What to do in Monaco in April
Monte-Carlo Spring Arts Festival
Monte-Carlo's Printemps des Arts Festival continues to enchant music lovers and the curious until April 27! Several highlights have already marked this unique cultural event, but there are still some great moments to be experienced. From April 23 to 27, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo will be presenting an exceptional program of three powerful, emotional and virtuosic pieces. A grand finale with George Balanchine's Four Temperaments, Alexei Ratmansky's Wartime Elegy and Marco Goecke's Transfigured Night. To be discovered at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco.
Exhibitions
" Méditerranée 2025 " at the Oceanographic Museum
The Oceanographic Museum opens a new chapter in its commitment to protecting the oceans with "Méditerranée 2050", the establishment's new immersive exhibition. This event invites young and old to travel through time, exploring an ideal future for the Mediterranean, rich in biodiversity, thanks to decisions taken today. A real call to action, highlighting the need to protect this unique and fragile ecosystem, while inspiring individual and collective commitment.
CINEAM, le club des artisans cinéastes de Monaco " exhibition at the Institut Audiovisuel de Monaco
The Institut Audiovisuel de Monaco presents a new exhibition on Cinéam, the Principality's club of artisan filmmakers. This retrospective, open until January 30, 2026, offers a fascinating insight into the evolution of Monegasque amateur cinema, from the first attempts in the 1950s to the advent of video in the late 1980s. A unique opportunity to discover the inventiveness and passion of these filmmakers, who captured the essence of Monaco through their work.
Karl goes to Memphis " exhibition at Almine Rech gallery
The "Karl goes to Memphis" exhibition at the Almine Rech gallery features the apartment of Karl Lagerfeld, one of the Principality's exceptional residents. Bold and colorful, this Monegasque space is a true testament to his love of the Memphis style, reflecting the energy of the movement with graphic, modern designs. On view until May 24, 2025.
Ongoing exhibitions
" Agora, la place du musée " Villa Sauber - until May 4, 2025 " Francisco Tropa, Paesine " Villa Paloma - until April 21, 2025 " L'effet papillon, la pré-histoire des animaux " at the Musée d'Anthropologie préhistorique - until December 1, 2025
Culture and entertainment
Music, sport and dance at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco
The Grimaldi Forum Monaco hosts an eclectic range of events. The month of April kicks off with a concert by Pascal Obispo on April 1, accompanied by five musicians for an intimate rendezvous.
On April 4 and 5, the GFM will host the Monaco-Occasions Special Days , an exhibition of premium and luxury used vehicles, while April 10 sees the return of the Thursday Live Sessions. At the microphone? Lidiop, a Senegalese musician and songwriter who blends reggae, dancehall, R'n'B, Afro and pop. A wealth of music not to be missed! On April 11, celebrate Celtic culture with Irish Celtic - Le chemin des légendes. An Irish ballad in song and dance for a unique voyage of initiation...
Finally, the last weekend in April (April 26-27) will feature padel, with the Padel Best Village event. The main attraction of these two days? The Givova Five Padel Cup: five tournaments featuring soccer legends, celebrities and athletes with a passion for padel. Grab your rackets!
The first event of April has been awarded the " discovery label ". In other words, the Théâtre Princesse Grace invites the curious to take an interest in this play: L'effet miroir, by Léonore Confino - nominated at the Molières 2024 for best living French-speaking author -, and Jeanne Arènes, winner of the Molière for best supporting actress.
Other events include the Rencontres Philosophiques de Monaco, which will reflect on the theme of identity on April 3, and Alexis Michalik's play "Passeport" on April 8. On April 23 and 24, the public can discover "Le cercle des poètes disparus". This huge film success was adapted for the stage by Tom Schulman and won two Molières in 2024: the prize for male revelation with Ethan Oliel and the prize for direction in a private theater show orchestrated by Olivier Solivérès.
Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
True to form, the OPMC is offering a varied series of concerts this month, mixing classical works with musical discoveries. Starting on April 5, the Orchestra will accompany violinist Valeriy Sokolov as part of the Printemps des Arts program at the Auditorium Rainier III. This venue will also host a symphonic concert on April 13, featuring Debussy works by piano prodigies Lucas and Arthur Jussen, while a spiritual concert is scheduled for Monaco Cathedral on April 14. As part of the musical happy hour, OPMC musicians will pay tribute to Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky on April 16. Finally, on April 27, pianist Grigory Sokolov will offer a recital of works by Byrd and Brahms.
The Smakelijk Comedy Club at Le Méridien Beach Plaza is the last opportunity of the year for couples, families and friends to laugh together! On April 18 and 19, this Belgian-flavored event will feature a cosmopolitan line-up of comedians. The central concept of these two evenings? "A Belgian, a Swiss, a Parisian", with Inno JP, Charles Nouveau and Nathalie Boitel on stage.
New leisure center in Monaco ! Box98 opens its doors in April with a tantalizing promise: to diversify Monaco's entertainment offering. Located in the heart of Fontvieille, the 4,700 m² facility features an electric karting circuit and racing simulators. The site formerly occupied by the Sovereign's car collection will also feature bowling lanes and a karaoke bar. A place to discover as a couple, with family or friends, and which can also be privatized for seminars or professional events.
Sport
Spring in Monaco means the long-awaited return of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters! For the 118th time, the world's best tennis players will compete in an idyllic setting for the first clay-court Masters 1000 of the season.
One of the world's oldest tournaments is constantly evolving, and this 2025 edition marks a turning point with several new features:
- the privatization of the Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel, transformed into an exclusive area for players, their staff and families, representing a 35% expansion of the site
- court n°2 becomes Elizabeth-Ann de Massy, paying tribute to a key figure in Monegasque tennis
- refereeing equipped for the first time with " hawk-eye " and " video review " tools
Join us on April 5 for an exceptional week of tennis, with the final on April 13!
The home stretch for AS Monaco's bid to secure European places for the 2025-2026 season! The Monegasques will host Olympique de Marseille in back-to-back Mediterranean derbies on April 12, before welcoming Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace on April 19.
Once again, it's all about the final sprint, the moment when the top clubs jostle for playoff places. On the domestic scene, Roca Team will host Nanterre 92 on April 5, Saint-Quentin on April 12 and historic CSP Limoges on April 27. On the Euroleague front, Mike James and Co. welcome Panathinaikos, 2nd in the standings, for their final regular-season home game!
Gourmet
The Festival des Etoilés Monte-Carlo returns, once again celebrating culinary excellence with a series of exceptional dinners featuring Michelin-starred chefs from around the world.
The event kicks off on April 10 with a prestigious dinner at Le Grill*, where Dominique Lory and Pierre Gagnaire reunite after 25 years together. On June 20, Alain Ducasse and Albert Adrià will join forces at the Louis XV for a gastronomic experience fusing French and Spanish cuisine. On July 13, Yannick Alleno and Davide Oldani will offer a convivial and innovative evening at Le Pavyllon, followed by an exceptional event at Blue Bay on July 18 with Marcel Ravin and Anne-Sophie Pic. A unique gala dinner will conclude this edition.
3rd instalment of three exceptional dinners
After two exceptional dinners on March 21 and 28 at Pavyllon Monte-Carlo and Blue Bay Marcel Ravin, guests will be treated to the third part of a unique triptych on April 26. Le Grill at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo will honor Italy with a sumptuous four-hands dinner where Alessandro Borghese joins Dominique Lory for a Mediterranean score.
Outside the walls
To round off our news, we'll be highlighting two events taking place in Japan and Germany respectively:
World Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai - Monaco Pavilion
World Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai will be held from April 13 to October 13, 2025, with 28 million visitors expected. This international event responds to the general theme " Designing the society of the future, Imagining our life tomorrow ", with the Principality opting for the " Connecting lives " angle. Comprising several buildings, the Pavilion will be surrounded by a garden of Mediterranean essences and will highlight Monaco's environmental commitments.
Monaco invites itself to Europa Park! As of 2026, the Principality will become the 18th country to have its headquarters in the famous theme park on the French-German border. Featuring elegant architecture, exclusive experiences and an atmosphere that blends prestige and escapism, this new space promises to enhance Monaco's image in the eyes of an international audience. It's a great opportunity to raise the destination's profile and inspire travelers in search of emotions and wonder.