
Monte-Carlo: a winter weekend of art, culture and sport
Starting 2026 with a stay in Monte-Carlo means immersing yourself in an elegant and vibrant atmosphere, where even winter becomes the perfect time to discover the Principality’s cultural, creative and dynamic side. With exhibitions, shows, concerts and sporting events, the city offers a rich calendar that accompanies visitors throughout the weekend and beyond.
The first event to note is the Soupe de Carême 2026, taking place until Saturday, March 14 at the Eglise Saint-Martin, a gathering that combines tradition and conviviality.
Saturday, March 14, 2026 is particularly full of events, offering something for every interest. Sports fans can attend the Betclic ELITE basketball game – Monaco vs Nancy at the Salle Gaston Médecin.
For lovers of music and culture, One Monte-Carlo hosts the atmospheric candlelight concert with Tedi Papavrami and Jean-Frédéric Neuburger, while comedy takes center stage with Noëlle Perna – Les Sérénissimes de l’Humour, a lively theatrical performance.
Also on Saturday, visitors looking for an immersive experience can join the Murder Party – Mystère à la Médiathèque, an investigative game set in the Monaco Media Library.
Throughout the weekend, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March, visitors can also enjoy Mission ERA: Laser Game, hosted at Les Terrasses de Fontvieille, an energetic activity designed for participants of all ages.
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, the program continues with more exciting events. Football fans can experience the Ligue 1 McDonald’s match – AS Monaco vs Stade Brestois 29 at the Stade Louis II.
Music also returns to the spotlight with the piano recital by Jean-Frédéric Neuburger at One Monte-Carlo, while a particularly unique concert takes place at the Collection of Cars of H.S.H. the Prince of Monaco, where music meets one of the Principality’s most fascinating venues.
Alongside the weekend’s events, some cultural activities remain open until Sunday, March 15, 2026, including the show “Victor Hugo, mi amore” at the Théâtre des Muses and “Momo, the little prince of the blueberries”, an artistic production designed in part for younger audiences.
Beyond the weekend, Monaco’s cultural season continues with major events such as the 2026 edition of the Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo, which animates the Principality with concerts and performances until April 19, 2026.
In addition to these events, Monte-Carlo offers many exhibitions that can be visited in the coming months, allowing visitors to extend their cultural experience well beyond this weekend. At the Théâtre des Variétés, for example, artists from the Ateliers du Quai Antoine Ier present their works until June 28, 2026.
Looking ahead to spring, the cultural calendar remains particularly rich. Until April 15, 2026, the Gare SNCF Monaco-Monte-Carlo hosts a temporary exhibition designed in dialogue with the station space, while during the same period the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology presents the exhibition Magies d’ailleurs, dedicated to rituality, cultures and imagination.
The dialogue between art and nature is the focus of the exhibition “The Feeling of Nature”, presented at the New National Museum of Monaco – Villa Paloma and open until May 25, 2026, offering a reflection on the deep relationship between landscape and artistic creation.
The cultural season continues with longer-running initiatives, including “Dons, symboles et fruits de l’esprit”, open until June 30, 2026, as well as ongoing cultural activities such as Argentine tango classes organized at the Reformed Church of Monaco.
Looking even further ahead, the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology will host the major exhibition “From Toumaï to Sapiens” until October 16, 2026, an engaging journey through the origins of humanity. Alongside this exhibition are forward-looking initiatives such as Mediterranean 2050, dedicated to exploring the environmental and social challenges facing the Mediterranean region in the coming decades.
This first weekend of March confirms Monte-Carlo as a destination capable of harmoniously combining culture, sport and entertainment. Not just a place to visit, but a place to truly experience, where every event contributes to telling a story of elegance, cultural openness and passion, making every stay memorable in any season.