Dantedì 2026 in Monaco: Events, Readings and Performances Celebrating Dante Alighieri

On the occasion of Dantedì 2026, the Principality of Monaco is set to celebrate Dante Alighieri with a rich cultural program. The initiative is organized by the Società Dante Alighieri – Monaco Committee, under the High Patronage of H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover and the Italian Embassy.

A full day dedicated to the Supreme Poet and the richness of Italian language and culture, featuring readings, music, and immersive performances.

Dantedì 2026 in Monaco: full program

The celebrations will officially begin on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Terrasses du Soleil in Monte-Carlo.

The event will open with President Maria Betti inviting the audience to experience “The little ship of my intellect,” an immersive journey centered around a hot air balloon—a powerful symbol of connection and travel between cultures, echoing Dante’s poetic vision.

The program will feature readings from the Divine Comedy in both Italian and French, performed by teachers and students from Lycée Albert Ier of Monaco, highlighting the dialogue between Italian and French cultures.

Performances between art, music, and poetry

From 5:30 PM until sunset, a second part of the event will take place, entirely dedicated to the three canticles of the Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso.

The program will include artistic performances blending spoken word and music, with contributions from artists, teachers, and students. Highlights include:

• a performance by Vocalia Concentus Monaco conducted by Stefano Visconti, featuring music by Antonio Caudana and Claude Debussy

• poetic readings by students of La Dante Monaco language courses

• a theatrical interpretation of Dante’s terzine curated by Paola Ricci

• a powerful reading of the final canto of Inferno by Maurizio di Maggio, culminating in the famous line “to see the stars again”

Grand finale at the Agora Auditorium

The day will conclude at 7:00 PM at the Auditorium de l’Agora – Maison Diocésaine with a convivial closing event.

The final program includes:

• another performance by Vocalia Concentus

• a talk by Corrado Veneziano on the relationship between voice and singing

• closing remarks by President Maria Betti

The evening will end with a shared toast celebrating Italian culture and artistic expression.

Practical information

• 📅 Date: March 25, 2026

• 📍 Locations: Terrasses du Soleil, Monte-Carlo & Agora Auditorium

• 🎟️ Admission: free

• 📩 Reservation required by March 23

Contact:
📧 info.dantemc@gmail.com
📞 +377 97 70 89 47