Kicking off with a range of luxury interior events, film festivals and prestigious sporting action, summer 2024 is set to be spectacular. Belle Rice gives the heads up on the best luxury events not to be missed across May, June and July...
May
David Morris
Heading to the South of France this summer? Now’s the time to update your jewellery collection, and David Morris’s newly launched Riviera offering is just the ticket. Check out the full range in boutiques in London, Paris and Dubai. davidmorris.com
The Cannes Film Festival: 14-25 May
As always, the summer season in the South of France kicks off at Cannes, where much anticipated films from the likes of Francis Ford Coppola and David Cronenberg will première. Not to be missed is the AmfAR Gala on the 23rd, with a live auction by Simon de Pury, a fashion show curated by Carine Roitfeld and an appearance by Cher. festival-cannes.com
The French Open, Paris: 20 May-9 June
Tennis greats and younger upstarts will take to the courts at the Stade Roland-Garros, getting ahead of the sporting action taking place across France a little later this summer. The tickets to go for? The Loge Prestige, with box seats behind the players’ bench, gourmet catering and a valet service. rolandgarros.com
Formula 1: The Monaco Grand Prix, Monaco: 24-26 May
After Cannes, head west along the coast to Monte-Carlo and into Port Hercule for the 81st Monaco Grand Prix. Book your berth early for the best on deck views of the action. formula1.com
Poetry of Time by Van Cleef & Arpels, London: 26 May-9 June
This unique retrospective is to be held at Cromwell Place for two weeks. Demonstrating the history of the maison’s watchmaking, it will showcase a selection of one-of-a-kind pieces, with diverse inspirations, including astronomy, nature, fairies, ballerinas, couture and love stories. Guests can
get involved with a range of interactive displays and live demonstrations carried out by master artisans from workshops in Geneva. vancleefarpels.com
June
WOW!house 2024, London: 4 June-4 July
Looking for interiors inspiration? This annual event showcases 19 rooms and outdoor spaces, all decorated by some of the world’s biggest name designers. Among this year’s contributors are Benedict Foley, Alidad, Ken Fulk, Katharine Pooley and Sophie Ashby. dcch.co.uk
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Feature films, television shows, video games and shorts are all on the line-up for the 23rd annual festival in Lower Manhattan. Get early access tickets with the Z Pass packages, which offer reserved seating at screenings, plus special events access on opening and closing nights. tribecafilm.com
Royal Ascot, Ascot: 18-22 June
Top hats at the ready for the world’s premier flat racing event. A heady mix of famous faces and royals from around the globe can be seen in their finery, with the £1m Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes rounding off the week as the Saturday finale. ascot.com
First published in the June 2024 issue of BOAT International. Get this magazine sent straight to your door, or subscribe and never miss an issue.
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