
Weekend in Monaco: books, music and engines between culture and glamour
In the heart of autumn, the Principality of Monaco is preparing for a vibrant early-December weekend filled with initiatives where culture, music, solidarity and sport intertwine in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The weekend of 6 and 7 December 2025 promises to be one of the liveliest of the season, capturing every shade of Monaco’s cultural life.
Throughout the autumn, Monaco welcomes residents and visitors with a diffuse cultural itinerary made up of exhibitions and long-running initiatives.
Ongoing exhibitions
MAPN Exhibition – 50 Years of Commitment to Biodiversity
Until 4 January 2025 – 4 Av. Saint-Martin
Braderies de Noël
Until 25 December 2025 – 19, avenue des Papalins
Citywide exhibitions
CACTUS – Villa Sauber, NMNM (until 11 January 2026)
CINÉAM – Le club des artisans cinéastes de Monaco – Institut Audiovisuel (until 30 January 2026)
Architecture in Philately: a History in Miniature – Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies (until 31 December 2025)
Couleurs de Mémoire – Rue Grimaldi (until 10 December 2025)
Dons, Symboles et Fruits de l’Esprit – various locations (until 30 June 2026)
Other events running through the weekend
Madeleine Béjart, a free woman – until 7 December 2025, 45A Bd du Jardin Exotique
La chèvre de M. Seguin – until 7 December 2025, same venue
Exposition de photos “Au-delà des limites” – until 4 January 2026, Avenue Princesse Grace
The Monaco Christmas Village – Au pays des Nounours! – until 4 January 2025, Port Hercule
21st Monaco Red Nose Day – Charity
Les Enfants de Frankie
1st Franco-Monegasque Book Festival
Liaison Marquet
Voix & Cordes Pincées – Concert
1 Bd Albert 1er
Téléthon Monaco (continuing on Sunday)
Les Terrasses de Fontvieille, 25 Av. Albert II
The Prince Judah Experience – Concert/Show
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
Fiesta Latina à Monaco – by Hamidine
Société Nautique de Monaco
30th Monaco International Judo Tournament (TIJM) – Gérard Bertrand Trophy
7, avenue des Castelans
30th INTERNATIONAL JUDO TOURNAMENT OF MONACO
Advent Mass in the Byzantine Rite
Saint-Charles Church
Candlelit Concert
8 Av. Saint-Charles
Symphonic Concert – Conductor K. Yamada, Pianist S.-J. Cho
Bd Louis II
Téléthon Monaco (second day)
Les Terrasses de Fontvieille
Monaco’s cultural energy extends well beyond the weekend. The Monte-Carlo Opera continues its prestigious 2025–2026 season until 31 March, while the Reformed Church of Monaco regularly hosts refined Tango Argentino evenings that enliven the city all year round.
Between art, music, engines, gastronomy and glamour, Monaco once again proves to be a place where every weekend can become a sensory journey. The weekend of 6 and 7 December invites visitors to embrace the elegance of the Riviera, discover the Principality’s creative spirit and experience two days filled with curiosity and wonder.