THE SUMMER CIRCUIT INDEPENDENT EDITORIAL CALENDAR
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THE GLOBAL CALENDAR OF CULTURE, TRAVEL & SOCIETY

The occasions worth travelling for.

Major moments across art, sport, film and society. No inflated event counts, no invented dates.

Reviewed: 9 October 2026 · 15 events found

2026 / 2027
15 events foundDates and access rules can change. Check the organiser before making non-refundable plans.
Venice Grand Canal in warm evening light
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.

Paris streetscape and landmark architecture
Art · France23–25 Oct 2026

Art Basel Paris 2026

The Grand Palais hosts galleries, artists and collectors for a pivotal Parisian art weekend.

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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.

Sports car on a road
Motorsport · United Arab Emirates4–6 Dec 2026

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026

Formula 1 concludes its 2026 season under the lights of Yas Marina.

Mediterranean French Riviera coastline
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 court and racket
Tennis · France17 May – 6 Jun 2027

Roland-Garros 2027

Paris becomes the capital of clay-court tennis as the French Open returns.

Port Hercule and Monte Carlo, Monaco
Motorsport · Monaco4–6 Jun 2027

Monaco Grand Prix 2027

The iconic street circuit welcomes a Sprint weekend for the first time in 2027.

Sports car on a road
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.

Horses on an open field
Society · United Kingdom15–19 Jun 2027

Royal Ascot 2027

Five days combining elite horse racing, longstanding tradition and an unmistakable dress code.

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Art · Switzerland17–20 Jun 2027

Art Basel 2027

The original Art Basel brings the international art market together on the Rhine.

Tennis court and racket
Tennis · United Kingdom28 Jun – 11 Jul 2027

Wimbledon 2027

Grass courts, sporting drama and carefully preserved ritual define the oldest tennis major.

Port Hercule and Monte Carlo, Monaco
Yachting · Monaco22–25 Sept 2027

Monaco Yacht Show 2027

The global superyacht world gathers around the pontoons of Port Hercule.