What to do in Monaco in August
Culture
Expo Grace #1 - until September 14 at the Prince's Palace
Until autumn, the Prince's Palace is hosting a unique exhibition dedicated to Princess Grace , based on the Princely Family's personal archives. An intimate approach to rediscovering the luminous, multi-faceted personality of Grace Patricia Kelly, set against an immersive backdrop. To be discovered during a visit to the State Apartments!
Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra concerts at the Prince's Palace - August 3 & 7
Staying in the Prince's Palace... Every summer, the renowned Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra brings its expertise to the heart of the Cour d'Honneur for truly unique performances. This idea, born in 1959, revives an age-old tradition of the Grimaldi family. The orchestra settles between the two arms of the 17th-century staircase, and the magic happens in an instant. Or when classical music and the Prince's Palace contribute to each other's magnificence...
Monte-Carlo Summer Festival - until August 15
The summer event that brings entertainment and thrills to unforgettable concerts continues! Until August 10, let yourself be carried away by the hits that made the Motown label famous, for soulful evenings offered by Motown All-Stars an exclusive show. On August 2, multi-faceted artist Will Smith comes to Monaco for an exceptional concert with rap and hip-hop influences! To round off the festival in style, Kool & The Gang will have the Salle des Etoiles dancing to their cult groove on August 13, before Giorgia delights audiences with her unique voice on August 15.
La Note Bleue Summer Festival - until August 30
La Note Bleue continues its summer of music with new concerts featuring jazz, soul and sounds from around the world. With their feet in the water, audiences enjoy intimate dates in a convivial atmosphere.
Ongoing exhibitions
"Les années folles de Coco Chanel" - Villa Paloma - NMNM
"Cactus" - Villa Sauber NMNM
"Il était une première fois" for the 40th anniversary of the Stade Louis II
"Mediterranean 2050" at the Oceanographic Museum
"Monaco's architectural heritage" on the railings of the Jardins Saint-Martin
"Si Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer m'était contée" at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
"CINEAM, le club des artisans cinéastes de Monaco" at the Institut Audiovisuel de Monaco
"L'effet papillon, la pré-histoire des animaux" at the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
World Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai - Monaco Pavilion
Gourmet
Moshi Moshi on the 1st floor of Marché de La Condamine
After delighting regulars in the port of Fontvieille, Moshi Moshi has moved to the heart of the lively La Condamine district. Overlooking Place d'Armes, in a warm and intimate setting, diners will find the house's great classics, inspired by Japanese culture and traditional Mediterranean recipes. Open every day except Saturday lunchtime and Sunday.
Café Lacoste at Le Méridien Beach Plaza
A world first: Café Lacoste opens at Le Méridien Beach Plaza. The crocodile brand is opening a new concept facing the Mediterranean, in collaboration with the Giraudi Group. This new address offers a fresh and generous menu, from 9am to 2am: dishes to share, seasonal sweets, signature cocktails... A living space in its own right, where sporting elegance and Riviera spirit come together.
Fruit and vegetable market at Larvotto
Freshness and localism by the sea. Since this summer, a fruit and vegetable market has been set up on Larvotto , next to the Lartigues fountain. Discover the producers and their Southern-style stalls in a simple, friendly atmosphere! Every Thursday morning, from 8am to 1pm, you'll be able to rediscover the pleasure of good produce, right on the Mediterranean.
Sport
AS Monaco
It's back to work! After a fine third-place finish in Ligue 1 last season, AS Monaco is back on the pitch with ambition and determination. A new chapter, new recruits, the same thirst for victory: the club is ready to thrill its supporters, in the league and in the European Cup.
The first highlight of the summer: a prestigious friendly against Inter Milan on August 8 at the Stade Louis-II, before a first competitive home fixture against Le Havre on August 16. Les Rouge et le Blanc will also host Strasbourg on the last weekend of August.
Family
Fireworks show - August 9
All eyes on the sky: on Friday August 9, the Principality will be lit up with a huge fireworks display to be admired by the whole family from Port Hercule. A magical moment that will delight young and old alike.
Magician - Children's evening - August 1
On the Larvotto promenade (Place Anne-Marie Campora), join us on Friday August 1 at 6.30pm for an enchanted evening with the Magician show. A joyful and poetic interlude, proposed by the Mairie de Monaco as part of its Soirées enfants.
Workshops and courses for curious youngsters
After the youth workshops at the Grimaldi Forum as part of the Couleurs! exhibition, the Principality is now offering a range of other workshops for children.
Prehistory at the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
The Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology is offering an immersive summer course to take children back in time to prehistoric times. For three days, children can follow in the footsteps of the first humans: Paleolithic hunting, replica weapon-making, discovery of everyday objects, modelling workshops, games of skill with a thruster... To be discovered until August 7, from 9.30am to 12pm!
Marine immersion at the Oceanographic Museum
Club Oceano embarks young participants on a week of activities to discover the marine world. On the program: games, scientific experiments, encounters with marine species and raising awareness of ocean conservation. Enough to inspire future passions and vocations!
Circus with Tous en Piste
Under the famous big top that houses the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival, this workshop invites children to discover the circus arts. Juggling, balancing, acrobatics... a playful apprenticeship that combines agility, self-confidence and team spirit.
Theater at Théâtre des Muses
Body expression, improvisation, staging... the Théâtre des Muses organizes workshops combining acting and creativity in a friendly atmosphere. The course ends with a presentation, just like real actors!
Regional advice
Fancy some music under the stars? This summer, festivals are in full swing on the Riviera. Les Plages Électro in Cannes gets the Croisette dancing, while numerous musical evenings punctuate the long summer evenings from San Remo to Saint-Tropez.