Game, Set, Match at Wimbledon
Tennis fans are treated to high-octane on-court action and glamour at the world’s longest-running tournament, which attracts some 500,000 spectators and millions of television viewers worldwide. The tradition of playing on grass courts and the white-only dress code remains unchanged since 1877 – as does a more modern tradition of enjoying Centre Court views with Pimms and strawberries and cream.
London, UK
www.wimbledon.com
Jazz on the Water: Montreux Jazz Festival
The promenades and venues surrounding the shores of Lake Geneva set the scene for performances by some of the world’s finest jazz musicians. Herbie Hancock, Charles Bradley, Jamie Cullum and José González are just some of the big names performing at this year’s festival, which has drawn some of the globe’s greatest (Prince was a three-time performer). It’s not all jazz, however. Muse, PJ Harvey and Lana del Ray will also perform, as well as Deep Purple, whose hit Smoke on the Water, ironically, was inspired by a fire that broke out during the festival in 1971.
Montreux, Switzerland
www.montreuxjazzfestival.com
Le Mans Classic, a race retrospective
A red 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta, preserved in the same ownership for nearly half a century, is just one of the highly desirable cars on sale at Le Mans Classic, which offers motoring aficionados and collectors an amazing retrospective of the Le Mans 24 Hour race, the greatest motor race in the world. French auction house Artcurial has released details of some 115 vehicles, a third of which will be offered at no reserve, which are set to make the 2016 Le Mans sale the biggest since 2010. Other beauties up for grabs include a Porsche 935 driven in the 24 Hour in 1980 by Hervé Poulain, a genuine factory Lancia 037 Group B and a Citroën 2CV Sahara.
Le Mans, France
www.artcurial.com
In the swim at Swim Fashion Week
It’s the middle of summer meaning it’s hot, hot, hot in Miami, but there’s more heat on the way when Swim Fashion Week rolls into town. From established designers to emerging names, the design week extravaganza by Funkshion Productions showcases the brightest talent in the industry today. Rub shoulders with the style set, go to the chic pool parties and keep your eyes on the runway to glimpse the latest must-have swimwear for your next island getaway.
Miami, USA
www.swimfashionweek.com