Lifestyle & Entertainment 2026

The Fondation Louis Vuitton unveils its upcoming musical season, featuring an array of distinguished performances within its Auditorium. The program encompasses diverse musical forms, from jazz with the Herbie Hancock International Jazz Competition to piano recitals by Hyuk and Hyo Lee, and Valentin Malinin, who will present a recital spanning three centuries of piano music.

The season also highlights a French creation by Max Richter with Gautier Capuçon, the Orchestre de Paris, and Andrés Orozco-Estrada, culminating in a world premiere by Thomas Adès and the Tenebrae Choir. This rich tapestry of sound promises captivating experiences for classical and contemporary music enthusiasts.

Paris Opera inaugurates its 2026/27 dance season with its annual black-tie gala at the Palais Garnier. The evening begins with the traditional Défilé du Ballet, bringing together the Étoiles, Paris Opera Ballet, Junior Ballet, and Ballet School, followed by Juliano Nuñes’ new Rings of Saturn, with costumes by CHANEL, Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Vers un pays sage, and Aszure Barton’s Busk.

The social program continues throughout the evening with intermission cocktails, followed by supper at 10:10 PM and an after-party from 11:50 PM.

Honorary Committee Tables

• Patron Table for 10: Optima seating, intermission cocktails, official programs, supper in the Foyers, and after-party.

• Benefactor Table for 10: Optima seating, intermission cocktails, official programs, supper in the Avant-Foyer, and after-party.

• Donor Table for 6: Private box, intermission cocktails, official programs, supper in the Avant-Foyer, and after-party.

Every three years, LVMH opens the doors of its most iconic and usually inaccessible Maisons to the public. Workshops, factories, cellars, and historic homes come alive over three days, introducing rare access to the artisans, creatives, and techniques behind the world's most celebrated luxury houses.

The 2026 edition unfolds under the theme Where Dreams Take Root, covering the historic Louis Vuitton workshops in Asnières and the Dior gallery in Paris, Hennessy in Cognac, Tiffany & Co. in New York, Chandon in California, and Buly in Kyoto, the event spans 15 or more countries across three days of guided visits, craft demonstrations, tastings, and interactive experiences led by the artisans themselves.

Six of the biggest names in men’s tennis meet in Riyadh for the third edition of the Six Kings Slam, one of the headline sporting events of Riyadh Season 2026. The three-night exhibition brings together Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, and Alex de Minaur at ANB Arena.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner heads back to Riyadh after winning both previous editions, while two-time finalist Carlos Alcaraz competes for his first Six Kings Slam title. Alex de Minaur makes his tournament debut alongside returning players Djokovic, Zverev, and Fritz.

Competition takes place across three nights, with the opening matches on October 21, the next stage on October 22, and the third-place match and final on October 24. The tournament follows a knockout format, with the complete draw, individual match schedule, and session times still to be announced.

VIP Access

Premium access includes VIP seating and courtside options, with private hospitality and official Riyadh Season hospitality.

The Ballon d’Or 2026 celebrates its 70th anniversary with its first-ever ceremony in London, bringing the world’s leading footballers, coaches, and industry figures to the London Palladium. Co-organised by France Football and UEFA, the ceremony presents the Men’s and Women’s Ballon d’Or alongside awards for the year’s leading young players, goalkeepers, coaches, clubs, and strikers.

Babble-Up VIP Tickets

Balcony Seat

• Red carpet experience

• Premium balcony seating at the 70th Ballon d’Or Ceremony

• Official 70th Ballon d’Or Ceremony program

Balcony Seat + Pre-Ceremony Hospitality

• Private table at Aqua Kyoto before the ceremony

• Dinner with a selection of drinks

• Red carpet experience

• Photo opportunity

• Premium balcony seating at the 70th Ballon d’Or Ceremony

• Official 70th Ballon d’Or Ceremony program

Hong Kong welcomes the inaugural Festival of Connoisseurs, a new premium lifestyle exhibition bringing superyachts, supercars, private aviation, fine jewellery and watches, art and other collector categories together under one event. Organized by Informa Markets, the 2026 edition serves as the festival’s first launch ahead of its full-scale expansion in 2027. AsiaWorld-Expo will host the main program, introducing a format designed to expand across landmark locations throughout Hong Kong in future editions.

The Global Gift Gala Paris heads to the Four Seasons Hotel George V on November 5 for its annual black-tie charity evening, chaired by Maria Bravo, with Eva Longoria as Honorary Chair.

This year places Ellie Goulding and Henry R. Muñoz III in the spotlight. Goulding will receive the Global Gift Philanthropist Award, while Muñoz will be honored with the Global Gift Humanitarian Award. The evening starts at 7:30 PM with cocktails and the red carpet, followed by dinner, live performances, and the charity auction from 8:30 PM.

Ticket Categories

• Silver

• Gold

• Platinum

Once a year, Opera Holland Park leaves its open-air summer theatre in Kensington for a black-tie evening at the City of London. Its annual Gala Dinner brings the company to Drapers’ Hall on November 10. The evening features dinner and wine with live opera performed at close range by OHP’s principal artists.

Opera Holland Park is best known for its summer opera festival in Holland Park, where it builds a temporary canopied theatre each season. The Gala Dinner is the company’s only black-tie event of the year and a far more intimate affair. Singers, creatives, and members of the company join guests at the tables, while principal artists perform during dinner.

The evening begins with a drinks reception at 6:15 PM before guests move into dinner. The gala raises funds for Opera Holland Park’s award-winning education and outreach program and its 2027 Season, while a Silent Auction offers prizes and experiences donated by the company’s partners and supporters. Carriages are at 11 PM.

The Global Gift Gala London celebrates its 13th edition on November 15 at Kimpton Fitzroy London, gathering guests for one of the Global Gift Foundation’s signature charity evenings.

The black-tie gala begins at 7:30 PM with cocktails and red carpet arrivals, followed by dinner from 8:30 PM. Live performances and the charity auction unfold throughout the evening, raising funds for the Global Gift Foundation and its philanthropic projects.

Ticket Categories

• Silver

• Gold

• Platinum

The Macau Grand Prix brings four days of international motorsport to the streets of Macau, with racing on the Guia Circuit, a 6.12-kilometer street track known for its high-speed sections, narrow corners, elevation changes, and demanding layout. First held in 1954, the event has become one of Asia's most established motorsport weekends, with generations of Formula 1 drivers competing in Macau early in their careers.

The 73rd edition features three FIA World Cups, led by the FIA Formula Regional World Cup, alongside the FIA GT World Cup and FIA Formula 4 World Cup. The GT World Cup puts GT3 cars from leading performance marques on the streets of Macau, while the Kumho FIA TCR World Tour completes the international racing program.

Macau has a particularly strong history in single-seater racing. Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, David Coulthard, Ralf Schumacher, and Riccardo Patrese are among the drivers who have won its headline race, establishing Macau as an important testing ground for young racing talent.

Grand Prix week also extends across Macau's hotels and luxury resorts, with automotive exhibitions, brand activations, and special events surrounding the race. For 2026, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace present The Wynn Signature – 2026 Hypercar Exhibition, with more than 20 collector and hypercars from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Pagani, and Aston Martin on display through the final day of the Grand Prix.

Highlights include the Ferrari F40, F50, and LaFerrari, the Porsche Carrera GT, Lamborghini Miura, Pagani Zonda F Absolute, and Aston Martin Valhalla, alongside the BAPE × Pagani Huayra R created around the opening of BAPE STORE MACAU. The official Macau Grand Prix Auto Show traditionally precedes race weekend at Tap Seac Square, displaying competition cars before they take to the Guia Circuit, with details for the 2026 edition still to be announced.

Football legend Andy Cole hosts the Andy Cole Fund Gala at The Dorchester on November 25, gathering around 300 guests for a black-tie evening in support of the fund he established with Kidney Research UK.

Cole created the fund following his own experience with kidney failure, dialysis, and a kidney transplant. The gala raises money for research into kidney transplantation and better mental health and wellbeing support for people living with kidney disease. The previous edition raised more than £100,000, giving the night a serious fundraising purpose alongside its place on London’s charity gala calendar.

The evening begins with a Champagne reception before a three-course dinner prepared by The Dorchester’s chefs, accompanied by wine. Live entertainment runs throughout the night, followed by live and silent auctions of exclusive experiences and prizes.

Ticket & Table Options

Gold Table

• Table for 10 guests

• Premium seating closest to the stage

• Champagne reception

• Three-course dinner

• Half a bottle of wine per guest

• Live entertainment

• Live and silent auctions

Silver Table

• Table for 10 guests

• Standard table seating

• Champagne reception

• Three-course dinner

• Half a bottle of wine per guest

• Live entertainment

• Live and silent auctions

More than 50 yachts will gather at Phuket Yacht Haven Marina for the Thailand International Boat Show 2027, with production models, superyachts, yacht premieres and marine innovation on the water.

The 2027 edition puts a stronger focus on the top end of the market with its Superyachts Hub, while the marina programme includes yacht premieres, sea trials, waterside hospitality and a VIP lounge. Luxury property, resorts and travel are also represented across the show.

The week starts on January 13 with the Thailand Yachting Conference at The Slate Phuket, gathering prominent figures from yachting, luxury travel, hospitality and related industries.

The I.C.E. St. Moritz places some of the world's most exceptional classic and collector cars directly on the frozen Lake St. Moritz for two days dedicated to automotive design, heritage, and performance. The format combines a static Concours d'Elégance on Friday with the dynamic competition on Saturday, when the cars are driven on the ice in front of collectors, enthusiasts and an international audience.

The 2027 edition is developing a wider cultural program across St. Moritz, following the introduction of The I.C.E. Art Show, with art, design, and lifestyle complementing the automotive program.

Babble-Up VIP hospitality packages can include:

• VIP event access

• Trackside access

• VIP grandstand seating

• Champagne lounge and VIP tent access

• Luxury hotel stay

• Private airport and local transfers

• Selected dinners

• Passenger laps on the frozen lake

• Restaurant and nightlife reservations

• Dedicated concierge assistance

White Turf celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2027 with three Sundays of international horse racing on frozen Lake St. Moritz. The program includes flat racing, trotting, and the famous skijoring races, where thoroughbreds race across the snow with riders on skis behind them.

Six races are scheduled each Sunday, leading to the 86th Grand Prix of St. Moritz on February 21. The final race day also features the Grand Prix UBS skijoring race, while Aston Martin is among the luxury automotive names associated with the 2027 program.

White Turf is also one of the highlights of the St. Moritz winter social calendar, with trackside hospitality and two VIP experiences: the White Turf Lounge and the more exclusive GAMMA Lounge, featuring reserved tables, live cooking, oysters, and a Laurent-Perrier Champagne Bar.

Babble-Up VIP hospitality packages can include:

• White Turf Lounge or GAMMA Lounge access

• VIP trackside terrace and grandstand access

• Luxury hotel stay in St. Moritz

• Private airport and local transfers

• Selected dinners

• Restaurant and nightlife reservations

• Dedicated concierge assistance

Explore Tokyo with Connections Luxury will take place from February 14 to 17, 2027, bringing a highly selected international luxury travel community to the Japanese capital for three days of private meetings, experiences, and destination discovery.

Created by Connections Luxury in partnership with the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, the fifth edition will bring together just 30 leading Tokyo luxury suppliers and 30 handpicked international luxury travel agencies.

The 2027 program features The Peninsula Tokyo, 1 Hotel Tokyo, and The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel, alongside an exclusive event at Akasaka Prince Classic House. A post-event familiarization program, February 17 to 20, will host participating buyers at Palace Hotel Tokyo.

Access is highly curated. The event is intended for senior luxury travel professionals rather than the general public, with international travel designers selected for participation and Tokyo luxury suppliers applying through the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Ballet Icons Gala 2027 is set for February 21 at the London Coliseum, with principal dancers and new-generation talent from The Royal Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, La Scala Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Berlin State Ballet, Vienna State Ballet, Bavarian State Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, and Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo.

Now entering its third decade, the annual gala presents a three-hour program of classical repertoire, contemporary choreography, rarely performed works, and new creations, accompanied live by the English National Ballet Philharmonic Orchestra. The 2027 cast and repertoire will be announced closer to the date.

Following the performance, the program includes a dinner at a landmark London venue within walking distance of the Coliseum.

VIP Packages

• Choice of a stall seat or private box at the London Coliseum. A box requires a minimum of two tickets and is subject to availability.

• Access to the dress rehearsal from 10 AM to 5 PM on the day of the gala.

• Invitation to the interval reception at the London Coliseum.

• Backstage visit after the performance, including the opportunity to meet the dancers.

• Pre-dinner reception.

• A seat at the VIP post-gala dinner with the dancers.

• Official program signed by the dancers.

The BNP Paribas Open spans two weeks at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, with top players from the ATP and WTA competing in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles in the California desert. The 2027 tournament begins February 28 and concludes March 14 with the women's and men's singles finals.

Stadium 1 anchors the tournament, while matches across the surrounding courts give ticket holders access to a much broader schedule throughout the day. Premium options range from reserved Stadium 1 seating and multi-session passes to Luxury Suites and travel packages combining premium tickets with hotel accommodations. BNP

Babble-Up packages can include:

• Premium match tickets

• Luxury suite access

• Luxury hotel stay

• Private airport and local transfers

• Restaurant reservations

• Dedicated concierge assistance

Singapore’s theater crowd heads to Shangri-La Singapore on March 6 for Rice Ball 2027: The Greatest Show, WILD RICE’s annual fundraising gala. This year’s theme goes straight to the circus, with guests invited to dress accordingly. Think ringmasters, showgirls, magicians, acrobats, and considerably more commitment than the usual black tie.

The night starts with dinner by a celebrity guest chef and the Shangri-La culinary team, followed by a live concert with Pam Oei, Hossan Leong, and Dwayne Lau, backed by a band under Julian Wong. DJ Keith Colaco takes over for the final act on the dance floor.

VIP Table Package

• VIP table at Rice Ball 2027 with prime placement

• Gastronomic dinner by a celebrity guest chef in collaboration with Shangri-La Singapore

• Live concert featuring Pam Oei, Hossan Leong, and Dwayne Lau

• Live band led by Julian Wong

• After-party with DJ Keith Colaco

The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2027 runs from April 3 to 11 at the Monte-Carlo Country Club, setting the first major European date of the clay-court season against its rather unbeatable Mediterranean backdrop.

Beyond the matches, the tournament has an extensive hospitality program around Court Rainier III. Private boxes and Super Category seats come with a gastronomic lunch, Champagne, dedicated hospitality spaces, and after-match service, with packages available by the day or across the final weekend.

For the strongest option, Le Village Premium combines a private box on Court Rainier III with lunch by Lenôtre, Champagne, access to the Club des Loges and Le Village, and dedicated arrival. Private boxes accommodate four or six guests, while La Grande Nuit du Tennis at the Salle des Étoiles on April 10 can be added to the weekend.

Babble-Up VIP Hospitality

Le Village Premium

• Private box on Court Rainier III

• Access to Courts 9 and 11, subject to availability

• Gastronomic lunch by Lenôtre

• Aperitif and three-course menu

• After-match drinks and sweets

• Glass of Champagne

• Access to the Club des Loges

• Access to Le Village

• Dedicated welcome and entrance

• Parking at Le Sporting on request

• Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters gift

• Official tournament magazine

• 10% privilege at the tournament boutique

• Private boxes for four or six guests

• Three-day final-weekend package available

• La Grande Nuit du Tennis available as an add-on

L’Open Premium

• Private box on Court Rainier III

• Access to Courts 9 and 11, subject to availability

• Gastronomic lunch at L’Open

• Aperitif and three-course menu

• After-match gastronomic break

• Glass of Champagne

• Access to the Club des Loges

• Access to Le Village

• Dedicated entrance

• Parking at Le Sporting on request

• Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters gift

• Official tournament magazine

• 10% privilege at the tournament boutique

• Private boxes for four or six guests

• Three-day final-weekend package available

VIP hospitality and private boxes are available through Babble-Up, subject to availability.

Formula 1 heads to Suzuka Circuit from April 9–11, with a Sprint added to the Japanese Grand Prix weekend for 2027. Friday combines Practice 1 with Sprint Qualifying, Saturday stages the Sprint followed by Grand Prix qualifying, and Sunday's race completes the weekend.

Suzuka's 5.807-kilometer figure-eight circuit is one of Formula 1's most celebrated tracks, known for the S Curves, Spoon Curve and high-speed 130R. Built by Honda in 1962, the circuit has hosted the Japanese Grand Prix since 1987 and remains particularly popular with drivers for its technical, flowing layout

The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters swaps Court Rainier III for the Salle des Étoiles on April 10 for La Grande Nuit du Tennis, the tournament’s annual black-tie gala at Sporting Monte-Carlo.

A fixture on the tournament’s social calendar since 1992, the evening draws players, members of Monaco’s Princely Family, tournament partners, and guests for dinner followed by a live show. More than 1,300 artists have performed at La Grande Nuit du Tennis over the years, with the 2027 entertainment program still to be announced.

Dinner is served with wines and Champagne before the show, while guests attending the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters can pair the evening with selected official tournament hospitality packages.

Dinner & Show

• Gala dinner at the Salle des Étoiles

• Wines and Champagne

• Live show

• Complimentary parking

The Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix is scheduled for April 16–18 at Shanghai International Circuit, placing Shanghai as the fifth round of the 2027 Formula 1 season.

Shanghai International Circuit has hosted Formula 1 since 2004. Its 5.451-kilometer layout is recognized for the tightening opening sequence through Turns 1 and 2, long high-speed sections, and one of the longest straights on the calendar, creating major overtaking opportunities into the Turn 14 hairpin.

The Goodwood Festival of Speed runs from July 15–18 at Goodwood House, placing historic competition cars, modern supercars, new automotive technology and motorsport personalities around the famous Hillclimb.

The event is particularly valuable for seeing cars in motion rather than behind ropes: manufacturers use Goodwood for debuts and demonstrations, while rare racing machinery and contemporary performance cars tackle the 1.16-mile Hillclimb throughout the weekend.

Five days of Flat racing unfold at Goodwood Racecourse for the Qatar Goodwood Festival, traditionally known as Glorious Goodwood and one of the highlights of the British summer racing calendar.

The meeting combines major races with the setting of the Goodwood Estate and a strong social scene across its enclosures, restaurants and hospitality spaces.

The Monterey Peninsula becomes one of the centers of the collector-car world each August, with concours, auctions, manufacturer presentations, private unveilings, driving events, and gatherings spread across Monterey, Carmel, and Pebble Beach.

The official Pebble Beach calendar includes the Pebble Beach Auctions from August 11–14, the Tour d'Elegance presented by Rolex on August 12, the Classic Car Forum from August 12–14, RetroAuto from August 12–15, and the Concours d'Elegance on August 15.

The Tour places more than 150 Concours entrants on the road ahead of Sunday's competition, while the auctions, concept displays, and manufacturer activations make the week as relevant to contemporary collectible cars as to historic automobiles.

The 76th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance takes place on August 15 on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links, where exceptional collector cars compete for class honors and the coveted Best of Show award.

Judging considers elegance, technical merit, and history, while the surrounding Concept Lawn introduces anticipated concepts and new-car debuts. The Concours closes Pebble Beach Automotive Week after several days of auctions, driving events, collector forums, and automotive presentations.

VIP options include The Venue Above the Concept Lawn, Concours Gallery, The Pavilion, Patron's Patio and Chairman's Hospitality at The Lodge, with premium dining and privileged views of the show field and awards ramp.

Goodwood Revival recreates the golden age of the Goodwood Motor Circuit across three days of historic racing, period fashion, and automotive culture. The entire event draws on the circuit's original 1948–1966 era, with historically significant racing cars and motorcycles competing rather than sitting in static displays.