Aldeburgh Music Festival

Date: June 9-25
Location: Aldeburgh, England
Description: Composer Benjamin Britten's Suffolk home hosts this acclaimed festival of contemporary classical music.
Contact: Aldeburgh Foundation: 01728 687110, www.aldeburgh.org.uk

Joust of the Saracens

Date: June 18
Location: Arezzo, Italy
Description: The frescoes inside Arezzo's 14th-century church depict crusaders in the streets. During the "Giostra", it's as if they've stepped straight out of the pictures.
Contact: Arezzo Tourist Office: 39 0575 377678

US Open Golf Championship

Date: June 15-18
Location: Pebble Beach, near Monterey, US
Description: Watch the leading pros compete at one of the most challenging and beautiful golf courses in the world.
Contact: Pebble Beach Golf Course: 1 831 622 8772, www.pebble-beach.com

Oiled Wrestling Festival

Date: July 5-11
Location: Edirne, Turkey
Description: Gladiator meets sumo in this traditional tournament.
Contact: Edirne Provincial Administration: +90 284 213 9180

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