Events of the Weekend of January 13th and 14th, 2024, in Monaco
Weekend Events in Monaco, discover them all!!
Exhibition – “Vanitas Xmas”
From Thursday, December 21, 2023, to Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 11 am to 8 pm, Espace 22
Celebrate the end of the year with a breathtaking exhibition! Frédérique de Mortain brings Vanitas to life through flea market objects, collages, material cutouts, charms, jewelry, and unexpected items. Join us from December 21 to January 13 for a unique artistic experience from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. “A beautiful hymn to life.”
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Exhibition – “The Prince and the Mediterranean”
From December 6, 2023, Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
On the occasion of the centenary celebrations of Prince Rainier III (1923-2023), the Oceanographic Museum presents the new permanent exhibition titled “The Prince and the Mediterranean.” Through this exhibition, the Oceanographic Institute pays tribute to the unwavering bond that united Prince Rainier III to the Ocean, especially the Mediterranean. Visitors are invited to board his boat Deo Juvante II. Guided by the voice of H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie, they will move through four exploratory and intimate spaces, discovering one after another the different facets of this Prince passionate about the Mare Nostrum.
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Sport – “Visit Monaco x AS Monaco”
From Thursday, July 13, 2023, to Saturday, May 18, 2024, Official AS Monaco Boutique.
Visit Monaco’s logo appears on the new home jerseys of AS Monaco! The new jersey retains the iconic 55° diagonal designed by Princess Grace Kelly on the front and the traditional red, white, and gold crest on the left side.
The two-tone round neckline features the club’s motto “Daghe Munegu” on the back, while the words “Rouge et Blanc” (Red and White) appear in golden letters inside, creating an elegant contrast.
A special feature of this uniform is that it is made from 100% recycled polyester, adhering to sustainability and material recovery criteria.
Support your favorite team by wearing the club’s colors: head to the official store!
Info: Go to the Website
Exhibition – “Mission Polaire”
From Saturday, June 4, 2022, to Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Oceanographic Museum of Monaco.
Experience an interactive and immersive journey! Step into the shoes of a reporter and go on a mission into the heart of polar worlds! Five thematic areas, spread over two levels, structure 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!
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Exhibition – “Pier Paolo Calzolari – Casa ideale”
From Friday, November 17, 2023, to Sunday, April 7, 2024, Nouveau Musée National de Monaco – Villa Paloma
Pier Paolo Calzolari is known for the formal originality of his multidisciplinary practice (painting, sculpture, as well as performances understood as “acts of passion”), often resorting to the use of organic materials such as tobacco leaves, fire, or frost to create “installation works” that question the limits of contemporary art. The retrospective exhibition, “Casa ideale,” is a rare opportunity to discover the world of an artist who has marked the history of art through his often unconventional approach to various plastic arts practices.
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Exhibition – “The Prince in the Heart of the Circus”
From Wednesday, November 22, 2023, to Sunday, January 28, 2024, from 11 am to 7 pm, Terrasses de Fontvieille
The largest circus collection, including photographs, films, artist costumes, unpublished documents, posters…Organized on the occasion of the centenary celebrations of Prince Rainier III.
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Winter Pop-Up – “Blue Ice”
From Tuesday, November 28, 2023, to Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 6:30 pm to 1:30 am, Blue Gin
The ice floe lands at Blue Gin! A breath of fresh air sweeps through the polar world… Igloos, white pine forests, stalactites, polar bears, penguins… Embark on a real exotic adventure in the land of ice. From igloos and icebergs to stalactites and pine forests, immersion in the heart of the North Pole is guaranteed! Surrounded by blue lights, resident DJ Nicolas Saad will heat up the dance floor every week, on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. But a tasteless journey is not a journey… Head to the Arctic Circle for a series of reimagined cocktails.
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Exhibition – “Albert I – A Prehistoric Prince”
From Monday, March 20, 2023, to Sunday, March 31, 2024, from 9 am to 6 pm, Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
Discover Prince Albert I in a different way! Meet a prehistoric prince, a scientist, and a field man, to retrace his archaeological explorations. From the Grimaldi caves to Spain, from the foundation of the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology in Monaco to the Institute of Human Paleontology in Paris, visitors will explore the exciting paths of the adventures and archaeological reflections of a passionate and fascinating prince.
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Exhibition – “Poles, Fragile Worlds” – Greg Lecoeur”
From Saturday, July 1, 2023, to Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
From ice floes and polar bears in the north to emperor penguins and vast icy deserts in the south, Greg Lecoeur’s iconic photographs reveal the incredible biodiversity of the poles and emphasize the importance of the Arctic and Antarctic as key factors for the proper functioning and balance of our planet. Against the backdrop of breathtaking XXL-sized scenes, the “Poles, Fragile Worlds” exhibition has a triple objective: document, amaze, and raise awareness of the need to protect the Ocean. In collaboration with the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco.
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Exhibition – “A Prince, a Museum”
From Friday, December 15, 2023, to Sunday, March 31, 2024, from 9 am to 6 pm, Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology.
The Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology in Monaco celebrates the visionary legacy of the founder of the current museum, Prince Rainier III. Immerse yourself in the history of the creation of the second museum – a Site Museum! – located in the heart of the Exotic Garden, a few steps from the Observatory Cave. Discover the numerous excavations carried out during the reign of the Prince and the unprecedented donations made by him and Princess Grace Kelly. Explore a variety of areas, from support for the Monegasque language to holiday colony projects promoted by Louis Barral, then director of the Museum.
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Exhibition – “Monaco autrefois” (transl., Once Upon a Time Monaco)
From Wednesday, December 27, 2023, to Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 9 am to 6 pm, Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
Come and discover the new panoramic exhibition “Monaco autrefois” by Jean-Pierre Debernardi on the panoramic terrace! Unpublished photographs dating back to the early 20th century, from the grandfather’s collection.
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Sport – “Monaco Optimist Team Race”
From Wednesday, January 10, to Sunday, January 14, 2024, in the Bay of Monaco, the 14th edition of the Monaco Optimist Team Race will take place, featuring the cream of international Optimist teams. A total of 72 competitors under the age of 14 will represent 17 nations. Unlike fleet regattas, the races will take the form of duels between four-person teams. In total, 153 legs will take place in the waters off Monaco, each requiring great tactical skill and finesse. To prepare for the competition and perfect their team racing abilities, the competitors already present can participate in an International Clinic (January 8-10), under the supervision of the international World Sailing judge and referee, Chris Atkins.
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Theater – “M.O.L.I.E.R.E.”
From Thursday, January 11, to Saturday, January 13, at 8:00 pm, and Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 4:30 pm, at the Théâtre des Muses, a show will take you into the surreal, epic, and darkly funny world of intensive care. It is a gripping, amusing, and incisive narrative of a talented young actor who suddenly and brutally finds herself at death’s door. What seemed like a simple case of the flu takes a turn for the worse, and the young woman is rushed to the hospital. With her heart failing and her life in the balance, the medical team decides to place her on a cardiopulmonary bypass machine. On stage, the machine and the medical team are portrayed by a nurse/musician. So strange for a heart to fail at the tender age of 29…
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Ligue 1 Uber Eats – “AS Monaco – Stade de Reims”
Saturday, January 13, 2024, Louis II Stadium
French football championship – Ligue 1: AS Monaco – Stade de Reims
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Theater – “Les cinq anneaux perdus”
Saturday, January 13, at 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm, and Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 11 am, at the Théâtre des Muses, an exceptional adventure unfolds with two children embarking on a mission across five continents to save the Olympic ideal. Charlie (the girl) and Camille (the boy) will travel to the other side of the world in search of the five lost rings, discovering themselves along the way. With the help of Pierrot (de Coubertin) and the children in the audience, they will rush across the savannah with a warthog on their heels, dive into the Coral Sea with manta rays, disarm deadly ninja traps, discover that you can do sport in a wheelchair… and communicate with the spirits in space. All to a soundtrack of music and laughter!
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Show – “Open Air Circus Show”
Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 2 pm, Place du Palais
A grand circus parade in the city, from Chapiteau de Fontvielle to the Prince’s Palace. Show at 2:30 pm in Palace Square.
OPMC – “Orthodox New Year – Makedonissimo”
Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 8 pm, Auditorium Rainier III
23/24 season of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, under the Presidency of H.S.H. The Princess of Hanover – Transcription and musical arrangements of traditional Macedonian music by Pande Shahov, conducted by Simon Trpceski. Piano: Simon Trpceski, violin: Aleksandar Krapovski, cello: Alexander Somov, clarinet: Hidan Mamudov, percussion: Vlatko Nushev
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OPMC – “Symphonic Concert”
Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 6 pm, Auditorium Rainier III
23/24 season of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, under the presidency of H.S.H. the Princess of Hanover – “Symphonic Concert.” Conductor: Bertrand de Billy, piano: Louis Lortie. On the program: BEETHOVEN, KORNGOLD.
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