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July is coming in hot with a huge 77 events that are perfect for PRs to keep an eye out for. From entertainment and awareness campaigns to political coverage, our calendar highlights the standout events to help you craft compelling stories and maximise your PR efforts in July. Discover the key dates to make your PR efforts much easier and more effective this month.
⚠️ Remember, the full calendar can be found here.
Music Events 🎡
July is a fun month for music lovers, with numerous festivals across the globe. Kicking off on July 3, the Lytham Festival takes place in Lytham St Annes, UK, setting the tone with a blend of music and seaside charm. The excitement continues with the Mad Cool Festival in Madrid, Spain, on July 10, known for its eclectic lineup. July 12 sees the start of both the Wireless Festival in London, UK, and TRNSMT Festival in Glasgow, Scotland. Later in the month, the Latitude Festival in Southwold, UK, and Camp Bestival in Dorset, UK, both begin on July 25, providing unique experiences with music, arts, and family-friendly activities. Rounding out the month, the Truck Festival in Oxfordshire, UK, and Tramlines Festival in Sheffield, UK, on July 26 promise an array of genres and an unforgettable festival atmosphere.
Event Date | Event |
Wednesday 3 July 2024 | 🎡 Lytham Festival |
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | 🎡 Mad Cool Festival |
Friday 12 July 2024 | 🎡 Wireless Festival |
Friday 12 July 2024 | 🎡 TRNSMT Festival |
Thursday 25 July 2024 | 🎡 Latitude Festival |
Thursday 25 July 2024 | 🎡 Camp Bestival |
Friday 26 July 2024 | 🎡 Truck Festival |
Friday 26 July 2024 | 🎡 Tramlines Festival |
Award Ceremonies 🏆
The ESPY Awards, held on July 10 in Los Angeles, celebrate excellence in sports performance and achievement, drawing major attention from athletes and fans alike. On July 13, the Kids Choice Awards bring fun and excitement, recognising entertainment favourites as voted by young audiences.
Event Date | Event |
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | 🏆 ESPY Awards |
Friday 12 July 2024 | 🏆 Emmy Award Nominations Announced |
Saturday 13 July 2024 | 🏆 Kids Choice Awards |
Cultural Events 🏳️🌈
July is bursting with cultural highlights. The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in London starts on July 2, showcasing stunning horticultural displays. Independence Day on July 4 is celebrated across the USA with fireworks and festivities. The Wales Airshow in Swansea, Wales, on July 6 features impressive aerial displays. World Chocolate Day on July 8 is a sweet celebration globally. The Goodwood Festival of Speed, from July 11 in West Sussex, UK, is a paradise for motorsport enthusiasts. Other notable events include the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival in Scotland starting July 12, Northern Pride in Newcastle, UK, on July 20, and Leeds Pride in Leeds, UK, on July 21. The month wraps up with International Friendship Day on July 30, promoting the values of friendship and community.
Event Date | Event |
Tuesday 2 July 2024 | 💐 RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show |
Thursday 4 July 2024 | 🦸♀️ Anime Expo |
Thursday 4 July 2024 | 🇺🇸 Fourth of July |
Saturday 6 July 2024 | 🛩️ Wales Airshow |
Monday 8 July 2024 | World Chocolate Day |
Thursday 11 July 2024 | 🏎️ Goodwood Festival of Speed |
Friday 12 July 2024 | 🇮🇪 Battle of Boyne |
Friday 12 July 2024 | 🎷 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival |
Saturday 20 July 2024 | 🏳️🌈 Northern Pride |
Sunday 21 July 2024 | 🏳️🌈 Leeds Pride |
Thursday 25 July 2024 | 🧀 Cheese & Wine Day |
Thursday 25 July 2024 | 🦸♀️ ComicCon International |
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | 🩷 International Friendship Day |
Fashion Events 👔
It seems to be a very light month for fashion, but fashion enthusiasts can look forward to the Berlin Fashion Show in Germany on July 1, an event showcasing innovative designs and setting trends for the coming seasons.
Event Date | Event |
Monday 1 July 2024 | 👗 Berlin Fashion Show |
Awareness & International Days 📅
July is significant for various awareness and international days. The NATO Summit on July 9 and the G7 trade ministers’ meeting on July 16 are crucial for global policy discussions. World Population Day on July 11 raises awareness about population issues. Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18 honours the legacy of the leader. International Moon Day and World Chess Day, both on July 20, celebrate space exploration and intellectual sports, respectively. World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25 and World Hepatitis Day on July 28 highlight important health concerns. On July 30, the World Day against Trafficking in Persons raises awareness about human trafficking.
Event Date | Date |
Tuesday 9 July 2024 | 🌎 NATO Summit |
Thursday 11 July 2024 | 🌏 World Population Day |
Tuesday 16 July 2024 | 🌏 G7 trade ministers’ meeting |
Thursday 18 July 2024 | 🌏 Nelson Mandela International Day |
Saturday 20 July 2024 | 🌏 International Moon Day |
Saturday 20 July 2024 | 🌏 World Chess Day |
Thursday 25 July 2024 | 🌏 World Drowning Prevention Day |
Sunday 28 July 2024 | 🌎 World Hepatitis Day [WHO] |
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | 🌎 World Day against Trafficking in Persons |
Tuesday 9 July 2024 | 🌎 NATO Summit |
Thursday 11 July 2024 | 🌏 World Population Day |
Tuesday 16 July 2024 | 🌏 G7 trade ministers’ meeting |
Thursday 18 July 2024 | 🌏 Nelson Mandela International Day |
Saturday 20 July 2024 | 🌏 International Moon Day |
Saturday 20 July 2024 | 🌏 World Chess Day |
Sports Events ⚽️
July is packed with major sports events. Wimbledon, starting on July 1 in London, UK, is a highlight of the tennis calendar. The Henley Royal Regatta begins on July 2 in Henley-on-Thames, UK, featuring elite rowing competitions. The British Grand Prix on July 5 in Silverstone, UK, is a major event in the Formula 1 season. The Cowdray Gold Cup, a prestigious polo tournament, takes place on July 13 in West Sussex, UK. Golf enthusiasts can look forward to The British Open starting on July 14 in Troon, Scotland. The MLB All-Star Game on July 16 brings excitement to baseball fans. The Olympic Games Paris 2024 kicks off on July 26 in Paris, France, promising spectacular athletic performances and global unity.
Event | Start Date |
Monday 1 July 2024 | 🎾 Wimbledon |
Tuesday 2 July 2024 | 🚤 Henley Royal Regatta |
Friday 5 July 2024 | 🏎️ British Grand Prix |
Saturday 13 July 2024 | 🐎 The Cowdray Gold Cup |
Sunday 14 July 2024 | ⛳️ The British Open |
Tuesday 16 July 2024 | 🏀 MLB All-Star Game |
Friday 26 July 2024 | 🥇 Olympic Games Paris 2024 |
TV Premieres 📺
July offers a wealth of TV premieres to look forward to. “The Bachelorette” Season 21 starts on July 8, continuing its dramatic and romantic saga. “Abbott Elementary” Season 3b returns on July 10, bringing more laughs and heartfelt moments. Netflix features “Cobra Kai” Season 6 Part 1 on July 18, continuing the beloved martial arts series. “Elite” Season 8 premieres on July 28, wrapping up the month with more thrilling drama.
Event | Start Date |
Monday 1 July 2024 | 📺 Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 on Netflix |
Monday 1 July 2024 | 📺 Good Girl’s Guide To Murder Season 1 on BBC |
Wednesday 3 July 2024 | 📺 Not Dead Yet Season 2 on Disney+ |
Monday 8 July 2024 | 📺 The Great Season 3 on Channel 4 |
Monday 8 July 2024 | 📺 The Bachelorette Season 21 on ABC |
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | 📺 Abbott Elementary Season 3b on Disney+ |
Thursday 11 July 2024 | 📺 Vikings: Valhalla Season 3 on Netflix |
Friday 12 July 2024 | 📺 Emmy Nominations Announcement |
Thursday 18 July 2024 | 📺 Master of the House on Netflix |
Thursday 18 July 2024 | 📺 Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 1on Netflix |
Friday 19 July 2024 | 📺 Too Hot to Handle Season 6 on Netflix |
Friday 19 July 2024 | 📺 Lady in the Lake on AppleTV+ |
Sunday 21 July 2024 | 📺 Snowpiercer Season 4 |
Sunday 28 July 2024 | 📺 Elite Season 8 on Netflix |
Monday 29 July 2024 | 📺 Futurama Season 12 |
Wednesday 31 July 2024 | 📺 Unsolved Mysteries Volume 4on Netflix |
Film Releases 🎥
July is a month of major film releases. “Twisters” premieres in London on July 8 and releases widely on July 19. “Despicable Me 4,” releasing on July 12, brings back the beloved Minions for more animated fun. On July 25, “Deadpool & Wolverine” hits theatres, expected to be a blockbuster with its blend of action and humour.
Film | Release Date |
Monday 8 July 2024 | Twisters Premiere in London |
Friday 19 July 2024 | 🎥 Twisters |
Friday 12 July 2024 | 🎥 Despicable Me 4 |
Thursday 25 July 2024 | 🎥 Deadpool & Wolverine |
Political Events 🗳️
July features several crucial political events. The UK holds its Polling Day on July 4, an important date for the nation. The US Republican Party National Convention starts on July 15, shaping the political landscape for the upcoming elections.
Event | Start Date |
Thursday 4 July 2024 | 🇬🇧 UK Polling Day |
Monday 15 July 2024 | 🇺🇸 US Republican Party National Convention |
Monday 15 July 2024 | 🇷🇼 General Elections in Rwanda |
Sunday 28 July 2024 | 🇻🇪 Presidential Elections in Venezuela |
Album Releases 🎵
Zach Bryan’s highly anticipated album “The Great American Bar Scene” drops on July 4, promising heartfelt storytelling. Later in the month, Glass Animals release “I Love You So F***ing Much” on July 19, bringing their signature psychedelic pop sound. The month concludes with Ice Spice’s new album “Y2K” on July 26, adding a fresh, contemporary beat to the summer’s soundtrack. These albums are sure to dominate playlists and airwaves, making July an exciting month for music lovers.
Event | Start Date |
Thursday 4 July 2024 | 🎶 Zach Bryan releases album 'The Great American Bar Scene' |
Tuesday 9 July 2024 | 🎶 Latin Alternative Music Conference |
Friday 12 July 2024 | 🎶 Clairo releases album 'Charm' |
Friday 12 July 2024 | 🎶 Cigarettes After Sex releases album 'X's' |
Friday 19 July 2024 | 🎶 Glass Animals releases album 'I Love You So F***ing Much' |
Friday 26 July 2024 | 🎶 Ice Spice releases album 'Y2K' |
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