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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026: Where to Watch, Dine and Party During Race Week
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 takes place December 3–6 at Yas Marina Circuit, closing the Formula 1 season on Yas Island. Race week includes trackside hospitality, grandstand packages, Yasalam concerts, brunches at W Abu Dhabi, and late-night parties across the island.
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026: Gstaad Yacht Club Celebrates 15 Years of Centenary Racing
Every end of September, Saint-Tropez waits for “ses Voiles.” For Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026, the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy celebrates its 15th edition, bringing century-old yachts back under sail for a pursuit race through the gulf on October 1. The celebration begins the evening before with Swiss Night at Place des Lices, where Gstaad brings its Alpine spirit to Saint-Tropez ahead of one of the week’s most distinctive races.
Zurich Film Festival 2026: The Premieres, Stars and Nights to Add on Your Calendar
The Zurich Film Festival 2026 presents its 22nd edition from September 24 to October 4 with 133 films, 46 world and European premieres, and one of its strongest guest lists in recent years. Julianne Moore, Naomi Watts, Tom Hiddleston, Willem Dafoe, Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Martin McDonagh and Richard Linklater are among the actors and filmmakers expected in Zurich. Highlights include the European premiere of Tenzing on Opening Night, The Debut with Julianne Moore, The Housewife with Naomi Watts, Wicker with Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård, Anton Corbijn’s A Talent for Murder, and Awards Night at the Zurich Opera House. Opening Ceremony and After-Party access is available through Babble-Up.
Heidi Klum Halloween Party 2026: The Celebrity Night Behind Halloween’s Most Anticipated Costume Reveal
Heidi Klum Halloween Party 2026 is set for October 31 in New York City, bringing Heidi Klum’s legendary Halloween celebration back for another night of spectacular costumes, celebrity guests, music, and entertainment. The invitation-only event is known for Klum’s elaborate annual transformation, which remains under wraps for 2026. Discover what to expect from this year’s party, with invitation and access details for the 2026 celebration.
Vogue World 2026 Raises the Curtain on Milano Fashion Week on September 22
Vogue World 2026 Milano takes over Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II on September 22, 2026, marking the fifth edition of Anna Wintour's traveling fashion spectacle and its first stop in Italy. The event caps the opening day of Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027, staged inside Milano's historic glass-vaulted arcade between the Duomo and the Teatro alla Scala. This year's theme, Where The Future Is Made By The Hand, explores the tension between Italian artisanal craftsmanship and artificial intelligence.
Vogue Italia and Kering Cue Cinemoda 2026 for Milan Fashion Week
Vogue Italia and founding partner Kering present Cinemoda 2026 during Milan Fashion Week. The second edition screens 12 feature films at Milan's historic Cinema Arlecchino, from cult films and auteur cinema to documentaries selected for their relationship with fashion and costume. Chiara Mastroianni joins Artistic Director Gian Luca Farinelli to shape the programme, alongside talks and conversations with experts and Vogue Italia editors.
TOP CHARITY Gala Venice 2026 Hosts Its First Venice Edition at Hotel Cipriani
TOP CHARITY Gala Venice 2026 comes to Venice for the first time on September 9 and 10, during the Venice Film Festival. The programme opens with a Dolce & Gabbana boutique cocktail, followed by breakfast at the Maison, an international business programme and a black-tie gala at Hotel Cipriani. Ethiopia and the legend of the Queen of Sheba shape the evening, with members of the Ethiopian Royal Family joining the guest list, alongside an African and Venetian artistic programme, Champagne by HATT et SÖNER and the TOP CHARITY auction.
Venice Film Festival 2026: Red Carpet Schedule, Tickets & Key Events
Your complete Venice Film Festival 2026 guide: red carpet premieres, expected stars, tickets, galas, private parties, hospitality and the Venice addresses to know.
Forbes Italia Unconventional Excellence 2026 Awards Returns to Venice this September
Forbes Italia Unconventional Excellence 2026 Awards mark the third edition of the magazine’s annual Awards evening in Venice, held in parallel with the Venice International Film Festival. Launched in 2024, Unconventional Excellence recognizes personalities and projects that have challenged convention across cinema, culture, sport and business. After the ceremony, the evening continues over a private dinner for honorees and guests.
Concours of Elegance 2026 Returns to Hampton Court Palace This September
Concours of Elegance 2026 takes place at Hampton Court Palace from September 4 to 6, bringing together eighty of the rarest cars in the world, many making their first appearance on UK soil. Presented by A. Lange & Söhne, the show has moved through Britain's grandest addresses since its 2012 debut at Windsor Castle, anchoring at Hampton Court Palace since 2017.