Fixtures
The recurring cultural moments across the year ahead: awards seasons, finals, sales events, the big releases. High confidence, because they happen every year, so you can plan for them now. Filter by type to cut the noise.
Games
HIGH
happening now
Beast of Reincarnation (game release)
4 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
Beast of Reincarnation is a game release; the title suggests action or fantasy but specifics are unconfirmed. One to watch as details emerge.
Move first
PlayStation can spotlight it at launch if it lands on their platform.
Film
HIGH
in 1d
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (cinema release)
5 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-05. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
TV
HIGH
in 1d
The Shards (TV premiere)
5 Aug 2026 · TV
Why it matters
"The Shards" premieres 2026-08-05. A dated screen moment for reactive social and talent plays when conversation builds around it.
TV
HIGH
in 1d
Sterling Point (TV premiere)
5 Aug 2026 · TV
Why it matters
"Sterling Point" premieres 2026-08-05. A dated screen moment for reactive social and talent plays when conversation builds around it.
Games
HIGH
in 1d
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator (game release)
5 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator" releases 2026-08-05. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
Games
HIGH
in 1d
Montabi (game release)
5 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
Montabi is a game release with no clear genre signal from the title. One to watch as details emerge.
Move first
Category play: hold until the game's genre and platform are confirmed.
Games
HIGH
in 2d
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (game release)
6 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls" releases 2026-08-06. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
Film
HIGH
in 3d
Ice Cream Man (cinema release)
7 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"Ice Cream Man" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-07. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
Film
HIGH
in 3d
Super Troopers 3 (cinema release)
7 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"Super Troopers 3" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-07. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
TV
HIGH
in 3d
Anna Pigeon (TV premiere)
7 Aug 2026 · TV
Why it matters
"Anna Pigeon" premieres 2026-08-07. A dated screen moment for reactive social and talent plays when conversation builds around it.
TV
HIGH
in 3d
Ricky Gervais Alley Cats (TV premiere)
7 Aug 2026 · TV
Why it matters
"Ricky Gervais Alley Cats" premieres 2026-08-07. A dated screen moment for reactive social and talent plays when conversation builds around it.
Film
HIGH
in 7d
Nimrods (cinema release)
11 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"Nimrods" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-11. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
Games
HIGH
in 8d
Sandustry (game release)
12 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"Sandustry" releases 2026-08-12. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
Games
HIGH
in 8d
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns (game release)
12 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns" releases 2026-08-12. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
TV
HIGH
in 9d
My Brilliant Career (TV premiere)
13 Aug 2026 · TV
Why it matters
"My Brilliant Career" premieres 2026-08-13. A dated screen moment for reactive social and talent plays when conversation builds around it.
Film
HIGH
in 10d
The End of Oak Street (cinema release)
14 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"The End of Oak Street" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-14. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
Film
HIGH
in 10d
The Pout-Pout Fish (cinema release)
14 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"The Pout-Pout Fish" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-14. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
Film
HIGH
in 10d
Sunny Dancer (cinema release)
14 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"Sunny Dancer" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-14. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
Film
HIGH
in 10d
Tony (cinema release)
14 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"Tony" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-14. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
Film
HIGH
in 10d
Holy Days (cinema release)
14 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"Holy Days" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-14. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
Film
HIGH
in 10d
Momo (cinema release)
14 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"Momo" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-14. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
Games
HIGH
in 10d
Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor (game release)
14 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor" releases 2026-08-14. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
TV
HIGH
in 12d
Lanterns (TV premiere)
16 Aug 2026 · TV
Why it matters
"Lanterns" premieres 2026-08-16. A dated screen moment for reactive social and talent plays when conversation builds around it.
Games
HIGH
in 12d
Tukoni: Forest Keepers (game release)
16 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"Tukoni: Forest Keepers" releases 2026-08-16. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
Games
HIGH
in 14d
Sinking City 2 (game release)
18 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"Sinking City 2" releases 2026-08-18. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
Games
HIGH
in 14d
Twisted Tower (game release)
18 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"Twisted Tower" releases 2026-08-18. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
Games
HIGH
in ~2 wks
Brigador Killers (game release)
19 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"Brigador Killers" releases 2026-08-19. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
TV
HIGH
in ~2 wks
The Dynasty: UConn Huskies (TV premiere)
20 Aug 2026 · TV
Why it matters
"The Dynasty: UConn Huskies" premieres 2026-08-20. A dated screen moment for reactive social and talent plays when conversation builds around it.
Games
HIGH
in ~2 wks
Mortal Shell II (game release)
20 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"Mortal Shell II" releases 2026-08-20. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
Games
HIGH
in ~2 wks
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope (game release)
20 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope" releases 2026-08-20. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
Games
HIGH
in ~2 wks
Summer In The City - Season One (game release)
20 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"Summer In The City - Season One" releases 2026-08-20. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
Film
HIGH
in ~2 wks
Stop! That! Train! (cinema release)
21 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"Stop! That! Train!" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-21. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
Film
HIGH
in ~2 wks
David (cinema release)
21 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"David" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-21. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
Film
HIGH
in ~2 wks
Mutiny (cinema release)
21 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"Mutiny" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-21. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
Film
HIGH
in ~2 wks
Coyote vs. Acme (cinema release)
21 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"Coyote vs. Acme" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-21. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
Film
HIGH
in ~2 wks
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (cinema release)
21 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-21. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
Film
HIGH
in ~2 wks
Spa Weekend (cinema release)
21 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"Spa Weekend" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-21. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
Film
HIGH
in ~2 wks
Soul Trader (cinema release)
21 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"Soul Trader" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-21. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
Games
HIGH
in ~3 wks
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 (game release)
25 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2" releases 2026-08-25. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
Film
HIGH
in ~3 wks
2 Big to Rig (cinema release)
26 Aug 2026 · Film
Why it matters
"2 Big to Rig" hits UK cinemas 2026-08-26. A dated release moment for tie-ins, gifting and reactive social when conversation builds around it.
Games
HIGH
in ~3 wks
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (game release)
27 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy" releases 2026-08-27. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
Games
HIGH
in ~3 wks
Star Wars Zero Company (game release)
27 Aug 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"Star Wars Zero Company" releases 2026-08-27. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
TV
HIGH
in ~4 wks
The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition (TV premiere)
2 Sep 2026 · TV
Why it matters
"The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition" premieres 2026-09-02. A dated screen moment for reactive social and talent plays when conversation builds around it.
Games
HIGH
in ~4 wks
The Blood Of Dawnwalker (game release)
3 Sep 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"The Blood Of Dawnwalker" releases 2026-09-03. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
Games
HIGH
in ~4 wks
Onimusha: Way Of The Sword (game release)
4 Sep 2026 · Games
Why it matters
"Onimusha: Way Of The Sword" releases 2026-09-04. A dated gaming-culture moment for tie-ins, creator activations and reactive social.
TV
HIGH
in ~5 wks
Stronger Together (TV premiere)
5 Sep 2026 · TV
Why it matters
"Stronger Together" premieres 2026-09-05. A dated screen moment for reactive social and talent plays when conversation builds around it.
TV
HIGH
in ~6 wks
Crew Girl (TV premiere)
12 Sep 2026 · TV
Why it matters
"Crew Girl" premieres 2026-09-12. A dated screen moment for reactive social and talent plays when conversation builds around it.
Retail
HIGH
in ~3 mo
Halloween
31 Oct 2026 · Retail
Why it matters
Growing steadily in the UK: costumes, sweets, decor and themed creator and brand content.
Move first
A themed range and creator moment for confectionery, retail and beauty.
Culture
HIGH
in ~3 mo
Bonfire Night
5 Nov 2026 · Culture
Why it matters
Guy Fawkes Night: fireworks displays, bonfires and a cosy autumn going-out moment across the UK.
Move first
A hosting, warmth and going-out beat for food, beverage and home.
Retail
HIGH
in ~4 mo
Black Friday
27 Nov 2026 · Retail
Why it matters
Now the biggest UK retail event of the year, with deal content and spend intent building for weeks.
Move first
The marquee sales moment for tech, home and consumer-electronics brands.
Retail
HIGH
in ~4 mo
Cyber Monday
30 Nov 2026 · Retail
Why it matters
The online-first bookend to Black Friday weekend, catching the deal-hunters who held out.
Move first
A second discount swing for online retail and the tech category.
Retail
HIGH
in ~5 mo
Boxing Day sales
26 Dec 2026 · Retail
Why it matters
The traditional post-Christmas sale rush and the start of the winter clearance run, in-store and online.
Move first
A clearance and new-season moment for retail, home and electronics.
Culture
HIGH
in ~5 mo
New Year's Eve
31 Dec 2026 · Culture
Why it matters
London's fireworks anchor a national broadcast, with parties, hosting and resolution content across the country.
Move first
A hosting, delivery and fresh-start beat for food, beverage and wellness.
Sport
MEDIUM
in ~6 mo
Six Nations rugby
6 Feb–23 Mar 2027 · Sport
Why it matters
Six weekends of international rugby across February and March, a sustained pub, hosting and national-pride moment in the UK and Ireland.
Move first
A weekend hosting and going-out window for beverage and hospitality.
Retail
HIGH
in ~6 mo
Valentine's Day
14 Feb 2027 · Retail
Why it matters
A dependable retail spike for flowers, gifting, dining and beauty, with anti-Valentine's counter-content alongside.
Move first
Gifting, self-care and date-night plays for beauty, food and delivery.
Retail
HIGH
in ~7 mo
Mothering Sunday
7 Mar 2027 · Retail
Why it matters
The UK's Mother's Day, three Sundays before Easter (out of step with the US date): a major flowers, gifting, beauty and dining day.
Move first
A gifting hero moment for beauty, flowers, home and food categories.
Culture
HIGH
in ~8 mo
St Patrick's Day
17 Mar 2027 · Culture
Why it matters
A green-themed day of parades and pub trade across the UK and Ireland.
Move first
A going-out and hosting beat for beverage and hospitality.
Sport
MEDIUM
in ~8 mo
The Grand National
3 Apr 2027 · Sport
Why it matters
The UK's most-watched horse race and a national flutter, with office sweeps and fashion alongside the broadcast.
Move first
A social and hosting moment for beverage, food and lifestyle.
Culture
MEDIUM
in ~9 mo
Eurovision Grand Final
8 May 2027 · Music
Why it matters
A camp, chaotic music spectacle with a devoted UK following and a big late-night live-watch audience.
Move first
A second-screen, snacking and hosting moment for food and beverage.
Sport
MEDIUM
in ~9 mo
FA Cup Final
15 May 2027 · Sport
Why it matters
The showpiece final of English football's oldest competition: a big TV audience and a full day of hosting and reactive social.
Move first
A game-day snacking and delivery window for food and beverage.
Retail
HIGH
in ~11 mo
Father's Day
20 Jun 2027 · Retail
Why it matters
A gifting day skewing to tech, tools, grooming and gadgets.
Move first
A gadget, grooming and tools gifting window for tech and home brands.
Culture
MEDIUM
in ~11 mo
Glastonbury Festival
23–27 Jun 2027 · Music
Why it matters
The UK's biggest music festival and a cultural tentpole even for non-attendees, with the BBC broadcast driving days of conversation.
Move first
A festival, fashion and music second-screen moment for lifestyle and audio.
Sport
MEDIUM
in ~11 mo
Wimbledon
28 Jun–11 Jul 2027 · Sport
Why it matters
Two weeks of tennis that double as a British summer ritual: strawberries, Pimm's and prime-time social.
Move first
A summer hosting and treat moment for food, beverage and lifestyle.