Shows, carnival, music and fireworks…: Monaco Town Hall announces dazzling summer
The fireworks will be visible from Quai Albert 1er © Communication department / Michael Alesi
Beneath the centuries-old trees at the Parc Princesse Antoinette, Monaco Town Hall revealed a summer programme for 2025 that promises to transform every neighbourhood into a theatre of festivities, combining Monegasque tradition and artistic modernity.
June 2025
12 June
L’Impromptu de Versailles – Théâtre Fort Antoine. Students from the Académie Rainier III will provide the musical accompaniment to this exceptional play.
13 June
Grande Boum des Enfants – Parc Princesse Antoinette, 6pm-8pm. A festive start to the summer with a big party for children aged 3 and over, featuring dancing and entertainment.
14-15 June
Street Art Challenge Junior – Promenade du Larvotto. Young artists express themselves in parallel to UPAINT 2025 in this urban creative challenge.
18 June
Gala de Musique – Auditorium Rainier III. The talented students at the Rainier III Academy light up the stage in a prestigious concert.
Splash Party – Stade Nautique Rainier III swimming pool. A water party for 12-17 year-olds.
21 June
Fête de la Musique – All over the Principality, 3.30 pm-5.30 pm then Condamine Market 7.30 pm-9.30 pm DJ MOSIMANN will get the Quai Albert Ier dancing rom 9.30 pm (opening act GREENHIGH 8.30 pm).
23-24 June
Fête de la Saint-Jean – Place du Prince’s Palace and Place des Moulins. A traditional celebration with fire and a lightshow in a historic Monegasque setting.
25 June
Gala Théâtre – Auditorium Rainier III. The Académie Rainier III showcases its talented drama students.
28 June
Dolceacqua evening – Marché de la Condamine. A cultural tribute to the Italian village of Dolceaqua, one of Monaco’s twin towns.
July 2025
4 July
Carnaval U SCIARATU – Le Rocher, 6.30 pm Western-themed summer carnival for ‘frontierspeople’ of all ages.
5 July
Summer Vibes evening – Marché de la Condamine. A summery, musical atmosphere in the heart of the Principality.
9 July – 20 August
Musical evenings – Square Gastaud and Larvotto. Including an exceptional philharmonic concert by students from Réunion Island on 16 July.
13 July
‘Apéro des Frenchy’ – Marché de la Condamine. A social gathering of the French community in a relaxed atmosphere.
18 July – 24 August
Summer on Port Hercule – Quai Albert Ier. Carousel, go-karting, basketball, duck fishing, trampolines, ephemeral tattoos and AS Monaco Kids Tour.
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26 July
First Fireworks evening – Fireworks display preceded by bouncy castles and followed by DJ and pop-rock music.
August 2025
9 August
Second Fireworks evening – New light show with family entertainment and concerts.
September 2025
12 September
Bal du Marché – Marché de la Condamine. A festive end to summer in the Monegasque tradition.
19 September
Big event at the Médiathèque – Last event before the cultural institution moves ‘home’.
All summer long : Stade Nautique Rainier III (aquagym, aquabike, diving), Centre Botanique (Tue-Sat 8.30 am-3.30 pm), succulent plant workshops at the Jardin Exotique Boutique.
Axelle Amalberti Verdino, Deputy Mayor, sums up the philosophy: these events “reflect a constant desire to promote social interaction and provide everyone with a lively, friendly and high-quality environment.” The summer of 2025 promises to be a memorable one for residents, Monegasques and visitors alike.