When we talk about future events which have already been planned or decided, or which we can see are on the way, we often use present tenses.

The present progressive

The present progressive is used mostly to talk about personal arrangements and fixed plans, especially when the time and place have been decided.

What are you doing this weekend?
I am seeing Alice tomorrow.
What are we having for dinner?

The simple present

The simple present can be used to talk about future events which are part of a timetable.

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