Friday 9 December, at 8 pm and Sunday 11 December 2022, at 3 pm Auditorium Rainier III - Salle Yakov Kreizberg
"Lakmé" by Léo Delibes with Sabine Devieilhe, Fleur Barron, Erminie Blondel, Charlotte Bonnet, Cyrille Dubois, Lionel Lhote, Pierre Doyen, Svetlana Lifar, the Chorus of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo and the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Laurent Campellone, organised by the Opéra de Monte-Carlo

Friday 9 December 2022, at 6.30 pm, Salle des Etoiles
Gala under the High Patronage of H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover, organised by the charity "Les enfants de Frankie" for the children of the Principality. There's a glittering evening of entertainment in store for the youngsters, with fun activities and a special show. Thanks to the participation of families, the charity will be able to organise "Frankie's Christmas" for the benefit of thousands of sick and disadvantaged children across the PACA region, at the Sporting Monte-Carlo.

From Tuesday 25 January to Saturday 31 December 2022, from 10am to 5:30pm (5pm on friday), Audiovisual Institute of Monaco
Cinémato ! Albert I of Monaco, image and sound pioneer. Sovereign scholar and humanist, Prince Albert I (1848-1922) was interested, beyond passion for science, in all the innovative techniques of his time. Thanks to loans from the Archives of the Palace of Monaco and the Oceanographic Institute, the collections of the Audiovisual Institute and the know-how of its teams, this cabinet of curiosities intends to recall how much Prince Albert I was able to link the experience of photography and sound recording. Organised by the Audiovisual Institute of Monaco.

From Wednesday 1 June to Saturday 31 December 2022, Musée d’Anthropologie Préhistorique
The temporary exhibition "From One World To Another, From The Visible To The Invisible", invites visitors to discover previously unseen and original collections kept at the Monaco Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology, where some of them have been for more than a century.

From Saturday 4 June to Saturday 31 December 2022, Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
A 5-step tour will take you on a polar mission as a reporter! An immersive journey to learn more about these distant and mysterious lands.

Thursday 1 December 2022 to Monday 2 January 2023, Galerie des Pêcheurs
Exhibition of photographs by Jean-Pierre Debernardi. With the support of the Department of the Environment and the association Artphoto Monaco, this exhibition is a veritable ode to the mountains.

From Friday 2 December 2022 to Monday 2 January 2023, Port Hercule de Monaco
Christas Village on the theme "Christmas in Spitsbergen", organised by Monaco City Hall. The traditional stands, stalls and chalets take up residence every year on Quai Albert Ier, amid the magnificent festive decorations and lights.

From Friday 2 December 2022 to Sunday 26 February 2023, Port Hercule de Monaco
In line with the measures adopted by the Prince's Government to encourage energy saving, including the removal of the ice skating rink, the Municipal Council is keen to propose an alternative solution to keep the young and the not-so-young amused this winter. The Roller Station will take up residence at the Stade Nautique Rainier III, in the location usually occupied by the swimming pool, and will replace the ice rink! For those without their own equipment, roller skates will be available for visitors.

From Friday 2 December 2022 to Sunday 8 January 2023, Place du Casino
Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer is offering, for the first time ever, a roller skating rink for young and old alike! Experience the magic of the holidays at the heart of the Place du Casino as the Café de Paris Monte-Carlo is turned into a welcoming chalet. Watch all the fun of the winter trail from the terrace and enjoy a gourmet break with waffles and mulled wine, which is sure to warm you up at any time of the day! Experience all the magic of the festive season in Monte-Carlo!

From Friday 2 December 2022 to Sunday 8 January 2023, Casino de Monte-Carlo
Like a Child: the magic of the festive season is coming to the Casino de Monte-Carlo! Visit the Atrium of the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo with its lavish new installation, inviting your inner child to awaken in the heart of an enchanted forest. There are childhood memories, a modern merry-go-round inspired by traditional carousels and majestic reindeer. Whatever your age, hop on the sleight and experience a voyage into the wonderful world of Christmas.

Saturday 10 December 2022, at 7 PM, St Paul's Anglican Church
The concert will be conducted by Errol Girdlestone, with soloists Elenor Bowers-Jolley (soprano), Fleur Barron (mezzo-soprano), Gavan Ring (tenor) et Simon Bailey (bass), and the Ristretto Chamber Choir and Orchestra. First performed in 1742, the Messiah (HWV 56) is an oratorio for choir, soloists and orchestra that remains one of the greatest musical masterpieces of all times. The work contains many well-known arias, breath-taking choruses, and conveys an emotional intensity that still thrills us to this day, more than 250 years after the composer's death. This annual concert, renowned in the region, is one of the essential dates in the calendar of the Principality in the weeks leading up to Christmas.

Saturday 10 December 2022, at 7.30 pm, Opéra de Monte-Carlo - Salle Garnier
Monaco Dance Forum - The unmissable event of the season! For classical dance aficionados, the cast alone is enough to set the heart aflutter, as this production brings together seven world-renowned choreographers. Each of them has turned one of the seven deadly sins into a dance piece for Gauthier Dance. The result is a simply astonishing set of seven world premieres.

Saturday 10 December 2022, at 8 pm, Grimaldi Forum Monaco
After travelling to over 40 countries and being seen by more than three million people, the international hit show is back with an exciting new version. The eight talented aliens from Planet VOCA invite you to an unforgettable theatrical experience based around classic pop hits from around the world and a host of new additions. This magical blend of comedy, vocal performance, a capella singing and beatbox will make you laugh, clap, and sing your heart out.

Sunday 11 December 2022, at 10.30 am, Port Hercule de Monaco
U Giru de Natale is the ultimate running race in Monaco that is open to all participants, with courses for all ages. Every year, more than 2,000 people gather to run along the Grand Prix circuit and through the magnificent Monegasque streets. This unique event is always a festive occasion! Organised by the Sporting Association of Monaco Police Department.

Sunday 11 December 2022, at 5 pm, Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Marie and Denis have been in love for forty years. It's beautiful... but thanks to their son Tom, things are about to change. He has blundered. One that could change the next fifty years of a life. Written by Bob Martet, directed by Anne Bourgeois, starring Marie-Anne Chazel, Régis Laspalès, Jean-Baptiste Shelmerdine, Emma Gamet, and Caroline Maillard.

Monday 12 December 2022, at 7:30 PM, Salle Garnier de l'Opéra de Monte-Carlo
Béjart, Peter Brook, Bartabas, Pina Bausch... Shantala Shivalingappa has had the privilege of working with these great names thanks to her total mastery of the Indian dance, Kuchipudi. Her palette of tools is today famous throughout the world. Movements, gestures, facial expressions, finger positioning, etc.. Everything is crafted to the extreme with this artist who is looking to present a purity of expression.

Tuesday 13 December 2022, at 8 pm, Théâtre des Variétés
Movie Tuesdays "The Christmas movie" - The Dead by John Huston (1988). Like his heroine, John Huston had a well-kept secret: a deep sensivity that runs through this surprising and touching film. Organised by the Audiovisual Institute of Monaco.

Wednesday 14 December 2022, at 4 pm, Audiovisual Institute of Monaco
A mix of storytelling and a film for a very young audience, ages 3 and over. Magical tales narrated, drawn, and animated to bring the Christmas spirit to life. Organised by the Audiovisual Institute of Monaco.

Wednesday 14 December 2022, at 7 pm, Salle Omnisports Gaston Médecin - Stade Louis II
Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Basketball: AS Monaco Roca Team - FC Barcelona

Wednesday 14 December 2022, at 7.30 pm, Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Monaco Dance Forum - Igra echoes Nijinsky's Games with a host of nods to the 1913 ballet in which young people hunt for tennis balls in a park at twilight. As is customary with Kor’sia, visual power plays a crucial role in the musical and theatrical choices that make this Madrid-based company one of the most innovative on the contemporary stage.

Thursday 15 December 2022, at 6.30 pm, Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Thursday Live Session with Lulu Van Trapp

Thursday 15 December 2022, from 7 pm to 9 pm, Théâtre Princesse Grace
"L'Amour Fou" - introduced by Raphael Zagury-Orly with Paul Audi, Sarah Chiche and Yannick Haenel. Organised by the philosophy society Les Rencontres Philosophiques de Monaco.

Friday 16 December 2022, at 7 pm, Salle Omnisports Gaston Médecin - Stade Louis II
Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Basketball: AS Monaco Roca Team - Alba Berlin

Friday 16 December 2022, at 7.30 pm, Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Monaco Dance Forum - From the Greek 'soma' (body) and the Latin sonum (sound), Sonoma is the sound of a falling body, the rage felt by humans certain that they are alive and awake… Following the success of Siena, presented at the Monaco Dance Forum in 2014, Marcos Morau and the Compagnie La Veronal are returning to the Principality with a punchy new performance.

Friday 16 December 2022, at 8 pm, Monaco Cathedral
Works by Lassus, Tallis, Byrd, Palestrina, and others, performed by La Chambre, conducted by Jean-Sébastien Beauvais. Organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs in collaboration with the Diocese of Monaco.