As Monaco gears up for the return of the Grand Prix this May, attention is turning not only to the racing, but also to where the best views—and parties—will be found. One of the more discreet but consistently talked-about options is a high-rise terrace perched above Port Hercule, where the Monte-Carlo Race Club is once again hosting a weekend-long gathering for those who prefer their motorsport with a side of music and champagne.

Set on the 9th floor of the Panorama Building, the terrace offers a clear view over some of the most technical turns of the street circuit. But the appeal goes beyond the vantage point. From midday through the evening, the space fills with the sounds of live DJs, the scent of freshly prepared dishes from a private chef, and the kind of crowd that makes the scene as much a draw as the sport itself.

Throughout race weekend—from 22nd to 25th May—performers like DJ Kika Sass, Moreno De Leva, and saxophonist Maria will be keeping the energy up, both during the day and into the night. The event is designed to be fully immersive: open bar, live sets, and no need to move between venues.

By night, the same organisers run the Monte-Carlo Race Party. Running from 8:30pm to midnight on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, it’s one of the few places in the port where guests can slip into a cocktail setting without missing the racing vibe. The format is familiar—music, drinks, standing dinner—but the setting, and the circuit backdrop, gives it something extra.

While not an official part of the Grand Prix, the terrace and party nights have carved out a place in the wider social calendar of the event. For those interested in the race weekend but less committed to the grid, it offers a well-located alternative.

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