Uber Events for June

21 Apr 2012 - 02 Jun 2012

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Season

Following last year’s enormously successful season, The Globe’s 2012 Theatre Season will celebrate the London Olympic Games with an unprecedented programme of multi-lingual Shakespeare productions. This series will comprise an enormous collection of communities and languages that make up London's dynamic cultural landscape.

Over the course of six weeks, 37 international companies will perform every Shakespearean play in a host of different languages! See these incredible plays in this extraordinary open air theatre!

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15 May 2012 - 17 Jun 2012

Cartier Queen's Cup Final

Her Majesty historically attends to present the trophy to the winning team in the climax to three weeks of top-class polo action.

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20 May 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

Glyndebourne Opera Festival

The Glyndebourne Festival is a renowned opera festival of the highest quality. Over a three month period, six outstanding operatic plays are performed at a delightful 700 year old country house. The house is situated near Lewes in East Sussex.

During this dynamic and top class season of plays, it is customary that men are to wear black tie and long or short dresses by the women attending.

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31 May 2012 - 10 Jun 2012

The Telegraph Hay Festival

The Telegraph Hay Festival is an annual family festival held in Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales. “Hay Fever”, a children’s festival also runs alongside the main event. What started as a small summer festival now acts host to a multiple of different genres of interest such as history and philosophy, literature, religion, film music and comedy. The Hay Festival it is a truly anticipated and enjoyable summer event for all. This years headline acts are still to be released so stay tuned!

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01 Jun 2012 - 02 Jun 2012

Epsom Derby

Held at a Grade 1 racecourse, Epson Derby is Britain's richest horse race and the most prestigious of the country's five classics. Friday 1st June is Ladies Day, this spectacular highly fashionable occasion truly is the dress up and be seen day. The highlight of this special day is The Oaks, where the finest 3 year old fillies compete. Derby Day on the Saturday exhibits premier thoroughbred horse races for 3 year old colts and fillies. The Epsom Derby is one of the most high-status and acclaimed events of the sporting and social calendars.

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04 Jun 2012 - 12 Aug 2012

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

This is a not to miss, essential part of the London art calendar. The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition runs from the Monday 4th June up until Sunday 12th August. This is the world’s largest open contemporary art exhibition and exhibits a wide range of current designs and creations from a multiple of different established, emerging and unknown artists.

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16 Jun 2012 - 16 Jun 2012

Beaufort International Polo Day

There is always a star turn-out for the Beaufort International Test Matches, with members of the Royal Family often present.

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19 Jun 2012 - 23 Jun 2012

Royal Ascot

Founded by Queen Anne and dating back to 1711 Royal Ascot is an impressive world famous horseracing event and a key occasion in the British social calendar. 16 Group races take place, with at least one Group One event on each of the five days.

Ladies Day is the prime day in terms of racing, socializing, large crowds and extensive press coverage. Elaborate headware, beautiful dresses and smart morning suits are the norm. The finest thoroughbreds aged 4 and over race on this day competing for The Ascot Gold Cup.

Attended by several members of the British Royal Family this five day event offers the ultimate stage for the best racehorses in the world and a truly exciting social summer occasion.

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21 Jun 2012 - 24 Jun 2012

The Royal Highland Show

This huge agricultural show is held once a year to celebrate the regeneration of rural Scotland. Hosted by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland this show offers something for everybody with a large food hall, shops, events, music, kids activities and farming shows.

The Royal Highland Show proudly showcases the wares of Scottish farmers and is a brilliant day out for the whole family.

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25 Jun 2012 - 08 Jul 2012

Wimbledon Tennis Championship

Wimbledon is the world’s oldest tennis tournament and considered to be the most high –status and celebrated. Since 1877 this contest has been held at All England Club in Wimbledon, London and over the period of two weeks many of the world’s finest tennis players come to compete for The Championship. This is extremely prestigious event is highly popular and watched by the world.

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