Calendar — October 2026 — Global Social Season

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Frieze week, the Arc, Art Basel Paris, Singapore under lights: the autumn's art and racing month.

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ArtYachtingMotorsportGolfTennisPoloEquestrianSkiFashionWatches & JewelryAutomotiveFilmFood & WineAuctionsPhilanthropySocietyBusiness & FinancePrivate AviationDesignArchitectureCultural FestivalsSportdashed = not yet confirmed

9 May → Nov 22

Venice · Italy · Art Venice Biennale 61st International Art Exhibition · May 9 – November 22, 2026 · 61st International Art Exhibition Confirmed

Major
17 Sep → Oct 11

Hong Kong · Auctions Hong Kong Autumn Auctions September 17 – October 11, 2026 Confirmed

Notable
26 Sep → Oct 4

Saint-Tropez · France · Yachting Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez September 26 – October 4, 2026 Confirmed

Significant
28 Sep → Oct 6

Paris · France · Fashion Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 · September 28 – October 6, 2026 · Spring/Summer 2027 Confirmed

Defining
1 Oct → Oct 4

St Andrews · United Kingdom · Golf Alfred Dunhill Links Championship October 1–4, 2026 Confirmed

Notable
1 Oct → Oct 4

Newport · United States · Automotive Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week 7th edition · October 1–4, 2026 · 7th edition Confirmed

Notable
2 Oct → Oct 11

Trieste · Italy · Yachting Barcolana Barcolana 58 · October 2–11, 2026 · Barcolana 58 Confirmed

Regional
3 Oct → Oct 4

Paris · France · Equestrian Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe October 3–4, 2026 Confirmed

Significant
7 Oct → Oct 18

London · United Kingdom · Film BFI London Film Festival 70th edition · October 7–18, 2026 · 70th edition Confirmed

Notable
9 Oct → Oct 11

Singapore · Motorsport Singapore Grand Prix October 9–11, 2026 Confirmed

Major
10 Oct → Dec 6

Alba · Italy · Food & Wine Alba International White Truffle Fair 96th edition · October 10 – December 6, 2026 · 96th edition Confirmed

Regional
13 Oct → Oct 18

London · United Kingdom · Design PAD London October 13–18, 2026 Confirmed

Notable
14 Oct → Oct 18

London · United Kingdom · Art Frieze London October 14–18, 2026 Confirmed

Major
14 Oct → Oct 18

London · United Kingdom · Art Frieze Masters October 14–18, 2026 Confirmed

Significant
14 Oct → Oct 16

London · United Kingdom · Auctions London October Auction Week October 14–16, 2026 Confirmed

Significant
20 Oct → Oct 22

Las Vegas · United States · Private Aviation NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition October 20–22, 2026 Confirmed

Regional
23 Oct → Oct 25

Paris · France · Art Art Basel Paris October 23–25, 2026 Confirmed

Major
23 Oct → Oct 25

Austin · United States · Motorsport United States Grand Prix October 23–25, 2026 Confirmed

Notable
26 Oct → Oct 29

Riyadh · Saudi Arabia · Business & Finance Future Investment Initiative FII10 · October 26–29, 2026 · FII10 Confirmed

Significant
28 Oct → Nov 1

Fort Lauderdale · United States · Yachting Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show October 28 – November 1, 2026 Confirmed

Notable
30 Oct → Nov 1

Mexico City · Mexico · Motorsport Mexico City Grand Prix October 30 – November 1, 2026 Confirmed

Notable
30 Oct → Oct 31

Lexington · United States · Equestrian Breeders' Cup World Championships 43rd World Championships · October 30–31, 2026 · 43rd World Championships Confirmed

Notable
31 Oct → Nov 7

Melbourne · Australia · Equestrian Melbourne Cup Carnival October 31 – November 7, 2026 Confirmed

Significant