Issue of 19 October 2026
Global Social Season: London → Paris → Melbourne → Lima
Where the season is now
The week of October 19–25, 2026 is led by Art Basel Paris in Paris (October 23–25). Also on: United States Grand Prix in Austin, NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Venice Biennale in Venice.
- 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
Next week
- Melbourne Cup Carnival — Melbourne, October 31 – November 7 — Confirmed
- Future Investment Initiative — Riyadh, October 26–29 — Confirmed
- Mexico City Grand Prix — Mexico City, October 30 – November 1 — Confirmed
- Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show — Fort Lauderdale, October 28 – November 1 — Confirmed
- Breeders' Cup World Championships — Lexington, October 30–31 — 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 Paris, the next major stop is Melbourne for Melbourne Cup Carnival from October 31 – November 7, 2026. The chain after that runs Melbourne → Lima → New York → Las Vegas → Miami.
Booking horizon
Major events six to ten weeks out — the window in which rooms and tables in their cities tighten.
Destinations entering their peak
- Paris — Art Basel Paris, Paris Photo, Le Bal des Debutantes
- New York — CFDA Fashion Awards, New York Fall Marquee Auctions
- Geneva — Geneva Watch and Jewelry Auction Weeks, Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève
- Miami — Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Design Miami
Generated from the calendar’s records on 19 October 2026. Dates carry their status on each event page.