Art · Italy9 May – 22 Nov 2026
Venice Art Biennale 2026
Art becomes a city-wide conversation at the 61st International Art Exhibition, In Minor Keys.
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Next on the circuitFrieze London & Frieze Masters 202614–18 October 2026
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Art · United Kingdom14–18 Oct 2026
Frieze London & Frieze Masters 2026
A contemporary fair and its historical counterpart turn Regent’s Park into an art-world destination.
Art · France23–25 Oct 2026
Art Basel Paris 2026
The Grand Palais hosts galleries, artists and collectors for a pivotal Parisian art weekend.
Photography · France12–15 Nov 2026
Paris Photo 2026
Photography in all its forms becomes the focus of Paris at the 29th edition of the fair.
Motorsport · United Arab Emirates4–6 Dec 2026
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026
Formula 1 concludes its 2026 season under the lights of Yas Marina.
Design · Italy8 May – 21 Nov 2027
Venice Architecture Biennale 2027
Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu curate a wide-ranging reflection on the built world and coexistence.
Film · France11–22 May 2027
Cannes Film Festival 2027
The 80th Festival de Cannes turns the Croisette into cinema’s most closely watched stage.
Tennis · France17 May – 6 Jun 2027
Roland-Garros 2027
Paris becomes the capital of clay-court tennis as the French Open returns.
Motorsport · Monaco4–6 Jun 2027
Monaco Grand Prix 2027
The iconic street circuit welcomes a Sprint weekend for the first time in 2027.
Motorsport · France9–13 Jun 2027
24 Hours of Le Mans 2027
The endurance classic celebrates its 95th running, with the main 24-hour race on 12–13 June.
Society · United Kingdom15–19 Jun 2027
Royal Ascot 2027
Five days combining elite horse racing, longstanding tradition and an unmistakable dress code.
Provisional datesArt · Switzerland17–20 Jun 2027
Art Basel 2027
The original Art Basel brings the international art market together on the Rhine.
Tennis · United Kingdom28 Jun – 11 Jul 2027
Wimbledon 2027
Grass courts, sporting drama and carefully preserved ritual define the oldest tennis major.
Motorsport · United Kingdom15–18 Jul 2027
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2027
A summer garden party devoted to the history and future of motorsport.
Yachting · Monaco22–25 Sept 2027
Monaco Yacht Show 2027
The global superyacht world gathers around the pontoons of Port Hercule.
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A coastline best experienced through smaller journeys and longer stays.
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