The Corporate Event Calendar You Should Be Planning Right Now (March–June)

In the corporate world, there’s a big transition from March to June. These months can represent two very different stories depending on which hemisphere you’re in. Your corporate event calendar should reflect what’s happening around you.

While one side of the world is shaking off the winter chill and launching into a new financial year, the other is sprinting toward a mid-year finish line.

Whether you are based in London or Melbourne, the next four months are critical for your event strategy. Here is your regional breakdown of what to plan, when to book, and how to stay ahead.

In the UK, March to June is the season of “The Great Reset.” With the tax year ending on April 5th, this window marks a shift from closing old books to launching new strategies.

March: The Strategy Sessions

March is the month of “The Spring Statement” and final budget allocations. Teams are looking to align before the new financial year kicks off in April.

• What to plan: Executive retreats, leadership strategy days, and “Year in Review” town halls.
• Key Dates: Employee Appreciation Day (6 March), International Women’s Day (8 March).
• Venue Crew Tip: Look for light-filled spaces or “indoor-outdoor” venues that celebrate the first signs of the lush English Spring to boost team morale after the long winter.

April: The Kick-Offs

6 April marks the first day of the new financial year. This is the prime time for “Launch” events, which set the tone for the 12 months ahead.

• What to plan: New year kick-off parties, sales conferences, and department “Alignment” workshops.
• Venue Crew Tip: April can be a busy month for travel around Easter (April 3–6). Secure your central London or regional hub venues early to avoid the holiday squeeze.

May and June: It’s time to network

As the weather warms up, the corporate calendar moves outdoors. This is peak season for client entertainment and industry hospitality.

• What to plan: Summer parties, rooftop networking, and hospitality around major events like the Chelsea Flower Show (May 19–23) or Royal Ascot (June 16–20).

Venue Crew Tip: Summer rooftop venues in the UK book out 4–6 months in advance. If you haven’t secured your June “Summer Soiree” by March, you’re already behind the curve!

Down Under, March to June is the “The Big Finish.” As the Australian financial year (EOFY) draws to a close on June 30th, the corporate energy is focused on hitting targets and rewarding the “hustle.”

March: The Expo & Launch Window

March in Australia is prime “Event Season.” The weather is perfect, and the industry is in full swing with major conferences and product launches.

• What to plan: Brand activations, industry trade shows, and customer appreciation days.
• Key Dates: International Women’s Day (8 March), Harmony Day (21 March).
• Venue Crew Tip: March is “Expo Season” (especially in Melbourne and Sydney). If you need a venue near a major convention centre, you need to be talking to us now.

April & May: The EOFY Planning Phase

While the UK is starting their year, AU businesses are looking at their remaining budgets. This is the “use it or lose it” window where teams look to invest in training and development.

• What to plan: Professional development seminars, team-building retreats, and mid-year strategy sessions.
• Key Dates: Administrative Professionals Day (22 April), Mother’s Day hospitality (May 10).
• Venue Crew Tip: May is a “sweet spot” for regional executive retreats (think Yarra Valley or Hunter Valley) before the true winter cold sets in.

June: The EOFY Celebrations

June is the busiest month in the AU corporate calendar outside of December. It’s a race to the June 30th finish line, usually punctuated by major celebrations and “Tax-Time” events.

• What to plan: EOFY gala dinners, “Thank You” parties, and internal rewards nights.
• Key Dates: King’s Birthday Long Weekend (8 June), EOFY (30 June).
• Venue Crew Tip: 30 June falls on a Tuesday in 2026. Most companies will look to host their EOFY celebrations on Friday, 26 June. This is the single most requested date of the quarter… It’s time!! Book your venue crew meeting now!

The Universal Rule: Don’t Do It Alone

Regardless of your geography, the “admin creep” of sourcing venues, checking dates, and managing separate invoices is the same.

Whether you’re planning a Spring Launch in Shoreditch or an EOFY Gala in Southbank, Venue Crew acts as a free extension of your team. We handle the sourcing while you handle the strategy.

Planning your events? Don’t stop at just one, plan your calendar out and sit back and let Venue Crew do the heavy lifting.