What to do in Monaco in February

It's time for love...

February means Valentine's Day! The perfect opportunity to stay in the Principality for a romantic interlude , an intimate celebration and a sweet bubble for two.

There'll be plenty of sport!

In Monaco, there are sporting events all year round. The AS Monaco Football Club visit Paris Saint-Germain on Friday February 7, before hosting Benfica Lisbon on Tuesday February 11 in the Champions League play-offs, and welcoming Nantes on the weekend of February 16.

On the orange ball front, AS Monaco Basket will play two successive Euroleague games, Wednesday 5th against Baskonia and Friday 7th against Partizan Belgrade.

Quite a program... Europe's finest on the basketball court and on the soccer pitch!

The Principality and its athletics federation are organizing Monaco Run 2025 over the weekend of February 8-9. A wide range of running events will take place on the Monegasque asphalt, from a 5 km route through the region's iconic land marks to a 30 km trail in the heart of a natural environment with extraordinary views.

And since sport in Monaco is a vehicle for peace and the promotion of CAPITAL VALUES, the Pink Ribbon Walk will be held on Sunday February 9 at 10:15 a.m.: a meaningful walk to raise awareness of breast cancer and the need for early detection.

Culture in all its forms

Culture is not to be outdone! Opera fans can choose between a recital by one of France's greatest tenors, Benjamin Bernheim, on February 9, and Richard Wagner 's opera L'Or du Rhin on February 19, 21, 23 and 25.

The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra offers a symphonic tribute to Ravel on February 9, a musical happy hour on February 18 and a piano recital by Christian Zacharias on February 28.

Fans of humor will prefer to head to Le Méridien Beach Plaza. With its Belgian brasserie Smakelijk! , the hotel offers stand-up comedy evenings. The February 14 and 15 editions will delight audiences, thanks in particular to Alex Vizorek. The pillar of the Belgian comedy scene, well known to French audiences, will share the stage with Thomas Sii and Adrien Montowski.

Music lovers beware: the New Moods livens up Monegasque nights all year round. February program? Uptown Lovers, tributes to Michael Jackson, The Who, the Bee Gees, Police and The Eagles... not forgetting a Monte-Carlo Talents Night featuring the local scene.

Music again, but at the Grimaldi Forum : the famous Thursday Live Sessions will be held on February 20 with Dead Chic, a Franco-English group that harmoniously blends heavy rock and soul.

And on stage? The Théâtre Princesse Grace offers three dates in February: a screening of Alain Resnais' "Mélo" on February 4, Sébastien Azzopardi's "Ma version de l'histoire" on February 20, and "Pauvre Bitos! ou le diner de têtes", a gritty comedy by Jean Anouilh on February 25.

For gourmets?

Fancy a quick bite to eat to give you time to visit the Principality? Anthony Orengo and William Scheffer - creators of Monte-Carlo Beer and Daghe drinks - have inaugurated Wam , a modern sandwich shop featuring local, seasonal produce. The emphasis is on fresh , high-quality ingredients, with options to suit all tastes, from the most classic to the most creative. Of particular note is the stack, which allows sandwiches to be customized with different ingredients, for a made-to-measure experience.

Also in Monte-Carlo: Dean & Deluca , the high-end gourmet chain present in 77 countries worldwide, inaugurates its first European outlet at Monaco's Métropole Shopping Center , on the second floor, in place of the former Modes'Tea. The new outlet offers a wide selection of products, from specialty foods to luxury goods. The elegant , refined space offers continuous service, enabling customers to enjoy quality products at any time of day, whether for a takeaway or a gourmet moment on the spot.

February with the kids

School vacations are always a good time to enjoy unique family experiences .

Fancy an immersion in the Mediterranean ? The Oceanographic Museum offers a virtual dive into the Mediterranean. Parents and children are equipped with the latest generation virtual reality helmets to discover a Marine Protected Area. A fun way to learn! This activity is only available during school vacations.

The Musée d'Anthropologie Préhistorique (Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology) is also a great place for family learning. Here, you can travel back in time to explore the fascinating lives of prehistoric people through immersive, interactive activities .

Feel like burning up the stage? Théâtre des Muses has children in mind, offering improvisation workshops during the vacations on the theme of Carnival. Starting with the costume of their choice, budding actors can create and embody their characters, before a presentation to parents and friends at the end of the session!

Regional council

Every year in February, the Côte d'Azur celebrates with a gigantic parade along the Mediterranean coast. Between the Carnaval de Nice and the Fête du Citron de Menton, the thousands of spectators who attend these unique events are all smiles for a fortnight. The Carnaval de Nice (February 15 - March 2), with its traditional battle of the flowers and two-hour illuminated parade where floats vie with each other in creativity, will this year focus on the theme of the King of the Oceans... As for the Fête du Citron (February 15 - March 2), with its vitamin-packed, frenzied corsos and ephemeral citrus sculptures, this 91st edition will feature journeys to the stars!

February is also the month when the hills of the western Côte d'Azur take on a golden hue thanks to the mimosa blossom! Mandelieu-La Napoule organizes the Fête du Mimosa from February 12 to 16: a festive, joyous and popular celebration with parades, parades, entertainment, corsos... It's also the perfect time to take the Route du Mimosa: a 130 km fragrant escapade from Bormes-les-Mimosas to Grasse, via Mandelieu.