Culture

Grace #1 Exhibition - until 14 September at the Prince's Palace

Until the autumn, the Prince's Palace is hosting a unique exhibition dedicated to Princess Grace , based on the personal archives of the Princely family. An intimate approach to rediscovering the luminous and multi-faceted personality of Grace Patricia Kelly, set against an immersive backdrop. To be discovered during a visit to the State Apartments!

Concerts by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra at the Prince's Palace - August 3 & 7

Staying in the Prince's Palace... Every summer, the famous Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra brings its expertise to the heart of the Cour d'Honneur for some truly unique performances. The idea was born in 1959 and revives a centuries-old tradition of the Grimaldi family. The orchestra is installed between the two arms of the seventeenth-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 15 August

The summer event that offers entertainment and thrills in unforgettable concerts continues! Until 10 August, let yourself be carried away by the hits that have made the Motown label famous for its soulful evenings hosted by Motown All-Stars an exclusive show. On 2 August, 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 13 August, before Giorgia delights audiences with her unique voice on 15 August.

La Note Bleue Summer Festival - until 30 August

La Note Bleue continues its relaxed yet chic summer of music with new concerts featuring jazz, soul and sounds from other parts of the world. With their feet in the water, audiences can enjoy intimate dates in a friendly atmosphere.

Exhibitions still on show

"The Roaring Twenties of 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

"The architectural heritage of Monaco" on the gates of the Jardins Saint-Martin

"If Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Were Told to Me" at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo

"CINEAM, le club des artisans cinéastes de Monaco" at the Institut Audiovisuel de Monaco

"The butterfly effect, the pre-history of animals" at the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology

World Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai - Monaco Pavilion

Gourmet

Moshi Moshi on the 1st floor of the La Condamine Market

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 can enjoy the restaurant's great classics, inspired by Japanese culture and traditional Mediterranean recipes. Open every day except Saturday lunchtimes and Sundays.

Café Lacoste at Le Méridien Beach Plaza

It's a world first: Café Lacoste is opening at Le Méridien Beach Plaza. The crocodile brand is opening a 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 place to live in its own right, where you'll find sporting elegance and Riviera spirit.

Fruit and vegetable market at Larvotto

Freshness and localism by the sea. Since this summer, a fruit and vegetable market has been set up at 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 pleasures of good food and drink, 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 are back on the pitch with ambition and determination. A new chapter, new recruits and the same thirst for victory: the club is ready to thrill its supporters, both in the league and in the European Cup.
The first highlight of the summer will be a prestigious friendly against Inter Milan at the Stade Louis II on August 8, before their first competitive home fixture against Le Havre on August 16. The Le Rouge et le Blanc will also host Strasbourg on the last weekend of August.

Family

Fireworks display - 9 August

All eyes on the sky: on Friday 9 August, 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 - 1 August

On the Larvotto promenade (Place Anne-Marie Campora), join us on Friday 1 August at 6.30pm for an enchanted evening with the Magician show. A joyful and poetic interlude, offered by the Mairie de Monaco as part of its Children's Evenings programme.

Workshops and courses for curious youngsters

After the children's workshops at the Grimaldi Forum as part of the Couleurs! exhibition, there are now a number of other courses on offer for children in the Principality this summer.

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: hunting in the Palaeolithic, making replica weapons, discovering everyday objects, modelling workshops, games of skill with a propulsor... On offer until 7 August, from 9.30am to 12pm!

Marine immersion at the Oceanographic Museum

Club Oceano takes young participants on a week of activities to discover the marine world. On the programme: games, scientific experiments, encounters with marine species and raising awareness of ocean conservation. It's sure to spark future passions and vocations!

Circus with Tous en Piste

Under the famous big top that houses the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival, this course invites children to discover the circus arts. Juggling, balancing, acrobatics... a fun way of learning that combines agility, self-confidence and team spirit.

Theatre at the Théâtre des Muses

Physical expression, improvisation, directing... the Théâtre des Muses organises courses combining acting and creativity in a friendly atmosphere. The course ends with a presentation, just like real little actors!

Regional advice

Fancy some music under the stars? This summer, festivals are in full swing on the Riviera. The Plages Électro festival in Cannes gets the Croisette dancing, while a host of musical evenings punctuate the long summer evenings from San Remo to Saint-Tropez.