The Billionaire's Social Calendar

The world’s most coveted social calendar isn’t penciled in; it’s etched in tradition, marked by galas, regattas, and grand prix. Year after year, society’s most glamorous rituals unfold in a glittering loop: fireworks over St. Barts, champagne on Centre Court, couture on the Met steps. It’s less about dates and more about destinations, where every month brings a new excuse to dress, dine, and delight in the spectacle.

January

New Year's Eve — St. Barts (December 31 – January 1, 2026) | The year begins with fireworks over Gustavia Harbor, where the world’s most glamorous yachts gather for St. Barts' legendary New Year’s celebrations. By day, beach clubs hum with a barefoot-but-polished energy; by night, champagne flows beneath the Caribbean stars. The Club's Villa Hemingway sits like a quiet overseer above the lagoon of Grand Cul de Sac, just a stroll away from a beach that offers more than just sand — think restaurants, water sports, and a hefty dose of chic. Meanwhile, Villa Javacanou is a sleek, contemporary escape perched in Marigot, just a few sandy steps from the beach.

February

Super Bowl LX — Santa Clara, USA (February 8, 2026) | The Super Bowl isn’t just America’s biggest sporting event — it’s a spectacle where fashion, finance, and football collide. This year, the Bay Area plays host as Levi’s Stadium transforms into the ultimate VIP arena. From private suites stocked with vintage champagne to glittering halftime performances, it’s as much about who’s in the stands as what’s on the field. Just 45 minutes up the road, San Francisco offers the perfect home base. Stay in style at our Ghirardelli Square residences — where historic charm meets modern luxury — and pair game-day excitement with the city’s Michelin-starred dining, waterfront views, and a touch of Golden Gate glamour.

March

Paris Fashion Week — Paris, France (March 2 – 10, 2026) | Paris in March is the beating heart of haute couture, where Fashion Week transforms the city into a living runway. Editors, designers, and the impeccably dressed descend on the French capital for a week of shows that are as much about who’s sitting front row as what’s strutting down the catwalk. From avant-garde ateliers to champagne-fueled soirées along the Seine, the city becomes a playground of style and spectacle. For the chicest traveler, Paris offers the perfect alchemy: couture by day, candlelit brasseries by night, and the chance to brush shoulders with fashion’s most elusive insiders. After all, in the City of Light, even the cobblestones seem to wear Chanel.

April

The Masters — Augusta, USA (April 9 – 12, 2026) | April signals spring’s most hallowed ritual: The Masters. Beneath Augusta’s blooming azaleas, golf’s greatest gather for four days of history, precision, and hushed reverence. For the select few who secure entry, it’s as much about the atmosphere as the leaderboard — pimento cheese sandwiches, whispered commentary, and the quiet thrill of witnessing sporting immortality. Tradition here isn’t just preserved; it’s celebrated.

April

Art Dubai — Dubai, UAE (April 17 – 19, 2026) | From the manicured greens of Georgia to the desert’s glittering skyline, April unfolds in two acts. Art Dubai convenes the international art world with a dynamic showcase of galleries, installations, and global collectors. Days are filled with discoveries and dialogue, while evenings stretch into rooftop gatherings and intimate dinners, proving that in Dubai, culture and glamour are always in conversation. Nestled on the shores of Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah, The Club's luxury rooms — complete with balconies and exquisite furnishings — make for a distinctive oasis where guests can celebrate the exotic side of life.

May

The Kentucky Derby — Louisville, USA (May 1 – 2, 2026) | No other entertainment event is as alluring, captivating, and thrilling as the Kentucky Derby. Call it what you will — the Run for the Roses®, the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®, or America's Race — this year marks the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. More than just a horse race, it’s a tradition steeped in history and held in the heart of America.

May

The Met Gala — New York City, USA (May 4, 2026) | The first Monday in May is fashion’s high holy day: the Met Gala. Beneath the marble steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, celebrities, designers, and cultural tastemakers gather for an evening that’s equal parts costume drama and couture fantasy. Each year’s theme sparks both daring creativity and next-day debate, making it the most photographed — and dissected — red carpet in the world. Our two-bedroom residences in the heart of New York City are outfitted in chic metropolitan flair with cityscape views, just steps from the glamorous revelry.

Cannes Film Festival — Cannes, France (May 12 – 23, 2026) | From Manhattan’s Upper East Side to the glittering Riviera, May is also synonymous with the Cannes Film Festival. More than a film festival, it’s a two-week spectacle where premieres share the spotlight with yacht parties, Croisette strolls, and endless glasses of rosé. For those who attend, Cannes is less about what plays on the screen than who appears on the red carpet — and who’s hosting the after-party offshore.

June

Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco — Monaco (June 5 – 7, 2026) | June begins with engines roaring through the winding streets of Monte Carlo, where the Formula 1 Grand Prix transforms the Principality into a high-octane catwalk. From harbor-side yachts to trackside terraces, the Grand Prix is as much about Champagne toasts and couture sunglasses as it is about checkered flags.

Roland Garros / The French Open — Paris, France (June 5 – 7, 2026) | At the same time, Paris serves up its own spectacle: the French Open. Clay courts, long rallies, and impeccably dressed crowds make Roland Garros a sporting tradition infused with unmistakable Parisian flair. Whether you’re in a box seat or sipping espresso courtside, it’s a masterclass in chic endurance.

June

Art Basel — Basel, Switzerland (June 18 – 21, 2026) | Mid-month, the art world reconvenes in Basel for its crown-jewel fair. Immerse yourself in the world of contemporary art at Art Basel, the premier international art fair showcasing works from renowned artists and emerging talents. Collectors, curators, and tastemakers gather to discover the next masterpiece, while evenings unfold in candlelit courtyards and sleek riverside soirees. For many, the after-hours scene rivals the exhibitions themselves.

U.S. Open Golf Championship — Southampton, USA (June 18 – 21, 2026) | Prefer the greens? If you're looking to rub shoulders with the crème de la crème of the golfing world and mingle with influential figures, there's no better place to be than the US Open Golf Championship. As one of the most prestigious events on the calendar, the US Open attracts top players, celebrities, and industry titans from around the globe. This year's celebration takes place in New York at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, a founding jewel of the USGA.

July

Wimbledon — London, England (July 9 – 12, 2026) | Few traditions carry the same quiet thrill as Wimbledon, where strawberries and cream taste sweeter when paired with world-class tennis. London’s SW19 transforms into a stage of elegance, with royals in the Royal Box, fashion editors in wide-brimmed hats, and champagne flutes raised on Henman Hill. On the manicured grass courts, history is written point by point — but off-court, it’s the effortless pageantry that makes Wimbledon the crown jewel of summer sport. Our two-bedroom luxury suites in the heart of London are steps from Buckingham Palace and come staffed with trained butlers ready to deliver valet service.

July

FIFA World Cup Final — New York/New Jersey, USA (July 18 – 19, 2026) | This July, the entire globe turns its eyes to the tristate, where MetLife Stadium hosts the climactic final of the expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup. It’s soccer’s most electrifying moment, where chants echo from Manhattan rooftops to Jersey fans zones, and the world unites in a single breath of excitement, drama, and unbridled fandom. This is less sport and more instant legend.

August

Nantucket Regatta — Massachusetts, USA (August 14 – 15, 2026) | New England’s waters host a summer tradition. The Nantucket Regatta is less about winning and more about being there — a weekend of sleek sails, salt air, and yacht decks polished to perfection. Nantucket's cobblestone streets buzz with dinner parties and clambakes, while regatta days unfold as a picture-perfect blend of sport, seaside charm, and understated exclusivity — an elegant excuse for linen, lobster rolls, and late-August sunsets.

Venice Film Festival — Venice, Italy (August 27 – September 6, 2026) | Across the Atlantic, the world’s oldest film festival is also its most cinematic — and not just on screen. The Venice Film Festival becomes a floating stage of glamour as directors, actors, and style icons glide in by gondola and step onto red carpets that rival any Hollywood premiere. By day, the Lido hums with screenings and industry whispers; by night, candlelit palazzos host soirées where cinema and couture mingle under Murano chandeliers. It’s part film, part fantasy, and entirely Venetian.

September

Fashion Month — New York, London, Milan, Paris (Dates TBD 2026) | Four cities. Four moods. One endlessly photographed front row. Fashion Month is less a series of shows and more a global pilgrimage, where designers unveil visions, celebrities turn sidewalks into catwalks, and editors scribble notes that will dictate what the world wears next. In New York, energy crackles with skyscraper bravado; London offers its daring, punk-inflected edge; Milan seduces with glamour stitched in silk and sequins; and Paris — always Paris — closes the season in a crescendo of couture and candlelit soirées. It’s not just about clothes; it’s about being part of the conversation, preferably while sipping champagne in the front row.

September

The Ryder Cup — Glen Cove, USA (September 23 – 28, 2025) or Adare Manor, Ireland (September 2027) | The Ryder Cup is one of the most prestigious and thrilling events in golf, bringing together the best players from Team USA and Team Europe in a fierce competition that dates back to 1927. Held biennially, this iconic tournament is renowned not only for its intense matches but also for the camaraderie and sportsmanship it fosters.

October

Frieze London — London, England (October 7 – 11, 2026) | October begins with Frieze, the art fair that transforms Regent’s Park into the epicenter of contemporary cool. Collectors, curators, and impeccably cloaked tastemakers gather to scout masterpieces and mingle over champagne, where being part of the scene is nearly as valuable as what hangs on the walls. Beyond the fair’s white tents, Mayfair galleries and private members’ clubs host soirées that feel like an extension of the exhibition — only with better lighting and better gossip.

November

Melbourne Cup — Melbourne, Australia (November 2026) | “The race that stops a nation” also happens to stop society in its tracks. At Flemington Racecourse, thoroughbreds thunder while fascinators and fashion take center stage. For the jet set, it’s as much about the champagne marquees and after-parties as it is about the photo finish. Think Royal Ascot with a Southern Hemisphere swagger.

December

Art Basel — Miami Beach, USA (December 2026) | Where the art world trades snowy backdrops for sun, sand, and South Beach glamour. Art Basel Miami Beach is the ultimate cultural finale of the year, drawing galleries, collectors, celebrities, and the creatively curious to its vibrant halls. As one of the most anticipated events in the art world, this annual extravaganza transforms Miami into a dynamic hub of artistic expression, drawing collectors, curators, and enthusiasts from around the globe.

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