Enjoy a melodious summer in the Principality
The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra , conducted by Kazuki Yamada, has announced its programme for the 2024–2025 season. The programme promises to be eclectic, showcasing leading figures in classical music, promising young talents, as well as tribute concerts marking the 150th anniversary of Ravel’s birth and the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death. The OPMC is retaining its now-established concepts, such as the Musical Happy Hours, concerts for young audiences and families, spiritual concerts, and its ‘Mozart in Monaco’ festival, which will return for its fourth edition.
The Opéra de Monte-Carlo , under the artistic direction of Italian mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli, unveils its programme for the 24/25 season with 14 productions, including 5 staged operas and 3 in concert version. The season kicks off in late October with a festival marking the centenary of Giacomo Puccini’s death, featuring a series of four events that promise to be unmissable.
The Grimaldi Forum is not to be outdone, with concerts featuring exceptional artists such as pianist Khatia Buniatishvili, for a recital on 27 June, and Italian singer Zucchero on 9 July.
Monte-Carlo Summer Festival. Since 1974, the biggest international stars have graced the Salle des Etoiles, the Opéra Garnier and, more recently, the Place du Casino: Frank Sinatra, Céline Dion, Cirque du Soleil, Tina Turner and, more recently, John Legend, Jamie Cullum and Rihanna…
To kick off the 2024 edition, the stars of French music will set the Monegasque stage alight from 6 July as part of their Stars 80 tour. The legendary troupe will perform to mark the 20th anniversary of the Fight Aids Monaco association. The big names in music will then take turns lighting up the Principality’s nights throughout the summer, from Sam Smith on 9 July to Diana Krall on 16 July, right through to Lenny Kravitz’s double performance on 15 and 16 August. And for the first time, the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival will welcome a comedian – and not just any comedian – as stand-up superstar, actor and presenter Trevor Noah takes to the stage at the Sporting Monte-Carlo for an unforgettable show on 29 July!
The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra (OPMC) brings its expertise to the heart of the Cour d’Honneur of the Prince's Palace for performances unlike any other. An idea born in 1959 that revives a centuries-old tradition of the Grimaldi family. The orchestra takes its place between the two flights of the 17th-century staircase, and the magic happens in an instant. When classical music and the Prince's Palace enhance each other’s splendour… The summer season opens on 11 July with pianist Alexandre Kantorow, conducted by James Gaffigan. A series of seven concerts under the stars promises magical moments in a historic setting.
The Summer Festival is back and takes over the Music Bardu restaurant. The programme features a line-up of rising stars and legends of the international scene, for summer events that are sure to get you dancing!