Summer is in full swing and it’s time to shed your winter clothes, don that perfect outfit and get active on the town. To help spice up your July, we’ve curated some of the best events locally and worldwide for you to attend or tune into. Don’t miss all that Summer 2017 has to offer.
– Nikki Main
Henley Royal Regatta, 2017, London
Each summer the peaceful town of Henley upon the Thames comes alive with the vibrant sights and sounds of the Henley Royal Regatta, as the great and the good from all corners of society, come together for this wonderful celebration of rowing on the River Thames. Henley Regatta hospitality packages are the ultimate way to enjoy all the festivities at Henley on this quintessentially British sporting occasion, allowing Henley hospitality guests to relax in the sunshine and enjoy the complimentary drinks, fine dining and first class rowing taking place on the river.
29th June- 2 July
Midsummer Night Swing
For three weeks this summer dance the night away to live bands and artists such as Binky Griptite, Harlem Renaissance Orchestra, Joe Bataan and others. Each one of these nights includes a different genre such as disco, ballroom, salsa and more. Dance lessons begin at 6:30 to 7:15, but if you already know what you’re doing, show up at 7:30 once the live music begins.
June 27-July 15
Wimbledon Championships, London
This grand slam tennis tournament is the 131st edition of the championships, the 50th in the Open Era and the third Grand Slam tournament of the year. The tournament is due to take place at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London.
July 3-16
Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Shows, Paris, France
With styles from Ronald Van Der Kemp, AF Vandervorst, Georges Hobeika and more; the Paris Fashion Week will show off styles you’ll want to add to your closet.
July 3-7
Independence Day Fireworks Dinner Cruise, New York
Don’t miss this swanky dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of New York. View the fireworks from the ship’s rooftop lounge and enjoy a five-star gourmet buffet, a premium open bar and live DJ entertainment. A step up from your average 4th of July barbeque, this dinner cruise is sure to get you in the celebrating mood. $397.37
July 4th
Bastille Day, New York, NY
Also known as French National Day, it is a holiday celebrating the French Revolution and the storming of the Bastille. The most popular celebration will take place on 60th Street between Lexington Avenue and Fifth Avenue. The fair will be filled with performances from can-can dancers as well as bakery bites from François Payard, Dominique Ansel and Financier Patisserie.
July 9th
NYFW Men’s, New York, NY
With 65 shows and presentations, this men’s fashion week will show off 30 designers at Skylight Clarkson Square.
July 11-14
Shakespeare in the Park, New York
The immortal words as told by Shakespeare through the rendition A Midsummer Night’s Dream is coming to Delacorte Theater in Central Park Tuesdays through Sundays at 8 p.m. If you’ve never had the opportunity to see a Shakespeare performance there is no time like the present.
July 11-August 13
The Grand Prix Ball, London
This year the Grand Prix Ball is back, Wednesday 12th July 2017 is the date when the Hurlingham Club will become the home of Formula 1 ahead of the infamous British Grand Prix. Expect the glamorous black tie affair to kick off with a bang! From your first step onto the red carpet alongside the stars of Formula 1, hear the echoes of their engines as our signature F1 demonstration lights up the tarmac to kick off the evening’s proceedings.
July 12
The British Grand Prix 2017, London
he British Grand Prix is a race in the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship. It is currently held at the Silverstone Circuit near the village of Silverstone in Northamptonshire in England. It is one of the fastest circuits in the Grand Prix world and never fails to provide an engaging and dramatic atmosphere. High-speed pursuits, magical overtaking, exquisite cornering and most importantly, flat out power.
July 14- July 16
The ESPY Awards, Los Angeles
Honouring the best in sports, showcasing the year’s nominated athletes, memorable highlights, and individual and team achievements. No other award show brings together all sport, honouring the best performances, most memorable moments and those whose courage and conviction transcend sport.
July 12
The Open Golf Championships 2017
Royal Birkdale, Merseyside
July 2017 welcomes the 146th Open Championship to Royal Birkdale, as some of the best golfers in the world compete against one another for the famous Claret Jug.
July 16-July 23
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Foundation Gala, St. Tropez
The 19th annual gala is set to be in St. Tropez this year and is on a mission to raise money protect biodiversity, ocean and forest conservation, and climate change. Be a part of this foundation by helping to support their mission to protect the earth from climate change.
July 20th
Tomorrowland, Belgium
Tomorrowland is one of the biggest electronic music festivals held in the world, taking place in Belgium. The festival takes place in the town of Boom, 16 kilometers south of Antwerp, 32 kilometers north of Brussels, and has done annually since 2005. Tomorrowland has since become one of the most notable music festivals in the world.
July 21- July 30
Panorama Music Festival, Randalls Island, NY
This music festival is meant to be the East Coast counterpart to California’s Coachella and there is no question why. This 3-day event is sure to be one of the best events in the city. With ticket prices starting at $99, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
July 28-30
Film Premiers, London
05th July – Spider-Man: Homecoming
12th July – War For The Planet Of The Apes
12th July – My Cousin Rachel
19th July – Dunkirk
19th July – Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets
25th July – The Dark Tower
Teen Choice Awards
The Teen Choice Awards are an annual awards show that airs on the Fox cable channel and honours the year’s biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and more. Voted by teen viewers aged 13 through 19, winners receive a full size custom-made surfboard.
The programme features a number of celebrities and musical performers every year, which has seen Demi Lovato, Jason Derulo, One direction, Paramore, Flo Rida, Justin Bieber and more.
July 30
-GG
3 comments
These sound like so much fun! Especially the fashion weeks and the Midsummer Nights Swing
Excited for Shakespeare in the Park!
Tomorrowland Belgium looks like the dream!