Tuesday 26
Le Misanthrope – Molière – Theatre
Actor and director Thomas Le Douarec brings us a modern take on Molière’s masterpiece, transposing the action to the present day, in the world of the jet set. Without being provocative, he highlights the modernity of the great playwright’s language and subjects, and reminds us of his rebellious character.
On Tuesday, September 26 at 20:00 at the Théâtre Princesse Grace. Discover more and reserve your tickets here.
Wednesday 27
30th Monaco Yacht Show
The exceptional superyacht event: immerse yourself in a world of grandeur and elegance. Discover the most beautiful collection of superyachts of the year in the idyllic setting of Port Hercule in Monaco, an emblematic place in the Mediterranean, the world’s leading yachting destination. Benefit from expert advice and high-end tailor-made services for total immersion in the world of yachting.From Wednesday, September 27 till Saturday, September 30. Discover the MYS here.
Thursday 28
Drinks Evening – BAM
After the Heatwave it’s time to recover ! Let’s look forward to cooler evenings by starting the BAM Drink’s Evening on Thursday, September 28 in FLASHMAN at 7 Av. Princesse Alice from 18:30 onwards. Discover more here.
Friday 29
Macmillan Coffee Morning & Afternoon – BAM
COME AND JOIN THE BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING IN THE WORLD!
BAM is once again looking forward, with your help, to raise funds for this charity. “Many of you will know of the invaluable work done by the Macmillan Cancer Care Nurses in the UK and in 2019 we held our very first coffee morning to raise funds to support them and to make this an annual event. This year BAM members will be serving coffee (and tea) and cakes on Friday, September 29 from 10:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 16:00 in St Paul’s Church Library, Avenue de Grande Bretagne.
Come and join us, bring a cake, meet friends, play games, a superb raffle and purchase English reading books.”
CAN’T MAKE IT AT ALL BUT WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION? Please make a transfer to the British Association of Monaco account at Barclays Bank: MC58 1244 8610 1776 0853 2000 215 or post a cheque to: British Association Monaco, BP 41, 98001 Monaco Cedex. Donations please to arrive before Friday October 6 when our Treasurer will be making the transfer of funds raised to Macmillan. More info here.
3rd Festival des Etoilés Monte-Carlo
Following the success of previous editions, the “Festival des Etoilés Monte-Carlo” is returning for a third year with all-new chef double acts and culinary creations! Meet the guest chefs from our Michelin-starred Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer restaurants and make your reservations for a truly unique gastronomical experience. In November, the Gala of the Festival des Etoilés Monte-Carlo will take place in the prestigious Salle Empire room at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, where four Michelin-starred chefs – Alain Ducasse, Yannick Alléno, Dominique Lory, and Marcel Ravin – will scale culinary heights as they cook in front of you for an unforgettable evening. From Friday, September 29 to Saturday, November 11 in The Principality of Monaco. Discover more here.
Piano Recital – Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
With Alexandra Dovgan. Music by Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin. On Friday, September 29 at 20:00 at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo – Salle Garnier. Discover more here.
Saturday 30
Monaco d’Autrefois – Exhibition
This exhibition presents a selection of antique photographs of the Principality, lovingly restored and colorised by Jean-Pierre Debernardi from glass photography plates handed down by his grandfather Jean Debernardi, himself a keen photographer. From Saturday, September 30 to Friday, October 6 from 11:30 to 19:00 at the Espace Léo Ferré. Organised by Town Hall Monaco.
Sunday 1
Symphonic Concert – Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Nathalie Stutzmann, with Matthias Goerne, baritone. Music by Prokofiev, Mahler, and Tchaikovsky. On Sunday, October 1 at 18:00 at the Auditorium Rainier III. Discover more and reserve your tickets here.
Ongoing
One Planet One Ocean – Exhibition
Artist Laure Hatchuel Becker is back at ESPACE 22 with an exhibition that will take visitors to the far corners of our planet. One Ocean One Planet features a collection of colourful works produced using the artist’s own personal technique. Highlighting the strength of nature and animals, and the majestic link between terrestrial and marine life, her pieces include Tigers, Cheetah and Panther, Rhinoceros, and also Corals, Sea Turtles and Seahorses. “My artistic quest is to emotionally reconnect man with nature and his deeply animal nature.” From Monday, September 18 to Monday, October 2 from 10:00 to 19:00 at the Espace 22.
Polar Mission – Exhibition
Discover an immersive and interactive experience! Take on the role of a roving reporter and set off on a mission to explore the Polar regions! This new exhibition includes five thematic areas spread over two levels. Learn about the Poles and their wildlife, and the men and women who populate and explore them. Fascinating objects and documents, digital content and immersive devices come together to create a 360° experience. The great voyage can begin! Until Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco.
Santo Sospir – Mauro Restiffe / Jean Cocteau – Exhibition
The Nouveau Musée National de Monaco presents Santo Sospir, an exhibition by the artist Mauro Restiffe, inspired by the house occupied and decorated by Jean Cocteau in Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat between 1950 and 1962. This silent conversation, orchestrated by Restiffe in the Villa Sauber, is like a cinematographic montage that alternates long shots and close-ups, monumental prints and smaller formats, fostering an embodied vision of the tattooed villa, where a (faceless) self-portrait of the author appears. Until Sunday, October 15 at the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco – Villa Sauber. Discover more here.
Rainier III, The Builder Prince – Exhibition
Over his 56-year reign, HSH Prince Rainier III profoundly shaped the Principality into the modern Monaco that we now know, rightly earning the nickname ‘the Builder Prince’. In line with the centenary celebrations of the birth of the Sovereign, an exhibition shining a light on just how much the former Prince permanently transformed the face of his state featuring models, plans, photographs and more that have never been shown before is available to the public until Sunday, December 31 at the Salle d’Exposition du Quai Antoine Ier. Read more in our article here.
Looking Forward
ELEVATE Monte-Carlo Space & Sustainability Conference 2023
3-day event at the heart of the Principality of Monaco, focusing on the Environmental and Social Impact of Human Space Explorations. Centered on the Environmental and Social impacts of Space Exploration, this second edition of ELEVATE Monte-Carlo, will host a constellation of space industry professionals: astronauts, engineers, experts, influencers, change makers, and key figures from the ecosystem, to engage in a three-day exchange on the environment surrounding Earth. During this three-day ELEVATE Space Conference, visitors can explore the Future of Space Exploration, engage in Environmental Impact Debates, and gain valuable insights from Inspiring Astronaut Presentations and Keynote Speeches with actionable takeaways. We also invited Space technology leaders to exhibit their latest cutting-edge inventions to create positive impact on our planet. From Tuesday, Oct 17 10:00 to 17:00 Thu, Oct 19 at the Grimaldi Forum. Discover more and reserve your tickets here.
How To Be an Exceptional Business Leader in Extraordinary Times
The challenges facing today’s business world are extraordinary. We are living in a more connected, faster paced and technologically driven world. The way we live and work is changing. History is inviting us to see the world anew. How can you be an exceptional business leader during these extraordinary times? Join entrepreneur, executive & leadership coach (member of the Forbes Coaching Council) and therapist and Gavin Sharpe for this lively presentation and lunch on Tuesday, November 14 at 12:30 to 14:30 at the Fairmont Monte Carlo. Discover more and reserve your tickets here.
Featured image: Alexandra Dovgan