London

venice

september 6 Enjoy a day at the races as gondoliers compete on the Grand Canal for top honours in the Regata Storica, Venice’s biggest rowing event of the year. regatastoricavenezia.it Young debutantes don their finest white gowns to make their debut before royalty at Queen Charlotte’s Ball, held this year at Kensington Palace. thelondonseason.org

beirut

september 17–20 Jet off to the Beirut Art Fair for a sprawling showcase of the best modern and contemporary works from the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. beirut-art-fair.com

california

september 18–20 Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis and Terence Blanchard top the bill of more than 500 international musicians at the 58th annual Monterey Jazz Festival. montereyjazzfestival.org