Uber Events for May

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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19 May 2012 - 19 May 2012

The UEFA Champions League Final

The World Cup aside this is the trophy most prized by football players. The UEFA Championship has been a big annual sporting event since it initially started in 1955.The best clubs in Europe play against each other in hopes to win the prestigious cup and make their supporters proud.

This year the final will be played at London’s grand Wembley Stadium, the final is the most watched annual sporting event worldwide. This event will be filled with excitement, anticipation and hope.

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19 May 2012 - 19 May 2012

St Regis International Polo

Whether you go for the polo, the Champagne or to celebrity-spot, this is a welcome opener of high-goal polo tournaments in the UK season.

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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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22 May 2012 - 26 May 2012

Chelsea Flower Show

The worlds greatest flower show! The Chelsea Flower Show takes place over five days between 22th-26th May and is held by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Stretching across 11 acres the gardens are dedicated to showcasing the most beautiful and creative gardening trends to the horticultural world. The Chelsea Flower Show is a must for any with a passion for gardening.

Every year members of the British Royal Family make an appearance at a preview of the show as part of the royal patronage of the RHS.

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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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