From yacht races to Art Basel Miami, Quintessentially outlines some seasonal events worldwide to suit all tastes
OCTOBER
29/9 - 7/10 LES VOILES DE SAINT TROPEZ, France
Classic yachts compete against the clock in the bay of Saint-Tropez while the crews' well-groomed hangers-on lounge along the beaches and in the seafront bars. www.snst.org
6 - 14 STOCKHOLM OPEN, Sweden
A selection of the world's best tennis players compete in a week-long, nail-biting tournament. www.stockholmopen.se
29/9 - 7/10 PARIS FASHION WEEK, France
A total of 88 fashion shows will be held during Paris Fashion Week for the spring/summer 2008 ready-to-wear collections. The schedule is indeed packed but filled with variety and international flavours as it showcases the creations of some of the world's top designers www.modeaparis.com
7 LUCIEN BARRIRE PRIX DE L'ARC DE TRIOMPHE, Longchamp, France
This year will herald the 86th running of what is generally considered to be the world's greatest horserace. www.prixarcdetriomphe.com
8 THE Q AWARDS 2007, London, UK
A chance for Q magazine to honour the best in the industry and for celebrity guests to let their hair down. www.q4music.com
11 - 14 FRIEZE ART FAIR, London, UK
The art world descends on London for four glorious days. Quintessentially Art will be offering exclusive private tour of the fair and hosting an exclusive meet-the-artist members' event. www.friezeartfair.com
17 - 1/11 THE TIMES BFI 51ST LONDON FILM FESTIVAL, London, UK
With a mix of major film premieres, short films and masterclasses, this is the number one film festival to go to in London. This year's event opens with the premiere of David Croneneberg's latest film, Eastern Promises. www.lff.org.uk
18 FASHION ROCKS, London, UK
Hollywood superstar Samuel L. Jackson is set to host Swarovski Fashion Rocks for the Prince's Trust, the ultimate live spectacular that unites the world's leading fashion and music talent. www.fashionrocks.co.uk
NOVEMBER
1 MTV EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS, Munich, Germany
The awards are without a doubt THE music event of the year in Europe and are watched by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Rub shoulders with celebrities and get down to the year's best tunes. www.mtv.co.uk
6 THE SUPPER CLUB, London, UK
This stylish fundraiser in aid of the Terrence Higgins Trust sees 40 chic dinner parties take place simultaneously in the capital's best restaurants. After dinner all guests join together for a fabulous party in a central London location. www.tht.org.uk
11 24-HOUR PLAYS GALA, London, UK
A-list actors join in the fun as six plays are written, directed and performed in the space of 24 short hours. Hosted by Kevin Spacey. www.oldvictheatre.com
15 THE WORLD'S STAGE, London, UK
The Royal Opera House celebrates the very finest in opera and ballet from around the world uniting internationally acclained performers for a one-off performance. www.royaloperahouse.org
17 THE BOBBY MOORE SPORTS BALL, London, UK
Sporting legends and celebrities alike mingle at this ultra-chic fundraiser in aid of Cancer Research UK at the Hilton London Metropole. Hosted by Rugby World Cup winning captain Martin Johnson CBE. www.cancerresearchuk.org
19 INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS, US
This year marks the 35th year of the world's most prestigious international television event. Celebrities and television professionals gather at the Hilton Hotel in New York to celebrate excellence in television. www.iemmys.tv
DECEMBER
1 20TH EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS, Berlin, Germany
Organised by the European Film Academy, this is the 20th year for this prestigious award. Among this year's contenders for the People's Choice Awards are The Last King of Scotland and The Queen. www.europeanfilmacademy.org
3 TURNER PRIZE, Liverpool, UK
The winner of the UK's most prestigious art prize is announced today. The exhibition can be viewed at Tate Liverpool from from 19 October until 13 January 2008. www.tate.org.uk
6 - 9 ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH, Miami, US
With works from more than 2,000 artists across the globe, Art Basel is one of the most important events on the international art scene. www.artbasel.com
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