A Remarkable Beginning: Signature Events That Open 2026
- The Fixer Lifestyle Group
- Jan 5
- 3 min read
With the arrival of a new year, January serves as a quiet reset. A clean slate that invites us to begin again, to look ahead and to keep collecting beautiful moments around the world. With the extraordinary calendar of global events opening 2026, this first month already promises something special. The festive season may be over, but that does not mean the magic has to be. In fact, it’s the perfect moment to travel: no long queues, fewer crowds, and a world that suddenly feels more open. When the season ends, the true holiday begins: a chance to indulge, to explore, to treat yourself to the experiences that you deserve and that set the tone for the next months ahead.
Sundance Film Festival - Utah, USA
The 2026 edition of Sundance marks the final time the festival will take place in Utah, a farewell to Park City and Salt Lake City that makes it extra special for insiders and serious collectors of cinematic prestige.
This year’s festival promises to outdo itself, with over 90 feature films and 50+ shorts, along with episodic content and the coveted “Beyond Film” series featuring deep-dive conversations with established and emerging creators. It features the new “Park City Legacy” program: restored classics and landmark independent films, from early festival gems like Little Miss Sunshine and Half Nelson to revived short films, presented in historic venues such as the Egyptian Theatre, offering a cinematic journey through decades of festival history.
For a VIP: private screenings, “artist + industry” hubs, access to the Filmmaker Lodge on Main Street, exclusive networking venues. 2026’s Sundance is a once-in-an-era opportunity and the last chance to experience it in its historic home before it moves to Boulder in 2027.
Expect a vibrant mix of world premieres and legacy screenings, special events honouring decades of independent cinema, and social gatherings tailored for industry heavyweights, ideal for clients looking to experience a beyond the ordinary, meaningful cultural itinerary.
Dates: Jan 22 – Feb 1, 2026
Snow Polo World Cup - St. Moritz, Switzerland
On the frozen glass of Lake St. Moritz, under the crisp winter air and snow-capped peaks of the Engadin Valley, the Snow Polo World Cup becomes an invitation to a rare winter fantasy. One where sport, elegance and alpine glamour merge every year. In 2026 the tournament returns in its full “high-goal” format, with six world-class teams competing across three days, delivering tension, grace and spectacle on ice.
For guests, it’s never been considered as just a match: there’s a “tent city” with VIP lounges on the lake, private après-polo dinners, exclusive cocktail evenings, and gala black-tie nights at top St. Moritz hotels, a social playground for those who seek luxury and atmosphere as much as sport.
Picture arriving by sleigh, watching horses and players glide across snow under mountain light, then retiring to fine dining and discreet conversation in a setting few ever get to see. A rare blend of adrenaline and refined tranquility.
Dates: Jan 23–25, 2026.
Australian Open - Melbourne, Australia
The first Grand Slam of the year returns to Melbourne Park with three weeks of world-class tennis, summer energy and a festival atmosphere that blends sport, entertainment and lifestyle. The 2026 edition promises reimagined precincts, an elevated viewing platform (“Highline”) for a fresh vantage on the action, enhanced VIP hospitality, and live music and events across the site.
While the Opening Week offers a distinct charm: qualifying matches, open practices, charity matches, and relaxed crowds, ideal for those who enjoy the game without the finals-week rush. As the tournament progresses, main draws intensify, culminating in the ultimate tennis weekend: live night sessions, finals under lights, and the electric mix of sport and glamour. From family-friendly moments and music to championship energy and exclusive hospitality, AO 2026 offers world-class sport and cultural occasions, perfect for both excitement and refinement.
Dates: Jan 12 – Feb 1, 2026.
Rallye Automobile - Monte-Carlo
The Monte-Carlo Rally returns, the 2026 season-opening round of the FIA World Rally Championship, with a newly reworked route that mixes the thrill of alpine passes, mountainous challenges, and the timeless glamour of Monaco. Over 50% of the route has been redesigned, adding fresh, demanding special stages across the Southern Alps and Alpes-Maritimes.
Discerning spectators can enjoy themselves at Gap or in a remote mountain village at dawn, watching rally cars snaking through snowy passes, then winding down with a fine inn lunch, a behind-the-scenes tour of a team’s service park. Even a VIP dinner inside an official team structure: a full-on experience blending adrenaline and exclusivity.
Beyond the roads, there’s the Principality itself: the glamour of Monaco, luxury accommodation, and the rare possibility (pending permits) of a “super-special” stage on the famed F1 circuit - a true embodiment of speed, style and status.
Dates: Jan 22–25, 2026.