Plenty is happening across the globe for you to enjoy this week, regardless of where you are based! If you want to watch a bit of football, you’ve got the Club World Cup and the UEFA Championships (the women’s Euros is coming up in July). The world-famous Glastonbury Festival kicks off, and so does Donauinselfest – Europe’s largest open-air festival. You’ve also got Paris Fashion Week and International Olympic Day ahead.
π Global Events Guide: 16β22 June 2025
β½ Sports
- FIFA Club World Cup 2025 β USA (15 Juneβ13 July)
The expanded 32-team tournament features top clubs from around the world, including PSG, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. Matches are held in 12 U.S. cities, culminating in the final on 13 July at MetLife Stadium. - UEFA Under-21 Championship β Slovakia (11β28 June)
Europe’s premier youth football tournament, showcasing emerging talents. The knockout stages intensify this week, with semi-finals and finals approaching. - World Judo Championships β Budapest, Hungary (13β20 June)
Top judokas from around the globe compete in various weight categories. The event concludes with a mixed team competition on 20 June. (en.wikipedia.org) - 24 Hours of Le Mans β Le Mans, France (14β15 June)
The iconic endurance race features manufacturers like Aston Martin, Ferrari, and Porsche. It’s a test of speed, strategy, and stamina. (theseventynine.co) - Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic β London, UK (24 June)
An exclusive exhibition match at The Hurlingham Club, featuring tennis legends in a luxurious setting. (aboveandbeyond.group)
π Culture & Festivals
- Glastonbury Festival β Somerset, UK (25β29 June)
One of the world’s most iconic music festivals, featuring a diverse lineup of artists across multiple genres. (aboveandbeyond.group) - Donauinselfest β Vienna, Austria (20β22 June)
Europe’s largest free open-air festival, held on the Danube Island, offering a mix of music, food, and cultural performances. - FΓͺte de la Musique β France (21 June)
A nationwide celebration of music, with free concerts and performances in cities and towns across France. - Ischia Film Festival β Ischia, Italy (28 Juneβ5 July)
An international film festival is held on the picturesque island of Ischia, showcasing films in various genres. (inghams.co.uk) - Bread & Heart Festival β Tirana, Albania (5β8 June)
A cultural event focusing on architecture and urban development, featuring talks and exhibitions by international architects.
π¨ Arts & Fashion
- Paris Fashion Week β Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 β Paris, France (24β29 June)
A premier event in the fashion calendar, showcasing the latest menswear collections from top designers. (theseventynine.co)
π Global Awareness
- International Olympic Day β Worldwide (23 June)
Celebrates the founding of the International Olympic Committee, promoting the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect. (indiatimes.com)
ποΈ Week at a Glance
Date | Event | Location |
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15β22 June | FIFA Club World Cup | USA (12 cities) |
11β28 June | UEFA Under-21 Championship | Slovakia |
13β20 June | World Judo Championships | Budapest, Hungary |
14β15 June | 24 Hours of Le Mans | Le Mans, France |
24 June | Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic | London, UK |
20β22 June | Donauinselfest | Vienna, Austria |
21 June | FΓͺte de la Musique | France (nationwide) |
28 Juneβ5 July | Ischia Film Festival | Ischia, Italy |
5β8 June | Bread & Heart Festival | Tirana, Albania |
24β29 June | Paris Fashion Week β Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 | Paris, France |
19 June | World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards | Turin, Italy |
17β21 June | Royal Ascot | Berkshire, UK |
23 June | International Olympic Day | Worldwide |