Summer Picnic Events

Nothing sets off summer's starting pistol like a picnic from Fortnum & Mason. It's been this way for centuries and is a tradition we are particularly fond of. Our penchant for al fresco feasting is as strong as ever, with our picnics being exclusively delivered to the lawns, stalls and grounds of Blenheim Palace to Royal Ascot. Imagine yourself lazily reclining with a satisfied stomach and a glass of champagne in hand. We would advocate that Fortnum's really is the only way to do it... 

CHANEL J12 Boat Race Oxford & Cambridge

4th April 2026

Fortnum's are proud to be supporting the Boat Race for the first time this year as the official Fine Food Supplier. We hope to see you at London's Party By The River. 

Goodwoof

16th – 17th May 2026

A celebration of all things dog, Goodwoof is an event dedicated to our canine companions and the perfect place for a Fortnum's picnic. (Just watch out for pooches in search of scraps…)

Royal Ascot

16^th - 20^th June 2026

Ready, set, go! Whether this applies to the race or the picnic, both inspire rather a lot of excitement (even if one requires participants to remain decidedly stationary). 

Blenheim Palace Music Festival 

27^th June - 4^th July 2026

Fancy devouring a delicious Fortnum's picnic in the beautiful grounds at Blenheim Palace, while a line-up of world-class music acts perform? Book your picnic today for this year’s Blenheim Palace Music Festival.

RHS Badminton Flower Show 

8^th - 12^th July 2026

RHS Badminton Flower Show is a new RHS Show for 2026, set within the beautiful South Gloucestershire countryside, the perfect place for a Fortnum’s feast.

RHS Sandringham Flower Show 

22^nd - 26^th July 2026

Preorder your Fortnum’s picnic for an exciting new RHS Flower Show held in the grounds of the Royal family-owned Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

Qatar Goodwood Festival

28^th July - 1^st August 2026

For the first time this year, enjoy a Fortnum’s picnic at the five-day festival, affectionately known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’, one of the undisputed highlights of the British flat racing season. 

Concours of Elegance

4th - 6th September 2026

Returning to the gardens of Hampton Court Palace, the annual Concours of Elegance is a celebration of the world's rarest and most beautiful cars.

Blenheim Palace Horse Trials

17th - 20th September 2026

Prepare for four days of eventing action including Dressage, Cross Country and Showjumping, all taking place in the breathtaking grounds of one of Britain’s most beautiful and historic venues.

Goodwood Revival 

18th - 20th September 2026

Enjoy a Fortnum's picnic at the world’s most spectacular historic motor racing event - Goodwood Revival is an immersive celebration of vintage cars and fashion.