The Social Calendar
We design tailor‑made journeys that reveal the true character of each destination, with every detail shaped by care, insight and precision. Through our trusted relationships, we open doors to exceptional places, private estates and experiences rarely accessible to others, creating moments that feel both personal and meaningful.
Working with an established network of partners, artisans and expert guides, we connect travellers to private worlds that offer a richer, more authentic understanding of each country. For luxury travel advisors, Dream Escape is a dependable and collaborative partner, delivering thoughtfully curated journeys that resonate long after they end.
January 2027
Jan 01: London New Year Parade
Jan 01: Hogwarts in the Snow, Warner Brothers Studio, London (to 17 Jan)
Jan 14: Celtic Connections (14-31)
Jan 20: Temple Bar TradFest (20-24)
Jan 22: London Short Film Festival (22-31)
Jan 25: Burns Night
Jan 30: Dublin Racing Festival, Leopardstown (30-31)
February 2027
Feb 05: Six Nations Rugby (Ireland v England), Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Feb 06: Chinese New Year
Feb 06: Six Nations Rugby (Scotland v Italy), Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Feb 13: Six Nations Rugby (Scotland v Wales), Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Feb 14: Six Nations Rugby (England v France), Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Feb 17: London Fashion Week (17-22)
Feb 18: Dublin International Film Festival (18-28)
Feb 20: Six Nations Rugby (England v Italy), Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Feb 20: Six Nations Rugby (Wales v Ireland), Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Feb 24: Glasgow Film Festival (to 7 Mar)
March 2027
Mar 01: St David’s Day
Mar 05: Six Nations Rugby (Scotland v Ireland), Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Mar 06: Six Nations Rugby (Wales v England), Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Mar 13: Six Nations Rugby (Ireland v France), Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Mar 13: St Patricks Festival Dublin (13-17)
Mar 13: Six Nations Rugby (England v Scotland), Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Mar 16: Cheltenham Festival (16-19)
Mar 17: St Patrick’s Day
Mar 27: Mallow Easter Festival, Cork Racecourse (27-29)
Mar 29: BoyleSports Irish Grand National, Fairyhouse
Mar 30: The International Pan Celtic Festival (to 3 Apr)
April 2027
Apr 01: West Wateford Festival of Food, Dungarvan
Apr 08: Aintree Racecourse Randox Grand National
Apr 20: Cuirt International Festival of Literature
Apr 20: Machynlleth Comedy Festival (to 2 May)
Apr 23: St Georges Day
Apr 28: Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Apr 28: Cork International Choral Festival
Apr 28: Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (to 3 May)
Apr 30: Rally of the Lakes, Killarney
May 2027
May 01: Connemara Mussel Festival, Renvyle, Co. Galway
May 01: Cork International Poetry Festival (tbc)
May 02: Deep River Rock Belfast City Marathon
May 05: MARS Badminton Horse Trials, Gloucestershire (5-9)
May 13: Royal Windsor Horse Show
May 18: The Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, London (to 15 Aug)
May 18: RHS Chelsea Flower Show
May 20: Glyndebourne Festival, East Sussex (to 29 Aug)
May 22: The Emirates FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London
May 27: Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye (to 6 Jun)
May 28: Islay Festival of Music & Malt (to 6 Jun)
May 30: Cowbridge Food & Drink Festival (30-31)
May 31: Isle of Man TT Races (to 12 June)
June 2027
Jun 01: Yeats Day, Co. Sligo
Jun 01: Ceílí at the Castle – Hillsborough Castle (tbc)
Jun 01: Tafwyl Festival, Cardiff (1-30)
Jun 03: Bord Bia Bloom Festival, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Jun 04: The Betfred Derby Festival at Epsom, Epsom Racecourse, Surrey
Jun 05: London Open Gardens (formerly Open Garden Squares Weekend) (5-6)
Jun 05: HSBC Championships, Queens Club, London (5-20)
Jun 11: Blenheim Palace Flower Show, Woodstock (11-13)
Jun 11: Cork Midsummer Festival
Jun 11: Taste of Dublin (11-14)
Jun 12: Trooping the Colour, King’s Birthday Parade
Jun 13: Dundee Whisky Tasting Festival
Jun 15: Royal Ascot (15-19)
Jun 16: Bloomsday Festival, Dublin
Jun 17: Royal Highland Show (17-20)
Jun 18: Henley Women’s Regatta (18-20)
Jun 25: Irish Derby Festival, The Curragh Racecourse, Co. Kildare (25-27)
Jun 26: Mourne Way Marathon, Co. Down
Jun 28: Wimbledon Championships (to 11 Jul)
Jun 29: Henley Royal Regatta (to 4 Jul)
July 2027
Jul 01: British Grand Prix, Silverstone (1-4)
Jul 01: Amgen Irish Open, The K Club, Co. Kildare (1-4)
Jul 01: Buckingham Palace Summer Opening (to 30 Sept)
Jul 03: Pride in London Parade
Jul 07: Henley Festival, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire (7-11)
Jul 07: Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, Llangollen (7-11)
Jul 08: RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival (8-12)
Jul 08: Genesis Scottish Open, The Renaissance Club, North Berwick (8-11)
Jul 09: Cheltenham Music Festival (9-17)
Jul 11: The 155th Open, Old Course at St Andrews (11-18)
Jul 12: Killarney Racing Festival (12-16)
Jul 12: Galway International Arts Festival (12-25)
Jul 14: Hebridean Celtic Festival, Lewis
Jul 15: Goodwood Festival of Speed (15-18)
Jul 17: The Queen’s Birthday Gun Salutes, London
Jul 19: TRNSMT Festival, Glasgow (19-21)
Jul 19: Royal Welsh Show (19-22)
Jul 20: Sligo Jazz Project (20-25)
Jul 21: RHS Sandringham Flower Show, Sandringham Estate, Norfolk
Jul 24: Royal Openings, Banqueting House, London (to 5 Sept)
Jul 26: Galway Races Summer Festival (to 1 Aug)
Jul 30: Cambridge Folk Festival
Jul 31: Cowes Week, Sailing Regatta, Portsmouth
Jul 31: National Eisteddfod of Wales (to 7 Aug)
August 2027
Aug 01: Edinburgh International Festival (1-31)
Aug 04: Dublin Horse Show (4-8)
Aug 05: Kilkenny Arts Festival
Aug 06: Dingle Horse and Pony Racing Festival, Ballintaggart Racecourse (6-8)
Aug 06: Edinburgh Festival Fringe (to 30 Aug)
Aug 06: Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Aug 10: Puck Fair, Killorglin, Co. Kerry (10-12)
Aug 13: Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, Ashton Court Estate
Aug 13: Rose of Tralee International Festival
Aug 19: Green Man Festival, Brecon Beacons (19-22)
Aug 28: College Football Classic: Pitt Panthers vs Wisconsin Badgers, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Aug 28: Notting Hill Carnival, London (28-30)
September 2027
Sep 01: Salon Privé, Blenheim Palace, Woodstock (1-5)
Sep 01: The Belfast International Tattoo (tbc)
Sep 01: London Fashion Week S/S28 (tbc)
Sep 02: Burghley Horse Trials (2-5)
Sep 04: Braemar Gathering
Sep 05: Dublin Fringe Festival (5-19)
Sep 17: Goodwood Revival, Chichester (17-19)
Sep 17: Ryder Cup, Adare Manor Golf Club
Sep 18: The Great River Race, River Thames
Sep 18: London Design Festival (18-26)
Sep 18: Abergavenny Food Festival (18-19)
Sep 19: Ironman Wales, Tenby
Sep 22: BMW PGA Championship, Wentworth Golf Club (22-26)
Sep 24: Galway Oyster Festival (24-26)
Sep 24: The Wigtown Book Festival (to 3 Oct)
Sep 25: Argyll Food Festival (25-26)
October 2027
Oct 01: Cheltenham Literature Festival (tbc)
Oct 01: Wexford Festival Opera (tbc)
Oct 01: Frieze London (1-31)
Oct 01: 71st BFI London Film Festival (1-31)
Oct 03: Cardiff Half Marathon
Oct 14: Belfast International Arts Festival
Oct 21: Cork Jazz Festival (21-25)
November 2027
Nov 11: Rememberance Day
Nov 11: Rememberance Day
Nov 11: Rememberance Day
Nov 11: Rememberance Day
Nov 11: Rememberance Day
Nov 13: Lord Mayor Show
Nov 13: Christmas at Kew (to 3 Jan)
Nov 13: Oban Winter Festival
Nov 15: Edinburgh Christmas Markets
Nov 19: Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park (to 3 Jan)
Nov 30: St Andrews Day
December 2027
Dec 25: Christmas Day
Dec 25: Christmas Day
Dec 25: Christmas Day
Dec 25: Christmas Day
Dec 25: Christmas Day
Dec 31: New Year Celebrations
Dec 31: New Year Celebrations
Dec 31: New Year Celebrations
Dec 31: Hogmanay
Dec 31: New Year Celebrations
