{"id":335300,"date":"2026-01-20T09:29:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T07:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/2026\/01\/first-images-from-the-monte-carlo-circus-festival-with-prince-albert-ii-and-princess-stephanie\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T09:29:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T07:29:19","slug":"first-images-from-the-monte-carlo-circus-festival-with-prince-albert-ii-and-princess-stephanie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2026\/01\/first-images-from-the-monte-carlo-circus-festival-with-prince-albert-ii-and-princess-stephanie\/","title":{"rendered":"First Images from the Monte-Carlo Circus Festival with Prince Albert II and Princess Stephanie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The unmissable event for circus arts opened its doors on Friday under the Fontvieille big top, in the presence of the Princely Family.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n\n

Princess Stephanie, chair of the organising committee, kicked off the 48th edition of the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival<\/a> on Friday 16 January. Prince Albert II joined her for the first performance, accompanied by Louis Ducruet and Camille Gottlieb. This event, created in 1974 by Prince Rainier III, remains the most prestigious event in the circus world.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Communications Department \u2013 St\u00e9phane Danna<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The festival runs until 25 January and offers two distinct programmes during the selection shows. At the same time, the 13th edition of New Generation showcases promising young talent. Artists from around the world compete for the coveted Gold, Silver and Bronze Clowns, considered the Oscars of the circus world.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Nebinger, Sarah Steck et St\u00e9phane Danna<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

A programme rich in emotion<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n

This year, spectators will discover a variety of spectacular acts. The Richter family’s cavalry rubs shoulders with Latvian Andrejs Fjodorov’s pigeon training and the ancient acrobatics of the Chinese troupe from Dalian. The aerial acrobatics of Juan Cebolla’s Mexican troupe promise thrills, while Italian clown Davide Vassallo provides comic interludes.<\/p>\n\n

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