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Programme of talks and debates around the exhibition "Variations, Eugène Frey's Light Set Projections", presented by João Maria Gusmão at Villa Paloma.

"Stay at home" is the watchword right now, and everyone is looking for ideas when it comes to staying busy and keeping the boredom at bay. In response, a number of institutions and establishments in the Principality are thinking about you, with a wide variety of activities from online yoga classes, to recipes by top chefs for you to try at home, to free-to-view performances by the Ballets de Monte-Carlo. Ready to be inspired?

The NMNM has unveiled its programme for August 2020, with an exhibition, workshops and screenings all set to take place at the Villa Paloma.

Since last year, visitors have been able to discover Monaco in augmented reality with the CardMap app.

Throughout November, you can visit Monaco's museums free of charge, and performances will cost just 5 euros for residents of the Principality.

Immerse yourself in the world of Les Ballets de Monte Carlo with a brand new interactive visual experience. 

The Principality of Monaco may be small, but it goes big on history and tradition! Here is just a small sample of the best-known historical traditions that the people of Monaco come together to celebrate throughout the year. 

With world-class cultural institutions and an array of huge events throughout the year, some special one-offs and others regular fixtures on a packed calendar, there is always something to see and do in the Principality!

With operas, concerts, and stand-up shows, there's an eclectic programme of the highest quality to discover at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco.

Monaco is open to all cultures, and on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco will be celebrating Japanese pop culture by hosting the sixth edition of MAGIC: Monaco Anime Game International Conference!

There is just over a week to go until the event that symbolises the spirit of openness. Open to creativity, rare repertoires, and other forms of artistic expression, the 2023 Festival du Printemps des Arts gets under way on  8 March, and lasts until 2 April!

Prince Rainier, who died on 6 April 2005 at the age of 81, would have celebrated his one hundreth birthday in 2023. This year will therefore mark the centenary of the birth of the "Builder Prince". An organising committee chaired by Princess Stéphanie is tasked with preparing a series of major events looking back at the life of the man and the Head of State.

The spring holidays are upon us, with the first rays of sunshine. And as every year, the same question is on everyone's lips: what are we going to do? If you're in need of inspiration, here's a selection of ideas to keep you entertained, whether you're on a romantic break, visiting with family or friends.

Thanks to the efforts of the Audiovisual Institute of Monaco, the Principality can now be seen as it was through the classic Pathé-Baby projector in these archives from the last century unearthed. Organised in partnership with the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation, this exhibition is an incredible step back in time!

From Eze, a medieval village perched on a rocky outcrop, to the artists’ mecca Saint-Paul de Vence, to Sainte-Agnès, the highest coastal village in Europe, the region is brimming with jewels to be discovered.

One of the biggest events on the television industry calendar gets under way on Friday! The world of the small screen is gathering in the Principality until next Tuesday for the 62nd Monte-Carlo Television Festival

It's the event-exhibition of the summer! Until 3 September, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco is hosting "Monet in Full Light", with almost 100 paintings offering a new insight into the work of Claude Monet.

Summer: the cicadas are singing, the sun is shining, and there’s a gentle sea breeze. But for many, the holidays are also the perfect time to visit a museum or take in an exhibition. Here are just a few of the most essential ones the Principality has to offer.

On 1 September, the Principality's new public service channel TVMONACO officially went live. And thanks to a partnership with TV5 Monde, the general-interest public channel can be seen worldwide!

From opera and ballet, to theatre, classical music, and philosophy, Monaco is a vibrant hub of cultural activity all year round! Here’s a brief rundown of what’s on at the Principality’s top venues.

The theme of this year’s 28th European Heritage Day is living heritage, sites all over the Principality are joining in by opening their doors to the public this Sunday.

The whole Principality is preparing to celebrate its national holiday, also known as  the “Prince’s Festival”, on 19 November. Here’s a taster of what’s in store!

It’s been another bumper year of exhibitions in the Principality! To make sure you don’t miss out on the superb cultural offerings, here are all of the exhibitions that will be closing at the end of the month.

Starting on 13 March and running until 7 April, the 40th Festival du Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo is a celebration of artistic creativity, blending different art forms to showcase a plethora of unique talents.

Spring is coming, and it’s not just the flowers that are bursting into life - Monaco’s cultural diary is busier than ever. While some exhibitions are drawing to a close, others are just opening. Here’s a run-down of the finest the Principality has to offer this season.

Experience the very best of sport and culture in Monaco throughout May!

Art is coming to Monaco in a big way this summer, with a multitude of unmissable events.

There’s music in the air in Monaco this summer.

August is a great time to be in Monaco! Experience an unforgettable summer with fascinating exhibitions, magical concerts, an electric atmosphere, and world-class cuisine.

Monaco, eternally synonymous with elegance and refinement, is also home to a vibrant cultural scene with unforgettable events all year round. Here’s a taste of what to look forward to at the Principality’s leading cultural institutions this coming year.

The Principality's 'all-in-one' app is the easy way to plan your activities and intineraries in Monaco, and it doesn't cost a thing!

Monaco proudly bears the standard of dreams and glamour around the world but it is, above all, a tourist destination with a remarkable heritage and an outstanding wealth and variety of sites, museums and excursions.

Every summer, for a few dates, the Prince's Palace opens its doors for exclusive concerts in the Cour d’Honneur under the starry skies of the Principality. The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra offers a unique series of performances that will transport you to other places...

From 20 November to 1 December 2024, the Principality is set to become the focus of the jazz world with the Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival in the idyllic setting of the Opéra Garnier.  The Festival promises a blend of tradition and new musical inspirations from every corner of the world, with an emphasis on creativity.

As every year since its inauguration in 2000, the Grimaldi Forum will be hosting a major summer exhibition. "Turner, the Sublime Legacy” will run from 6 July to 1 September 2024.