The Dandelion Chandelier Luxury Calendar is a curated list of the best luxury events in the world in September 2019. Whether your passion is travel; food and drink; planes, yachts and autos; fitness, wellness and sports; fashion and design; pop culture; or the arts, we’ve got you covered. Want to know what to do in September 2019 to have true luxury experiences all month long? Read on.
true luxury experiences in september 2019
Don’t you just love September? The very idea of it is luxurious. Golden light, the arrival of harvest, new books, idyllic travels and a feeling of change in the air. It’s the month for heading back to school, enjoying football games, finding the perfect fall sweater and handbag and for enjoying a freshly baked apple pie.
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The really good news about September? Together with these micro luxuries you will also find events on a grand luxury scale. Like the Monaco Yacht Show. Fashion Weeks around the world. The start of the new season for the Metropolitan Opera, Jazz at Lincoln Center and the New York City Ballet. The finals of the US Open. The Last Night of the BBC Proms, the Toronto Film Festival, Oktoberfest in Munich, and so many more. What’s not to like?
Here’s our Dandelion Chandelier list of the best luxury events and true luxury experiences in September 2019. It’s our curated luxury calendar of what to do in September.
luxury calendar: best events in the world in september 2019
travel in september 2019
After a busy summer, the theme across the world of luxury travel is relaxation. This month finds the reopening of one of the leading well-being and medical health resorts in the world, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz.
If a little party time is more your speed (after all, the kids are back in school), check out the new W Ibiza and Nobu Hotel in Barcelona. It’s time to kick back and relax. Or to don a pair of dancing shoes in Spain. Your call.
The Tuileries Garden in Paris. Photo Credit: Getty Images.
food and drink in september 2019
If you’re hungry for delicious adventures, your time is now. From Nashville to Tuscany, Denmark to Bangkok, there are wonderful events. In Greater New York, sample the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest and the Greenwich Food + Wine Festival. European picks include the Rioja Wine Harvest Festival, Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival and Oktoberfest in Munich.
And if you missed the news of the auction of the wine cellar of La Fontaine Gaillon in Paris in our monthly news to know in the world of fine dining last month, fear not. The big auction houses have a few new sales up their sleeves. Oh, and there are a slew of new cookbooks for home chefs, too. Bon appetit, friends.
Napa Valley, California.
planes, yachts and autos in september 2019
Yacht shows and races head to Europe this month, with major events taking place in Cannes, Monaco and Saint Tropez. Europe will also be home to RM Sotheby’s Sáragga Collection sale. And not one but four F1 races. There’s plenty of action stateside, too, including the National Championship Air Races and The Bridge, which closes out the Hamptons summer season.
The best luxury events in September include The Bridge art and automotive show in the Hamptons.
fitness, luxury wellness and sports in september 2019
While tennis tends to steal the spotlight during the month of September, with events like the finals of the US Open, there’s plenty of other action. Like cycling’s Tour of Britain, the start of the NFL season and the kick off of the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
If you don’t want to just watch, get in the game yourself at a marathon; hit up a yoga session at Bhakti Fest; or take a boxing-inspired HIIT class at a new studio in New York.
The OVO Energy Tour of Britain 2018. Photo Credit: Simon Wilkinson.
fashion, art and design in september 2019
September is a Fashion Month. Fashion Weeks unfold in New York, Milan, London and Paris. And of course they’re accompanied by amazing parties, new product launches, and store openings.
On the design front, there are major shows and Design Weeks in Paris and Helsinki. Meanwhile, Berlin, Sydney and Chicago host their annual art shows. Both Christie’s and Sotheby’s are hosting Banksy auctions. Let’s just hope that nothing at either sale self-destructs.
pop culture in september 2019
Fall film festival season kicks off with the always glamorous Venice Film Festival. The Burnt Orange Heresy by Giuseppe Capotondi is this year’s closing film. There are some great films hitting theaters this month, including Downton Abbey and Judy. On the small screen, newcomers like Carol’s Second Act and The Politician join the fall lineup.
Onstage, several big names take to the boards, including Mary-Louise Parker in The Sound Inside. Ian McKellen. And Jonathan Groff in the cult classic Little Shop of Horrors. When it comes to what to listen to this month, Lizzo is on tour, there’s a new album coming from The Lumineers. And a wave of new true crime podcasts. So get those headphones ready.
The luxury events calendar for September 2019 includes the premiere of Downton Abbey: The Movie.
the arts and culture in september 2019
September marks the kick-off of several major performing arts organizations’ seasons. Including Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Paris Opera Ballet.
In visual arts, the month brings the opening of the new Bauhaus Museum Dessau. The third and final session of the Setouchi Triennale. And a new sculpture installation entitled The New Ones, Will Free Us on the Metropolitan Museum of Art. And yes, you read that right – on the MET.
In the world of the arts, the luxury calendar in September includes the Setouchi Triennial in Japan.
what else is going on in september 2019?
outdoor events
In Europe, the weather is expected to be balmy, and annual events in major cities encourage outdoor adventures. The Grande Classique is a popular annual run from Paris to Versailles; it starts at the steps of the Eiffel Tower and ends 10 miles later at the gates of Château de Versailles – the 42nd edition is September 29.
In London, the annual Totally Thames month-long festival will encourage visits to the riverbank with musical performances, art installations, speakers, interactive exhibits and tours.
Oktoberfest in Germany will see crowds sample and celebrate the region’s best brews – the 186th edition will be held in Munich from September 21 – October 6.
The best luxury events in September 2019 include Oktoberfest in Munich.
And in Switzerland, “Desalpes” (French-speaking areas) / “Alpabzug” (German-speaking areas) festivals are celebrated in September. After spending four months in the high alpine pastures, the farmers and their livestock parade down from the mountains to return to their winter farms. The cows sport floral headdresses and massive decorative cow bells. Afterward, the entire village parties – since the cows have come home.
religious and cultural celebrations
In Asia, this month’s celebrations include the Mid Autumn Festival in China on September 13th. Traditionally observed to give thanks to the moon for the harvest, it’s often referred to as the Moon Cake Festival. Families share meals and send lanterns skyward toward the full moon.
In India, this month sees Ganesh Chaturthi, the Hindu festival that commemorates the birthday of Lord Ganesh. The 11-day festival – from September 2 – 13 – will see beautiful handcrafted tributes in homes and public areas, and dancing and singing in the streets.
conferences and think tanks
Environmentalists will gather at the eco-marine Hermanus Whale Festival in South Africa to watch migrating Southern Right whales. They’ll take part in ocean-themed activities and exhibitions with an emphasis on environmentally responsible adventures – September 27 – 29.
holidays and important dates for your calendar
In addition to all of that, Labor Day in America is the 2nd. The autumnal equinox, the first day of fall, is September 23rd. Rosh Hashanah begins Sunday, September 29th at sunset and ends Tuesday, October 1st at nightfall.
what to do to have true luxury experiences in september 2019
That’s it. Our luxury calendar of the best luxury events and true luxury experiences in September 2019. What are you most excited about?
Whether you’re going back to school, back to work, back to serious literature or back to baking, we hope that this month you’ll also experience something brilliant.
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see the full list of september 2019 events:
- Travel
- Food and Drink
- Planes, Yachts and Autos
- Fitness, Wellness and Sports
- Fashion, Art and Design
- Pop Culture
- The Arts
Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.
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