Events in 2026 to Book Your Luxury Yacht Charter Around
Nothing comes close to the experience of yacht charter during prestigious or popular international events.
Not only does reserving a luxury superyacht offer guests an unrivalled from row vantage point for viewing or accessing major events such as Grand Prix, film and fashion festivals, sporting and cultural events, a yacht is your own private VIP space far from the crowds, queues and traffic.
A charter yacht is your own luxurious oasis for enjoying time with friends and family, hosting guests or entertaining clients. Gourmet catering, tailored itineraries and professional crew elevate any event beyond the ordinary, creating a memorable, next-level experience for you and your guests.
Unlike hotels, yachts can move to where the action is, or change location for a more serene anchorage. Guests can enjoy the luxury amenities on board and the vessel’s watertoys, as well as savouring delectable fare conjured by the on board Chef.
Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience, Torrens Luxury Collection can arrange every aspect of your charter to suit your preferences and expectations. Our dedicated concierge manages every detail, including on shore connoisseur experiences such as reservations at Michelin-starred restaurants and Beach Clubs, access to exclusive spas, galleries, guided tours and boutique shopping, or a supercar drive along the scenic Grande Corniche, arriving by helicopter for wine tasting at an historic vineyard, a private Palace tour.
Whether you dream of the Mediterranean, Caribbean, South Pacific, Australia, Asia or remote regions only accessible by boat, Torrens Luxury Collection have the expertise and insider network to create your ideal yacht charter vacation.
Here, Torrens Luxury Collection shares a selection of their preferred international events as inspiration for your next charter vacation.
Sporting events
Olympic Games In 2028, Los Angeles in the USA will host the Olympic Games, 14 to 30 July. But first, the 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Milan and Cortina in the Dolomites, 6 to 22 February, followed by the Paralympics in March. While Milan is not waterfront, it is close enough to Genoa and the marvellous coastline of Italy for charter guests to taste the thrill and artistry of winter sports, in contrast to pleasant, mild days on the Italian Riviera. Then it’s Brisbane, Australia’s turn in 2032, when the River City will welcome yachts from all over the world to experience the city’s unique blend of warm hospitality, magnificent coastline and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands.
Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Monaco, 4 to 12 April
Witnessing top-ranked male players competing on the iconic clay courts, whilst immersed in the opulent Monaco lifestyle, sums up the allure of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. The annual ATP Masters 1000 clay-court tennis tournament is held at the Monte Carlo Country Club.
Hong Kong Sevens, 17 to 19 April World Rugby has confirmed the destinations and dates for the 2026 HSBC SVNS Series – the top tier of a new three-division global Sevens model. Hong Kong will host the first of three World Championship rounds from 17 to 19 April 2026, with three days of competition featuring the world’s best 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams.
FIFA World Cup, 11 June to 19 July The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. Chartering a yacht for the FIFA World Cup offers guests the luxury and privacy of a ‘floating hotel’ to host live match screenings and parties as well as providing a tranquil environment away from the crowds.
Longines Global Champions Tour The 2026 season marks a milestone moment – 20 years of the Longines Global Champions Tour, celebrating two decades of excellence, passion, and world-class show jumping, uniting the world’s best riders and horses in breathtaking destinations across the globe.
Doha, Qatar, 5 to 7 March 2026
The Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha will open the 2026 season at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. As the curtain rises on the Tour’s 20th anniversary, Doha sets the tone for a year of elite competition and international celebration.
Miami Beach, USA, 3 to 5 April 2026
The Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach returns to the iconic shoreline. Against the glittering backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, fans can expect three days of elite competition, luxury hospitality, and vibrant beachside energy.
Cannes, France, 4 to 6 June 2026
Set against the backdrop of the glorious Bay, Longines Global Champions Tour Cannes delivers an electric atmosphere as elite riders and horses compete under glittering night lights along the Riviera.
St Tropez, France,11 to 13 June 2026
The Tour continues along the coast to the sun-drenched Pampelonne Beach in Ramatuelle. Longines Global Champions Tour Ramutelle, St Tropez embodies effortless luxury and relaxed glamour, where top sport meets world-class hospitality and vibrant summer energy.
Regattas and yacht shows
SailGP Perth, 17 & 18 January For the first time, SailGP will take to the waters off Western Australia, as the world’s most exciting racing heads to Fremantle. Kick starting the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship, Bathers Beach will host the world’s best athletes, battling it out in identical high-tech, foiling catamarans and racing at speeds exceeding 100kmph just metres from shore.
SailGP Auckland, 14 & 15 February The City of Sails will once again transform into the City of SailGP with the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland returning to Waitematā Harbour 14 & 15 February 2026.
Sydney SailGP, 28 February & 1 March SailGP will make a record seventh visit to the iconic Sydney Harbour this year. Now a cornerstone of the Australian summer sporting calendar, the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix draws thousands of fans from around the globe to enjoy the competitive racing on water and the opportunity to socialise or network at a mooring close to the action.
St Barths Bucket Regatta, 12 to 15 March For many yacht owners, their Caribbean season wouldn’t be complete without a Bucket Regatta experience, this year extended to four days of racing and legendary shoreside events including the welcome party, awards, Bucket Bash and Yacht Hop. The Bucket blends sailing superyacht competition in the “Corinthian spirit” of camaraderie and good fun set against the picturesque backdrop of Saint Barthélemy.
Palm Beach International Boat Show, 25 to 29 March The Palm Beach International Boat Show has become one of the world’s premier events, spanning superyachts and luxury sportsfishing boats, to the latest tenders, watertoys and marine tech. Held along the vibrant South Flagler Drive, the Palm Beach International Boat
Show delivers a unique blend of yachts, exotic cars, more than 75 restaurants and bars, golf courses, historic homes, tropical gardens and pristine beaches.
Singapore Yachting Festival, 23 to 26 April Known as the gateway to Asia’s cruising grounds and a great place to network, the Singapore Yachting Festival is held at ONE°15 Marina, Sentosa Cove, and is a platform for yacht builders, and lifestyle brands to showcase their products to a growing Asian market. The show aims to transcend the boat show stereotype, offering om-water demonstrations, supercar parades, social events, live entertainment and VIP lounge experiences.
Hamilton Island Race Week, 15 to 22 August For over four decades, Hamilton Island Race Week has been Australia’s premier offshore sailing regatta, bringing together yachties, family, and friends in the breathtaking Whitsundays for a week of thrilling competition and colourful on shore events.
With the Great Barrier Reef and Queensland’s 74 Whitsunday Islands as its backdrop, Hamilton Island offers the ultimate sailing experience: ideal racing conditions, an unbeatable atmosphere, a range of accommodation, world-class dining and unparalleled adventure.
Cannes Yachting Festival, 8 to 13 September Spanning the two Ports of Cannes, the Cannes Yachting Festival features an eclectic selection of more than 700 boats, from 5 to 50 metres, motor yachts and sailing, multihull and monohull, as well as day boats, performance craft of all kinds, engines and accessories. In the Palais des Festivals, visitors can peruse a variety of lifestyle products, apparel, timepieces, fragrances and watertoys, and meet with designers, interior specialists, tourism organisations and destination marketers.
Monaco Yacht Show, 23 to 26 September
In the idyllic setting of Port Hercule in Monaco, the world’s largest showcase of superyachts and yachting professionals gather each year. The Monaco Yacht Show features around 120 vessels and 560+ exhibitors displaying tenders, luxury vehicles, lifestyle goods and helicopters.
Since 1991, the MYS has established itself as a unique platform for discovering, comparing, and bringing yacht purchase or charter projects to fruition.
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, 26 September to 4 October Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is the premier sailing event on the Mediterranean coast, bringing together around 250 boats, including classic craft, maxi yachts and ultra-modern vessels to compete in the spirit of fair play that the regatta was built on since 1999 with the motto: “The most beautiful regatta on the water and the best atmosphere on land”.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, starts 26 December In always dramatic and scintillating fashion, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race starts at 1pm on Boxing Day, December 26 from Sydney Harbour with the canon boom of the Royal Australian Navy. The hundred or more yachts then jostle for breeze and clear water to leave the Heads and track south on the 628-nautical-mile journey to Hobart.
New Zealand Millennium Cup, January 2027
A fantastic regatta for superyachts, held in Auckland, New Zealand in the peak summer season, New Zealand Millennium Cup attracts visiting superyachts for four days of fun and on-water competition. The venue is surrounded by a vast array of dining and entertainment, marinas and incredible cruising grounds.
Motorsports
Grand Prix, Melbourne, 5 to 8 March Formula 1® comes to Melbourne in March. Albert Park once again becomes the epicentre of the racing world when F1 racing roars into town. With two new teams joining the grid and an overhaul of technical regulations set to deliver tighter battles and more wheel-to-wheel action, the stage is set for a season opener unlike any other.
Monaco Grand Prix, 5 to 7 June The Principality welcomes the F1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco, the “crown jewel” of the F1 calendar and one of the hottest tickets each year. The Circuit de Monaco runs through the streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine, thrilling spectators, especially those aboard the stunning line-up of superyachts on Port Hercule, with unrivalled proximity to the track.
Singapore Grand Prix, 9 to 11 October A spectacular night race on a street circuit, the Singapore Grand Prix offers guests the unique combination of racing under floodlights with a breathtaking city backdrop and a massive cultural festival with concerts, dining and dazzling VIP hospitality.
Film, fashion and cultural events
Sydney Festival – 8 to 25 January Every January, the Sydney Festival transforms the city with a vibrant mix of theatre, music, dance, visual art, opera, circus, and large-scale free public events that engage and inspire.
Rio Carnaval, 13 to 21 February Hailed as “the greatest show on earth”, Rio Carnaval 2026 centres around the grand Sambadrome parades and numerous street parties (blocos), concentrated from the opening Friday through the Champions’ Parade on the final Saturday. If you get in early, you can buy tickets that entitle you to a costume so you can join one of the Samba Schools in the parade. Or attend an elegant and exclusive Ball, such as the exclusive Baile do Copa held at the Copacabana Palace.
54th Hong Kong Arts Festival, February to March HKAF, launched in 1973, is a major international arts festival committed to enriching the cultural life of the city by presenting leading local and international artists in all genres of the performing arts as well as a diverse range of “PLUS” and educational events in February and March each year.
Cannes Film Festival, 12 to 23 May The world’s most prestigious annual film festival, the Festival de Cannes showcases international films of all genres, only overshadowed by red-carpet glamour and celebrity appearances. The 79th edition will attract close to 40,000 visitors from around the world, and a glittering flotilla of yachts in the Ports and anchorages of “the Pearl of the Riviera” as Cannes is known.
Vivid Festival, 22 May to 13 June 2026
Sydney lights up over winter for 23 days and nights, with a profusion of lights, drones and installations illuminating the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Museum of Contemporary Art, as well as Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Barangaroo and into the suburbs. In 2026 for its 16th year, Vivid Sydney will fuse art, innovation and technology in collaboration with some of the most boundary-pushing artists, musicians, thinkers and culinary experts of our time with a compelling program of free and ticketed events.
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, 16 August The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is the flagship of Pebble Beach Automotive Week. Begun in 1950 and now considered to be the world’s premier automotive celebration. Along with the competition among extraordinary historic automobiles, the Concours also hosts new car debuts and events for niche and vintage car categories.
Venice International Film Festival, 2 to 12 September The world’s oldest film festival, the 83rd Venice International Film Festival (Biennale Cinema) is held at the Palazzo del Cinema in the enchanting setting of Lido di Venezia, celebrating global cinema with premieres, restored classic films and industry events. The Festival blends the glamorous with the avant-garde and attracts international stars and celebrities, many arriving by wooden water taxis or sleek speedboats in true Italian fashion.
Taste of Summer, Hobart, 27 December to 3 January 2026 Each year, the Taste of Summer festival in Hobart is held on the Hobart waterfront at Castray Esplanade and Princes Wharf and comprises a week-long celebration of Tassie culture, customs and cuisine. The festival coincides with the arrival of the Rolex Sydney Hobart fleet, and NYE – a good reason to head south for the summer.
Art Basel Miami, 4 to 6 December
Art Basel Miami Beach is North America’s premier international contemporary art fair, attracting top international artists and collectors and known for setting global trends in art and culture. Held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center each December, Art Basel is a global hub known for identifying emerging talent and hosting high-profile parties and events. In 2026, Art Basel will exhibit in Doha, Qatar for the first time, 5 to 7 February, featuring curated art works from 88 galleries and 31 countries, celebrating Qatar’s vibrant cultural landscape and the dynamic arts ecosystem.
NYE Sydney Harbour, 31 December 2026 On a marina or a mooring in Sydney Harbour for NYE is the ultimate way to spend an already magic night in one of Australia’s most picturesque bays. With the backdrop of the icons, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the breathtaking sails of the Opera House, you;ll have front row seats to the famed fireworks that light up the city skyline and right up the rivers.
An easy cruise away are Pittwater, the Hawkesbury River and south to Port Hacking – or for the adventurous, north to Queensland, the Whitsundays and the Great barrier Reef, or south to Melbourne and the wonders of Tasmania.
