Events Calendar
| JUNE 2009 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
2-13 |
Hampton Court Palace Festival | Hampton Court Palace | Other Events |
| AUGUST 2009 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
9 |
FA Community Shield | Wembley Stadium | Football |
| SEPTEMBER 2009 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
24-27 |
Volvo World Match Play Championship | Finca Cortesin GC, Malaga | Golf |
| DECEMBER 2009 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
3-5 |
Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens | Dubai | Rugby Union |
| JANUARY 2010 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
5-14 Feb |
Cirque du Soleil - Varekai | Royal Albert Hall | Miscellaneous Events |
23 |
Peter Marsh Chase | Haydock Park | Horse Racing |
23 |
Victor Chandler Day | Ascot | Horse Racing |
30 |
Festival Trials Day | Cheltenham | Horse Racing |
| FEBRUARY 2010 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
6 |
Ireland v Italy | Croke Park | Rugby Union |
6 |
England v Wales | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
7 |
Scotland v France | Murrayfield | Rugby Union |
9 |
Kelly Clarkson | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
13 |
totesport Trophy | Newbury | Horse Racing |
13 |
France v Ireland | Stade de France | Rugby Union |
13 |
Wales v Scotland | Millennium Stadium | Rugby Union |
14 |
Italy v England | Flaminio Stadium | Rugby Union |
15-16 |
The X Factor Live | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
18 |
Ricky Hatton's Black Tie Boxing | Midland Hotel, Manchester | Boxing |
20 |
Betfair Ascot Chase Day | Ascot | Horse Racing |
24 |
Lady Gaga | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
26 |
Wales v France | Millennium Stadium | Rugby Union |
27 |
Italy v Scotland | Flaminio Stadium | Rugby Union |
27 |
England v Ireland | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
27 |
The Racing Post Chase | Kempton Park | Horse Racing |
28 |
Carling Cup Final | Wembley Stadium | Football |
| MARCH 2010 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
6 |
Classical Spectacular | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
7 |
Elvis Presley in Concert | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
9 |
Star Wars: In Concert | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
10 |
Marco's Stoke Kitchen | Britannia Stadium, Stoke | Sporting and Celebrity Lunches and Dinners |
13 |
Ireland v Wales | Croke Park | Rugby Union |
13 |
Scotland v England | Murrayfield | Rugby Union |
14 |
France v Italy | Stade de France | Rugby Union |
16 |
The Four Tops and The Temptations | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
16-19 |
Cheltenham Festival | Cheltenham | Horse Racing |
20 |
Ireland v Scotland | Croke Park | Rugby Union |
20 |
France v England | Stade de France | Rugby Union |
20 |
Wales v Italy | Millennium Stadium | Rugby Union |
22 |
Joe Calzaghe's Help for Heroes Gala Tribute Dinner | Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London | Sporting and Celebrity Lunches and Dinners |
25 |
Celebrity Golf Day | The Belfry | Golf |
26-28 |
Hong Kong 7's | Hong Kong | Rugby Union |
28 |
Johnstone's Paint Trophy | Wembley Stadium | Football |
| APRIL 2010 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
3-5 |
British Superbike Championship | Brands Hatch | Motor Sports and Events |
5-11 |
US Masters | Augusta | Golf |
8-10 |
Grand National Meeting | Aintree | Horse Racing |
11 |
WWE Raw | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
16-18 |
British Superbike Championship | Thruxton | Motor Sports and Events |
16-17 |
Scottish Grand National Meeting | Ayr | Horse Racing |
17-3 May |
World Snooker Championship | Crucible Theatre, Sheffield | Other Sports |
20-24 |
Punchestown Festival | Punchestown | Horse Racing |
22 |
Premier League Darts | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
23-24 |
Sandown Park Finale Meeting | Sandown Park | Horse Racing |
30-3 May |
Badminton Horse Trials | Badminton | Polo and Equestrian Events |
30-16 May |
ICC World Twenty20 | West Indies | Cricket |
| MAY 2010 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
1-2 |
Stan James Guineas Meeting | Newmarket | Horse Racing |
1-3 |
British Superbike Championship | Oulton Park | Motor Sports and Events |
4 |
KISS | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
5-7 |
May Festival | Chester | Horse Racing |
6 |
Marco's City Kitchen | City of Manchester Stadium | Sporting and Celebrity Lunches and Dinners |
7 |
Irish Night - Feauring Aslan | Aintree | Horse Racing |
7 |
Westlife | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
8 |
totesport Swinton Hurdle | Haydock Park | Horse Racing |
8 |
Rihanna | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
12 |
UEFA Europa League Final | HSH Nordbank Arena, Hamburg | Football |
12-16 |
Royal Windsor Horse Show | Windsor | Polo and Equestrian Events |
12-14 |
Dante Festival Trials Meeting | York | Horse Racing |
13-16 |
Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | Motor Sports and Events |
13-16 |
Irish Open | Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort | Golf |
14-15 |
Lockinge Meeting | Newbury | Horse Racing |
14 |
Summer Racing and Music Friday Nights at Aintree | Aintree | Horse Racing |
15 |
Scottish FA Cup Final | Hampden Park | Football |
15 |
FA Cup Final | Wembley Stadium | Football |
20-23 |
BMW PGA Championship | Wentworth | Golf |
21-23 |
British Superbike Championship | Cadwell Park | Motor Sports and Events |
22 |
Heineken Cup Final | Stade de France | Rugby Union |
22 |
UEFA Champions League Final | The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium | Football |
22-23 |
Emirates Airline London Sevens | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
22 |
Coca Cola League Championship Play Off Final | Wembley Stadium | Football |
22 |
boylesports.com Irish 2000 Guineas | Curragh | Horse Racing |
23-6 Jun |
French Open | Roland Garros | Tennis |
23 |
boylesports.com Irish 1000 Guineas | Curragh | Horse Racing |
25-29 |
Chelsea Flower Show | Ranelagh Gardens | Other Events |
26-30 |
Cirque du Soleil - Saltimbanco | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
27-31 |
England v Bangladesh - 1st npower Test Match | Lord's | Cricket |
29 |
Guinness Premiership Final | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
29 |
Coca Cola League 2 Play Off Final | Wembley Stadium | Football |
30 |
Coca Cola League 1 Play Off Final | Wembley Stadium | Football |
31 |
Leona Lewis | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
| JUNE 2010 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
1-7 |
AEGON Trophy | Nottingham | Tennis |
3-6 |
The Celtic Manor Wales Open | The Celtic Manor Resort | Golf |
4-8 |
England v Bangladesh - 2nd npower Test Match | Old Trafford | Cricket |
4 |
The Oaks | Epsom | Horse Racing |
5 |
The Derby | Epsom | Horse Racing |
7-13 |
AEGON Classic | Edgbaston Priory Club, Birmingham | Tennis |
7-13 |
AEGON Championships (formery The Artois Championships) | Queen's Club | Tennis |
10-12 |
Wisley Music Festival | Wisley Gardens | Other Events |
11-11 Jul |
FIFA World Cup | South Africa | Football |
11 |
Summer Racing and Bjorn Again | Aintree | Horse Racing |
12-19 |
AEGON International | Devonshire Park, Eastbourne | Tennis |
12-13 |
Le Mans 24 hours | Le Mans | Motor Sports and Events |
13 |
The Queen's Cup Final | Guard's Polo Club, Windsor | Polo and Equestrian Events |
15-19 |
The Fortis Tennis Classic | Hurlingham Club | Tennis |
15-19 |
Royal Ascot | Ascot | Horse Racing |
15-19 |
The Boodles Challenge | Stoke Park Club | Tennis |
16 |
Green Day | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | Music Concerts and Events |
16-20 |
Liverpool International Tennis Tournament | Calderstones Park | Tennis |
17-20 |
US Open | Pebble Beach | Golf |
19 |
Scotland v England | Edinburgh | Cricket |
21-4 Jul |
Wimbledon Championships | Wimbledon | Tennis |
22 |
England v Australia - 1st NatWest One Day International | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | Cricket |
24-27 |
The British Jumping Derby Meeting | Hickstead | Polo and Equestrian Events |
24 |
England v Australia - 2nd NatWest One Day International | SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff | Cricket |
24-26 |
Northumberland Plate Festival Meeting | Newcastle | Horse Racing |
25-27 |
British Superbike Championship | Mallory Park | Motor Sports and Events |
26 |
Once In A Lifetime Tour featuring The Osmonds, David Essex, Leo Sayer and Les McKeown 70's Bay City Rollers | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
27 |
Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby | Curragh | Horse Racing |
27 |
European Grand Prix | Valencia | Motor Sports and Events |
27 |
England v Australia - 3rd NatWest One Day International | Old Trafford | Cricket |
30-4 Jul |
Henley Royal Regatta | Henley | Henley Royal Regatta |
30 |
England v Australia - 4th NatWest One Day International | Brit Oval | Cricket |
| JULY 2010 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
1-31 |
Liverpool Summer Pops | ECHO Arena Liverpool | Liverpool Summer Pops Festival 2010 |
2-4 |
British Superbike Championship | Knockhill | Motor Sports and Events |
2 |
Jackson Browne | ECHO Arena Liverpool | Liverpool Summer Pops Festival 2010 |
2-4 |
Goodwood Festival of Speed | Goodwood | Motor Sports and Events |
2-3 |
Eclipse Meeting | Sandown Park | Horse Racing |
3 |
bet365 Old Newton Cup | Haydock Park | Horse Racing |
3-4 |
Manchester Rugby Sevens | Sale FC | Rugby Union |
3 |
England v Australia - 5th NatWest One Day International | Lord's | Cricket |
3 |
The Australian Pink Floyd Show | ECHO Arena Liverpool | Liverpool Summer Pops Festival 2010 |
4 |
Mersey Masters Football | ECHO Arena Liverpool | Liverpool Summer Pops Festival 2010 |
5 |
Pakistan v Australia - 1st Twenty20 International | Edgbaston | Cricket |
6 |
Pakistan v Australia - 2nd Twenty20 International | Edgbaston | Cricket |
6-11 |
Hampton Court Flower Show | Hampton Court Palace | Horticultural Events |
6-10 |
Summer Swing at Kew | Kew Gardens | Other Events |
7 |
Crosby, Stills & Nash | ECHO Arena Liverpool | Liverpool Summer Pops Festival 2010 |
7-11 |
Henley Festival of Music and the Arts | Henley | Other Events |
7-9 |
July Festival | Newmarket | Horse Racing |
8-11 |
The Barclays Scottish Open | Loch Lomond | Golf |
8 |
England v Bangladesh - 1st NatWest One Day International | Trent Bridge | Cricket |
9-11 |
British Grand Prix | Silverstone | Motor Sports and Events |
9 |
Status Quo | ECHO Arena Liverpool | Liverpool Summer Pops Festival 2010 |
10 |
England v Bangladesh - 2nd NatWest One Day International | Bristol | Cricket |
12 |
England v Bangladesh - 3rd NatWest One Day International | Edgbaston | Cricket |
13-17 |
Pakistan v Australia - 1st Test | Lord's | Cricket |
15-18 |
The British Open Championship | St. Andrews | Golf |
15 |
The Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup Semi-Finals | Cowdray Park | Polo and Equestrian Events |
16 |
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra | ECHO Arena Liverpool | Liverpool Summer Pops Festival 2010 |
16-18 |
British Superbike Championship | Snetterton | Motor Sports and Events |
18 |
Darley Irish Oaks | Curragh | Horse Racing |
18 |
The Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup Final | Cowdray Park | Polo and Equestrian Events |
21 |
Rod Stewart | ECHO Arena Liverpool | Liverpool Summer Pops Festival 2010 |
21-25 |
Royal International Horse Show | Hickstead | Polo and Equestrian Events |
21-25 |
Tatton Park Flower Show | Tatton Park | Horticultural Events |
21-25 |
Pakistan v Australia - 2nd Test | Headingley Carnegie | Cricket |
23-25 |
The Betfair King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Meeting | Ascot | Horse Racing |
25 |
Cartier International | Guards Polo Club, Windsor | Polo and Equestrian Events |
27-31 Aug |
Glorious Goodwood | Goodwood | Horse Racing |
29-1 Aug |
RICOH Women's British Open | Royal Birkdale | Golf |
29-2 Aug |
England v Pakistan - 1st npower Test | Trent Bridge | Cricket |
29-1 Aug |
3 Irish Open | Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland | Golf |
30-31 |
Southport Summer Classics | Victoria Park, Southport | Other Events |
31-7 Aug |
Cowes Week | Isle of Wight | Other Sports |
31 |
The Australian Pink Floyd Show | ECHO Arena Liverpool | Liverpool Summer Pops Festival 2010 |
| AUGUST 2010 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
1 |
World Superbike Championship | Donington Park | Motor Sports and Events |
6-8 |
British Superbike Championship | Brands Hatch GP | Motor Sports and Events |
6-10 |
England v Pakistan - 2nd npower Test | Edgbaston | Cricket |
6-28 |
Edinburgh Military Tattoo | Edinburgh | Miscellaneous Events |
7 |
The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup | Ascot | Horse Racing |
12-15 |
US PGA Championship | Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wisconsin, USA | Golf |
13-15 |
Vintage at Goodwood | Goodwood | Miscellaneous Events |
14 |
Twenty20 Cup Finals Day | Rose Bowl, Southampton | Cricket |
17-20 |
Ebor Meeting | York | Horse Racing |
18-22 |
England v Pakistan - 3rd npower Test | Brit Oval | Cricket |
19-22 |
Southport Flower Show | Victoria Park, Southport | Horticultural Events |
21 |
August Festival | Chester | Horse Racing |
22 |
Belgium Grand Prix | Spa | Motor Sports and Events |
26-30 |
England v Pakistan - 4th npower Test | Lord's | Cricket |
26-29 |
Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles | Gleneagles | Golf |
28-30 |
Oulton Park Gold Cup | Oulton Park | Motor Sports and Events |
28-30 |
British Superbike Championship | Cadwell Park | Motor Sports and Events |
30-12 Sep |
US Open | Flushing Meadow | Tennis |
| SEPTEMBER 2010 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
2-5 |
The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials | Burghley | Polo and Equestrian Events |
4 |
Muse | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | Music Concerts and Events |
4 |
Irish Champion Stakes | Leopardstown | Horse Racing |
4 |
Betfred Sprint Cup | Haydock Park | Horse Racing |
5 |
England v Pakistan - 1st NatWest Twenty20 International | SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff | Cricket |
7 |
England v Pakistan - 2nd NatWest Twenty20 International | SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff | Cricket |
8-11 |
St. Leger Meeting | Doncaster | Horse Racing |
10 |
England v Pakistan - 1st NatWest One Day International | Riverside, Durham | Cricket |
10-12 |
British Superbike Championship | Croft | Motor Sports and Events |
11 |
The Irish Field St. Leger | Curragh | Horse Racing |
11 |
BBC Proms in the Park | Hyde Park, London | Music Concerts and Events |
12 |
Italian Grand Prix | Monza | Motor Sports and Events |
12 |
England v Pakistan - 2nd NatWest One Day International | Headingley Carnegie | Cricket |
16-18 |
Western Meeting | Ayr | Horse Racing |
17 |
England v Pakistan - 3rd NatWest One Day International | Brit Oval | Cricket |
17-19 |
Goodwood Revival | Goodwood | Motor Sports and Events |
18 |
ECB 40 Over Final | Lord's | Cricket |
20 |
England v Pakistan - 4th NatWest One Day International | Lord's | Cricket |
22 |
England v Pakistan - 5th NatWest One Day International | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | Cricket |
24-26 |
Ascot Festival Meeting | Ascot | Horse Racing |
24-26 |
British Superbike Championship | Silverstone GP | Motor Sports and Events |
30-3 Oct |
The Ryder Cup | The Celtic Manor Resort | Golf |
30-2 Oct |
The Cambridgeshire Meeting | Newmarket | Horse Racing |
| OCTOBER 2010 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
1-3 |
British Musical Fireworks Championships | Southport | Other Events |
2 |
engage Super League Grand Final | Old Trafford | Rugby Union |
3 |
Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe | Longchamp | Horse Racing |
6-8 |
London Bierfest | Old Billingsgate Market | Other Events |
6-10 |
Horse of the Year Show | NEC Arena, Birmingham | Polo and Equestrian Events |
7-10 |
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship | St. Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns | Golf |
8-10 |
British Superbike Championship | Oulton Park | Motor Sports and Events |
16 |
Champions' Day | Newmarket | Horse Racing |
21 |
Glasgow Bierfest | TBA | Miscellaneous Events |
22 |
Edinburgh Bierfest | Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa | Miscellaneous Events |
22-23 |
Racing Post Trophy Meeting | Doncaster | Horse Racing |
23-24 |
Aintree October Meeting | Aintree | Horse Racing |
29 |
Manchester Bierfest | Manchester Town Hall | Miscellaneous Events |
29-30 |
Charlie Hall Chase Meeting | Wetherby | Horse Racing |
| NOVEMBER 2010 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
4-7 |
MPH Show | Earls Court, London | Motor Sports and Events |
11-14 |
MPH Show | NEC, Birmingham | Motor Sports and Events |
12-14 |
Open Meeting | Cheltenham | Horse Racing |
13 |
England v Australia | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
19-20 |
Allied Irish Bank Meeting | Ascot | Horse Racing |
20 |
totesport Peterborough Chase | Huntingdon | Horse Racing |
20 |
Betfair Chase | Haydock Park | Horse Racing |
20 |
England v Samoa | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
21-28 |
Barclays ATP World Tour Finals | The O2 Arena | Tennis |
21 |
totesport Becher Chase Day | Aintree | Horse Racing |
25-27 |
Hennessy Meeting | Newbury | Horse Racing |
27 |
England v South Afica | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
27 |
Fighting Fifth Hurdle | Newcastle | Horse Racing |
30-5 Dec |
The AEGON Masters Tennis | Royal Albert Hall | Tennis |
| DECEMBER 2010 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
1-23 |
Christmas Parties | Various | Other Events |
2-3 |
JLS | ECHO Arena Liverpool | Music Concerts and Events |
4 |
England v New Zealand | Twickenham | Rugby Union |
4 |
Tingle Creek Trophy | Sandown Park | Horse Racing |
7 |
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
10-11 |
Boylesports International | Cheltenham | Horse Racing |
17-18 |
The BGC Christmas Meeting | Ascot | Horse Racing |
17-3 Jan |
The Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship | Alexandra Palace | Other Sports |
18 |
Tommy Whittle Chase Day | Haydock Park | Horse Racing |
26-27 |
King George VI Christmas Festival Meeting | Kempton Park | Horse Racing |
26-29 |
Christmas Festival | Leopardstown | Horse Racing |
27 |
Welsh Grand National Meeting | Chepstow | Horse Racing |
| JANUARY 2011 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
17-30 |
Australian Open | Melbourne | Tennis |
25-26 |
Strictly Come Dancing - Live! | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
| APRIL 2011 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
21-25 |
Peter Kay | ECHO Arena Liverpool | ECHO Arena Liverpool |
| JULY 2011 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
14-16 |
The British Open Championship | Royal St. George's | Golf |
| SEPTEMBER 2011 | |||
| Event | Venue | Category | |
9-23 Oct |
Rugby World Cup | New Zealand | Rugby Union |
| 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.

