The Season
A considered guide to the year's defining occasions: the racing, sailing, motorsport, art and cultural dates that shape the private calendar. Not a complete listing, but the ones worth planning around.
If you would like help securing access, hospitality or the logistics around any of these, I am always glad to help.
2026
Selected highlights of the 2026 calendar. Dates are confirmed where published; please verify before booking.
Cheltenham Festival
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Four days of National Hunt racing. The Club Enclosure and a hospitality box are the way to do it.
The Boat Race
River Thames, London
A London tradition, Oxford against Cambridge. Riverside club lunches and good vantage points are worth holding.
Grand National
Aintree, Liverpool
Aintree's showpiece. Parade-ring access and hospitality book up early.
Cannes Film Festival
Cannes, France
Access is invitation-led. Villas and yachts are taken a year out.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Royal Hospital Chelsea, London
Members' and preview days are the ones to secure. Tickets move fast.
Monaco Grand Prix
Monte Carlo, Monaco
A terrace table or yacht berth is the prize. Arrange well ahead.
Glyndebourne Festival
East Sussex
Black tie, a long interval and a picnic in the gardens. Tickets are balloted, so plan ahead.
Cartier Queen's Cup
Guards Polo Club, Windsor
High-goal polo at its best. Lawnside hospitality makes the day.
Royal Ascot
Ascot, Berkshire
Royal Enclosure badges and morning dress need arranging early.
Art Basel
Basel, Switzerland
The art world's anchor fair. VIP preview access is essential for serious collectors.
Wimbledon
All England Club, London
Debenture seats and hospitality sell out far ahead. Secure access and travel early in the year.
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
The Stewards' Enclosure is members only; the public Regatta Enclosure sells out months out.
Goodwood Festival of Speed
Goodwood, West Sussex
Hospitality and grandstand passes go quickly. A favourite for families and collectors alike.
Qatar Goodwood Festival
Goodwood, West Sussex
'Glorious Goodwood.' Five days of flat racing, with Ladies' Day on the Thursday the highlight.
Cowes Week
Cowes, Isle of Wight
The bicentenary year. The water is the best vantage point, so charter early.
Goodwood Revival
Goodwood, West Sussex
Period dress is half the charm. Book hospitality and costume well ahead.
Monaco Yacht Show
Port Hercule, Monaco
The superyacht calendar's centrepiece. Berth-side viewings are by appointment.
Frieze London & Frieze Masters
The Regent's Park, London
Preview-day access is the one to hold for serious collectors.
2027
Early dates for 2027 are starting to come in. Please enquire for current availability.
Cheltenham Festival
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Dates to be confirmed. Hospitality and enclosure passes to arrange early.
Monaco Grand Prix
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Dates to be confirmed. Terrace and yacht berth enquiries already arriving.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Royal Hospital Chelsea, London
Dates to be confirmed. Members' preview days to secure early.
Royal Ascot
Ascot, Berkshire
Dates to be confirmed. Royal Enclosure and morning dress to arrange in advance.
Wimbledon
All England Club, London
Dates to be confirmed. Debenture seats sell out early in the year.
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Dates to be confirmed.
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