Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Monaco

The last day of the year is the perfect time to spend with friends, your significant other, or the whole family, a time to eat great food and party at the stroke of midnight!

In Monaco there’s a wide selection of different ways to ring in the New Year, with something to suit everyone.

For a lively and warm atmosphere, head to the Christmas Village! Mulled wine, festive illuminations, big wheel, fairground rides for the little ones, and a smorgasbord of delicious food await. There will be a party feel to proceedings, with music courtesy of a DJ from 9 pm all the way up to the 12 chimes of midnight. For a fairytale experience, head to the Stade Nautique Rainier III where a spectacular fountain light show on the swimming pool will illuminate the skies of the Principality from 11.59 pm to 12.20 am. Port Hercule is always a safe bet for a fantastic festive atmosphere at New Year!

Alternatively, head to the city’s other most vibrant district on 31 December: Monte-Carlo and the iconic Place du Casino! Why not get in the celebratory mood with a glass of bubbly at the Veuve Clicquot pop-up store, under a sea of lights opposite the splendid Hôtel Hermitage?

Then make your way to the Casino Square with its majestic 18 metre Christmas tree, surrounded by the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo, the Hôtel de Paris, and the newly refurbished Café de Paris for total enchantment! While you wait for the musical countdown to midnight, take a magical stroll that will transport you all the way back to your childhood. Walk among the giant “snow globes” that tell the classic Charles Dickens tale  "A Christmas Carol", and discover the authentic carousel with its beautiful painted wooden horses.

The more daring will kick off 2024 by trying their luck at the legendary Casino de Monte-Carlo, where a DJ, live music and other entertainments await.

If a night at the theatre is your idea of the perfect way to welcome the New Year, experience the magic of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, where the world-famous musical "The Phantom of the Opera" is being performed for the first time ever in France and the Principality.

At the Grimaldi Forum, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo will be performing a special adaptation of Carmen at 7.30 pm.

While at the iconic Salle des Etoiles, diners will enjoy a sumptuous feast while they are entertained by the global hit show "Mamma Mia" featuring the very best music from ABBA.

Those with a taste for the finest gourmet food will not be disappointed!

The chefs of Monaco’s best restaurants and luxury hotels will be pulling out all the stops to wow your tastebuds with incredible festive menus and musical accompaniments.
From gastronomic fine-dining restaurants like Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac or Le Train Bleu to Michelin-starred restaurants such as the Louis XV d’Alain Ducasse, Yoshi or the Pavyllon Monte-Carlo via Il Tavolo at the Hôtel Columbus,the evening in the Grand Salon of the Fairmont Monte-Carlo, the Maya Bay with its “night of lanterns” or L’Intempo at the Hôtel Méridien Beach Plaza, every one will guarantee a truly memorable New Year’s Eve of culinary delight.

For a different kind of experience, you might like to spend New Year’s Eve at one of two winter-themed pop-up venues:
- The "Blue Ice" at the Hôtel Monte-Carlo Bay, with a breathtaking glacier-themed vibe.
- The "Tradiswiss" chalet at the Hôtel Novotel Monte-Carlo, with its Alpine feel and delicious raclette, fondue, and burgers… all accompanied by authentic Swiss cheeses.

Feel like dancing your way into 2024?

A pleiad of DJs will be visiting the Principality specially to get everybody up on the dancefloor for New Year. Essential venues include Jimmy’Z where DJs Dosh and Rawdølff will be in charge of the turntables, the Twiga, the Buddha Bar with a an unforgettable night in store courtesy of DJ Akram, DJ Papa and DJ Renaud, and the MK Club from 10 pm all the way through to 7 am, celebrating the New Year in a glamorous “Studio 54” themed vibe!

We wish you a very Happy New Year in the Principality!
Don’t forget to make your New Year’s resolutions!

Pssst! What if your first resolution for 2024 was to visit Monaco?