Events for the Weekend of June 15th and 16th, 2024 in Monaco
Weekend Events in Monaco, discover them all!!
OPMC – “Symphonic Concert”
Sunday, June 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM, Auditorium Rainier III Season 23/24 of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, under the presidency of H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover – “Symphonic Concert”. Conductor: Kazuki Yamada, cellist: Pablo Ferrández. Program: TCHAIKOVSKY, BRUCKNER.
https://www.opmc.mc/saison-23-24/
Event – “5th Meeting of the Historical Sites of the Grimaldis of Monaco”
From Saturday, June 15, to Sunday, June 16, 2024, Place du Palais This “5th Meeting” will see the communes of Breil-sur-Roya, Bathernay, Ventimiglia, Olivetta San Michele, Airole, Ripacandida, Campagna, Monteverde, Spinazzola, Poggiorsini, Terlizzi, and Canosa di Puglia all hosted on Palace Square. There will be cultural parades and activities, local delicacies to taste, and demonstrations of regional arts and crafts. A spectacular sound and light show on the walls of the Prince’s Palace will be the big highlight of this special evening on Saturday, June 15.
https://federationsitesgrimaldi.mc/5eme-rencontre-2/
Concert – “Echoes of Atlanta & Minneapolis”
Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 9:00 PM, La Note Bleue La Note Bleue Summer Festival – Echoes Of are France’s best purveyors of Funk, Boogie, and Disco having turned La Note Bleue upside down more than once! The Funk machine is back this summer with a heavy program of hard 70 and 80’s hitters, bringing together a repertoire of 2 of the US’ most groovy towns: Atlanta (Cameo, Gladys Knight, The SOS Band) and of course…Minneapolis (Prince, The Time, Andre Cymone). Get your dancing shoes on for this one!
Animation – “APIdays”
Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Terrasses de Fontvieille APIdays: Bees and pollinating insects are in danger! Monaco’s National Awareness Day for bees, the sentinels guarding our environment, includes free activities for kids and adults, the chance to collect and taste honey, educational games, and exhibitions.
https://www.abeillesentinelle.net/
Event – “European Archaeology Days”
Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, 2024, Musée d’Anthropologie Préhistorique Special activities at the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology of Monaco to mark the European Archaeology Days. Friday, June 14, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM: A guided VIP tour of the exhibits and the Suzanne Simone Research Laboratory, for all ages. Saturday, June 15, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM: activities for children aged 5 to 7, and from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM: activities for over 7s.
Event – “63rd Monte-Carlo Television Festival”
From Friday, June 14, to Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Grimaldi Forum Monaco For 63 years, the Principality of Monaco has hosted its own International Television Festival. Studios, television channels, digital platforms, and celebrities will gather for several days in an idyllic setting to promote their programs to the press and the public and compete for the prestigious Golden Nymphs competition.
Theater – “Twelfth Night”
Thursday, June 13, Friday, June 14, Saturday, June 15, at 8:00 PM, and Sunday, June 16, at 4:30 PM, Théâtre des Muses “Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them!” Orsino loves Olivia…who loves Viola…who loves Orsino. The tangled love triangle is at the heart of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, but a colorful cast of other characters combine to create an unforgettable night of music, magic, and mistaken identities. The talented six-strong cast portray a total of fifteen characters in this bold adaptation.
https://www.letheatredesmuses.com/
Exhibition – “Art in Motion”
From Wednesday, June 12, to Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Espace 22 Discover Najette Derni’s revolutionary concept @madame.helmet with Art in Motion! Inspired by the principles of Vitruvius, this exhibition fuses structural integrity and opulence (Firmitas), practical elegance (Utilitas), and unparalleled refinement (Venustas). Immerse yourself in a world where each piece is a symphony of elegance and design.
Culture – “PhiloMonaco Week 2024”
From Tuesday, June 11, to Sunday, June 16, 2024, Principality of Monaco The local philosophical association Les Rencontres Philosophiques de Monaco aims to promote a community where thinkers can freely express and share their ideas among themselves and with the wider public, offering insights into the increasingly complex issues of our contemporary world. To this end, PhiloMonaco Week 2024 will feature a number of special guests, engaging in fascinating discussions and interacting with the audience, presenting their books, and taking part in roundtable discussions on topics ranging from ecology to education, healthcare to women, and the “art of living.”
https://philomonaco.com/cycles/semaine-philomonaco-2024/
Exhibition – “Miquel Barceló, Oceanographer”
From Friday, June 7, to Sunday, October 13, 2024, Nouveau Musée National de Monaco – Villa Paloma With a selection of around sixty works (paintings, ceramics, embroideries, works on paper), this exhibition offers the opportunity to discover the prolific and eclectic creations of Miquel Barceló, a Spanish artist whose favorite subject was the sea.
https://www.nmnm.mc/expositions/miquel-barcelo/
Exhibition – “Rêvolution”
From Saturday, June 1, to Sunday, June 30, 2024, Lobby of the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort DREAM A NEW WORLD AND LEAVE A MESSAGE OF HOPE. Imagine a new world and a completely new way of living. A fantasy. A revolution. Marie-Laure Viébel presents her latest creation, “RÊVOLUTION,” inspired by the iconic coco de mer from the Seychelles in the lobby of the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort. The exhibition is a stunning dialogue between man and nature. The seed, a powerful symbol of fertility and the cycle of life, here decorated in gold to represent sacredness, becomes a letterbox where anyone can leave a message of hope. Give expression to your deepest feelings, in the form of a wish, dream, prayer, or commitment.
Environment – “Monaco Zero Cigarette Butts”
Several “MégotBox” (collection and recycling stations for cigarette butts) are located in front of certain municipal sites: the Town Hall of Monaco, the Higher School of Plastic Arts – Pavillon Bosio, the Rainier III Academy, the José Notari Video Library-Fonoteca, the Louis Notari Library, the Rainier III Nautical Stadium, the Léo Ferré Space, the Condamine Market, the Monte-Carlo Market. This initiative aims to protect the environment.
https://www.mairie.mc/monaco-zero-megot
Festival des Etoilés Monte-Carlo – “Marcel Ravin & David Toutain”
From Saturday, May 11, to Saturday, June 22, 2024, Blue Bay Marcel Ravin Festival des Etoilés Monte-Carlo 2024 –
For this fourth edition of the festival, Marcel Ravin will join forces with the two-star Michelin David Toutain, Chef and owner of the David Toutain restaurant in Paris. The pair shares a great love for nature and a passion for authenticity, but also a keen interest in high-quality food from sustainable sources. Those fortunate enough to secure a table at Blue Bay Marcel Ravin will be treated to a creative culinary experience, courtesy of two master chefs.
https://www.montecarlosbm.com/fr/agenda/diners-4-mains-marcel-ravin-x-david-toutain
Exhibition – “The Ice Giants”
From Wednesday, April 10, to Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, polar bears and emperor penguins take center stage in “The Ice Giants,” a new exhibition by Michel Bassompierre. Seven monumental works will be installed in the Oceanographic Museum and on its panoramic terrace. Five of them will be new creations: four polar bears and one three-meter-tall emperor penguin. Original drawings and sketches will also be on display, accompanied by a film showcasing the artist’s work. This temporary exhibition is part of the Polar Mission organized by the Oceanographic Institute since 2022.
https://billetterie-oceano.tickeasy.com/fr-FR/accueil
Exhibition – “Lascaux in Monaco”
From Friday, April 19, to Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology, an original scenography organized around facsimiles and an immersive experience in Virtual Reality thanks to #SPL LASCAUX, exclusive thanks to the Museum’s Partners. Original objects from the Lascaux cave exhibited on loan from the National Museum of Prehistory (Les Eyzies, Dordogne) and the Institute of Human Paleontology (Paris), and also… Hyperrealistic reconstructions of 5 Cro-Magnons made by Elisabeth Daynes, a 1/10 scale model of the Lascaux cave with prehistoric paintings and illuminations, and interactive tables and low-tech maniples.
Event – “150th Anniversary of the Hôtel de Paris Cellars”
From Monday, April 1, to Thursday, October 31, 2024, Monte-Carlo SBM Resort
This year, the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer celebrates the 150th anniversary of the famous Cellars of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo! Opened in 1874, they are a monument to the long and illustrious history of the company, in which they have often played a significant role. These hidden gems beneath the very foundations of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo are the epitome of refinement and exclusivity. To commemorate the occasion, the world’s largest hotel cellars will open their doors for a unique celebration, with fascinating tours, exclusive dinners, exceptional tasting sessions, and much more. Discover one of Monaco’s most precious hidden treasures and join the celebrations!
https://www.montecarlosbm.com/fr/inspiration/events/150-ans-des-caves-de-lhotel-de-paris-monte-carlo
Exhibition – ‘The Early Years of Télé Monte-Carlo, 1954-1974’
From Monday, March 25, 2024, to Friday, January 31, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (5:00 PM on Fridays), at the Audiovisual Institute of Monaco
The Cabinet of Wonders – ‘The Early Years of Télé Monte-Carlo, 1954-1974’ – An exhibition exploring the first 20 years of the Monaco television channel launched in 1954. A selection of archives and objects will take you back in time to the very early days of color television. Organized by the Audiovisual Institute of Monaco, the exhibition features items entrusted by Télé Monte-Carlo for preservation, documents from partner institutions, and materials kindly provided by private individuals.
https://institut-audiovisuel.mc/evenement/la-jeunesse-de-tele-monte-carlo/
Exhibition – “Pasolini in Chiaroscuro”
From Friday, March 29, to Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco – Villa Sauber The new exhibition at the Villa Sauber pays tribute to Pier Paolo Pasolini, perhaps the last European intellectual to have gained worldwide fame. Fifty years after his death, his influence is still felt in the various fields in which he worked: he is read, commented on, adapted, and inspires contemporary creative artists. While he preferred to define himself as a writer, it was his films that brought him to the public’s attention. The exhibition explores his inspirations and his legacy.
https://www.nmnm.mc/expositions/pasolini-en-clair-obscur/
Exhibition – “The Prince and the Mediterranean”
From December 6, 2023, Museum Oceanographic of Monaco In celebration of the centenary of Prince Ranier III (1923-2023), the Oceanographic Museum presents the new permanent exhibition titled “The Prince and the Mediterranean.” Through this exhibition, the Oceanographic Institute pays homage to the unwavering bond between Prince Ranier III and the Ocean, and particularly the Mediterranean. Visitors are invited aboard his boat Deo Juvante II. Guided by H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie’s voice, they will move through four exploratory and intimate spaces, discovering one after another the different facets of this Prince passionate about the Mare Nostrum.
https://billetterie-oceano.tickeasy.com/fr-FR/accueil
Exhibition – “Polar Mission”
From Saturday, June 4, 2022, to Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Oceanographic Museum of Monaco.
Experience an interactive and immersive experience! Step into the shoes of a reporter and go on a mission to the heart of the polar worlds! Five thematic areas, spread over two levels, punctuate this new visit route.
From the discovery of the poles to the wildlife they host, passing through the people who inhabit and explore them.
Objects and documents, digital content, and immersive devices combine and complement each other for a 360° experience. The great journey can begin!
https://musee.oceano.org/le-parcours-mission-polaire/
