Calendar · Reference
Luxury auctions & events calendar, 2026
The passion-asset year runs on a calendar of auctions, concours, fairs, and shows — the moments when the best examples come to market and prices are set. Below is that calendar by category, with the recurring month and location for each marquee event. Treat the timing as a seasonal guide; organisers confirm exact dates closer to the event, and some run only in alternate years.
Collector car auctions, concours & shows
The collector-car calendar is the busiest of all — auctions and concours from Scottsdale in January to Pebble Beach in August, where the year's record cars trade. These are also where a car sourcing mandate does much of its work.
| Event | When | Where | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett-Jackson / Mecum Scottsdale | January | Arizona, USA | Auctions |
| Rétromobile (with Artcurial, RM, Bonhams sales) | February | Paris, France | Show + auctions |
| Amelia Island Concours (with Gooding, RM, Broad Arrow) | March | Florida, USA | Concours + auctions |
| Techno-Classica Essen | April | Essen, Germany | Show |
| Mille Miglia | June | Italy | Historic rally |
| Goodwood Festival of Speed | July | West Sussex, UK | Festival |
| Monterey Car Week / Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance | August | California, USA | Concours + major auctions |
| Goodwood Revival | September | West Sussex, UK | Historic festival |
| Salon Privé | September | Blenheim, UK | Concours |
Super yacht & boat shows
The yachting season builds to a September peak in the Mediterranean, then crosses to Florida for the autumn. These shows are where new-build and brokerage yachts are seen in the water — context for any yacht acquisition.
| Event | When | Where | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| boot Düsseldorf | January | Düsseldorf, Germany | Show |
| Palm Beach International Boat Show | March | Florida, USA | Show |
| Cannes Yachting Festival | September | Cannes, France | Show |
| Monaco Yacht Show | Late September | Port Hercule, Monaco | Superyacht show |
| Genoa International Boat Show | September–October | Genoa, Italy | Show |
| Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) | Late October | Florida, USA | Show (one of the largest) |
Art fairs & auction weeks
The art year is anchored by Art Basel's four editions and the New York and London auction weeks each spring and autumn — the calendar behind any art acquisition or collection decision.
| Event | When | Where | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frieze Los Angeles | February | Los Angeles, USA | Fair |
| TEFAF Maastricht | March | Maastricht, Netherlands | Fair (old masters, antiques) |
| Art Basel Hong Kong | March | Hong Kong | Fair |
| Frieze New York & spring auction week | May | New York, USA | Fair + auctions |
| Art Basel | June | Basel, Switzerland | Fair (flagship) |
| Frieze London / Frieze Masters & Art Basel Paris | October | London & Paris | Fairs + auctions |
| New York autumn auction week | November | New York, USA | Auctions |
| Art Basel Miami Beach | December | Miami, USA | Fair |
Luxury watch salons & auctions
The watch year centres on Watches & Wonders Geneva in spring and the Geneva auctions in May and November — where records are set and references are launched. See our watch advisory and the auction records.
| Event | When | Where | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watches and Wonders Geneva | April | Geneva, Switzerland | Salon (industry fair) |
| Geneva watch auctions (Phillips, Christie's, Sotheby's) | May | Geneva, Switzerland | Auctions |
| Geneva watch auctions (autumn season) | November | Geneva, Switzerland | Auctions |
| GPHG (Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève) | November | Geneva, Switzerland | Awards |
| Dubai Watch Week | November (biennial) | Dubai, UAE | Fair |
Rare handbag auctions
Hermès and rare leather goods trade chiefly through the auction houses' dedicated handbag sales — spring and autumn, in Hong Kong, London, and online. The context for the Birkin and Kelly markets.
| Sale series | When | Where | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christie's Handbags & Accessories | Spring & autumn | Hong Kong / London / online | Auctions |
| Sotheby's Fashion & Handbags | Spring & autumn | Global / online | Auctions |
| Bonhams & specialist sales | Periodic | London / online | Auctions |
Private jet & business-aviation expos
Aircraft are shown at the major business-aviation conventions, several of which run only in alternate years. They frame the new-aircraft market behind any jet acquisition; compare airframes in our G700 vs Global 7500 guide.
| Event | When | Where | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBAA-BACE | October | USA (city varies) | Convention (largest bizav show) |
| Farnborough International Airshow | July (biennial, even years) | Farnborough, UK | Airshow |
| Dubai Airshow | November (biennial, odd years) | Dubai, UAE | Airshow |
| MEBAA Show | Biennial | Dubai, UAE | Business-aviation expo |
Editions and dates change year to year, and biennial events run only in specified years — confirm with each organiser before planning.
FAQ
Passion-asset events — quick answers
What are the biggest collector car auctions?
The largest collector-car auctions cluster around Scottsdale in January (Barrett-Jackson, Mecum, RM Sotheby's, Gooding), the Paris sales in February, Amelia Island in March, and above all Monterey Car Week in August, where RM Sotheby's, Gooding, and Bonhams sell the year's record cars. Goodwood and Rétromobile anchor the European calendar. Dates vary annually.
When is the Monaco Yacht Show?
The Monaco Yacht Show takes place in late September each year at Port Hercule in Monaco — the flagship superyacht show, running four days. It typically follows the Cannes Yachting Festival earlier in September. Exact 2026 dates are set by the organiser, so confirm before travelling.
What are the major art fairs in 2026?
The major fairs are Art Basel (Basel, June) and its editions in Miami Beach (December), Hong Kong (March) and Paris (October); Frieze (London in October, New York in May, Los Angeles in February); and TEFAF Maastricht (March). Major auction weeks run in New York and London each spring and autumn.
When are the main luxury watch auctions held?
The big Geneva watch sales by Phillips, Christie's, and Sotheby's cluster in May and November, around Watches and Wonders Geneva in April and the GPHG awards in November. New York, Hong Kong, and online sales run through the year. Confirm specific 2026 dates with each auction house.
Sources & further reading: event organisers and the major auction houses (Christie's, Sotheby's, Phillips, RM Sotheby's, Bonhams, Gooding). All timing is indicative and recurs by season; confirm exact 2026 dates with each organiser. See our Journal and Passion Asset Index.
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