What's going on in Monaco this September

Exhibitions

Art Collect Store (12-27 September)
Monaco, a year-round European and international art hub.
In September, the Principality is hosting the 4th Art Collect Store event at Espace 22. This multi-artist exhibition takes visitors on a fascinating journey through every art form, from design, to abstract art, pop art and figurative drawing.

Les Visiteurs du Soir - Botox(s) (13-14 September)
At the same time, contemporary art network Botox(s) is back with a new edition of its art event on 13 and 14 September. Eight cultural venues will be open over the two days, including some during the evening.

Unmissable events

European Heritage Days (14-15 September)
This year’s theme? Routes, networks, and connections. A well-known port since ancient times and a popular resort during the Belle Epoque period with the arrival of the railway, Monac has often been a thriving hub of cultural interaction throughout its long history.
These 29th European Heritage Days are a chance to discover the Principality’s cultural heritage and explore some buildings that would otherwise be closed to the public.
This special day will include all kinds of experiences, including tours of the official residence of His Excellency the Minister of State or the State Apartments of the Prince’s Palace, and even a historic train ride with Le Train des Pignes.

MonacoSmart & Sustainable Marina Rendez-vous (22-23 September)
This event brings together leading personalities from the marina and yachting industries, aiming to kick start sustainable change in the maritime sector and promote the emergence of practical solutions.
Nearly 250 visitors from 26 countries and 50 startups will be in attendance at this 4th edition of the event, which also includes a series of lectures.

MonacoYacht Show (25-28 September)
Exclusiveness, excellence, innovation… which prestige event perfectly encaspulates all these things?
The 33rd Monaco Yacht Show takes place from 25 to 28 September 2024! Over the course of four days, Port Hercule will be dressed to the nines to welcome the yachting industry’s most essential international event.
With more than 120 superyachts, nearly 60 luxury tenders, 560 exhibitors from the global elite of shipbuilding and shipbrokers, the MYS is the symbol of exceptional know-how and unique art de vivre.

Gourmet delights

Zia at Odyssey (opening extended until 30 September)
Who’s up for a truffle pizza, avocado caviar, or perhaps a Piedmont hazelnut chocolate praline?
You’ll find them all on the menu of the Zia pop-up restaurant at Odyssey, in the heart of the high-end space at the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo designed by Karl Lagerfeld.
Until 30 September, from Wednesday to Saturday, award-winning chefs Manon Santini and Rocco Seminara are serving up original contemporary pizzas made with the finest Italian organic flour.

Festival des Etoilés (14-15 September)
This weekend sees the third episode of the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer event that showcases the very best of Monegasque gastronomy: the Festival des Etoilés Monte-Carlo.
Following in the footsteps of Dominique Lory and Yoann Conte, Alain Ducasse and Simon Rogan, Marcel Ravin and David Toutain, Yannick Alléno will be teaming up with Richard Lee to create culinary masterpieces.
The Festival will conclude on 11 October at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo with a dinner prepared by the aforementioned Michelin-starred chefs.

A new sporting season

AS Monaco Basket commence their latest campaign (29 September & 3 October)
The champions are back!
After playing away at Saint-Quentin on the opening day, the Roca Team are set for their first home fixture of the season on 29 September.
After winning back-to-back French titles, they will be aiming to make it a hat-trick this year.
For this curtain-raiser at the Gaston-Médecin, Mike James and his team will host SIG Strasbourg on Sunday 29 September at 4.30 pm 16h30, followed by Milan in the Euroleague on 3 October, where they will be targeting at least a playoff place.

100th anniversary of AS Monaco Football Club
This year, Monaco’s football club is celebrating its centenary. The special occasion is being marked in a number of ways.  In addition to a new home shirt inspired by the eight shirts from the club’s title-winning seasons, a book has been published looking back at the illustrious history of AS Monaco.
While ASM officially turned 100 years old on 23 August, the club will be hosting Montpellier on 29 September for a special centenary match. Plenty of festivities will be going on alongside the game, including some surprises…
And what better way to mark the milestone than a Champions League campaign? Monaco will welcome FC Barcelona to the Stade Louis II in European’s top club competition on Thursday 19 September at 9 pm.