Events of the Weekend of August 17th and 18th, 2024 in Monaco

From Thursday 1 to Sunday 25 August 2024, Port Hercule de Monaco
Quai Albert Ier will be hosting a carousel, go-karting, basketball court, hook-a-duck, trampoline, NINJA course, and activities organised by AS MONACO KIDS TOUR including a mini-soccer pitch, giant targets, and sales of AS Monaco FC branded merchandise. The market stalls and gourmet food stands, with official “Grimaldi of Monaco Historic Site” certification, will be open from 4.30 pm to 10 pm.

Photo Exhibition – “Monaco et le Tour de France”

Until Saturday, August 31, 2024, fences of the Saint-Martin and Sainte Barbe Gardens To be discovered until August 31 on the fences of the Saint-Martin Gardens (between the Monaco Aquarium and the Monaco Cathedral): 19 photographs measuring 1×1.5 meters that trace the various passages of the Grande Boucle in Monaco (images from the archives of Presse Sports – owned by Amaury Sport Organisation, organizer of the Tour de France – and from the Directorate of the Principality Government Communication).

An exhibition revealing the strong bond the Principality has with the Tour for 85 years, having hosted it 11 times since 1952 and being a stage city 6 times.

Exhibition – “Turner: the Sublime Legacy”

From Saturday, July 6, to Sunday, September 1, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Grimaldi Forum Monaco This exhibition, featuring a collection of major works in a new scenography, will take visitors on a journey through Joseph Mallord William Turner’s sublime representations of our world, from his landscapes to the elemental explorations of light and atmosphere that he pioneered and mastered. Turner’s decisive influence on painting, and consequently his legacy, will be highlighted in the exhibition through interpretations of the sublime by important contemporary artists. Curator: Elizabeth Brooke, Senior Project Curator at Tate.

Exhibition – “Ingeborg zu Schleswig-Holstein: And There Was Light”

From Wednesday, July 3, to Friday, July 26, 2024, at Moretti Fine Art During Monaco Art Week, Moretti Fine Art in collaboration with Julian Solms presents a dialogue between the incandescent and chromatically charged abstract compositions of Ingeborg zu Schleswig-Holstein and the gold-backed works of the masters Simone dei Crocifissi, Barnaba da Modena, and Arrigo di Niccolò. A portion of the proceeds from this exhibition will be donated to the global AMADE association, under the patronage of H.S.H. the Princess of Hanover.

Exhibition – “Symphony of Colors”

From Thursday, June 20, 2024, to Sunday, July 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Espace 22 We are pleased to announce the new exhibition “Symphony of Colors” featuring the exceptional talents of three artists: Maja Kerin, Liudmila Sun, and Maria Mikileva. From June 20 to July 6, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, come and discover the works of these three women inspired by the Principality.

Immerse yourself in a world of intriguing colors, where each canvas tells a unique story. A visual symphony that will enchant your senses and nourish your artistic soul.

Gastronomy – “ZIA Pop-Up Restaurant”

From June 12 to August 31, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Odyssey, Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo Discover the brand-new pop-up restaurant in the luxurious Odyssey area of the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo. This year, Michelin-starred chef Christophe Cussac brings a unique touch to the poolside restaurant by inviting guest chefs Manon Santini and Rocco Seminara to create a new original menu inspired by classic Italian cuisine.

The dynamic duo has reinterpreted traditional Italian flavors using the finest ingredients and cutting-edge culinary techniques to bring their exciting version of pizza to life. With both savory and sweet versions, each pizza is a true masterpiece, delightfully crispy on the outside and luxuriously light and fluffy on the inside. A must-try this summer.

Exhibition – “Concrete Beaches, Artificial Landscapes”

From June 8 to September 30, 2024, Thursday to Saturday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM or by appointment, Collect|MC

The collective exhibition CONCRETE BEACHES, ARTIFICIAL LANDSCAPES builds around a hypothetical, abstract, metaphysical, uncertain scenario. The visitor is invited to consider it as a fictional narrative into which everyone can insert their allegory of a shared future. Each piece and object animates these fantasized futures, sometimes already realized. Inspired by the sparkling fantasies of J.G. Ballard’s first collection of short stories, Vermillion Sands (1973), the exhibition aims to stimulate imagination around hybrid narratives.

Exhibition – “Art in Motion”

From Wednesday, June 12, to Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Espace 22 Discover the revolutionary concept of Najette Derni @madame.helmet with Art in Motion! Inspired by the principles of Vitruvius, this exhibition blends structural integrity and opulence (Firmitas), practical elegance (Utilitas), and unparalleled refinement (Venustas). Immerse yourself in a world where each piece is a symphony of elegance and design.

Exhibition – “Miquel Barceló, Oceanographer”

From Friday, June 7, to Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco – Villa Paloma With a selection of about sixty works (paintings, ceramics, embroideries, works on paper), this exhibition offers the opportunity to discover the prolific and eclectic creations of Miquel Barceló, a Spanish artist whose favorite subject was the sea.

Environment – “Monaco Zero Cigarette Butts”

Several “MégotBox” (collection and recycling stations for cigarette butts) are located in front of certain municipal sites: the Monaco Town Hall, the Higher School of Plastic Arts – Pavillon Bosio, the Rainier III Nautical Stadium, the Léo Ferré Space, the Condamine Market, the Monte-Carlo Market, among others. This initiative aims to protect the environment.

Exhibition – “The Ice Giants”

From Wednesday, April 10 to Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco, polar bears and emperor penguins take center stage in “The Ice Giants,” a new exhibition by Michel Bassompierre. Seven monumental works will be installed in the Oceanographic Museum and on its panoramic terrace. Five of these are new creations: four polar bears and one three-meter-tall emperor penguin. Also on display will be original drawings and sketches, accompanied by a film showcasing the artist’s work. This temporary exhibition is part of the Polar Mission organized by the Oceanographic Institute since 2022.

Exhibition – “Lascaux in Monaco”

From Friday, April 19 to Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Musée d’Anthropologie Préhistorique, an original scenography organized around facsimiles and an immersive Virtual Reality experience thanks to #SPL LASCAUX, exclusive thanks to the Museum’s Partners.

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-Magnon created by Elisabeth Daynes, a 1/10 scale model of the Lascaux cave with prehistoric paintings and lighting, and interactive tables and low-tech manipulatives.

Event – “150th Anniversary of the Hôtel de Paris Cellars”

This year, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer celebrates the 150th anniversary of the famous Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo cellars! Opened in 1874, they are a monument to the company’s long and illustrious history, where they have often played a significant role. These hidden gems beneath the very foundations of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo are the quintessence of refinement and exclusivity.

To commemorate the occasion, the world’s largest hotel cellars will open their doors for a unique celebration, with fascinating tours, exclusive dinners, exceptional tasting sessions, and much more. Discover one of Monaco’s most precious hidden treasures and experience the celebrations!

Exhibition – ‘The Early Years of Télé Monte-Carlo, 1954-1974’

From Monday, March 25, 2024 to Friday, January 31, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (5:00 PM on Fridays), at the Monaco Audiovisual Institute

The Cabinet of Wonders – ‘The Early Years of Télé Monte-Carlo, 1954-1974’ – An exhibition exploring the first 20 years of Monaco’s television channel launched in 1954. A selection of archives and objects will take you back in time to the very early days of color television. Organized by the Monaco Audiovisual Institute, the exhibition features items entrusted by Télé Monte-Carlo for preservation, documents from partner institutions, and materials kindly provided by private individuals.”

Exhibition – “Pasolini in Chiaroscuro”

From Friday, March 29 to Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco – Villa Sauber The new exhibition at Villa Sauber pays tribute to Pier Paolo Pasolini, perhaps the last European intellectual to achieve worldwide fame. Fifty years after his death, his influence continues to be felt in the various fields in which he worked: he is read, commented upon, adapted, and inspires contemporary creative artists. While he preferred to define himself as a writer, it was his films that brought him to the public’s attention. The exhibition explores his inspirations and his legacy.

Exhibition – “The Prince and the Mediterranean”

From December 6, 2023, at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco As part of the celebrations for the centenary of Prince Ranier III (1923-2023), the Oceanographic Museum presents the new permanent exhibition titled “The Prince and the Mediterranean.”

Through this exhibition, the Oceanographic Institute pays homage to the unwavering bond between Prince Ranier III and the Ocean, particularly the Mediterranean. Visitors are invited aboard his boat Deo Juvante II. Guided by the voice of H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie, they will move through four exploratory and intimate spaces, discovering one facet after another of this Prince passionate about the Mare Nostrum.

Exhibition – “Polar Mission”

From Saturday, June 4, 2022, to Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco.

Experience an interactive and immersive journey! Step into the shoes of a reporter and embark on a mission into the heart of the polar worlds! Five thematic areas spread over two levels punctuate this new visit route.

From the discovery of the poles to the wildlife they host, passing through the people who inhabit and explore them.

Objects and documents, digital content, and immersive devices combine and complement each other for a 360-degree experience. The great journey can begin!