Taking a breather from last month’s hectic Fashion Weeks, we’re onward to Gala season, relaxing with the best cuisines, cocktails, and exhibitions for the new fall month.
Get ready for Masquerade season
LONDON COCKTAIL WEEK
This week-long event, hosted by Drink Up London, showcases the best bars in this cocktail competition. Attendees have a choice to receive unlimited £6 cocktails from over 250 bars.
1-7 October 2018
FRIEZE LONDON
More than 160 world-class galleries congregate in central London to exhibit works by revered and upcoming talents.
OCT 4-7
HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Hamptons International Film Festival kicks off with some of the most notable films, including the Best Picture Oscar winner, are shown throughout the picturesque East Hampton, Southampton, and Sag Harbor.
October 4-8
COMIC CON
Comic Con’s annual convention and costume kicks off in New York at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY, with incredible panels.
OCT 4th-7th
RIO DE JANEIRO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Brazil’s largest festival of its kind, which in 2018 celebrates its 20th edition
OCT 4-15
PARIS MOTOR SHOW
Celebrating almost 120 years, the Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) showcases the most luxurious automobiles and concept cars.
October 4-14
BRIDAL FASHION WEEK, NEW YORK CITY
Discover all of your wedding goals with three days worth of captivating couture gowns, stunning jewels, and beauty inspiration.
October 5-10
PRIX DE L’ARC DE TRIOMPHE
The “most important flat race” has taken place in Paris’s prestige Hippodrome de Longchamp, Bois du Boulogne for almost 100 years. This traditional sporting event also offers diverse catering and the sportiest gift-shops.
Oct 6th & Sunday October 7th
THE AMA’s! AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
American Music Awards: Tuesday 9th October 2018, Microsoft Theatre,
Los Angeles, USA: The AMAs recognise annually the most popular artists and albums of the year. Created 1973 by Dick Clark, the show is broadcast by ABC. Unlike the Grammy Awards, the winners of the American Music Awards are determined by the general public and music buyers
Oct 9th
NYC WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL (NYCWFF)
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Welcoming wine lovers and foodies from around the world, this world-famous festival is in collaboration with Food Network, the Cooking Channel and Food & Wine magazine. The three-day event will be hosted at Pier 92 and showcase the best cuisines and wine New York City has to offer.
October 11-14
OPEN HOUSE, NEW YORK CITY
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The Open House Weekend provides viewers the opportunity to experience New York’s most exclusive, off-limit venues. Locations have included Brooklyn Army Terminal, the Little Red Lighthouse, and Woodlawn Cemetery.
October 12 and 13
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE FALL GALA, NEW YORK CITY
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Join Misty Copeland as well as other talented guest at this world-renowned theatre’s gala.
October 17-28th, Gala on the 17th
NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL
Now in its 29th edition, the internationally acclaimed event attracts more than 400 filmmakers and shows 200 films
Oct 17-25
ROLEX MIDDLE SEA RACE
Hosted by the Royal Malta Yacht Club, more than 50 boats will aim to complete the beautiful course after setting out from Valletta.
Oct 20-25th
Rolex Middle Sea Race
THE DUBAI WEEKENDER
The Dubai Weekender is a group travel networking, social and clubbing experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We fly guests from the UK, Europe, the US and Africa into Dubai for an extended party weekender trip.
October 21-27
THE BRITANIA AWARDS PRESENTED BY BAFTA, LOS ANGELES
The Britannia Awards are presented by BAFTA Los Angeles, a branch of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), as “a bridge between the Hollywood and British production and entertainment business communities”.
October 26
UNICEF MASQUERADE BALL
Another UNICEF benefit, this Next Generation philanthropic event will feature masked guest in the best couture gowns.
October 25, Thursday
TEFAF NEW YORK
Expect the cream of the crop of art and antiques dealers and designers.
Oct 27- 31
RALLY NIPPON
The 10th anniversary race in celebration of Japan’s numerous world and cultural heritage sites through classic cars.
Oct 29- Nov 11
FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Yacht builders and designers alike join together in the so-called yachting capital of world to show off their cabin cruisers, catamarans, skiffs and much more.
Oct 31- Nov 4
SALON DU CHOCOLAT, PARIS
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Tired of the same Halloween Candy? Why not travel to the culinary capital of world for the most delectable chocolates? The world famous Salon du Chocolat exhibition hosts over 500 renowned participates from 60 countries. This upscale Chocolate Factory celebrates chocolate in many forms through live performances, sculptures, and even a fashion show.
October 31-November 4
Heidi Klum’s Halloween Party
Heidi Klum’s Halloween Party: Wednesday 31st October 2018, New York, USA: German supermodel Heidi Klum who is notorious for displaying stunning costumes on the red carpet and hosting extravagant parties every year. This year is no different – join us on the Wednesday 31st October 2018 at Vandal in New York City.
US FILM PREMIERS
October 2018
02nd October – Venom
03rd October – Bad Times at the El Royale
10th October – First Man
16th October – Halloween
17th October – The Jungle Book
18th October – The Girl in the Spider’s Web
19th October – The House with a Clock in its Walls
24th October – Overlord
30th October – The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
31st October – X-Men: Dark Pheonix
UK FILM PREMIERS
October 2018
02nd October – Venom
02nd October – The Romanoffs (Confirmed Premiere)
03rd October – Smallfoot
03rd October – Johnny English Strikes Again (Confirmed Premiere)
04th October – Mary Queen of Scots
07th October – Holy Moses (Confirmed World Premiere)
10th October – Widows (Confirmed World Premiere)
10th October – Bad Times at the El Royale
16th October – The House with a Clock in its Walls
16th October – They Shall Not Grow Old (Confirmed World Premiere)
17th October – Goosebumps: Horrorland
17th October – Halloween
17th October – Peterloo (Confirmed UK Premiere)
18th October – The Jungle Book
18th October – The Favourite (Confirmed UK Premiere)
21st October – Stan & Ollie (Confirmed World Premiere)
23rd October – Overlord
23rd October – Bohemian Rhapsody (Confirmed World Premiere)
24th October – The Girl in the Spider’s Web
24th October – The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
30th October – First Man
31st October – X-Men: Dark Pheonix
