Events Calendar
| MAY 2008 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
1-31 Aug |
Glyndebourne Festival | Glyndebourne | Other Events |
15-18 |
Irish Open | Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort | Golf |
16-17 |
Lockinge Meeting | Newbury | Horse Racing |
21-22 |
Goodwood Trials Meeting | Goodwood | Horse Racing |
22-25 |
BMW PGA Championship | Wentworth | Golf |
24 |
Scottish FA Cup Final | Hampden Park | Football |
24-25 |
Emirates Airline London Sevens | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
25 |
Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | Motor Sports |
29-1 Jun |
The Celtic Manor Wales Open | The Celtic Manor Resort | Golf |
31 |
Guinness Premiership Final | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
| JUNE 2008 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
3-21 |
Hampton Court Palace Festival | Hampton Court Palace | Other Events |
9-15 |
US Open | Torrey Pines, San Diego | Golf |
10-15 |
Liverpool International Tennis Tournament | Calderstones Park | Tennis |
12-14 |
Wisley Music Festival | Wisley Gardens | Other Events |
15 |
The Queen's Cup Final | Guard's Polo Club, Windsor | Equestrian Events |
16-21 |
Women's International Open Tennis Championship | Devonshire Park, Eastbourne | Tennis |
17-21 |
The Boodles Challenge | Stoke Park Club | Tennis |
17-21 |
The Fortis Tennis Classic | Hurlingham Club | Tennis |
24-27 |
The Boodles Nations Cup | Adlington Hall, Cheshire | Tennis |
26-29 |
The British Jumping Derby Meeting | Hickstead | Equestrian Events |
28 |
Northumberland Plate Day | Newcastle | Horse Racing |
| JULY 2008 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
3-6 |
European Open | TBC | Golf |
4-5 |
Eclipse Meeting | Sandown Park | Horse Racing |
8-12 |
Summer Swing at Kew | Kew Gardens | Other Events |
8-13 |
Hampton Court Flower Show | Hampton Court Palace | Horticultural Events |
9-13 |
Henley Festival of Music and the Arts | Henley | Other Events |
9-11 |
July Festival | Newmarket | Horse Racing |
10-13 |
The Barclays Scottish Open | Loch Lomond | Golf |
11-13 |
Goodwood Festival of Speed | Goodwood | Motor Sports |
13 |
Paddy Power Football Furlong | Haydock Park | Horse Racing |
14 |
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings and John Martyn | Echo Arena Liverpool | Liverpool Summer Pops |
18-19 |
July Meeting | Chester | Horse Racing |
18-20 |
German Grand Prix | Hockenheim | Motor Sports |
20 |
Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup | Cowdray Park | Equestrian Events |
23-27 |
Tatton Park Flower Show | Tatton Park | Horticultural Events |
23-27 |
Royal International Horse Show | Hickstead | Equestrian Events |
23-3 Aug |
The Ultimate Collection | ExCel, London | Other Events |
25-27 |
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Meeting | Ascot | Horse Racing |
26 |
Twenty20 Cup Finals Day | The Rose Bowl, Hampshire | Cricket |
26 |
Southport Summer Classics | Victoria Park, Southport | Other Events |
27 |
Cartier International | Guards Polo Club, Windsor | Equestrian Events |
29-2 Aug |
Glorious Goodwood | Goodwood | Horse Racing |
30-3 Aug |
England v South Africa | Edgbaston | Cricket |
31-1 Aug |
British Masters Invitational | Chester Racecourse | Equestrian Events |
| AUGUST 2008 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
1-23 |
Edinburgh Military Tattoo | Edinburgh | Other Events |
2-9 |
Cowes Week | Isle of Wight | Other Sports |
3 |
World Superbikes | Brands Hatch | Motor Sports |
7-10 |
US PGA Championship | Oakland Hills Country Club | Golf |
7-11 |
England v South Africa | Brit Oval | Cricket |
8-24 |
Olympics | Beijing | Other Sports |
9 |
Shergar Cup | Ascot | Horse Racing |
10 |
British Superbikes | Knockhill | Motor Sports |
10 |
The FA Community Shield | Wembley Stadium | Football |
16 |
Friends Provident Trophy | Lord's | Cricket |
18 |
Scotland v England | The Grange, Stockbridge, Edinburgh | Cricket |
19-22 |
Ebor Meeting | York | Horse Racing |
20 |
England v Czech Republic | Wembley Stadium | Football |
20 |
England v South Africa - Twenty20 | Riverside | Cricket |
21-24 |
Southport Flower Show | Victoria Park, Southport | Horticultural Events |
22-24 |
European Grand Prix | Valencia | Motor Sports |
22 |
England v South Africa ODI | Headingley | Cricket |
24 |
REM | Old Trafford | Other Events |
25-7 Sep |
US Open | Flushing Meadow | Tennis |
25 |
British Superbikes | Cadwell Park | Motor Sports |
26 |
England v South Africa ODI | Trent Bridge | Cricket |
28-31 |
Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles | Gleneagles | Golf |
29-30 |
August Festival | Chester | Horse Racing |
29 |
England v South Africa ODI | Brit Oval | Cricket |
31 |
England v South Africa ODI | Lords's | Cricket |
| SEPTEMBER 2008 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
3 |
England v South Africa ODI | Cardiff | Cricket |
4-7 |
Burghley Horse Trials | Burghley | Equestrian Events |
6 |
Irish Champion Stakes | Leopardstown | Horse Racing |
6 |
Sprint Cup Meeting | Haydock Park | Horse Racing |
6 |
Andorra v England | Barcelona | Football |
7 |
World Superbikes | Donington Park | Motor Sports |
10 |
Croatia v England | Zagreb | Football |
10-13 |
St. Leger Meeting | Doncaster | Horse Racing |
13 |
Irish St. Leger | Curragh | Horse Racing |
13 |
BBC Proms in the Park | Hyde Park, London | Music Concerts and Events |
14 |
Italian Grand Prix | Monza | Motor Sports |
14 |
British Superbikes | Croft | Motor Sports |
14 |
Andrew Lloyd Webber's 60th Birthday in the Park | Hyde Park, London | Music Concerts and Events |
17 |
Belgium Grand Prix | Spa | Motor Sports |
18-20 |
Western Meeting | Ayr | Horse Racing |
18 |
LMA Dinner with Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger | Wembley Stadium | Sporting Lunches and Dinners |
19-21 |
The Ryder Cup | Valhalla Golf Club, Kentucky | Golf |
25-28 |
The Quinn Direct British Masters | The Belfry Golf & Country Club | Golf |
26-28 |
Ascot Festival Meeting | Ascot | Horse Racing |
28 |
British Superbikes | Silverstone | Motor Sports |
| OCTOBER 2008 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
2-4 |
Champions Meeting | Newmarket | Horse Racing |
2-5 |
Dunhill Links Championship | St. Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns | Golf |
4 |
Super League Grand Final | Old Trafford | Rugby Union |
4 |
The Secret Policeman's Ball | Royal Albert Hall | Other Events |
5 |
Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe | Longchamp | Horse Racing |
7-10 |
London Bierfest | Old Billingsgate Market | Other Events |
8-12 |
Horse of the Year Show | NEC Arena, Birmingham | Equestrian Events |
9-12 |
World Match Play Championship | Wentworth | Golf |
11 |
England v Kazakhstan | Wembley Stadium | Football |
12 |
British Superbikes | Brands Hatch | Motor Sports |
15 |
Belarus v England | Minsk | Football |
24-25 |
Racing Post Trophy Meeting | Doncaster | Horse Racing |
25-26 |
Aintree October Meeting | Aintree | Horse Racing |
30-31 |
MPH 2008 | Earl's Court, London | Motor Sports |
| NOVEMBER 2008 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
1 |
Charlie Hall Chase | Wetherby | Horse Racing |
4 |
Melbourne Cup | Australia | Horse Racing |
8 |
Ireland v Canada | Limerick | Rugby Union |
8 |
Wales v South Africa | Millennium Stadium | Rugby Union |
8 |
Joe Calzaghe v Roy Jones Jr. | Madison Square Garden, New York | Other Sports |
8 |
England v Pacific Islands | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
8 |
Scotland v New Zealand | Murrayfield | Rugby Union |
14-16 |
Open Meeting | Cheltenham | Horse Racing |
15 |
England v Australia | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
15 |
Wales v Canada | Millennium Stadium | Rugby Union |
15 |
Ireland v New Zealand | Croke Park | Rugby Union |
15 |
Scotland v South Africa | Murrayfield | Rugby Union |
19 |
Germany v England | Berlin | Football |
20-21 |
Manchester Bierfest | City of Stadium Manchester | Other Events |
21-22 |
Allied Irish Bank Meeting | Ascot | Horse Racing |
22 |
England v South Africa | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
22 |
Ricky Hatton v Paulie Malignaggi | Las Vegas | Other Sports |
22 |
Wales v New Zealand | Millennium Stadium | Rugby Union |
22 |
Betfair Chase | Haydock Park | Horse Racing |
22 |
Scotland v Canada | Murrayfield | Rugby Union |
22 |
totesport Peterborough Chase | Huntingdon | Horse Racing |
22 |
Ireland v Argentina | Croke Park | Rugby Union |
23 |
totesport Becher Chase Day | Aintree | Horse Racing |
27-29 |
Hennessy Meeting | Newbury | Horse Racing |
29 |
Wales v Australia | Millennium Stadium | Rugby Union |
29 |
Fighting Fifth Hurdle | Newcastle | Horse Racing |
29 |
England v New Zealand | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
| DECEMBER 2008 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
1-23 |
Christmas Parties | Various | Other Events |
2-7 |
BlackRock Masters Tennis | Royal Albert Hall | Tennis |
3 |
Dine with Team GB's Olympic heroes! | Wembley Stadium | Sporting Lunches and Dinners |
3 |
Barbarians v Australia | Wembley | Rugby Union |
5 |
Christmas Sporting Lunch | Renaissance London Chancery Court Hotel, Holborn | Sporting Lunches and Dinners |
6 |
Tingle Creek Trophy | Sandown Park | Horse Racing |
9 |
Katherine Jenkins | Royal Albert Hall | Music Concerts and Events |
11 |
Varsity Match | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
12-13 |
Cheltenham December Meeting | Cheltenham | Horse Racing |
14 |
Race of Champions | Wembley Stadium | Motor Sports |
17 |
Elton John | Echo Arena Liverpool | Music Concerts and Events |
18 |
Elton John | Echo Arena Liverpool | Music Concerts and Events |
19-20 |
Ascot Christmas Meeting | Ascot | Horse Racing |
20 |
Elton John | MEN Arena | Music Concerts and Events |
20 |
Tommy Whittle Chase Day | Haydock Park | Horse Racing |
21 |
Elton John | MEN Arena | Music Concerts and Events |
26-27 |
King George VI Meeting | Kempton Park | Horse Racing |
26-29 |
Christmas Festival | Leopardstown | Horse Racing |
27 |
Welsh Grand National Meeting | Chepstow | Horse Racing |
| JANUARY 2009 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
8-14 Feb |
Cirque du Soleil, Quidam | Royal Albert Hall | Other Events |
19-1 Feb |
Australian Open | Melbourne | Tennis |
24 |
Festival Trials Day | Cheltenham | Horse Racing |
| FEBRUARY 2009 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
7 |
Ireland v France | Croke Park | Rugby Union |
7 |
England v Italy | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
8 |
Scotland v Wales | Murrayfield | Rugby Union |
14 |
France v Scotland | Stade de France | Rugby Union |
14 |
Wales v England | Millennium Stadium | Rugby Union |
15 |
Italy v Ireland | Flaminio Stadium | Rugby Union |
27 |
France v Wales | Stade de France | Rugby Union |
28 |
Ireland v England | Croke Park | Rugby Union |
28 |
Scotland v Italy | Murrayfield | Rugby Union |
| MARCH 2009 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
1 |
Carling Cup Final | Wembley Stadium | Football |
3 |
Tina Turner | O2 Arena | Music Concerts and Events |
7 |
Tina Turner | O2 Arena | Music Concerts and Events |
10-13 |
Cheltenham Festival | Cheltenham | Horse Racing |
14 |
Scotland v Ireland | Murrayfield | Rugby Union |
14 |
Italy v Wales | Flaminio Stadium | Rugby Union |
15 |
England v France | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
21 |
Wales v Ireland | Millennium Stadium | Rugby Union |
21 |
Italy v France | Flaminio Stadium | Rugby Union |
21 |
England v Scotland | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
27-29 |
Hong Kong 7's | Hong Kong | Rugby Union |
31 |
Tina Turner | MEN Arena | Music Concerts and Events |
| APRIL 2009 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
1 |
England v Ukraine | Wembley Stadium | Football |
2-4 |
Grand National Meeting | Aintree | Horse Racing |
5 |
Johnstone's Paint Trophy | Wembley Stadium | Football |
9-12 |
US Masters | Augusta | Golf |
18-4 May |
World Snooker Championship | Crucible Theatre, Sheffield | Other Sports |
| MAY 2009 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
2-3 |
Stan James Guineas Meeting | Newmarket | Horse Racing |
6-8 |
May Festival | Chester | Horse Racing |
7-10 |
Badminton Horse Trials | Badminton | Equestrian Events |
8 |
Fabulous Friday Night Summer Racing | Aintree | Horse Racing |
13-15 |
Dante Festival Meeting | York | Horse Racing |
14-17 |
Royal Windsor Horse Show | Windsor | Equestrian Events |
15 |
Fabulous Friday Night Summer Racing | Aintree | Horse Racing |
19-23 |
Chelsea Flower Show | Ranelagh Gardens | Other Events |
20 |
UEFA Cup Final | Sukru Saracoglu Stadium, Fenerbahce, Turkey | Football |
23 |
Coca Cola League 2 Play Off Final | Wembley Stadium | Football |
23-24 |
Heineken Cup Final (date tbc) | Murrayfield | Rugby Union |
23 |
Boylesports Irish 2000 Guineas | Curragh | Horse Racing |
24 |
Boylesports Irish 1000 Guineas | Curragh | Horse Racing |
24-7 Jun |
French Open | Roland Garros | Tennis |
24 |
Coca Cola League 1 Play Off Final | Wembley Stadium | Football |
25 |
Coca Cola League Championship Play Off Final | Wembley Stadium | Football |
27 |
UEFA Champions League Final | Stadio Olimpico, Rome | Football |
30 |
FA Cup Final | Wembley Stadium | Football |
| JUNE 2009 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
5 |
The Oaks | Epsom | Horse Racing |
6 |
Kazakhstan v England | Almaty Central Stadium, Kazakhstan | Football |
6 |
The Derby | Epsom | Horse Racing |
8-14 |
AEGON Championships (formery The Artois Championships) | Queen's Club | Tennis |
10 |
England v Andorra | Wembley Stadium | Football |
12 |
Fabulous Friday Night Summer Racing | Aintree | Horse Racing |
16-20 |
Royal Ascot | Ascot | Horse Racing |
19-21 |
British Grand Prix | Silverstone | Motor Sports |
22-5 Jul |
Wimbledon Championships | Wimbledon | Tennis |
28 |
Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby | Curragh | Horse Racing |
| JULY 2009 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
1-5 |
Henley Royal Regatta | Henley | Henley Royal Regatta |
8-12 |
England v Australia - 1st Test | Cardiff | Cricket |
12 |
Darley Irish Oaks | Curragh | Horse Racing |
16-20 |
England v Australia - 2nd Test | Lord's | Cricket |
16-19 |
The British Open Championship | Turnberry | Golf |
30-2 Aug |
RICOH Women's British Open | Royal Lytham & St. Annes | Golf |
30-3 Aug |
England v Australia - 3rd Test | Edgbaston | Cricket |
| AUGUST 2009 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
7-11 |
England v Australia - 4th Test | Headingley | Cricket |
20-24 |
England v Australia - 5th Test | Brit Oval | Cricket |
30 |
England v Australia - 1st Twenty20 | Old Trafford | Cricket |
| SEPTEMBER 2009 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
1 |
England v Australia - 2nd Twenty20 | Old Trafford | Cricket |
4 |
England v Australia - 1st One Day International | Brit Oval | Cricket |
6 |
England v Australia - 2nd One Day International | Lord's | Cricket |
9 |
England v Australia - 3rd One Day International | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | Cricket |
9 |
England v Croatia | Wembley Stadium | Football |
12 |
England v Australia - 4th One Day International | Lord's | Cricket |
15 |
England v Australia - 5th One Day International | Trent Bridge | Cricket |
17 |
England v Australia - 6th One Day International | Trent Bridge | Cricket |
20 |
England v Australia - 7th One Day International | Riverside, Durham | Cricket |
| OCTOBER 2009 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
10 |
Ukraine v England | Kiev | Football |
14 |
England v Belarus | Wembley Stadium | Football |
24-25 |
Aintree October Meeting | Aintree | Horse Racing |
| NOVEMBER 2009 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
22 |
totesport Becher Chase Day | Aintree | Horse Racing |
| JULY 2010 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
15-18 |
The British Open Championship | St. Andrews | Golf |
| OCTOBER 2010 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
1-3 |
The Ryder Cup | The Celtic Manor Resort | Golf |
| JULY 2011 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
14-16 |
The British Open Championship | Royal St. George's | Golf |
| JULY 2012 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
19-22 |
The British Open Championship | Royal Lytham & St. Annes | Golf |
Every effort has been made to see that the dates, events and venues are correct at the time of going to press. However, no responsibility can be accepted for any error, omission or alteration.