Apple’s WWDC keynote may be long behind us now, but Apple’s event calendar for 2026 is far from finished. With iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and the latest Apple Intelligence and Siri updates now unveiled, attention is turning to the company’s next big launch.
Apple rarely confirms event dates far in advance, and there’s no guarantee an event will take place within its usual window. That leaves Apple fans – and anyone considering a new Apple device – wondering when the next Apple event will happen and what might be announced.
Luckily, Apple’s annual schedule is predictable, giving us a good idea of when the next keynote will happen – and which products are likely to launch. Based on Apple’s long-established schedule and reliable rumours, we can make informed estimates about when the next keynote is likely and which products could headline it.
From the iPhone 18 lineup and new Apple Watches to potential Mac and iPad updates, here’s everything we know about Apple’s next event and what you can expect to see. Read on for a closer look at all of the events Apple is expected to hold in 2026 and beyond, and what could launch.
Apple has not yet announced the date of its next event, although the company has asked Apple Store staff to apply for the ” Event Support Experience Program.” Employees enter a lottery for the opportunity to assist with an Apple event scheduled for the first half of September.
Based on Apple’s typical event schedule, we expect the company’s next event to be the annual iPhone launch in September 2026.
Looking at Apple’s event history over the past several years, we predict the September event will take place during the week beginning September 7, with September 8 or 9 the most likely dates, although it could be pushed back to September 15.
As in previous years, Apple is expected to livestream the event, allowing viewers around the world to watch the company unveil its latest products. One notable change this year is that the keynote is expected to be hosted by John Ternus, who is set to succeed Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO following Cook’s retirement
Apple has held two events so far in 2026, although the first was not an event in the traditional sense. On March 4, the company invited select media to hands-on “experiences” in multiple locations. In the run-up to that date, Apple also launched several products via press release, including the iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, and MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max, M5 MacBook Air and the MacBook Neo.
The second event was WWDC, which began with a keynote on June 8. At the WWDC keynote Apple outlined the upcoming changes to its operating systems, including iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate.
Looking ahead to the fall, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, a foldable iPhone Ultra, and more at an Apple event in September.
A second, late-fall event in October or November is possible, though less certain and typically focused on Macs or iPads.
Here’s when the 2026 Apple events might take place.
Apple’s September event is the biggest and most watched Apple event of the year. It’s the venue at which Apple unveils the new iPhones and Apple Watches for the next year.
We expect Apple to launch the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple Watch Series 12 at a September event. Apple may also reveal the new folding iPhone, thought to be called the iPhone Ultra.