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Monaco's Top Annual Events - A Year of Glamour and Excitement

By FORTLOC Staff 09/16/2024
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Esteban Ocon

Image: Esteban Ocon at the 2024 Monaco GP. Credit:shutterstock/Michael Potts F1

These annual events highlight the principality's commitment to excellence in sports, arts, and entertainment. They also showcase its unique blend of tradition and modernity.

Whether you're drawn to the high-speed thrills of motorsport, the elegance of art and yachting, or the spectacle of fireworks and television, Monaco's event calendar offers something for everyone in a setting that is as luxurious as it is breathtaking.

While planning your trip to Monaco, you should note the dates of the events that interest you the most and align your trip accordingly.

Monte-Carlo Rally

Rally cars in Monte Carlo

Image: 2024 Monaco Rally. Credit: Red Bull Racing

International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo

Top Marques

Lamborghini Huracan STO

Image: 2024 Top Marques Credit: FORTLOC/Khalid Bari

Monaco Grand Prix

Ferrari F1 Car

Image: Monaco GP Credit:Sutterstock/cristiano barni

In May, the Monaco Grand Prix is the crown jewel of the Formula 1 calendar. This prestigious race winds through the narrow streets of Monte Carlo, offering a thrilling spectacle as the world's best drivers navigate hairpin turns and tight corners at breakneck speeds. The Monaco Grand Prix is not just a race; it's a symbol of the glamour and excitement that defines Monaco, with celebrities, royals, and racing fans flocking to the principality to witness the action.

Monte-Carlo Television Festival

Art Monte Carlo

International Fireworks Competition (Art en Ciel)

Art en Ciel

Image: Fireworks Show at Art en Ciel

Held in the summer, Art en Ciel is a spectacular event that lights up the night sky over Monte Carlo. Fireworks teams from around the world compete to create the most dazzling displays, synchronized to music and set against the stunning backdrop of Monaco's harbor. The event is free to the public and draws large crowds, with each show offering a unique visual and auditory experience.

Yacht Show

Yachts at La Condamine

Image: Yachts at La Condamine

Classic Week – La Belle Classe

Monaco Classic Week

Image: Sailboats at Classic Week Credit: Shutterstock/Drozdin Vladimir