The Salle des Etoiles sets the stage for the European Poker Tour, running from 26th April to 6th May and featuring top players from around the globe competing in high-profile EPT PokerStars games. To be a part of the action, register online here.
The Metaverse Entertainment World Summit and Awards Show (MEWS), held under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, is running from 3rd to 5th May at One Monte-Carlo. On the agenda: exhibits, networking events, concepts, talks and experiences designed bring the ideas of tomorrow here to us today. The organisers say it will be “a highly curated conference break-out sessions, NFT, metaverse, AI, AR, tech and immersive experiences” centred on this fast-growing world. One exhibitor is Phygicode, a company who has labelled itself as an incubator for...
The vibrant new Petit Marché de Monaco Ville will be held every week, selling a bounty of fresh produce and breathing new life into this historic, but largely touristic, part of the Principality. Monaco-Ville, colloquially known as The Rock or Le Rocher, is the neighbourhood that encompasses the Palace, the cathedral and some of the oldest streets in the Principality. The Grimaldi family has resided in this section since 1297, making it an important historic centre, though one that is often overlooked by locals. Efforts to change that, and thus...
The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra is hosting a recital with pianist Nelson Goerner and the Auditorium Rainier III at Friday 5th May at 8pm. Music by Chopin and Liszt.
Saturday 6 May will mark the return of the racing season in the Principality with the sixth Monaco E-Prix, organised by the Automobile Club de Monaco.
The Monaco International Dog Show returns on 6th and 7th May, welcoming nine international judges who will choose the top dogs from each breed, designating those who are best in show. For more information, visit www.monacokennelclub.com.
Join the Slammers team for sausage rolls, cucumber sandwiches and Coronation Chicken vol-au-volants as the pub screens King Charles' Coronation from 11am to 5pm.
World-famous French producer Wax Tailor has a new international tour for 2023 to mark the release of his new album “Fishing For Accidents”. The electro hip hop artist returns to the Monaco stage on Saturday 6th May at 8.30pm at the Espace Leo Ferré.
The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra is presenting "Of Blood and Gold" with Alondra de la Parra conducting, featuring guitarists Yamandu Costa and Rafael Aguirre at the Auditorium Rainier III on Sunday 7th May at 6pm. Music by Chávez, Revueltas, Rodrigo, Mancayo, De Falla, Costa and Assad.
The Médiathèque de Monaco - Bibliothèque Louis Notari will host a free lecture by Eve Vernice, who will be introducing the world of edible flowers to the public.
This 1956 can’t miss B-movie spy thriller starring Robert Mitchum takes him from Monaco to Stockholm, avoiding danger at every turn. The film is organised by the Audiovisual Institute of Monaco on Tuesday 9th May at 8pm at the Théâtre des Variétés.
In May, the Princess Grace Irish Library will host former Irish diplomat Danial Mulhall, who will be looking back over his 44 years of telling Ireland’s story using W.B. Yeats and James Joyce. When fiction and reality collide, it makes for a heady brew. This will most certainly be the case when Daniel Mulhall, a former diplomat who held ambassadorial posts in Berlin, London and Washington, tells how he spent 44 years revealing the nature, identity and long literary history of his country via the works of two renowned Irish...
Being held Thursday 11th to Friday 12th May at the Espace Fontvieille, EVER Monaco showcases the future of energy and travel. Over the years, EVER Monaco has addressed themes and issues ranging from cars, bikes and soft mobility to industrial vehicles, sustainable habitats and clean construction. This year, it is expanding to include air travel, as the first prototype flying cars and electric helicopters are on display.
The vibrant new Petit Marché de Monaco Ville will be held every week, selling a bounty of fresh produce and breathing new life into this historic, but largely touristic, part of the Principality. Monaco-Ville, colloquially known as The Rock or Le Rocher, is the neighbourhood that encompasses the Palace, the cathedral and some of the oldest streets in the Principality. The Grimaldi family has resided in this section since 1297, making it an important historic centre, though one that is often overlooked by locals. Efforts to change that, and thus...
The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra is presenting an evening at the Auditorium Rainier III on Friday 12th May at 8pm with conductor Cornelius Meister, featuring violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann. Music by Elgar and Dvořák.
Ninja Warrior but on a children's scale! Head to the Espace Léo Ferré to try out the course. Children ages three to 14 are all invited to give it a go. READ MORE: https://monacolife.net/the-ninja-box-at-espace-leo-ferre/
Monte-Carlo Fashion Week will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year with an edition featuring clothing and accessory trends that have a serious ethical and sustainable edge. Under the patronage of Princess Charlene and organised by the Monegasque Chamber of Fashion, Monte-Carlo Fashion Week (MCFW) has gone from a local showcase to an international event in just 10 short years. Designers from around the world, whether established or emerging, are drawn to Monte-Carlo Fashion Week’s eco-cred as well as for its inclusiveness and diversity. SHOWCASING MOANCO Far from just a series...
A geopolitical conundrum and a foundation of modern Swiss principles, the nation’s enduring neutrality is going under the lens at a special Club Suisse de Monaco dinner with humanitarian Alexandre Liebeskind in May. On Wednesday 17th May at 7pm in the Restaurant Horizon of the Fairmont Monte-Carlo, Swiss national Alexandre Liebeskind will be drawing on his own experiences in the world of peacemaking and diplomacy to take on the complicated subject of Switzerland’s neutrality, exploring “the threats, opportunities and realities around the confederation staying neutral”. “Originally imposed after Napoleon’s wars, Switzerland’s...
The vibrant new Petit Marché de Monaco Ville will be held every week, selling a bounty of fresh produce and breathing new life into this historic, but largely touristic, part of the Principality. Monaco-Ville, colloquially known as The Rock or Le Rocher, is the neighbourhood that encompasses the Palace, the cathedral and some of the oldest streets in the Principality. The Grimaldi family has resided in this section since 1297, making it an important historic centre, though one that is often overlooked by locals. Efforts to change that, and thus...
La Note Bleue is bringing on the jazz, hip hop and funk with a concert that incorporates music and poetry with an international flair.
The Grimaldi Forum with the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra will host a cinema-concert on Sunday 21st May at 6pm that presents 1968's Stanley Kubrick classic, 2001: A Space Odyssey in collaboration with Warner Bros Classics, the Southbank Centre London and the British Film Institute.
In its eighth edition, organiser Tiffany McCall is putting on a Cannes Week Fashion Show at the Hotel Hermitage. There will be a gala dinner and live performances by Blake Carrington and Yvonne Sparks. To learn more, please click here.
The entire Principality will be the scene for the 80th edition of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, organised by the Automobile Club de Monaco. This legendary event brings the top drivers from the racing world together on one of the most difficult tracks in the GP calendar.
Just a handful of tickets remain for the three days and nights of Amber Lounge events that, for 20 years, have dominated as the to-go after parties for Formula 1 drivers and Grand Prix fans alike. It was in Monaco that the concept of Amber Lounge first saw the light. Now two decades on and with a fresh new team and vision, the signature “After Party” host is organising up a storm of stellar events from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th May. The action kicks off on the Friday aboard a...
The vibrant new Petit Marché de Monaco Ville will be held every week, selling a bounty of fresh produce and breathing new life into this historic, but largely touristic, part of the Principality. Monaco-Ville, colloquially known as The Rock or Le Rocher, is the neighbourhood that encompasses the Palace, the cathedral and some of the oldest streets in the Principality. The Grimaldi family has resided in this section since 1297, making it an important historic centre, though one that is often overlooked by locals. Efforts to change that, and thus...
To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Prince Rainier III, Monaco is putting on a day of unforgettable celebrations. Join in on 31st May from 4.30pm up on the Rock. For more information, click here.
The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra presents an early evening of Chamber Music with violinists Ilyoung Chae and Adela Urcan alongside Federico Andres Hood on the viola. Music by Taneyev, Kodály, and Dvořák.
Sea, stars and cinema await at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort’s open-air screening evening of Le Grand Bleu in May. Monte-Carlo Bay will host a special al fresco evening of cinema beneath the stars as part of the ongoing “The Sea is Green” programme. Guests will be immersed in comfort as they are seated in deckchairs near the lagoon and treated to a finger food menu featuring the “best of the sea” in a street food style to watch a screening of the 1988 cult classic Le Grand Bleu by celebrated director...
The vibrant new Petit Marché de Monaco Ville will be held every week, selling a bounty of fresh produce and breathing new life into this historic, but largely touristic, part of the Principality. Monaco-Ville, colloquially known as The Rock or Le Rocher, is the neighbourhood that encompasses the Palace, the cathedral and some of the oldest streets in the Principality. The Grimaldi family has resided in this section since 1297, making it an important historic centre, though one that is often overlooked by locals. Efforts to change that, and thus...
If you love all things Italian and cucina italiana, mark the first Friday of June down in your diary! Did you know that Monaco has three different markets? There’s the Condamine Market just off the Place d’Armes, the Marché de Monte-Carlo over on Avenue Saint-Charles and a brand-new addition in the form of the Petit Marché de Monaco Ville up on the Rock, which happens just once a week, but is steadily growing in popularity with locals and visitors alike. These markets are vibrant places, but given the countless other attractions in the...
La Note Bleue will be hosting a night of African infused music on 2nd June at 9pm when the popular bar welcomes Senegal-based guitar wiz Bolero, whose performances incorporate horns, strings, percussion and vocals as well as the bass, alongside the wonderful Joseph Massoma.
The Monte-Carlo Stand-Up and Comedy Festival and Gross Prod are putting together an American-style variety show to support the association Les Enfants de Frankie. The evening will feature a light and sound show as well as performances by eight funny men and women who will be sure to tickle every funny bone in the house. FestiSmile is being held on 3rd June at the Theatre des Variétés.
Beauly Grace’s tribute to legend Aretha Franklin will feature everyone’s favourite hits, such as Respect, Think and Natural Woman, from the Queen of Soul. The concert is taking place on 3rd June at 9pm at La Note Bleue.
Get your spray cans at the ready from 4th to 7th June as UPAINT is returning to the Promenade du Larvotto and will feature some of the world’s top street artists who create masterpieces as the public looks on. A free-expression wall will be set up so anyone who wants to have a go can, and young artists from Monaco’s schools will participate in the Junior Challenge.
The Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra presents Carmina Burana with Kazuki Yamada conducting, Charles Richard-Hamelin on piano, soprano star Mari Eriksmoen, Matthias Rexroth singing countertenor, Adrian Eröd singing baritone and the CBSO Chorus with Simon Halsey as choirmaster playing on 4th June at 6pm at the Grimaldi Forum. Music by Strauss and Orff.
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