63 events — A Riviera-level selection: dates, venues and how to get in.
29 June – 12 July 2026 (second week and finals within the window)
The Championships, Wimbledon 2026The absolute society fixture of the London Season
20–28 November 2026
Marrakech International Film Festival — 23rd EditionThe most glamorous rendezvous of the Moroccan autumn, under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI: international compet
3 and 4 October 2026 · Hippodrome de ParisLongchamp
Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 2026Europe's most prestigious horse-racing event: ParisLongchamp in festive attire, prestige hospitality.
26 September to 4 October 2026 · Gulf of Saint-Tropez
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026250 legendary sailing yachts, the J Class back and Saint-Tropez high society: the sea and glamour at their peak.
9–12 July 2026
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026The world's most stylish automotive gathering, on the Duke of Richmond's estate
6-12 September 2026 · Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2026The world's greatest maxis and sailing's elite gather in the turquoise waters of Porto Cervo.
31 December 2026 (briefing on 30 December)
New Year's Eve Regatta (round-the-island race)The most spectacular tradition of December 31: a 24-mile pursuit race around the island bringing together racing yachts
31 December 2026 (annual fixture, 2026-27 menu forthcoming)
New Year's Eve at Bagatelle GustaviaGustavia's festive institution facing the superyachts: a dinner-show that turns into a party after midnight, an unobstru
19–22 November 2026 (fair dates confirmed; the exact schedule of the VIP preview / private view has not yet been officially published — the mention "VIP preview on opening" should be treated as indicative)
Frieze Abu Dhabi 2026 — Inaugural Edition (VIP Preview)An inaugural Frieze, invitation-only VIP preview on Saadiyat; global collectors and gallerists, private dinners for the
3–6 December 2026 (race on Sunday 6 December)
Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 (Paddock Club + Yasalam)F1 finale: Paddock Club, superyachts, Bocelli/Imagine Dragons concerts, drivers and celebrities. The social summit of th
22–24 January 2027
42nd Snow Polo World Cup St. MoritzThe world's only 'high goal' polo tournament played on snow, on the frozen lake: teams backed by luxury houses, VIP vill
Sundays 7, 14 and 21 February 2027 (Family Days on Saturdays 6, 13 and 20)
120th White Turf St. Moritz — Races on the Frozen Lake120th edition of the snow horse races (since 1907): flat racing and the legendary skikjöring on the frozen lake, a world
16–23 November 2026
Saint-Barth Cata Cup 2026International F18 catamaran regatta that has become a coveted late-November classic: some sixty crews including the
GP weekend, 3–6 December 2026 (closing nights 5–6 Dec.)
Amber Lounge Abu Dhabi 2026 — VIP after-party of the F1 finaleCult after-party of the F1 finale: yacht party at Yas Marina, drivers and legends, celebrities and DJs. The most sought-
Saturday 11 July 2026
Hamptons Polo House — 20-goal VIP matchCurated UHNW guest list, the most select polo format in the Hamptons, private club in Water Mill.
Final on 19 July 2026 (tournament from 24 June to 19 July)
Gold Cup Final — British Open Polo Championship (Cowdray Park)The final of Europe's most prestigious polo tournament (22-goal High Goal), 'the home of British polo'.
31 December 2026
New Year's Eve — Burj Al Arab, Al Muntaha GalaUltra-exclusive NYE gala atop the 7-star icon, an Al Muntaha dinner by a Michelin-starred chef, signature fireworks. The
22-27 September 2026 · Yacht Club de Cannes
Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai, Cannes 2026Century-old classic yachts and traditional sails parade in the Bay of Cannes under the eye of Panerai.
December 31, 2026
New Year's Eve — Bulgari Resort Dubai (Yacht Club Gala & Festa di Capodanno)Bulgari NYE on the private island of Jumeirah Bay: Yacht Club gala, Niko Romito 2*, Hoseki. A confidential New Year's Ev
From September 14 to 19, 2026 · Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo
Rolex Swan Cup 2026 — 60 Years of Nautor SwanThe Mediterranean's most exclusive regatta: 120 Swan yachts at Porto Cervo for the yard's 60th, under the Rolex flag.
From 20 to 23 August 2026 · Polo Club Gstaad (Saanen)
Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad — 44th editionThe most fashionable polo in the Alps: German-Swiss elite, grand hotels of Gstaad and watchmaking sponsors, at 1,000 m a
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Ditirambo Night at Caruso, A Belmond Hotel (July edition)A series of dinners inspired by the Greek dithyramb at the Belmond palace in Ravello: a menu created by executive chef A
Saturday 15 August 2026 (Ferragosto)
Ferragosto Gala Dinner at the Grand Hotel QuisisanaThe most coveted tradition at the heart of Capri's summer: the Ferragosto gala dinner beside the Quisisana pool, with
From 1st to 8th August 2026 · Bay of Palma (regattas 4–8)
Copa del Rey MAPFRE 2026 — 44th edition (sailing)The royal regatta of the Mediterranean: Felipe VI at the helm, yacht owners and Spanish high society in the Bay of Palma
10 – 15 August 2026 (welcome on the 10th, racing from 11 to 15 August)
Émeraude Classic Cup – Saint-Malo (2nd edition)Classic-yacht racing strictly by invitation, Fife/Herreshoff yachts, in the bay.
Signature festive dinner-show (Saint-Tropez DNA) — full season
Bagatelle Bodrum — Iconic Shows and international guest DJs every ThursdayBagatelle, the festive institution born in Saint-Tropez/St-Barth, has reopened at Yalıkavak Marina for the 2026 season:
30 June – 5 July 2026 (6 days, Tuesday to Sunday)
Henley Royal Regatta 2026The most elegant sporting event of the English summer
28 July – 1 August 2026 (5 days)
Qatar Goodwood Festival — 'Glorious Goodwood' 2026'Glorious Goodwood', a peak of the flat season and a social occasion without equal — panama hats de rigueur.
23-30 August 2026
Hampton Classic Horse Show 2026Coveted VIP boxes and named billionaire heiresses (Bloomberg, Springsteen, Jobs) at an open venue.
Copa de Oro from 17 to 29 August 2026 (final over the weekend of 28–29 August); Copa de Plata 3–15 August
Torneo Internacional de Polo de Sotogrande 2026 — Copa de Oro (Gold Cup)55th high-goal Gold Cup (22 goals), the great society fixture of European aristocratic polo.
17–30 August 2026, final on Sunday 30 August
Coupe d'Or de Polo de Deauville — 77th edition, final and prize-givingFinal of France's most prestigious polo tournament, closing the society season with the Barrières.
10-30 August 2026
Barrière Deauville Polo Cup 2026Decidedly society polo in Deauville, with luxury sponsors and international patrons in a racecourse setting.
Season opening late December 2026; society matches every Sunday, Gauntlet of Polo from February 2027
Winter Polo Season - National Polo Center Wellington (Gauntlet of Polo / US Open)World capital of winter polo, high society pitchside, champagne, VIP brunch and the divot stomp. An ultra-society sport,
Saturdays 18 and 25 July 2026
Polo Hamptons 2026 (Social Life Magazine)Society polo with VIP cabanas limited to 900 guests, New York socialites, though the 2026 host is not yet announced.
30 June - 26 July 2026
Open de Gassin — Polo Club Saint-Tropez (July's flagship tournament)A flagship polo tournament with international patrons at the Haras de Gassin, yet open to the public.
From Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 September 2026 · Haras de Gassin
CSIO 5* Longines League of Nations — Saint-Tropez-GassinThe 10 best show jumping nations at the Haras de Gassin — the last worldwide qualifier before Barcelona.
3–12 July 2026 (finals over the weekend of 11–12 July)
Trophée du Coquetier d'Or (10/12 goals) and July tournaments at the Polo Club du Domaine de ChantillyTrophy of France's leading polo club, international professional players, but stands open to the public.
Tuesday 14 July 2026, 3.30pm-2am
La Garden Party — Cygames Grand Prix de Paris at ParisLongchampA Group 1 racing garden party with named DJs and the customary international owners.
1–7 August 2026 (200th anniversary)
Cowes Week 2026 (Bicentenary)Europe's largest and oldest regatta, the traditional close of the London Season
2-30 August 2026
Deauville Barrière Meeting 2026A public racing meeting, yet with private boxes; Aga Khan Studs, Godolphin and Wertheimer present throughout the month.
6-16 August 2026
Polo — Côte d'Azur Cup (8-10 and 4-6 goals)An 8-10 goals tournament at the Polo Club Saint-Tropez, international patrons and most fashionable finals.
11–19 July 2026 (national classes on 11–12 July, international CSI from 15 July, Grand Prix on the Sun…
Jumping International de Megève Edmond de Rothschild (15th edition, Pop Art theme)Society show jumping under Edmond de Rothschild patronage, international riders, but an open esplanade.
Sunday 16 August 2026
Prix Jacques Le Marois (Group 1)The meeting's richest Group 1, Gulf owners in attendance, racecourse open to the public.
24–25 July 2026 (King George Day, Saturday 25 July)
King George Weekend — King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, AscotAscot's great royal rendezvous of high summer
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026 · Bay of Saint-Tropez
Rockwool France Sail Grand Prix — SailGP Saint-Tropez 2026Rolex SailGP's flying catamarans in the Bay of Saint-Tropez: 14 nations, premium hospitality overlooking the water.
July 2026: tournament windows 2-12 July, 16-26 July and 27 July-2 August (Polo Masters Open de Gassin 8-10…
Polo season at the Polo Club Saint-Tropez — July tournaments (including the Polo Masters Open de Gassin)Saint-Tropez polo club with mixed access, patron-players and wealthy families expected.
6-30 August 2026, calendar not yet published
Soirées du Deauville Polo Club (asados, team evenings, interim prize-givings)Players-and-sponsors evenings and club asados, the inner circle of Barrière polo, 2026 programme unpublished.
20–29 August 2026
Polo — Federations CupInternational tournament at a private Saint-Tropez polo club, mixed access, a rather in-the-know crowd.
Saturday 17 October 2026 · St Mark's Basin
Venice Hospitality Challenge 2026 (13th edition)Maxi-yachts in the colours of Venice's palace hotels compete off St Mark's — sailing's “Grand Prix of Venice”.
From Monday 3 to Saturday 15 August 2026 · matches in the late afternoon
Torneo Internacional de Polo de Sotogrande 2026 — Copa de Plata (Silver Cup)The Copa de Plata opens Sotogrande's polo month: Spanish high society, international patrons, free entry at the fieldsid
30 July - 2 August 2026
Dinard International Jumping - CSI 5*A Rolex Series leg with the world elite of show jumping, mixed access at a chic sporting venue.
From Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August 2026 · Engadin
Passione Engadina 2026 — “The Italian Job” (15th edition)Italian classic cars and wealthy collectors in the Engadin: the Dolce Vita spirit at altitude, 15th edition.
18–23 August 2026 (skippers' briefing on 17 August in Palermo, start on the 18th, prize-giving on the 23rd at the Yacht Club de Monaco)
Palermo-Montecarlo 2026 (21st edition) — compulsory gate off Porto CervoOffshore classic tied to the Monaco and Costa Smeralda yacht clubs, though the passage at sea is public.
Opens 6 November 2026; season runs through March 2027
Dubai Racing Carnival — society nights at Meydan (season opening)Meydan opening: society evenings, premium boxes, ruling families and turf jet-set. A public prelude, beneath the World C
1-2, 8, 22 and 29-30 August 2026
Hamptons Polo Club - August finals and marquee days (Continental Cup 16-Goal, Monty Waterbury Cup, Hamptons Festival of Polo, 4-… finalUSPA polo finals with hospitality village in the Hamptons, an upscale equestrian milieu with no celebrities named.
6-30 August 2026 (Asia Polo Cup 6-9, Coupe d'Argent 10-16, Ladies Polo Cup 11-14, Coupe de Bronze 17-29 August)
Barrière Deauville Polo Cup 2026 (Asia Polo Cup, Coupe d'Argent, Ladies Polo Cup, Coupe de Bronze)Barrière polo open to the public yet with international patrons and pros, set against the La Touques racecourse.
25 – 28 August 2026 (practice day and welcome on Monday 24 August, gala dinner on Wednesday 26 August)
Touquet Classic Amateur – Golf du TouquetHigh-end amateur tournament on a historic links, gala dinner included.
20 June - 2 July 2026
Trophée du Bailli de Suffren — 26th edition (arrival in Malta early July)A gentlemen's race on classic yachts by registration, but the start is visible from the public port.
Sunday 23 August 2026
Prix Morny (Group 1)Benchmark Group 1 at the racecourse; a gala raceday, though open to the public and with no named celebrities.
27 July - 2 August 2026
Polo Exhibition Week & Practices — Haras de GassinRelaxed practice matches open to the public, yet within the grounds of the Polo Club de Gassin.
1 July - 6 September 2026
Grimaldi Forum summer exhibition: Monaco & the Automobile, from 1893 to the Present DayA paid exhibition for the general public at the Grimaldi Forum, with only the princely prestige of the collections.
Tuesday 14 July (Fête de l'hippodrome, trotting); Sunday 26 July, 4pm (flat, Premium); Sunday 16 August, 4pm (flat, P…
Summer meeting at the Hippodrome de la Canche (Le Touquet)Public summer racing at the Hippodrome de la Canche, chic seaside atmosphere.
29 July 2026
Polo Parade — procession of the International Polo Cup teams along the old portA free parade along the public old port, with patrons and players from the European polo circuit.