Tuesday 16
Diana Krall – Monte-Carlo Summer Festival 2024
Diana Krall, the globally recognized jazz icon, continues to dazzle the music world with her unmatched talent. From her 1993 debut album Stepping Out, which saw her collaborate with jazz legends like Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton, to her international successes with hit releases including When I Look In your Eyes, Diana Krall has won the hearts of her fans, and the acclaim of critics. On Tuesday, July 16 at 20:00 at the Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo. Discover more here.
Le Tir Sacré – Theatre
A favorite subject of choreographer Marine Colard, sports commentary is at the center of this theatrical and dance performance, which she presents with Esse Vanderbruggen.
The voice is the common thread of this creation which punctuates the dialogue of bodies and comments in a delicious oscillation between deconstruction of the sporting gesture and decontextualization of words.
Here, in “The Sacred Shot” the duo plays with the musicality of sports commentary. And it’s funny. Because Marine Colard enjoys this musicality which she apprehends like a score on which she weaves a choreography as precise as it is disheveled.
Part of the Fort Antoine Theatre – 2024 Season.On
Tuesday, July 16 at 21:30 at Fort Antoine. Discover more here.
Wednesday 17
Grimaldi Forum Private Visit – BAM
British Association of Monaco shares this event with the ‘Mothers of Africa’ charity supporting women in Africa to implement change via education and infrastructure. On Wednesday, July 17. Discover more at here.
Magnetic by Alex Knapic – Exhibition
From perfectly precise technological works in the world of architecture, through the memory of time and space in the world of mosaics, to canvases that allow creation in a moment, the artist continues his evolution through experimental art installations in metal and wood. These works are believed to experience a new change in the pursuit of the perfect display of emotion. From From Wednesday, July 17 to Thursday, August 1 from 10:00 to 21:00 at Espace 22.
Télé Monte-Carlo’s Monegasque News Reels
Screening followed by a guided tour of the exhibition about the early days of TMC. While much of the footage shot by Télé Monte-Carlo has been lost, the clips that survive tell a fascinating story of Monegasque life from the 1950s to the early 1970s. On Wednesday, July 17 at 18:30 at the Institut Audiovisuel de Monaco. Discover more here.
Thursday 18
Concert at the Prince’s Palace
Symphonic concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in the Cour d’Honneur of the Prince’s Palace, conducted by Cristian Măcelaru, with violionist María Dueñas, performing music by MAX BRUCH and FRANZ LISZT. María Dueñas Fernández (featured image), 21, is a Spanish violinist and composer. In 2021 she won the first prize in the Yehudi Menuhin Competition, in the senior category. She is considered the Spanish violinist with the greatest international profile, and one of the most promising musicians of her generation. On Thursday, July 18 at 21:30 at the Palais Princier – Cour d’Honneur. Discover more here.
Friday 19
Monte-Carlo Gems – Show
A show organised by industry insiders for fine jewellery enthusiasts and collectors. The aim is to showcase the most luxurious and sophisticated gems, watches and jewellery collections to the upscale international clientele of Monte Carlo, while creating an elite community of connoisseurs of this prestigious field. At Monte Carlo Gems you will have the privilege to discover the world’s most sought-after jewellers, featuring rare and stunning collections as Monaco’s principal show within the field. From Friday, July 19 to Monday, July 22 from 10:30 to 20:00 at the Hotel Fairmont Monte Carlo. Discover more here.
Jamiroquai – Red Cross Gala – Monte-Carlo Summer Festival 2024
The 75th Gala will this year be celebrated with a concert by Jamiroquai. Founded in 1992 by front man Jay Kay, the pioneers of “future funk” took the world by storm, establishing themselves as one of the most successful acts on the planet. This year, they have been invited to be the ambassadors of the Monaco Red Cross Gala with a very special concert.
The Monaco Red Cross Gala is one of the most prestigious events on the calendar in the Principality. The organisation is chaired by H.S.H. Prince Albert II. The Gala will take place on Friday, July 19 at 20:30 at the Salle des Etoiles. Discover more here.
Ana Frango Eléctrico – La Note Bleue Summer Festival
A pioneering, dynamic, key figure in Brazilian music’s new wave, Ana Frango Elétrico composes, plays guitar, produces and sings music at the crossings of Bossa Nova, Pop, Rock and so much more. A creative force matched by a mesmerizing stage presence at only 25 and backed by some of the best and most creative songwriting we’ve heard in a while. Ana Frango Elétrico is definitely one to watch out for!
On Friday, July 19 & Saturday, July 20 at 21:00 at La Note Bleue. Discover more here.
Les Talents du Fort – Open Mic Show
For the second edition of the “Les Talents du Fort” open mic event, the Department of Cultural Affairs is inviting talented young artists aged 18 to 30 to perform on the stage at Fort Antoine. This year’s line-up includes drama, music, the circus arts, and plastic arts with an exhibition that will be on display around Fort Antoine before the show. Part of the Fort Antoine Theatre – 2024 Season. On Friday, July 19 at 21:30 at Fort Antoine.
Sunday 21
Tour de France in Monaco
Final stage of the Tour de France 2024 between Monaco and Nice. Motor sports fans will be familiar with the first few corners of this time-trial in the streets of the Principality, with the riders set to follow the same route as the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Once past the Rock, they will then make their way up to La Turbie before clearing another pass, the Col d’Eze, in the last difficult section of this year’s Tour. Finally, they will have to nimbly negotiate the descent towards Nice on their way to the finish line on the Promenade des Anglais, completing what promises to be a spectacular 111th Tour de France. On Sunday, July 21. Discover more here.
Looking Forward
Duran Duran – Monte-Carlo Summer Festival 2024
Duran Duran have always revelled in the shadows, taking their art into uncharted territory and exploring the whole spectrum of aesthetics and emotions. They have aged like fine wine, and fans still sing along to timeless hits like Hungry Like the Wolf, Ordinary World, or Rio – the perfect soundtrack to those seemingly never ending nights, the kind where you whisper secrets to each other on the dancefloor before the lights go back on. On Thursday, July 25 at 20:00 at the Salle des Etoiles. Discover more and reserve your tickets here.
Trevor Noah – Stand-Up – Monte-Carlo Summer Festival 2024
South African comedian Trevor Noah returns to France as part of his Off The Record Tour. The former host of The Daily Show, one of America’s leading comedy shows, Noah is now devoting his time to stand-up comedy and touring internationally. After seven years as host of The Daily Show, the 39-year-old comedian with his unique style has become one of the leading voices in the comedy world. Trevor Noah also hosts prestigious events such as the Grammy Awards (2021, 2022) and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner (2022). On Monday, July 29 at 20:00 at the Salle des Etoiles. Discover more and reserve your tickets here.
Ongoing
TURNER, the Sublime Legacy Exhibition
The Grimaldi Forum Monaco, in collaboration with Tate, will unveil the exhibition-event Turner, the Sublime Legacy. This exhibition, featuring an ensemble of first-rate works in a new scenography of over 2,000 square meters, is an invitation to a journey through Joseph Mallord William Turner’s representations of the world in a sublime mode, from his landscapes to the elementary explorations of light and atmosphere of which he was a pioneer and master. Turner’s decisive influence on painting, and by extension his legacy, will be highlighted in the exhibition through some interpretations of the sublime by leading contemporary artists such as, among others, Richard Long, Olafur Eliasson, Cornelia Parker, Jessica Warboys, John Akomfrah, Katie Paterson, and Mark Rothko. The exhibition is curated by Elizabeth Brooke, Senior Project Curator at Tate. This exhibition is organized in collaboration with Tate, with the support of CMB Monaco, SOTHEBY’S and MARZOCCO GROUP. From Saturday, July 6 to Sunday, September 1, open every day from 10:00 to 20:00 at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. Discover more here
Circus Workshop
Organised by the circus school ‘Tous en Piste’ with the support of H.S.H. Princess Stephanie. From Monday, July 8 to Friday, August 9 at the Chapiteau de Fontvieille. All inscription info is available here.
Turner, the Sublime Legacy – Activities for Children
As every summer, the Grimaldi Forum is hosting two weeks of activities dedicated to younger visitors. This year, the workshops are all about the Forum’s latest landmark exhibition ‘Turner, the Sublime Legacy’! Children aged 5 to 12 can experience the world of J.M.W. Turner with the educational workshops, learning all about a variety of artistic themes closely associated with the English painter, getting their creative juices flowing and allowing them to express themselves with a range of art-based activities. From Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 19 at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. more info +377 99 99 20
Miquel Barceló, Oceanographer – Exhibition
Featuring a selection of around sixty works (paintings, ceramics, embroidery, works on paper), this exhibition is a chance to discover the prolific and eclectic creations of Miquel Barceló, a Spanish artist whose favourite subject was the sea. Until Sunday, October 13 at the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco – Villa Paloma. Discover more here.
Ingeborg zu Schleswig-Holstein: And There Was Light – Exhibition
Moretti Fine Art in collaboration with Julian Solms propose a dialogue between Ingeborg zu Schleswig-Holstein’s incandescent, chromatically charged abstract compositions and the gold ground works of the masters Simone dei Crocifissi, Barnaba da Modena, and Arrigo di Niccolò. A part of the proceeds of this exhibition will be donated to AMADE worldwide association under the patronage of H.R.H. The Princess of Hanover. Until Friday, July 26 at Moretti Fine Art. Discover more here.
Pasolini in Chiaroscuro – Exhibition
Pier Paolo Pasolini, perhaps the last European intellectual to have gained worldwide renown. He is considered one of the defining public intellectuals in 20th-century Italian history, influential both as an artist and a political figure. A half-century on from his death, his influence can still be felt across the different fields in which he worked: he is read, commented on, adapted, and inspires contemporary creative artists. While he preferred to describe himself as a writer, it was his films that brought him to the public’s attention. The exhibition looks at his inspirations and his legacy. Until Sunday, September 29 at the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco – Villa Sauber. Discover more, including the screening program of Pasolini’s films, here
Lascaux à Monaco – Exposition
Original objects from the Lascaux cave exhibited on loan from the National Museum of Prehistory (Les Eyzies, Dordogne) and the Institute of Human Paleontology (Paris) and also hyper-realistic reconstructions of 5 Cro-Magnons by Elisabeth Daynes, a 1/10 scale model of the Lascaux cave with prehistoric paintings and lighting, and interactive tables and low-tech manipulatives. An original scenography organized around facsimiles and an immersive experience in Virtual Reality thanks to the #SPL LASCAUX, exclusively thanks to the Museum Partners. From Friday, April 19 to Thursday, November 21 at the Musée d’Anthropologie Préhistorique.
The Prince and the Mediterranean – Exhibition
As part of commemorations marking the centenary of Prince Rainier III (1923-2023), the Oceanographic Museum presents its new permanent exhibition, “The Prince and the Mediterranean”. Visitors to the exhibition, the Oceanographic Institute’s tribute to the unshakeable connection between Princer Rainier III and the ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea in particular, will step aboard his ship, Deo Juvante II. Guided by the voice of H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie, they will navigate through four fascinating spaces, each exploring a different facet of the Prince and his passion for all things aquatic. Until Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Musée Océanographique de Monaco.
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, at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco.
The Early Days of Télé Monte-Carlo, 1954-1974 – Exhibition
The Cabinet of Curiosities – “The Early Days of Télé Monte-Carlo, 1954-1974” – An exhibition looking at the first 20 years of Monaco’s TV channel launched in 1954. A selection of archives and objects will take you back in time, to the very earliest days of colour television. Organised by the Audiovisual Institute of Monaco, the exhibition features items entrusted by Télé Monte-Carlo for safekeeping, documents from partner institutions, and materials kindly loaned by private individuals. Until Friday, January 31 2025, from 10:00 to 17:30 pm (17:00 on Fridays) at the Institut Audiovisuel de Monaco. Free entry. Discover more here.
Featured image: Jamiroquai
