Issue of 12 October 2026
Global Social Season: Singapore → London → Paris → Melbourne
Where the season is now
The week of October 12–18, 2026 is led by Frieze London in London (October 14–18). Also on: Frieze Masters in London, London October Auction Week in London, PAD London in London.
- Frieze London — London, October 14–18 — Confirmed
- Frieze Masters — London, October 14–18 — Confirmed
- London October Auction Week — London, October 14–16 — Confirmed
- PAD London — London, October 13–18 — Confirmed
- BFI London Film Festival — London, October 7–18 — Confirmed
- Venice Biennale — Venice, May 9 – November 22 — Confirmed
- Alba International White Truffle Fair — Alba, October 10 – December 6 — Confirmed
Next week
- Art Basel Paris — Paris, October 23–25 — Confirmed
- United States Grand Prix — Austin, October 23–25 — Confirmed
- NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition — Las Vegas, October 20–22 — Confirmed
- Venice Biennale — Venice, May 9 – November 22 — Confirmed
- Alba International White Truffle Fair — Alba, October 10 – December 6 — Confirmed
Where attention moves next
After London, the next major stop is Paris for Art Basel Paris from October 23–25, 2026. The chain after that runs Paris → Melbourne → Lima → New York → Las Vegas.
Booking horizon
Major events six to ten weeks out — the window in which rooms and tables in their cities tighten.
Destinations entering their peak
- London — PAD London, Frieze London, Frieze Masters
- Paris — Art Basel Paris, Paris Photo
- New York — CFDA Fashion Awards, New York Fall Marquee Auctions
- Geneva — Geneva Watch and Jewelry Auction Weeks, Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève
Generated from the calendar’s records on 12 October 2026. Dates carry their status on each event page.