Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo is the official national company of the Principality of Monaco. A classical ballet company established in 1985 by the Princess of Hanover in accordance with the wishes of her mother, Princess Grace of Monaco, the Ballets de Monte-Carlo delivers the excellence of an international ballet company with a diverse festival program guaranteed to delight patrons and visitors alike.
The Historic Grand Prix takes place every other year, and follows the same legendary circuit as the Grand Prix Formula 1 race–with cars built up to 1980. ROLEX MONTE-CARLO MASTERS This annual clay-court tournament for male professional players, founded in 1897, is held in a magnificent setting in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. Rafael Nadal has won this tournament 11 times. MONACO E-PRIX The Monaco E-Prix is an all-electric car race held every other year on a shorter circuit than the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix. MONACO GRAND PRIX This world-renowned annual Formula 1 road race is held on a narrow course through the streets of Monaco, and is one of the most demanding tracks in Formula 1.
This annual clay-court tournament for male professional players, founded in 1897, is held in a magnificent setting in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. Rafael Nadal has won this tournament 11 times.
The Monaco E-Prix is an all-electric car race held every other year on a shorter circuit than the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix.
This world-renowned annual Formula One road race is held on a narrow course through the streets of Monaco, and is one of the most demanding tracks in Formula 1.
The New York Times calls this annual supercar event “the most exclusive automobile show in the world.”
The world’s best riders and their horses meet in Monaco for this exciting show-jumping competition.
Established in 1966, the annual Monaco Art en Ciel (International Pyromelodic Fireworks Competition) is an amazing pyrotechnics shows of great quality. Summer is conducive to long evenings outside on the Port of Monaco where the fireworks proliferate for the pleasure and wonder of young and old. Every summer, four evenings are scheduled, two in July (at 10pm) and two in August (at 9.30pm).
Legendary artists and young stars perform each summer at this live music festival. The venue is Monaco’s Salle des Etoiles which overlooks the Mediterranean and has a retractable roof so concert-goers can enjoy a show under the stars. Previous headliners include Rod Stewart, Lady Gaga, Tina Turner, Sting, Rhianna, and Alicia Keys.
Yachts and Superyachts are on display in Port Hercule during the four days of the world-famous Monaco Yacht Show. The Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) hosts an impressive and truly international fleet of superyachts available for purchase or charter. Stands are reserved for superyacht builders and designers, yacht brokers, and the providers of tenders, nautical gadgets and water toys, luxury brands, high-end cars and motorbikes, helicopters and private jets.
Please contact the Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Bureau for events dates and details. (212) 286-3330 or (800) 753-9696, www.visitmonaco.com/us
