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ONGOING EVENTS
Music Concerts and Sporting Events - Various Dates
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Premiership Football Matches – Various Dates
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JANUARY 2013 TO MARCH 2013
Cirque du Soleil ‘Kooza’ - 5 January to 14 February 2013Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall in January 2013 with the show Kooza, which will combine the two circus traditions of acrobatics and clowning in spectacular style. Set in an electrifying and exotic visual world full of surprises, thrills and chills, it tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world, through contortionists, trapeze-artists, the high wire and the breathtaking 'Wheel of Death'. For tickets or hospitality please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
NBA Basketball at The O2 Arena – 13 January 2013London will host its first ever NBA league fixture in January when the New York Knicks play the Detroit Pistons at the O2 Arena. Promising to be packed full of action from the moment you walk through the door, this event is a must for any sports fan! For tickets, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
18th National Television Awards – 23 January 2013
Celebrating its 18th year the National Television Awards will be broadcast on ITV1. Dermot O'Leary will once again host the star-studded ceremony, which will take place at London's O2 on January 23.
London Fashion Week – 15 to 19 February 2013
Taking place at Somerset House, London Fashion Week gives both established and new designers a platform to display their latest collections and innovations. We have access to a range of shows - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.
The Brit Awards – 20 February 2013The BRIT Awards is the biggest music show and TV event in popular music, featuring the best pop acts in the UK and throughout the world. The 2012 show saw great performances from Adele, Coldplay, Rihanna, Florence And The Machine, Noel Gallagher and Bruno Mars, and next year’s show will surely be even better. For tickets and hospitality options, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. your concierge.
Carmen at the Royal Albert Hall - 21 February to 3 March
From the very first note of the much-loved overture to the final tragic chords, the very essence of Spain is brought to life in this acclaimed in-the-round production of one of the most popular operas.Following its highly acclaimed seasons in 2002, 2005 and 2009, this spectacular in-the-round production returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a strictly limited season. For tickets and hospitality options, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
One Direction Tour - 22 to 24 February and 1 to 5 April 2013
One Direction is one of the most popular boy bands of recent times, currently making huge waves in the UK and the US. To join the boys on their UK tour at the O2 Arena, please contact your concierge.
La Boheme at the Royal Opera House – various dates until 12 March 2013A lost key and an accidental touch of cold hands in the dark – so begins one of the great romances of all opera. John Copley's production brings 19th-century Paris to the stage in vivid detail at the Royal Opera House. For tickets and hospitality options, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Who’s Cooking Dinner Charity Event – 4 March 2013
On Monday 4th March 2013, twenty chefs from London’s finest restaurants will be packing their pots and pans and heading to the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane to cook dinner at the annual Who’s Cooking Dinner? fundraising event. 20 top chefs will prepare a meal for 200 diners, who can also bid for the culinary masters to cook dinner in their home at a later date, all in aid of Leuka.
Each chef, in his or her own style, will create a four-course menu for one table of ten people with accompanying wines. Here’s the twist: only after a draw during the pre-dinner reception do guests discover which chef is cooking for them. The restaurants taking part include Scott’s, The Ledbury, Dinner by Heston, Zuma, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing.
The Cheltenham Festival – 12 to 15 March 2013
The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the calendar, with the Gold Cup taking place on Friday 15 March.Friends of the Earth’s Extraordinary Banquet - 14 March 2013
Friends of the Earth’s Extraordinary Banquet event is an evening of experimental food and performances inspired by the life and principles of Linda McCartney, with support from Dame Vivienne Westwood, Jo Wood and Paul McCartney, and hosted by Clive Anderson.
The evening will feature a one-off UK performance from Grammy-nominated classical musician Julian Wachner and a special live performance from critically acclaimed soul and blues singer Natalie Duncan. The event will be held at the stunning One Mayfair in Mayfair. For tickets please click here or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. your concierge.
Status Quo at Wembley Arena – 17 March 2013
Status Quo will be heading up an impressive show at Wembley Arena next year. After rocking the world for over thirty years they will be performing a collection of their songs in this stand out event in London. E This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details.
The Jameson Empire Awards – 24 March 2013Next spring the Empire Awards will recognise excellence from the film industry at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair. This well respected film magazine promises to host a star-studded event, so expect an evening filled with glamour and well known faces, all at a fantastic location. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details.
RBS Six Nations Rugby – February and March 2013
Europe’s most prestigious rugby tournament will be held throughout February and March and we have access to the best tickets and hospitality packages for all games. England will take on Scotland, France and Italy at Twickenham, therefore This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. now for further information about hospitality packages.
The Audience with Helen Mirren – Until 15 June 2013
For sixty years Elizabeth II has met each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace. Both parties have an unspoken agreement never to repeat what is said. The Audience breaks this contract of silence and imagines a series of pivotal meetings between the Prime Ministers and The Queen.
Helen Mirren stars as Queen Elizabeth II. For tickets and hospitality options, please email your concierge.Emeli Sandé – 8 to 10 April 2013
BRIT Award winner Emeli Sandé is embarking on her biggest ever UK tour with performances at the Hammersmith Apollo in April 2013. For tickets to see one of the most popular UK stars, please email your concierge.
Relais & Chateaux Diner des Grand Chefs – 22 April 2013
The Relais & Châteaux Diner des Grands Chefs hosts the third edition of its World Culinary Tour in London on 22 April 2013 where 45 Grands Chefs from all over the world will join forces for an exquisite gastronomic journey inspired by the best British produce.
In teams of 3, each chef will create a signature course resulting in 15 different menus, prepared for 600 guests in the magnificent Old Billingsgate. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. your concierge for further details – tickets are in great demand and will sell out quickly.
The International Opera Awards – 22 April 2013
The Opera Awards is an annual awards dinner with a focus on recognising and rewarding excellence in the World of Opera. This is the inaugural event and will be run in conjunction with Opera Magazine and presented in association with Classic FM.
The Awards will generate a number of bursaries for aspiring talent within the Opera World. These will be awarded on the night of the awards for emerging artists of any age and category. The categories will be judged by an independent panel of industry experts, and presented at a glittering ceremony at the Hilton Park Lane on the 22 April 2013. For further details please click here or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. your concierge.The Lab – 25 April 2013
The Lab is a new concept from the team behind Taste of London, hosted by TV chef and food writer Gizzi Erskine. The Lab will launch on 25 April 2013 at Tobacco Docks, London, with an impressive line-up of chefs and DJs. Guests will be offered ‘an array of interactive experiences’ with some of the world’s best chefs, including Brazilian chef Alex Atala whose Sao Paulo restaurant D.O.M, was voted fourth best in the world.
Lars Williams (Noma’s head of research and development) will host the Noma Flavour Test, holding tutorials and masterclasses with surprise collaborations on the night. Tickets will be £75 and will include 4 dishes and 2 drinks. Tickets go on-sale on 27 March 2013 – visit www.thelabevent.co.uk or call 0871 230 7132
Beyoncé at the O2 Arena – 29 April to 3 May 2013
Beyoncé has followed her performance at the Super Bowl with news of a world tour, “The Mrs. Carter Show”. Beyoncé's world tour begins in Belgrade on 15 April, arriving in London on 29 April for 4 performances. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information about tickets and hospitality packages.Gabrielle's Gala – 2 May 2013
2012 saw the launch of The Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation to the UK following the success of the “Angel Ball” hosted annually in New York. Gabrielle’s Gala 2013 will be held at the Battersea Power Station and will feature performances by Jessie J alongside DJ Sam Young. For tickets, please email your concierge.
Cannes Film Festival – 15 to 26 May 2013
We have access to an exclusive package for the Cannes film festival, including luxury accommodation, VIP tickets to a film screening and access to exclusive parties and dinners. For further information, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .The Ivor Novello Awards – 16 May 2013
The Ivor Novello Awards celebrate honour and reward excellence in song writing and composing and they are presented and judged by the writing community. The 58th Ivor Novello Awards will take place on Thursday 16th May 2013 at the Grosvenor House, London. For further information on the event, please email your concierge.
Eric Clapton at The Royal Albert Hall – 17 May to 26 May 2013
Celebrating his 50th year as a professional musician, Eric Clapton will be performing several shows next May after spending 2012 in his studio working on a new album. This critically acclaimed singer will be performing alongside an impressive band ensuring this will be an unrivalled musical spectacle. For tickets and hospitality, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .Glyndebourne Opera Festival - 18 May to 25 August 2013
Glyndebourne is a country house near Lewes in East Sussex, which has been the venue of the annual Glyndebourne Opera Festival since 1934. The 2013 Glyndebourne Festival is one of celebration, with productions by Britten, Mozart, Verdi, Strauss, Donizetti and Rameau's first opera - Hippolyte et Aricie - being performed at Glyndebourne for the first time.
The Chelsea Flower Show – 21 to 25 May 2013
The world’s most famous flower show is a celebration of the highest quality horticulture as well as being a spectacular visual feast. The show features the latest trends and ultimate design from the cream of garden designers, nurseries and exhibitors. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for tickets.
French Open Tennis Championships – 26 May to 9 June 2013
For 15 days, Paris will be transformed into a battleground for the world’s top tennis players at the finest clay court tournament in the world. For tickets and hospitality, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Champions League Final at Wembley – 25 May 2013
The highlight of the European football season will this year take place at Wembley – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for tickets and full hospitality options.
F1 Monaco Grand Prix – 23 to 26 May 2013
Monaco is considered one of the most glamorous events in the F1 calendar. With Monaco’s luxury yachts, stunning hotels and world renowned race track, it’s a weekend of exhilarating races by world-class drivers. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for full details.
Mark Knopfler at The Royal Albert Hall – 27 May to 1 June 2013The former Dire Straits front man is coming to London next summer for a six day stint at the Royal Albert Hall. He will be singing a selection of songs from his solo albums as well as Dire Straits’ hits. Known as one of the greatest guitar players of all time this promises to be a sensational series. For tickets and hospitality, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Barbara Streisand at The O2 Arena – 1 June 2013
Barbra Streisand is scheduled to play her only UK concert at the O2 Arena on Saturday 1 June 2013. The Barbra Streisand Live show promises an evening of timeless hits, accompanied by a full orchestra and special guests. For tickets and hospitality, please email your concierge.MINT Polo In The Park 2013 – 7 to 9 June 2012
MINT Polo in the Park is a leading outdoor polo and lifestyle event in central London, offering a mix of sport, entertainment, fun and glamour. Polo players from all over the world will battle each other over three exhilarating days to gain the winning title.Swan Lake at The Royal Albert Hall - 12 to 23 June 2013
Derek Deane's breathtaking Swan Lake in the round combines sensational spectacle, compelling drama and touching intimacy. With international guest artists joining English National Ballet to share the lead roles of Odette / Odile and Prince Siegfried, witness a superb line-up of over 120 performers as 60 swans glide across the arena floor.
Enjoy the show in style with hospitality in a private box - contact your concierge for details.Rihanna ‘Diamonds’ Tour – 15 June 2013
Rihanna is currently dominating global charts with ‘Diamonds’, the fastest-rising single of her career to date, and the first single from UNAPOLOGETIC, her upcoming 7th studio album. The recipient of six Grammy Awards and seven Billboard Music Awards, Rihanna has sold over 37 million albums and 146 million digital tracks worldwide, and currently holds the record as the top-selling digital artist of all time.The singer will kick off the UK Tour at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on June 10, before heading to Twickenham Stadium on the 15th of June. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for full details.
BNP Paribas Tennis Classic at The Hurlingham Club – 20 June 2013
Celebrate 20 years of top tennis at the Hurlingham Club this June and mingle with some of the top stars in tennis. Exclusively for Bon Vivant, we are delighted to offer you the unique opportunity to treat you and your guests as sporting VIPs this summer. Enjoy a champagne reception, first-rate tennis, a three-course gourmet dinner plus a meet and greet with one of the tennis Legends at your private table all before the evening entertainment begins.
Be there and enjoy one of the most stylish events of the summer, the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic at the Hurlingham Club. To book your VIP experience now, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact your concierge.
British Grand Prix – 28 to 30 June 2013
Enjoy motorsport hospitality as the Silverstone Circuit hosts the Formula 1™ British Grand Prix, a magnificent weekend of racing that attracts huge crowds, where both Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button will be aiming to impress the loyal British fans at their home race. Please email us for tickets and hospitality options.
Robbie Williams - Take the Crown Tour – 29 June to 5 July 2013
Robbie hits the road next summer for 21 dates across the UK and Europe that mark his first solo stadium shows since the 2006 Close Encounters tour. The former Take That singer will be performing solo in his Take the Crown stadium tour. Support will be provided by X Factor star Olly Murs. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details.
Royal Ascot - 18 to 22 June 2011
Royal Ascot, the centrepiece of Ascot’s racing year, is the world’s most famous race meeting, dating back to 1711. The royal family arrive each day in a horse-drawn carriage and it is a major event in the British social calendar.
Bruce Springsteen – 15 June 2013
‘The Boss’ is back! Having sold over 120 million albums worldwide, Bruce Springsteen, one of the most prominent rockers of the 1980s is coming to Wembley. The atmosphere is sure to be electric as he reels out only the best of his career. Fans will weep with joy and gaze in amazement as ‘The Boss’ shows Wembley how to really rock! Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for full details.The Who at The O2 Arena – 15 and 16 June 2013
The Who, one of rock’s legendary and defining bands, has announced a show at The O2 on 15 and 16 June 2013 where they'll perform their iconic 1973 double album Quadrophenia in its entirety, along with a selection of classics. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information about hospitality packages.
Leonard Cohen at The O2 Arena – 21 June 2013
The acclaimed musical legend Leonard Cohen is set to delight audiences as he returns to the UK in 2013 with an exclusive show at The O2 Arena. Email us for further information about hospitality packages.
Wimbledon Tennis Championships - 24 June to 7 July 2013
We are delighted to be able to offer debenture tickets for the all the action on Centre Court and No.1 Court. These seats ensure that you have one of the best views in the house and are among some of the most sought after tickets for tennis fans.We also have access to a range of hospitality options, so please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.
JULY 2013 TO SEPTEMBER 2013
Michael Buble at the 02 – 30 June to 13 July 2013
For two weeks next Summer Michael Buble is taking over the O2. This Canadian crooner will be performing his unique take on swing to adoring fans. With his huge stage presence and beautifully crafted songs this will be a great collection of musical nights, so This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for full details.
Henley Royal Regatta – 3 to 7 July 2013
Each summer, Henley-on-Thames is brought to life with the Henley Royal Regatta. The Regatta, first held in 1839, is a unique rowing event offering 100 world-class races over 5 days whilst enjoying a day of lavish hospitality on the banks of the River Thames. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for tickets and hospitality options.The Ashes 1st Test – 10 to 13 July 2013
The first day of an Ashes Series is one of the most iconic days in sport. We have a number of ticket and hospitality options to offer, including an opportunity to travel from London on the magnificent Orient Express to attend the event at Trent Bridge.
Wireless Festival – 12 and 13 July 2013
This year's Festival sees the event move to the new location of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. Justin Timberlake has been confirmed as the headline act for Friday 12th July, with Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz, John Legend, Miguel and Frank Ocean joining him.Jay-Z was announced as the headliner for Saturday 13th July where he will be joined on an all-star bill featuring Emeli Sande, Rita Ora, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, DJ Fresh and Calvin Harris.
Cirque Du Soleil - Alegria – 18 to 21 July 2013
Cirque Du Soleil will bring its awe-inspiring production Alegria to the O2 Arena for 4 nights in July. Alegria is the classic Cirque Du Soleil production that has received international acclaim and wowed over people worldwide since it premiere in 1994. For tickets please email your concierge.
V Festival 2013 – 17 and 18 August 2013
Beyoncé and Kings of Leon will headline this year's V Festival. The dual festival will take place at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire over the weekend of 17th and 18th August. Emeli Sande, Calvin Harris, Jessie J and Olly Murs will also perform at the festival. For tickets and hospitality, please email your concierge.
OCTOBER 2013 TO DECEMBER 2013
An Evening with Bryan Ferry – 4 November 2013
The British music icon returns to the Hall to perform an eclectic selection of songs chosen from across his whole career to celebrate his 40 years as a singer and songwriter.Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall – 15 to 17 November 2013
Following his sold-out Beethoven Piano Concerto cycle in 2012, the Royal Albert Hall is delighted to welcome back Lang Lang for these exclusive recitals of Mozart and Chopin, performed in-the-round.
Heralded as the "hottest artist on the classical music planet" by the New York Times and the "world's ambassador of the keyboard" by the New Yorker, Lang Lang has played sold out recitals and concerts in every major city in the world. Secure your tickets and hospitality at his London shows by contacting your concierge.
Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra – 28 and 29 November 2013
Musical master of ceremonies Jools Holland and his much loved Rhythm & Blues Orchestra return to the Royal Albert Hall in 2013. Jools Holland will perform tracks spanning his entire solo career, as well as songs taken from his latest album The Golden Age Of Song. Former Spice Girl Melanie C will also join the party. For tickets and hospitality options, please email your concierge.
Statoil Masters Tennis at the Royal Albert Hall – 4 to 8 December 2013
The Masters Tennis returns to the Royal Albert Hall once again with another strong line-up of the greatest tennis players of all time. Please email your concierge for ticket and hospitality options.
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