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July 2012

Jersey Maritime Festival.
Jersey Maritime Festival

August 2012

Jersey Battle of Flowers Parade.
Jersey Battle of Flowers Parade

September 2012

Jersey International Air Display.
Jersey International Air Display

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Cycling in Jersey

Walking in Jersey




Jersey Events 2012

There are a variety of events organised for 2012 in Jersey. Our guide to Jersey events includes information about some of them - see below for more information. Organised into calendar months, you can plan your holiday around what's happening in Jersey.



Jersey Events 2012

January 2012 | February 2012 | March 2012 | April 2012 | May 2012 | June 2012
July 2012 | August 2012 | September 2012 | October 2012 | November 2012 | December 2012

Disclaimer:
Please check dates with event organisers as the following event dates are subject to change at short notice.


Jersey Events January 2012

Ice Skating

When: 10 December 2011 – 8 January 2012, 10am – 22pm daily (reduced opening hours on December 24th, 26th, 31st & January 1st and closed Christmas Day)
Where: Parade Gardens, The Parade
Event: Ice skating at Parade Gardens.
Tickets: Adults £7, Child (12 & under) £6, Concessions (13-16) £6.50, Family ticket £22 http://www.iceskatejersey.co.uk/

Sleeping Beauty (Amateur Pantomime)

When: 26 December 2011 – 08 January 2012
Where: Jersey Opera House, Gloucester Street, St Helier
Event: The annual Jersey Green Room Club Pantomime play is "Sleeping Beauty" this year!
Tickets: £14 - £16 http://www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk/viewshowdetail.php?id=342

The New Year's Day Turkey Buster 2012

When: 1 January 2012, noon - 2pm
Where: Corbiére Observation Tower, Corbiere, St Brelade
Event: The annual Coastline Campaign walk is organised by the National Trust for Jersey. Meeting point is the Obervation Tower at La Corbiere. A donation of at least £2 is required for participation, for the cause of the Coastline Campaign.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass

When: 10 January 2012 – 21 January 2012
Where: Jersey Arts Centre, Philips Street, St Helier
Event: The Jersey Amateur Dramatic Club performs Alice in Wonderland.
Tickets: Adults £15. Matinee Family Tickets are only available until 23 Dec. http://www.thisisjersey.co.uk/jac/

Jersey Tough Guy 2012 "Balls of Steel"

When: 29 January 2012, 9am - noon
Where: Jersey Accommodation and Activity Centre, Rue de la Pouclee at Des Quatre Chemins, St Martin
Event: In 5 miles of wet terrain full of obstacles, tyres and mud, you can show if you have "Balls of Steel". Categories are Men, Ladies and Teams, participants must be over 16. Entry fee TBA, includes insurance, guides, showers, breakfast and more. Proceeds support The Cystic Fybrosis Research Trust. http://www.jerseyadventures.com/

Jersey Events February 2012

James Lavelle (UNKLE)

When: 3 February 2012, 21pm to 2am
Where: Live Lounge, James Street, St Helier
Event: Club Kamikaze welcomes producer and DJ James Lavelle, founder of UNKLE and Mo'Wax.
Tickets: £12 - £15 for over 18s only

The Moscow State Circus

When: 24 – 26 February 2012
Where: Fort Regent, Mount Bingham, St Helier
Event: The Moscow State Circus and its extravaganza Babushkin Sekret come to Jersey for this amazing show. Russian artists perform in this unique show of the world's most famous circus. Shows on Friday at 17:00 & 20:00, Saturday at 14:00, 17:00 & 20:00 and on Sunday at 14:00 & 17:00.
Tickets: £12 - £26

Jersey Events March 2012

Spring Specials 2012

When: 1 March 2012 – 12 April 2012
Event: For the 6th year in a row, Jersey's restaurants offer exclusive seasonal menus to special prices from March 1 to April 12, 2012! A guidebook is available from February 23.

Jersey Textile Showcase 2012

When: 5 – 11 March 2012, 9.30am – 17.30pm
Where: The Harbour Gallery, Le Boulevard, St Brelade
Event: The Jersey Textile Showcase is a major event in textile business on Jersey. Exhibitions, talks and workshops invite you to join and a Saturday market is held where local produce and craft can be purchased.

The Moscow City Ballet presents 'Giselle'

When: 8 – 9 March 2012, 7.30pm
Where: Jersey Opera House, Gloucester Street, St Helier
Event: The Moscow City Ballet presents its popular show 'Giselle'.
Tickets: £29 - £45 http://www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk/

The Moscow City Ballet presents 'Romeo & Juliet'

When: 10 – 11 March 2012, 3pm, 8pm
Where: Jersey Opera House, Gloucester Street, St Helier
Event: The Moscow City Ballet presents its popular show 'Romeo and Juliet'.
Tickets: £29 - £45 http://www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk/

The Circus of Horrors - The Ventriloquist

When: 22 March 2012 8pm, 23 & 24 March 2012 6pm, 9pm
Where: Jersey Opera House, Gloucester Street, St Helier
Event: The Ventriloquist is the latest show of the Circus of Horrors. Not suitable for children under 16 years!
Tickets: £14 - £27 http://www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk/

Jersey Jazz Festival

When: 30 March 2012
Where: Mayfair Hotel, St Saviour's Road
Event: The 2012 Festival Lineup includes: - Dennis "Badbone" Rollins and Velocity (UK) - The Simon Spillett Quartet (UK) - The Linley Weir Trio (UK) with Danny Kean and Tom Fry - The Blam Quartet (UK) - The Sam Orchard Quartet - The David Andre Quintet
Tickets: Jersey Jazz Ferry Package £199, Full Festival Pass £50 per person, Single Evening Mayfair Pass £15 per person, Sunday Live Jazz Brunch £20 per person. http://www.modernhotels.com/jazz http://www.ttg.co.uk/hotels/mayfair-hotel-st-helier

Spring Flower Show

When: 31 March 2012 – 1 April 2012
Where: RJA & HS Royal Jersey Showground, La Route Trinite, Trinity
Event: The Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society host their annual springtime show, with displays, demonstrations, workshops and competitions.
Tickets: Adults £3, under 16s and members free.

Jersey Events April 2012

Spring Specials 2012

When: 1 March 2012 – 12 April 2012
Event: For the 6th year in a row, Jersey's restaurants offer exclusive seasonal menus to special prices from March 1 to April 12, 2012! A guidebook is available from February 23.

Jersey Jazz Festival

When: 30 March 2012
Where: Mayfair Hotel, St Saviour's Road
Event: The 2012 Festival Lineup includes: - Dennis "Badbone" Rollins and Velocity (UK) - The Simon Spillett Quartet (UK) - The Linley Weir Trio (UK) with Danny Kean and Tom Fry - The Blam Quartet (UK) - The Sam Orchard Quartet - The David Andre Quintet
Tickets: Jersey Jazz Ferry Package £199, Full Festival Pass £50 per person, Single Evening Mayfair Pass £15 per person, Sunday Live Jazz Brunch £20 per person. http://www.modernhotels.com/jazz http://www.ttg.co.uk/hotels/mayfair-hotel-st-helier

Spring Flower Show

When: 31 March 2012 – 1 April 2012
Where: RJA & HS Royal Jersey Showground, La Route Trinite, Trinity
Event: The Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society host their annual springtime show, with displays, demonstrations, workshops and competitions.
Tickets: Adults £3, under 16s and members free.

Pete Bultitude presents "And Finally... Phil Collins"

When: 28 April 2012, 8pm
Where: Jersey Opera House, Gloucester Street, St Helier
Event: Pete Bultitude presents "And Finally... Phil Collins". The singer performs Phil Collins' most popular songs, Against all Odds - Another Day in Paradise – In the Air Tonight – Sussudio - Hand in Hand - Inside Out - Colours – Groovy Kind of Love.
Tickets: £20 http://www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk/

Jersey Events May 2012

CRY Jersey Western Walkathon 5th May 2012

CRY Jersey Western Walkathon

When: 5th May 2012
Event: A 21 mile sponsored charity walk around the Western parishes (including a shorter 6 mile option) starting at the 1st lay-by on Victoria Avenue, heading through Waterworks Valley and St Lawrence, through St John and St Mary and coming down to St Ouen's Bay before returning via Corbiere and the Railway Walk and then back to the start point. £6 registration fee plus sponsorship required to partake.

Registration and payment can be made online at www.cry.org.uk


Jersey Boat Show

When: 5 - 7 May 2012, 10am - 6pm
Where: St Helier Marina, St Helier
Event: Being held for the 5th time, The Jersey Boat Show will again attract thousands of spectators this year. Besides the boat show, history, food, drinks and entertainment are provided. http://www.jerseyboatshow.com/

Liberation Day

When: 9 May 2012
Where: Liberation Square, The Esplanade, St Helier
Event: The whole island celebrates the liberation from Occupying Forces in WWII. Jersey holds heritage trails and afternoon entertainment in Weighbridge Place. http://www.jersey.com/english/discoverjersey/occupationtoliberation/pages/default.aspx

Spring Walking Week

When: 12 – 19 May 2012
Event: Explore Jersey's nature and heritage during these free walks. A walk on the coastline around the island takes 5 days and costs £20 for the transfer to and from your starting point.

The Jersey International Motoring Festival

When: 25 - 27th May 2012
Event: The annual Jersey International Motoring Festival features classic and vintage cars as well as motorcycles in a large race. There is also an exhibition showing vehicles from Jersey's motoring clubs, trade stands and the largest static motor show in the Channel Islands. http://jerseyinternationalmotoringfestival.com/

Jersey Events June 2012

Hogs around the Rock – Jersey Rally

When: 8 – 10 June 2012
Event: The Jersey Rally provides food, live bands and more nightlife entertainment. http://www.hogjersey.co.uk/

Spring Fair

When: 9 – 10 June 2012
Where: RJA & HS Royal Jersey Showground, La Route de Trinite, Trinity
Event: The Spring Fair combines the Jersey Rosa and Flower Show with the Island Spring Cattle Show and the traditional country fayre. There will be entertaining programme for the whole family, such as cattle shows, craft shows, ring-events, food tasting, country games and competitions.

Bonne Nuit Harbour Festival

When: 16 June 2012, 11am – 10pm
Where: Bonne Nuit Bay, St John
Event: The Harbour Festival presents family entertainment right at the wonderful north coast bay, including music shows, refreshment, beach games and competitions. Price: Adults £3, Children under 12 free

Charity Dinner

When: 16 June 2012
Where: The Grand Hotel, St Helier
Event: An excellent 3 course dinner and party at the Grand Hotel supports Jersey Cancer Relief. A raffle will be held and a cake donated by Ann Pallett ("Bake Me A Cake") will be auctioned.
Tickets: £57, including dinner, half a bottle of wine, tea and coffee - The Grand Hotel, St Helier

Floral Festival "June in Bloom"

When: 17 – 24 June 2012
Event: "The Floral Island" Jersey hosts the annual Spring Floral Festival ending in the British Summer Festival and Jersey Rose Show at Samarès Manor. The stunning floral attractions show Jersey in full bloom, rich in colours and scents. There are talks and lectures held by expert horticulturalists. http://www.jersey.com/english/aboutjersey/environment/inbloom/pages/default.aspx

22nd Annual Itex Charity Walk

When: 23 June 2012, 3am
Where: Elizabeth Terminal, Jersey Harbour, St Helier
Event: The annual 48.1 miles long 'Around the Island' Walk supports Jersey charities. Starting point is the Elizabeth Terminal at 3am. The walk will take between 12 and 21 hours. Price: £12 - £15 http://www.itexwalk.je/

Jersey Events July 2012

The Jersey Evening Post West Show

When: 7 – 8 July 2012, 10am - 6pm
Where: West Show Association Field, off La Grande Route de St Pierre, St Peter
Event: The West Show is Jersey's largest country show, celebrating the island's rural traditions with local produce and craft as well as horticultural, farm and environmental exhibitions. Free parking available. http://www.westshow.org.je/

Jersey International Beach Rugby Tournament

When: 14 July 2012, 11am - 5pm
Where: St Brelade's Bay, St Brelade
Event: 2012's International Beach Rugby Tournament is held at Jersey once again. Beach rugby is played on a half beach pitch and requires quick moves and 6-10 players. Registration: £20 per player, spectators free. http://jraleague.pitchero.com/

2012 London Olympic Torch Relay

When: 15 July 2012
Where: Weighbridge Place, St Helier
Event: Jersey is the most southerly stop of the Olympic Torch on its way around the British Isles before the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on 27 July. The Torch passes Jersey's coast and ends in Weighbridge Place. http://www.london2012.com/olympic-torch-relay

St Helier Pilgrimage

When: 22 July 2012, 3pm
Where: St Helier Parish Church, Church House, St Helier
Event: The St Helier Pilgrimage starts at Elizabeth Castle and includes free Castle entry, free books on the Pilgrimage, refreshments, music and a visit to the Hermitage.

More Than Gold Community Festival

When: 28 July 2012, 10.30am - 5pm
Where: RJA & HS Royal Jersey Showground, La Route de Trinite, Trinity
Event: The Community Festival celebrates Jersey's community and culture, including sport, leisure and activity groups. Fun for families is provided by creative exhibits, dance, music, competitions, charity stalls and food & drink.

Jersey Events August 2012

Jersey Seaside Festival

When: 5 August 2012, 11am - 8pm
Where: Havre des Pas Lido, St Helier
Event: The Jersey Seaside Festival is sponsored by Airtel, Vodafone. It features beach activities, live entertainment and local arts & craft, all located around the natural sea water bathing pool. A food fair is held by the restaurants and pubs nearby.

Jersey Battle of Flowers Grand Day Parade

When: 9 August 2012, noon – 5pm
Where: Victoria Avenue, St Helier
Event: The Grand Day Parade of the Battle of Flowers is a huge carnival event where the flower festooned floats are displayed along with entertainment by musicians and dancers. Price: £5 - £25 http://www.battleofflowers.com/

Jersey Battle of Flowers Moonlight Parade

When: 10 August 2012, 9 - 11pm
Where: Victoria Avenue, St Helier
Event: The Moonlight Parade of the Battle of Flowers shows the flower festooned floats covered in illuminated lights for an especially magical appearance. Price: £5 - £25 http://www.battleofflowers.com/

Summer Flower Show

When: 18 – 19 August 2012, 10.30am - 5pm
Where: RJA & HS Royal Jersey Showground, La Route de Trinite, Trinity
Event: The Summer Flower Show hosted by the Royal Jersey Horticultural Society presents wonderful flower and vegetable displays as well as poultry and small animal display.
Tickets: £3, under 16s and members free http://www.royaljersey.co.uk/

Brewin Dolphin Britis Hobie Cat Championships

When: 23 – 25 August 2012
Where: St Aubin's Bay, St Helier
Event: Over 80 crews from the UK and CI will compete with their Hobie Cat racing catamarans in St Aubin's Bay. Hobie Cat http://rciycjersey.com/

Charity Swim "Exercise Jersey Eagle"

When: 30 August – 6 September 2012
Event: The Jersey Long Distance Swimming Club Team will race against the Battle Back Swimming Team, the Army, Royal Navy and R.A.F. Elite Open Water Swimming Teams and a team from the US Air Force (USAF). The Round Island Relay Race supports the Holidays for Heroes Jersey (H4HJ) charity. Holidays for Heroes Jersey

Jersey Events September 2012

Charity Swim "Exercise Jersey Eagle"

When: 30 August – 6 September 2012
Event: The Jersey Long Distance Swimming Club Team will race against the Battle Back Swimming Team, the Army, Royal Navy and R.A.F. Elite Open Water Swimming Teams and a team from the US Air Force (USAF). The Round Island Relay Race supports the Holidays for Heroes Jersey (H4HJ) charity. Holidays for Heroes Jersey

Jersey Live Festival

When: 1 – 2 September 2012, 11am - 11pm
Where: RJA & HS Royal Jersey Showground, La Route de Trinite, Trinity
Event: The Jersey Live Festival attracts thousands of visitors and numerous popular artists each year. Tickets have sold out quickly in the past, which is no wonder with stars like The Streets, Feeder, The Ting Tings, Ed Sheeran, Katy B, The Rapture and Madness and Plan B. This is the Channel Islands' biggest music festival, counting 20,000 visitors over the weekend.
Tickets: £56 - £88 Jersey Live Festival

Jersey International Air Display

When: 13 September 2012, 1 - 5pm
Where: St Aubin's Bay, St Helier
Event: One of the largest free air displays in Europe is held in Jersey on 13 September. Formation teams and solo air acrobats perform a stunning show high in the skies. The RAFAT Red Arrows round up the event. Jersey International Air Display

Autumn Walking Week

When: 15 – 22 September 2012
Event: Explore Jersey's nature and heritage during these walks. A walk on the coastline around the island takes 5 days. http://jersey.com/English/sightsandactivities/walking/Pages/AutumnWalkingWeek.aspx

Jersey Events October 2012



Jersey Events November 2012

The JEP Home Life Show

When: 16 November 2012 noon – 7pm, 17 – 18 November 2012 10am - 6pm
Where: Fort Regent, Mount Bingham, St Helier
Event: The JEP Home Life Show features more than 100 exhibitors in the Queens Hall and The Gloucester Hall, showing home improvement ideas, health & beauty tips, cooking demonstrations and more.
Tickets: Adults £3.50, Pensioners £1.50, Under 14s £1.50 http://homelifeshow.co.uk/

Disclaimer:
Please check dates with event organisers as the following event dates are subject to change at short notice.


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