SBM has announced the official opening date of the New Moods, as the iconic venue makes its long-awaited return to the Principality.
Monaco’s well-loved Moods venue is being rebranded as ‘New Moods’ and will officially reopen on the 5th December, with Prince Albert II attending a special pre-opening event on the 30th November. Led by Stéphane Lobono, director of New Moods, and Alfonso Ciulla, Artistic Director for Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), the reopening marks a highly anticipated revival for a venue that last illuminated Monaco’s nightlife from 2009 to 2011.
The reopening has been driven by public demand and a push from SBM’s Deputy Chairman Stéphane Valeri, who prioritised the project after taking office in 2023. “It’s a big, bold and demanding challenge,” said Ciulla in an interview for SBM, “and we’re going to do everything we can to rise to it.”
Located near Café de Paris Monte-Carlo, New Moods, reveals SBM, will retain its basement setting, a design that reflects the intimate, club-like feel of New York and English music venues. The space has been updated with cabaret-inspired decor featuring a warm colour palette, velvet armchairs, and red carpets, creating an inviting retreat for live music performances.
Guests enter down a flight of stairs into a vast reception hall, with brass fixtures hanging above and large wooden doors leading to the main performance space. The layout of the new moods apparently remains mostly unchanged, though a new side stage has been added.
Programming will centre on live music, with tribute bands remaining a staple in the lineup, now joined by unique signature acts. The venue is designed to offer an authentic music experience, prioritising live performances over the typical dinner-and-show format. Another critical element is accessible entertainment. New Moods aims to attract a broad audience, staying true to its founding vision as a place for all music lovers to enjoy live performances.
If you’re feeling nostalgic for the old days of classic discos, New Moods will also host post-concert sessions filled with handpicked vinyl tracks. Offering a ‘Selecta’ experience rather than a traditional DJ set, these sessions aim to bring back the spirit of classic disco nights.
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Entrance to New Moods will be free from 6pm to 8pm, with a €50 charge applied for the show portion afterward, subject to availability and a minimum spend. The menu will feature finger food by the renowned two Michelin-starred Chef Marcel Ravin, with more details coming soon.
Operating six months of the year, from October to March, New Moods will open its doors from Thursday to Saturday each week. New Mood’s musical programme from December 2024 to March 2025 is available here: https://www.montecarlosbm.com/fr/editorial/place-au-show-au-new-moods.
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