After a memorable debut in 2024, Chocolashow is preparing to make its return to Monaco in 2025, this time drawing inspiration from the world of yachting and the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show.
The inaugural edition, held in the Riva Tunnel and inaugurated by Prince Albert II alongside Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella—who each signed a chocolate bar—marked a bold new addition to Monaco’s cultural calendar. The 2025 event will continue the concept in two distinct parts, combining artistic expression, culinary spectacle, and charitable giving.
The first phase will present a public exhibition of large-format chocolate artworks, with 80x80cm slabs engraved by international artists. The second phase will centre around the immersive Choko-Show, an evening featuring a themed dinner, live cooking show, raffle, and a charity auction. As before, eight non-profit organisations will receive all proceeds from the sale of the artworks, with each piece randomly assigned to a beneficiary.
Building on the success of its first year, Chocolashow will again collaborate with returning partners while also welcoming new contributors through varied formats. More information is expected in the coming months as preparations advance.
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Ten years of sun-drenched celebration: Nikki Beach Monte Carlo reopens for a milestone summer
Perched above the coastline on the rooftop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo, Nikki Beach has once again opened its white-linen doors for the summer season—and this year marks a special occasion: the tenth anniversary of the brand’s Monte Carlo outpost. With its now-iconic “Celebration of Life” spirit, Nikki Beach returns with a full programme of signature events and a menu that perfectly captures its global flair and Mediterranean roots.
The Nikki Beach restaurant is a welcome retreat high above the busy streets of Monaco
On a beautiful bright day in May, I found myself back on the Fairmont rooftop, wedged delightfully between pool and sea, to experience a long lunch that felt like a brief escape to Saint Tropez—minus the sand, but with all the mood. The starters, a sea bass ceviche and a truffle tuna tartare, were crisp, fresh, and perfectly suited for the season. We moved on to the Mediterranean Octopus, tender and lightly grilled, and a rich Simmental Ribeye Steak, cooked to perfection.
The grilled octopus was a delight on this warm May day. Photo credit: Cassandra Tanti
Alex Pizza, who first joined Nikki Beach in 2002, has helped shape the group’s culinary identity, from Saint Tropez to Saint Barth and now in Monte Carlo. His expertise is evident in every course served on this rooftop terrace, where food, music, and atmosphere align to create something truly immersive.
The 2025 season at Nikki Beach Monte Carlo is set to be livelier than ever, with weekly events lighting up the rooftop every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Among the season’s standout moments, Formula One driver Charles Leclerc will unveil a new capsule collection with Ferrari Style during an exclusive private event at the venue, marking the start of a high-profile collaboration between the luxury fashion house and the beach club over Monaco’s Grand Prix weekend.
There’s a reason Nikki Beach Monte Carlo has lasted 10 years in one of the most exclusive corners of the world. It offers a rare blend of elegance, consistency, and escapism that continues to draw an international crowd back, year after year.
See more of Cassandra Tanti’s experience at Nikki Beach Monte Carlo in the video reel below…
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Monaco is preparing to welcome the return of the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF, the world’s first all-electric raceboat series, with qualifying scheduled for Friday 18th July and race day on Saturday 19th July 2025.
Following its high-profile debut in 2024, the championship returns with nine teams, each featuring both a male and female pilot. Backed by global celebrities such as Rafael Nadal, Didier Drogba and Will Smith, the event promises another weekend of high-speed action on the Mediterranean, paired with the glamour that has become synonymous with the Principality. Last year’s Monaco race ended with Team Brady—co-owned by Tom Brady and Didier Drogba—claiming the win before an audience that included HRH Prince Albert II of Monaco.
The 2025 edition will once again be anchored at the Yacht Club de Monaco, which will host the championship’s Ocean Club, a VIP hospitality venue for guests and team owners. French fans will be keeping a close eye on Rouen-native Tom Chiappe, who races for Team Rafa and is expected to contend for a podium finish after his strong showing in qualifying last season.
Monaco has played a central role in the development of the E1 series, serving as host of the E1 Pilot Academy, a talent programme aimed at cultivating future electric raceboat pilots. Two of its graduates—Sara Misir of Team Blue Rising and Micah Wilkinson of Team Drogba—have already achieved podium finishes in the current season.
As the fifth stop on a seven-race calendar that includes coastal cities such as Doha, Dubrovnik, Lagos and Miami, the Monaco leg is expected to further enhance the Principality’s growing reputation as a leader in sustainable marine innovation and electric mobility.
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World premieres and youthful promise: Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo prepare for a dazzling summer season
Joining him on the programme is the Madrid-based Compagnie Kor’sia, whose previous appearance in Monaco with the ballet Igra left a lasting impression. Led by Antonio de Rosa and Mattia Russo, Kor’sia continues to break boundaries with powerful visual storytelling and daring scenographic choices. Their latest creation, infused with the language of the body and a desire to transcend verbal expression, is expected to be a standout moment of the season.
While the Principality enjoys these artistic moments, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo will also be representing Monaco on the international stage. The company is set to tour Cuba in May and Spain in June, performing in Havana, Valencia, and Granada, further reinforcing its role as a global cultural ambassador.
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