recent years, Milan’s Fashion Week has been extended to include an increasing number of catwalk shows - a clear reflection of the city’s growing importance in the global fashion industry.
22-23-24 Feb (annual)
Binche Carnival
Binche, Belgium
Binche hosts the famous fames orange-throwing parade, don't throw back they're good luck, when dozens of Gilles march through the city. This multi-day carnival festival is one of the oldest in Europe.
23 Feb - 2 Mar (annual)
International Boat Show
Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
The International Boat Show at the Bella Center in Copenhagen is a must for boat enthusiasts.
26 Feb - 7 Mar (annual)
Russian Festival
Théâtre Toursky, Marseille, France
The Théâtre Toursky, on the outskirts of Marseille, presents its annual celebration of all things Russian, with plays, film, cabaret and exhibitions relating to the former USSR.
29 Feb - 9 Mar (annual)
Kurt Weill Festival
Dessau, Germany
Performances by internationally celebrated ensembles in honour of the famous composer Kurt Weill.
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