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Music and Cultural Events in Monaco in 2024-2025

Monaco, eternally synonymous with elegance and refinement, is also home to a vibrant cultural scene with unforgettable events all year round. Here’s a taste of what to look forward to at the Principality’s leading cultural institutions this coming year.

The Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival is turning 18!

This year sees the Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival celebrate its 18th birthday, with a line-up of iconic artists and venues that promises to be as unique and spectacular as ever.

What to do in Monaco this March

Culture, sport, great food... The Principality has so much to offer. Experience a month of March like nowhere else!

What to do in Monaco this April

There’s an unforgettable April in store in the Principality, with a selection of events you absolutely won’t want to miss!

OPMC - "Hélène Grimaud Recital"

Thursday 5 June 2025, at 8 pm, Auditorium Rainier III
Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, 2024/2025 season, under the Presidency of H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover - "Hélène Grimaud Recital". Hélène GRIMAUD, Piano. Programme: BEETHOVEN, BRAHMS, BACH/BUSONI.

Thursday 5 June 2025, at 8 pm

Auditorium Rainier III

Boulevard Louis II

OPMC - "Symphonic Concert"

Sunday 8 June 2025, at 6 pm, Auditorium Rainier III
Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, 2024/2025 season, under the Presidency of H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover - "Symphonic Concert". Kazuki YAMADA, Conductor, Anne-Sophie MUTTER, Violin, Pablo FERRÁNDEZ, Cello. Programme: TAKEMITSU, BRAHMS, SAINT-SAËNS.

Sunday 8 June 2025, at 6 pm

Auditorium Rainier III

Boulevard Louis II

OPMC - "Tribute to Ravel"

Tuesday 10 June 2025, at 6.30 pm, Maison de France
Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, 2024/2025 season, under the Presidency of H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover - "Tribute to Ravel". Musicians of the OPMC. Programme: RAMEAU, JADIN, RAVEL.

Tuesday 10 June 2025, at 6:30 pm

Maison de France

42, rue Grimaldi

OPMC - "Tribute to Shostakovich"

Sunday 15 June 2025, at 6 pm, Auditorium Rainier III
Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, 2024/2025 season, under the Presidency of H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover - "Tribute to Shostakovich". Juraj VALČUHA, Conductor, Andreï KOROBEINIKOV, Piano. Programme: GLAZUNOV, SHOSTAKOVICH, STRAUSS.

Sunday 15 June 2025, at 6 pm

Auditorium Rainier III

Boulevard Louis II

OPMC - "Symphonic Concert"

Sunday 22 June 2025, at 6 pm, Auditorium Rainier III
Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, 2024/2025 season, under the Presidency of H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover - "Symphonic Concert". Tomáš NETOPIL, conductor, Lucas & Arthur JUSSEN, pianos, Maria João Pires, guest pianist. Music to be performed includes pieces by SCHUBERT, MOZART, and SUK.

Sunday 22 June 2025, at 6 pm

Auditorium Rainier III

Boulevard Louis II

OPMC - "Concert at the Prince's Palace"

Wednesday 10 July 2024, at 9.30 pm, Palais Princier - Cour d'Honneur
Symphonic concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in the Cour d'Honneur at the Prince's Palace - Lawrence FOSTER, Conductor. Daniel LOZAKOVICH, Violin. Music includes pieces by BEETHOVEN, WIENIAWSKI, KODÁLY.

Thursday 10 July 2025, at 9:30 pm

Prince's Palace - Cour d'Honneur

Palais Princier Place du Palais

OPMC - "Concert at the Prince's Palace"

Saturday 20 July 2024, at 9.30 pm, Palais Princier - Cour d'Honneur
Symphonic concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in the Cour d'Honneur at the Prince's Palace - Kazuki YAMADA, Conductor. Lucas & Arthur JUSSEN, Piano. Music includes pieces by WEBER, MENDELSSOHN, BRAHMS.

Sunday 20 July 2025, at 9:30 pm

Prince's Palace - Cour d'Honneur

Palais Princier Place du Palais

OPMC - "Concert at the Prince's Palace"

Wednesday 31 July 2024, at 9.30 pm, Palais Princier - Cour d'Honneur
Symphonic concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in the Cour d'Honneur at the Prince's Palace - Charles DUTOIT, Conductor. David FRAY, Piano. Music includes pieces by BEETHOVEN, RAVEL, RESPIGHI.

Thursday 31 July 2025, at 9:30 pm

Prince's Palace - Cour d'Honneur

Palais Princier Place du Palais

OPMC - "Concert at the Prince's Palace"

Sunday 3 August 2025, at 9.30 pm, Palais Princier - Cour d'Honneur
Symphonic concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in the Cour d'Honneur at the Prince's Palace - Tianyi LU, Conductor. Georgijs OSOKINS, Piano. Music includes pieces by BEETHOVEN and PROKOFIEV.

Sunday 3 August 2025, at 9:30 pm

Prince's Palace - Cour d'Honneur

Palais Princier Place du Palais

OPMC - "Concert at the Prince's Palace"

Thursday 7 August 2025, at 9.30 pm, Palais Princier - Cour d'Honneur
Symphonic concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in the Cour d'Honneur at the Prince's Palace - Emmanuel TJEKNAVORIAN, Conductor. Sergey KHACHATRYAN, Violin. Music includes pieces by LISZT, BRUCH, R. STRAUSS, and J. STRAUSS.

Thursday 7 August 2025, at 9:30 pm

Prince's Palace - Cour d'Honneur

Palais Princier Place du Palais

OPMC - "Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio"

Sunday 27 July 2025, at 9.30 pm, Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Symphonic concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in the Cour d'Honneur at the Prince's Palace - Kazuki YAMADA, Conductor, with the CBSO Chorus and Rainier III Academy Children's Choir performing the Liverpool Oratorio by Paul McCARTNEY & Carl DAVIS.

Sunday 27 July 2025, at 9:30 pm

Grimaldi Forum Monaco

10, avenue Princesse Grace

Concert - "BELINDA DAVIDS, Tribute to Whitney Houston"

Friday 27 June 2025, at 8.30 pm, Grimaldi Forum Monaco
After QUEEN, ELTON JOHN, and JJ GOLDMAN, Richard WALTER PRODUCTIONS presents a tribute to another pop icon, the Queen of Soul and RnB herself, perhaps the greatest female singer of all time: WHITNEY HOUSTON! Following her huge success at the Salle Pleyel in Paris, Belinda Davids is preparing to tour France and Monaco. The Diva's biggest hits will be revived by Belinda DAVIDS, one of the few contemporary singers with the four-octave vocal range needed to perform the songs of WHITNEY HOUSTON.

Friday 27 June 2025, at 8:30 pm

Grimaldi Forum Monaco

10, avenue Princesse Grace

Jam Sessions

Wednesday 4 June 2025, at 6.30 pm, Marché de La Condamine
The Jam Sessions are a chance for music lovers to come together around their shared passion. Open to all ages and levels, from beginner to expert, these evenings are the perfect way to experience the magic of performing on stage, in a friendly and cheerful atmosphere. Bring your instrument along and let's make some music! (percussion, keyboard instruments and microphones provided).

Wednesday 4 June 2025, at 6:30 pm

Marché de La Condamine

15, place d' Armes

Lynda Dawn

From Friday 6 at 9 PM, to Saturday 7 June 2025, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. North-West London’s Lynda Dawn is a dynamic vocalist, songwriter, and producer making moves in the UK R&B scene. Rooted in a musically rich upbringing - from gospel harmonies in the church choir to the crackling sounds of her parents vinyl collections, she weaves soul, funk, boogie and jazz into nostalgia-tinged soundscapes, defined by celestial vocals and hypnotic grooves.

From Friday 6 at 9 pm, to Saturday 7 June 2025

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

The Groovyboyz

Friday 13 June 2025, at 9 PM, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. The Groovyboyz are a band based between San Remo & Nice whose James Brown-70’s Funk sound is intertwined with neo-soul, reggae, jazz and many other groovy influences, sometimes instrumental, sometimes with vocals. Formed only recently, the young band has already played around enough to form a cohesive set of original songs released in their debut EP in 2023!

Friday 13 June 2025, at 9 pm

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

Tamo Junto

Saturday 14 June 2025, at 9 PM, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. South of France’s most infamous Samba band returns to La Note Bleue, bringing the Brazilian heat to the dancefloor. For these summer editions, the collective has prepared many musical surprises with the goal to transport you right into the heart of the Brazilian Carnaval… just like in Copacabana!

Saturday 14 June 2025, at 9 pm

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

Tamo Junto

Saturday 26 July 2025, at 9 PM, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. South of France’s most infamous Samba band returns to La Note Bleue, bringing the Brazilian heat to the dancefloor. For these summer editions, the collective has prepared many musical surprises with the goal to transport you right into the heart of the Brazilian Carnaval… just like in Copacabana!

Saturday 26 July 2025, at 9 pm

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

Tamo Junto

Wednesday 27 August 2025, at 9 PM, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. South of France’s most infamous Samba band returns to La Note Bleue, bringing the Brazilian heat to the dancefloor. For these summer editions, the collective has prepared many musical surprises with the goal to transport you right into the heart of the Brazilian Carnaval… just like in Copacabana!

Wednesday 27 August 2025, at 9 pm

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

Collettivo Immaginario

From Friday 20 at 9 PM, to Saturday 21 June 2025, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. Tommaso Cappellato (percussions/drums), Alberto Lincetto (keys) and Nicolo Masetto (bass) offer an explosive take on late 70s/early 80s Jazz Funk. Heavily influenced by disco, Brazilian rhythms and Library music as well, the trio offers a refreshing take on all these styles with a sound of their own. Bridging the gap between live music and the club, their recent sold out Maxi ‘Luce/Luna Gioia’ (Space Grapes Records) has been supported by the likes of legendary DJs J Rocc and Theo Parrish. So get ready for a boogie!

From Friday 20 at 9 pm, to Saturday 21 June 2025

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

Kyoto Jazz Massive Feat

From Friday 27 at 9 PM, to Saturday 28 June 2025, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. The genre-defying project, KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE (KJM), founded by the OKINO brothers and revealed by Gilles Peterson, finally returns to the European stages after a 15 years hiatus, celebrating its 30th birthday with some fresh new material and a brand new line up. Led by Shuya Okino, KJM is now backed (live and in the studio) by the powerful Echoes Of A New Dawn Orchestra (EOANDO), spreading their unique cross-over vision from jazz-funk, broken beat to soulful house, cosmic grooves and everything in-between !

From Friday 27 at 9 pm, to Saturday 28 June 2025

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

Eddie Chacon

From Friday 4 at 9 PM, to Saturday 5 July 2025, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. From 1992 global hit ‘Would I lie to You’ as half of the duo ‘Charles & Eddie’ to reinventing himself as a photographer and creative director for the next 20 years and recently picking up music again under a different moniker (his own!), Eddie Chacon has lived many creative lives. Since 2020, the talented musician has surrounded himself with some of the genre’s top producers Nick Hakim and John Carroll Kirby, signing with Stones Throw and putting out some of the most captivating alternative soul and R&B. An hypnotic and introspective journey.

From Friday 4 at 9 pm, to Saturday 5 July 2025

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

Mamas Gun

From Friday 11 at 9 PM, to Saturday 12 July 2025, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. Mamas Gun are masters of modern soul music. Their blend of classic and contemporary influences have sparked millions of streams worldwide and garnered praise from respected press and media around the Globe, positioning them as a truly international act of note. After several sold out tours, the band lands in Monaco for the first time for a very unique double performance, bringing their signature uplifting and joyous sound to our stage!

From Friday 11 at 9 pm, to Saturday 12 July 2025

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

Mofak

Friday 18 July 2025, at 9 PM, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. Mofak discovers P-Funk, G-Funk and West Coast hip hop at a young age, forever changing his musical and creative approach. Now a renowned ‘Popping’ dancer and a talented producer, Mofak sings his love for the Californian sound through the vocoder, armed with his synths and a very funky rhythmic section!

Friday 18 July 2025, at 9 pm

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

Shiny Gospel

Saturday 19 July 2025, at 9 PM, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. Shiny Gospel is a modern gospel formation lead by Virginie Behem, charismatic choir leader and locally renowned singer. Taking inspiration in the variety of styles taken by recent gospel developments (funk, rock, reggae etc) in the US, the Shiny Gospel band will have you clapping your hands, dancing off your feet and singing ‘Hallelujah!’ in no time!

Saturday 19 July 2025, at 9 pm

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

Carlos Lopes

Friday 25 July 2025, at 9 PM, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. Carlos Lopes’ vibrant creole heritage offers a unique blend of Afro Pop, Soul, Jazz and RnB drawing from his Cabo Verde cultural heritage and a modern take on contemporary styles. Writing incredibly catchy songs delivered in a joyful and charismatic manner, Carlos Lopes’ return to our stage is something everyone is looking forward to!

Friday 25 July 2025, at 9 pm

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

James Mason

From Friday 1 at 9 PM, to Saturday 2 August 2025, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. James Mason is the creative genius responsible for «Rhythm of Life” one of the most important and influential jazz/funk/R&B fusion albums of the last 50 years! Named one of the «20 Essential Jazz-Fusion Records Everyone Should Own” by Discogs, “Rhythm of Life” has deeply influenced multiple generations of jazz/funk/R&B musicians as well as prominent radio and club DJ’s. For the first time in over 10 years, James Mason brings its 8 piece ensemble back to Europe performing some of his most beloved classics in extended versions!

From Friday 1 at 9 pm, to Saturday 2 August 2025

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

30/70 X Dreamcastmoe

From Friday 8 at 9 PM, to Saturday 9 August 2025, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. Washington DC’s most prolific vocalist, producer and DJ, Dreamcastmoe meets Melbourne’s finest soul collective 30/70 for a one-off collaboration to be remembered. Each with their own unique blend of jazz, broken beat, soul, funk, electronic music and R&B, Dreamcastmoe and 30/70 come together as one ensemble crafting a unique live set picked from both artists’ catalogues. A hypnotic journey. Raw art in motion made for the dancefloor.

From Friday 8 at 9 pm, to Saturday 9 August 2025

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

Setenta

From Friday 15 at 9 PM, to Saturday 16 August 2025, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. Paris-based most notorious latin outfit hits the road again for the promotion of their most-accomplished and musically stunning second album ‘Apollo Solar Drive’, an ‘Afro-Latin retro-futurist tribute to the sun’ as they coin it. But most importantly, a 7-piece ensemble bringing the latin heat in all its glorious forms onto the La Note Bleue stage!

From Friday 15 at 9 pm, to Saturday 16 August 2025

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

Sai Galaxy ft Oby Onyioha

From Friday 22 at 9 PM, to Saturday 23 August 2025, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. Afro-disco queen Oby Onyioha has set dancefloors around the worlds on fire with her 1981 hit ‘Enjoy Your Life’ re-edited by Soundway Records in 2016. For this very special collaboration, the Nigerian pop-star will perform some of her classics alongside Sai Galaxy, the brainchild of talented producer and percussionist Simon Durrington, whose love for Afro-disco and Afro-house will teleport you right onto the dancefloor!

From Friday 22 at 9 pm, to Saturday 23 August 2025

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

Dr Wu 'A Steely Dan Tribute'

From Friday 29 at 9 PM, to Saturday 30 August 2025, La Note Bleue
La Note Bleue - Summer Festival. Dr Wu is a french collective of seasoned musicians coming together to celebrate the sonic legacy of one of Jazz Rock and ‘Yacht Rock’s’ most emblematic icons, Steely Dan. Led by Jean Luc Léonardon (keys, vocals) and François Bodin (guitar), the 10 piece ensemble digs into the band’s discography playing the classics but also lesser known compositions for a tightly-curated, exceptional performance paying tribute to a music giant.

From Friday 29 at 9 pm, to Saturday 30 August 2025

La Note Bleue

Plage du Larvotto - Avenue Princesse Grace

Monte-Carlo Summer Festival

In Monaco, it's not just the restaurants and the night skies that are star-studded. You'll find some of the world's biggest and brightest stars by the sea in the Principality every summer, glittering in unforgettable concerts at the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival.

Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo Festival

Every spring, the Principality hosts its annual music festival, the Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo. This year’s festival, titled “Dérives”, celebrates the legacy of French composer Pierre Boulez on the centenary of his birth.
The 41st Printemps des Arts will take place from 2 March to 27 April 2025.

Jamiroquai, ambassadors for the 75th Monaco Red Cross Gala, will be performing an exclusive live concert at the Salle des Etoiles on Friday 19 July 2024.

Monaco Red Cross Gala

Concerts at the Prince's Palace of Monaco - OPMC

Monaco prepares to celebrate classical music with a series of prestige concerts in 2025. The programme for this year is a blend of the traditional and the modern, featuring international soloists and youthful talents in two illustrious settings, the Prince’s Palace and the Grimaldi Forum. Legendary and up-and-coming conductors will take audiences on a thrilling musical journey of discovery.

Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival

From 20 November to 1 December 2024, the Principality is set to become the focus of the jazz world with the Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival in the idyllic setting of the Opéra Garnier. The Festival promises a blend of tradition and new musical inspirations from every corner of the world, with an emphasis on creativity.

Princess Grace Academy

“To all hopeful young artists who cannot imagine a life away from the stage and the rehearsal studios, we bid a warm welcome. May the Princess Grace Academy and Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo be for them a place of sharing, where they can forge memories of a happy youth dedicated to the learning and practice of dance”. Luca Masala, Artistic Director of the Princess Grace Academy

Club la Vigie Monte-Carlo

In this beautiful seaside setting, you'll find a feast for the senses. Open exclusively from 12 pm to 8 pm, the restaurant serves delicious sharing platters, with a menu of refreshing cuisine made with the freshest Mediterranean ingredients, all created by Michelin-starred chef Marcel Ravin!

Terrace: Yes

Av. Princesse Grace

+377 98 06 52 52

Maona Monte-Carlo

To dine at Maona Monte-Carlo is to dive into Monaco's culinary tradition. An invitation to savour great food and celebrate the authenticity of contemporary local cuisine.
Glamorous, joyful, deliciously retro, Maona Monte-Carlo reminds us every evening that life is a party. A party right on the water's edge, of course.

Terrace: Yes

Av. Princesse Grace

+377 98 06 56 00