Weekend Events During the 2025 Christmas Holidays in Monaco

Weekend in Monaco: books, music and engines between culture and glamour

In the heart of winter leading into Christmas, the Principality of Monaco lights up with sounds, colours and emotions. The Christmas Holiday Weekend 2025 presents itself as a perfect synthesis of Monaco’s identity: refined culture, elite sport, music, performance and a magical festive atmosphere spreading through streets, squares and iconic landmarks.

It is a weekend that reflects all the facets of Monegasque life, where tradition and contemporaneity coexist with effortless elegance, blending art, passion and entertainment.

Wednesday, 24 December 2025: Christmas Eve between tradition and sport

Christmas Eve is enlivened by numerous festive animations throughout the city, particularly around Place du Campanin, where lights, seasonal characters and installations create a joyful atmosphere.

On the same day, Monaco celebrates one of its most beloved traditions with the Bain de Noël de Monaco, the iconic Christmas swim that brings together sport, community spirit and conviviality.

In the evening, attention turns to elite sport at Stade Louis II, where the EuroLeague Basketball – Round 18 match sees AS Monaco face Real Madrid, offering a thrilling sporting highlight on Christmas Eve.

Thursday, 25 December 2025: a Christmas of solidarity and celebration

Christmas Day also embraces generosity, with the Christmas sales organised by Mission Enfance, taking place on 24 and 25 December, offering a meaningful way to support charitable causes within the festive spirit.

Meanwhile, the holiday atmosphere continues in Monaco-Ville, where mascots, elves and Christmas characters welcome families and visitors until early January.

Friday, 26 December 2025: magic and spectacle for all ages

Friday marks the beginning of the main weekend celebrations. Until 26 December, along Avenue Princesse Grace, Mickey & Minnie in Monaco delight younger visitors, while encounters with the Christmas Elves continue throughout the old town.

Throughout the festive period, Place du Casino hosts the musical “Cats” by Andrew Lloyd Webber, running until 31 December — a timeless classic combining theatre, music and spectacular staging in the glamorous setting of Monte-Carlo.

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 December 2025: dance, theatre and contemporary storytelling

The weekend comes alive with classical dance as “Ma Bayadère” takes the stage on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 December, offering elegant choreography and exotic inspiration in a refined Monegasque setting.

From 27 to 31 December, the Théâtre des Muses presents “The Girls in the Rearview Mirror”, a contemporary theatrical production that enriches Monaco’s end-of-year cultural programme.

Events and festive activities throughout the weekend

Throughout the holiday season, the Christmas Village “Au pays des Nounours!” at Port Hercule remains the beating heart of the festivities, with wooden chalets, winter aromas and sparkling lights. Creative workshops for children take place at the Larvotto Chalet, while Monaco-Ville continues to be animated by festive mascots until 2 January 2026.

Monaco, a city of exhibitions and cultural journeys

The weekend also offers the perfect opportunity to explore the Principality’s ongoing exhibitions. Highlights include “The Fluo Exhibition: Space, Matter and Black Light”, featuring works by Frédéric Gracia at Espace 22, open until 3 January 2026, as well as exhibitions displayed at the Monaco Monte-Carlo railway station, running until spring 2026.

Also not to be missed is “Magies d’ailleurs” at the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology, an evocative journey through cultures, rituals and symbols from around the world.

A season that continues

The Christmas weekend is just one chapter in a particularly rich cultural season. The Opéra de Monte-Carlo continues its prestigious 2025–2026 season through March, while the Reformed Church of Monaco hosts year-round events dedicated to Argentine Tango, highly appreciated by an international audience.

Monaco, capital of culture and beauty

Between art, music, sport, gastronomy and glamour, Monaco confirms itself as a destination where every weekend can become a complete sensory experience. The Christmas Holiday Weekend 2025 is an invitation to be surprised, to embrace Riviera elegance and to discover a vibrant, cosmopolitan microcosm full of emotion.