40 Years of Stade Louis II: A Unique Exhibition to Discover at the Stadium

After the official ceremony on February 4th, which highlighted the construction and inauguration of the Stade Louis II forty years ago, a second major event now celebrates this emblematic anniversary. A brand-new exhibition, this time dedicated to the people and users of the site, has been set up since yesterday in the heart of this unique location: the stadium’s indoor pedestrian street.

A space reinvented for the occasion
Completely renovated to host the exhibition, the indoor pedestrian street of Stade Louis II has been given a fresh new look. Over five weeks, work was carried out to redesign the floors, walls, and ceilings, transforming this passageway into a pleasant, warm, and inviting place to stroll.

Fourteen display cases have been installed and made available to Monegasque sports associations and federations, which freely exhibit objects, archives, and memorable souvenirs from their history within the stadium.

A pioneering and original exhibition
Entitled “It Was a First Time”, the exhibition highlights the “first times” that have marked the life of Stade Louis II since its opening. First events, first emotions, first performances: key moments—sometimes foundational, sometimes unique—that showcase the richness and diversity of the activities hosted by the stadium.

Visitors will be able to relive the first football match, the first haute couture show, the first swimming and athletics world records, the first judo tournament, the first concert, and even the first medal ceremony for Physical Education and Sports during the National Day celebrations.

Thanks to press articles, archival photos, posters, and objects loaned by various stakeholders in Monegasque sports life, the exhibition offers a vivid and moving journey through the history of Stade Louis II.

A stroll through time
This exhibition offers a true time-traveling journey through forty years of sporting, cultural, technical, and institutional events. It illustrates the incredible versatility of this extraordinary building, a true heartbeat of Monegasque life.

The exhibition will remain open to the public for several months.