Monaco Events on September 26 and 27, 2026: What to Do This Weekend

The weekend of Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Monaco offers a particularly rich programme of events. The Principality is experiencing one of the busiest periods of the year thanks to the Monaco Yacht Show, but alongside the major event dedicated to luxury yachting, visitors can enjoy exhibitions, performances, charitable initiatives and activities for all ages.

Those visiting Monaco for a weekend combining culture, art and entertainment can therefore create a varied itinerary: from the afternoon performance of Jules Massenet’s Roma at the Auditorium Rainier III, to chess, bridge and backgammon at the Condamine Market, as well as temporary exhibitions and Sunday’s Rokethon 2026, a charity event focused on animal welfare.

Monaco Yacht Show 2026: the major event for the world of superyachts

The undisputed star of the weekend is the 35th Monaco Yacht Show, taking place at Port Hercule in Monaco from Wednesday, September 23 to Saturday, September 26, 2026. For visitors attending on Saturday, September 26, the final day of the show will be open from 10 am to 6 pm.

The Monaco Yacht Show is one of the world’s leading events for the superyacht industry, turning Port Hercule into a showcase for luxury yachting. The waterfront exhibition brings together superyachts, luxury tenders, shipyards, brokers, naval architects, management companies and specialist businesses.

For those planning to visit, it is advisable to arrange admission in advance. The organisers provide online ticketing, while entry to the show is permitted until 30 minutes before closing.

The presence of the Monaco Yacht Show also makes it particularly appealing to combine the event with one of the many cultural appointments taking place across the Principality.

Saturday, September 26: Massenet’s Roma at the Auditorium Rainier III

Classical music and opera lovers can attend “Roma” by Jules Massenet on Saturday, September 26. The concert performance is presented by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra.

The performance begins at 4 pm at the Auditorium Rainier III in Monaco. It lasts approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including an interval, with tickets priced at €38, €28 and €20. A presentation of the works by André Peyrègne is scheduled for 3 pm, before the performance.

The orchestra will be conducted by Diego Ceretta, with the participation of the Radio France Choir and other soloists. The opera, composed by Massenet during the final years of his life, tells a story set in ancient Rome and features a dramatic and refined musical language.

For visitors looking to add a high-level cultural experience to their Monaco weekend, this is one of the main events on Saturday afternoon.

Chess, bridge and backgammon at the Condamine Market

On the afternoon of Saturday, September 26, from 4 pm to 6 pm, the Condamine Market hosts “Chess, Bridge and Backgammon”, an event dedicated to lovers of board games and strategy.

Admission is free, making the event an informal opportunity to play and socialise while enjoying chess, bridge and backgammon.

The location also makes it easy to combine the event with a walk around the Condamine district or a break at one of the nearby cafés and restaurants. It is a particularly appealing option for those looking for a relaxed activity away from the larger international events taking place elsewhere in Monaco.

La Braderie: shopping and second-hand finds

The morning of Saturday, September 26, from 10 am to 4 pm, also sees La Braderie, organised by the Mairie de Monaco.

The event offers private individuals the opportunity to sell clothing, books, decorative objects, toys and accessories, giving visitors the chance to discover a more local and everyday side of the Principality.

Admission is free. The organisers have also indicated that registration for exhibitors is already complete.

For visitors spending the day in Monaco, La Braderie can be a pleasant stop before heading towards Port Hercule and the final day of the Monaco Yacht Show.

“Lumières sur la Lagune”: Venetian art in Monaco

The weekend also marks the opening days of “Lumières sur la Lagune”, an exhibition devoted to the great Venetian view-painting tradition of the 17th and 18th centuries.

The exhibition is hosted by Hartford Fine Art – Lampronti Gallery, at 22 Boulevard Princesse Charlotte, and runs from September 25 to November 25, 2026. Visiting hours are 10 am to 6 pm.

The exhibition brings together around thirty works by ten major artists of the Venetian veduta tradition, including Canaletto, Bernardo Bellotto and Michele Marieschi.

It offers an opportunity to explore Venice through paintings focused on architecture, canals, light and perspective, providing a particularly attractive cultural stop for visitors already in Monaco for the Yacht Show.

Exhibitions to visit during the weekend

Several temporary exhibitions can also be visited throughout the weekend. Among them is “Victor Brauner, L’Aventure magique”, hosted at Villa Paloma – Nouveau Musée National de Monaco.

The exhibition runs from July 3, 2026 to January 3, 2027, with opening hours from 11 am to 6 pm. It brings together more than 160 works and explores Brauner’s artistic career through painting, drawing and sculpture, alongside objects from non-Western cultures that belonged to the artist’s personal collection.

Another exhibition worth discovering is “Patrimoine en danger”, presented in the Saint-Martin and Sainte-Barbe Gardens. It runs until October 4, 2026, with opening hours from 9 am to 7 pm, making it one of the exhibitions with the widest visiting window during the day.

At the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology of Monaco, at 56 bis boulevard du Jardin Exotique, visitors can explore “From Toumaï to Sapiens”, an exhibition dedicated to human evolution. It runs until October 16, 2026, and is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm.

The museum also hosts “Magies d’ailleurs”, an exhibition exploring magical and ritual practices and the relationship between people, the spiritual world and sacred objects. It remains open until December 15, 2026, from 9 am to 6 pm.

“Mediterranean 2050”: exploring the future of the Mediterranean

Another exhibition to consider during the weekend is “Mediterranean 2050”, hosted at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco on Avenue Saint-Martin.

The exhibition is scheduled to run until January 1, 2030, with opening hours from 10 am to 6:30 pm.

Through an immersive and interactive experience, visitors are taken through the past, present and possible future scenarios of the Mediterranean. The exhibition explores biodiversity, climate change, human pressure and the protection of marine ecosystems.

Its interactive format makes it particularly suitable for families travelling with children and teenagers.

“Un Mariage sous les projecteurs”: Rainier III and Grace Kelly

Another exhibition taking place during this period is “Un Mariage sous les projecteurs. Rainier III et Grace Kelly. 12-19 avril 1956”, hosted by the Audiovisual Institute of Monaco at 83-85 boulevard du Jardin Exotique.

The exhibition runs from July 6, 2026 to February 26, 2027. The exhibition explores the marriage of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly through photographs, film footage, archive documents and period equipment.

The focus is particularly on the extraordinary media attention surrounding the wedding, which became an international event.

Because September 26, 2026 falls on a Saturday, visitors should check the institute’s opening arrangements before planning a visit specifically for that day, as the published regular opening hours mainly cover weekdays.

Sunday, September 27: Rokethon puts animal welfare at the heart of the day

Sunday brings a different atmosphere with Rokethon 2026, a charity event dedicated to combating animal abandonment and promoting responsible adoption.

The event takes place at the Chapiteau at Espace Fontvieille on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Registration and reception begin at 8:30 am, while the official opening is scheduled for 10 am.

The charity walk starts at 10:15 am and takes place around the Chapiteau in Fontvieille.

The programme continues with activities dedicated to animal welfare, awareness initiatives, a raffle and agility-related events. At 12 pm, the Rokethon Animal Welfare Award will be presented, followed by a lunch break at 12:30 pm.

Participation does not require a high level of fitness: the organisers invite people to walk or run with their dogs while respecting the event’s safety rules and conditions.

The aim is to support organisations working with abandoned animals and to promote a culture of responsible adoption.

A weekend in Monaco combining major events and culture

The weekend of September 26 and 27, 2026, in Monaco therefore offers much more than the Monaco Yacht Show alone.

Saturday can combine a visit to the yacht show with La Braderie, a game at the Condamine Market or an afternoon performance of Massenet’s Roma. The exhibitions provide further opportunities to explore art, history and science.

On Sunday, Rokethon 2026 offers a family-friendly and charitable event, while Monaco’s museums and galleries provide plenty of opportunities for cultural visits.

For anyone searching for what to do in Monaco on September 26 and 27, 2026, the weekend combines the international glamour of the Principality with its cultural, artistic and community life: from the superyachts of Port Hercule to Massenet’s music, from Venetian masterpieces to major museum exhibitions and initiatives supporting animal welfare.