Jordan International Rally
When: May 2010 (annual)
Where: Jordan

The new-look Jordan International Rally entails sensational stages in and around the Jordan Valley and within the Rumman forests, providing challenging routes both above and below sea level. The makeover took place to welcome the FIA World Rally Championship in spring 2008, with the new route tested during the 2007 FIA Middle East Championship. The most easily accessible viewpoint to catch drivers testing their skills is at the Turki stage 1 and 4, located next to the main Dead Sea Highway, just 1km after the police checkpoint. Here, providing you're an early riser, you can see the spectacle of a high-speed approach to a u-bend, followed by fast acceleration.

Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts
When: Jul - Aug 2010 (annual)
Where: Jerash

Jerash is one of the most famous and well-preserved Roman provincial cities in the world, and since 1980 has been hosting this major international festival.
The North and South Theatres, the steps of the Artemis Temple, the Arena Hall and other venues, all located in the old city within walking distance of modern Jerash, are used for festival performances of dance, music, theatre and poetry by artists from around 30 countries.

The Roman Army and Chariot Experience
When: Daily, except on Tuesday
Where: Jerash Hippodrome
Time: 11am & 2pm and on Friday at 11am only

This internationally acclaimed show consists of some 40 fully-equipped gladiators engaging in ancient battle tactics, fighting and competing in chariot races. Held at the recently-restored Jerash Hippodrome, also known as Circus Geraza, the event offers visitors an authentic replica of the spectacle that used to take place nearly 2000 years ago. Audience participation is expected and the fate of the loser is decided by giving the thumbs up or down.