What to do in Monaco on March 28 and 29, 2026: The Complete Weekend Event Guide

The weekend of March 28 and 29, 2026, promises to be one of the most vibrant of the spring season in Monaco. Whether you are a sports fan, an opera lover, or looking for cultural events for the family, the Principality offers a rich and diverse calendar. In this guide, we analyze in detail what to see and where to go to best experience the heart of the French Riviera.

Saturday, March 28: Culture, Science, and Grand Opera

Saturday in Monaco is dominated by international events, with a particular focus on performing arts and medical innovation.

• Opera at Salle Garnier: At 8:30 PM, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo hosts the final highly anticipated performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s “Il Trovatore”. A unique opportunity to experience lyrical drama in one of the most prestigious theaters in the world.

  Il trovatore – Opéra de Monte-Carlo

• Innovation at the Grimaldi Forum: The AMWC 2026 (Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress) concludes. The congress attracts thousands of specialists in the aesthetic sector, making the Larvotto area the hub of global scientific networking.

  AMWC Monaco 2026 – Congrès Mondial de Médecine Esthétique & Anti-Âge

• Avant-garde Music at Printemps des Arts: At 5:00 PM, at the Salle des Arts of One Monte-Carlo, the Danel and Mosaïques quartets will perform in the “Quatuor(s)” concert, an unmissable event for chamber music lovers.

  Festival Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo

• Theater for Everyone: The Théâtre des Muses offers a double program: “Non ha nemmeno paura del buio” for children (11:00 AM and 5:30 PM) and the intense “Uomo e Pescatore” at 7:30 PM.

  

Sunday, March 29: Sport and Tradition

Sunday opens with dynamism, featuring film screenings and big-league basketball from the Betclic Élite.

• Basketball: AS Monaco vs Le Mans: For sports fans, the main event is at 7:00 PM at Salle Gaston Médecin. The Roca Team challenges Le Mans in a crucial match for the French league standings.

  AS Monaco Basket | Le site officiel

• “Utopias” at Printemps des Arts: Sunday morning (11:00 AM) is dedicated to documentary cinema at Cinéma des Beaux-Arts with the screening of “De l’arbre au violon,” followed by an afternoon concert at the Hôtel Hermitage (3:00 PM).

• Afternoon at the Theater: The weekend closes at the Théâtre des Muses with the performance of “L’acqua lì” at 3:00 PM.

Permanent Exhibitions not to be missed this weekend

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