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OPMC - "Tribute to Shostakovich" June 15th
2025-06-15 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Paris) | Auditorium Rainier III, Boulevard Louis II, Monaco
Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, 2024/2025 season, under the Presidency of H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover – “Tribute to Shostakovich”. Juraj VALČUHA, Conductor, Andreï KOROBEINIKOV, Piano. Programme: GLAZUNOV, SHOSTAKOVICH, STRAUSS.

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo - "ACADEMY GALA"
2025-06-20 19:30 - 2025-06-21 21:30 | Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino, Monaco
2024/2025 Season – Princess Grace Academy. The Princess Grace Academy Gala is a special moment when the pupils of the illustrious dance school, closely associated with Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, give the public a privileged glimpse of their elite training, embracing a variety of styles from the classical to the contemporary. The event is an important milestone for the young dancers and their instructors.

OPMC - "Symphonic Concert" June 22nd
2025-06-22 18:00 - 21:30 | Auditorium Rainier III, Boulevard Louis II, Monaco
Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, 2024/2025 season, under the Presidency of H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover – “Symphonic Concert”. Tomáš NETOPIL, conductor, Lucas & Arthur JUSSEN, pianos, Maria João Pires, guest pianist. Music to be performed includes pieces by SCHUBERT, MOZART, and SUK.

Cactus Exhibition at Villa Sauber
2025-07-06 11:00 - 2026-01-11 19:00 | Villa Sauber, 17, avenue Princesse
The New National Museum of Monaco is dedicating an original exhibition to cacti and succulent plants on 06.07.2025 – 11.01.2026, in collaboration with the YVES SAINT LAURENT Museum in Marrakech, which initiated the project in 2024. Curated by Marc Jeanson and Laurent Le Bon, with scenography by Jasmin Oezcebi, “Cactus” offers a dual perspective, botanical and artistic, on these plants.
July 6, 2025 @ 11:00 am – January 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Exhibition - "artmonte-carlo"
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-09 | Grimaldi Forum, 10, avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco
9th edition of the contemporary art, modern art and contemporary design fair.

Exhibition - "Colours! Pompidou Centre Masterpieces"
2025-07-08 - 2025-07-31 | Grimaldi Forum, 10, avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco
The Grimaldi Forum Monaco and the Centre Pompidou present “Colours!”, an exhibition about the modern history of colour as embodied by some of the 20th century’s greatest masterpieces. Curator Didier Ottinger has assembled more than 100 works by artists including Sonia Delaunay, Picasso, Matisse, and Basquiat.
As visitors explore the seven exhibition spaces, each devoted to a single colour, they will also hear audio creations by Roque Rivas, smell fragrances from Alexis Dadier from perfume maker Fragonard, and admire designs by the likes of Ron Arad, Jean Prouvén, and Philippe Starck. Marion Maelander will design the installations, while William Chatelain will orchestrate the scenography, creating an enthralling and emotional experience of colour.

OPMC - "Concert at the Prince's Palace" July 10th
2025-07-10 21:30 - 23:00 | Prince’s Palace – Cour d’Honneur, Palais Princier Place du Palais, Monaco
Symphonic concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in the Cour d’Honneur at the Prince’s Palace – Lawrence FOSTER, Conductor. Daniel LOZAKOVICH, Violin. Music includes pieces by BEETHOVEN, WIENIAWSKI, KODÁLY.

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo - "TIMULAK - KOR’SIA"
2025-07-17 19:30 - 2025-07-20 22:30 | Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino, Monaco
2024/2025 Season – The Company. To bring down the curtain on a fabulous season, Jean-Christophe Maillot has invited Lukáš Timulak and the Kor’sia company to devise two new creations for Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo.
It will be a welcome return to Monaco for the up and coming choreographers, who are bringing a bracing breath of fresh air into the contemporary dance scene and are increasingly in demand by dance companies.

OPMC - "Concert at the Prince's Palace" July 20th
2025-07-20 21:30 - 23:00 | Prince’s Palace – Cour d’Honneur, Palais Princier Place du Palais, Monaco
Symphonic concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in the Cour d’Honneur at the Prince’s Palace – Kazuki YAMADA, Conductor. Lucas & Arthur JUSSEN, Piano. Music includes pieces by WEBER, MENDELSSOHN, BRAHMS.

OPMC - "Concert at the Prince's Palace" July 31st
2025-07-31 21:30 - 23:00 | Prince’s Palace – Cour d’Honneur, Palais Princier Place du Palais, Monaco
Symphonic concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in the Cour d’Honneur at the Prince’s Palace – Charles DUTOIT, Conductor. David FRAY, Piano. Music includes pieces by BEETHOVEN, RAVEL, RESPIGHI.

OPMC - "Concert at the Prince's Palace" Aug 3rd
2025-08-03 21:30 - 23:00 | Prince’s Palace – Cour d’Honneur, Palais Princier Place du Palais, Monaco
Symphonic concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in the Cour d’Honneur at the Prince’s Palace – Tianyi LU, Conductor. Georgijs OSOKINS, Piano. Music includes pieces by BEETHOVEN and PROKOFIEV.

OPMC - "Concert at the Prince's Palace" Aug 7th
2025-08-07 21:30 - 23:00 | Prince’s Palace – Cour d’Honneur, Palais Princier Place du Palais, Monaco
Symphonic concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in the Cour d’Honneur at the Prince’s Palace – Emmanuel TJEKNAVORIAN, Conductor. Sergey KHACHATRYAN, Violin. Music includes pieces by LISZT, BRUCH, R. STRAUSS, and J. STRAUSS.

Art Fair - "art3f Monaco"
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-21 | Chapiteau de l’Espace Fontvieille, 5, avenue des Ligures, Monaco
Discover Art3f Monaco, the international contemporary art fair! The three day-long event is a buzzing world of art where up-and-coming talents exhibit their work alongside veteran artists.
The exhibition will feature paintings, sculptures, and photography, from the most affordable to the hugely prestigious, all in a convivial setting. Whether you are a collector, an art lover, or merely curious, you can chat to the artists and gallery owners and managers themselves, for a unique experience.
The vernissage will take place on Friday 19 from 6 pm, and food and drink will be available on-site. All of the artworks on display will be available to purchase.

Luxury Lifestyle Gala – A Prelude to the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show
2025-09-22 19:00 - 22:00 | The Méridien Beach Plaza, 22, avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco
Luxury Lifestyle Gala – A Prelude to the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show
Culture Shift Labs and Jaboy Productions present the Luxury Lifestyle Gala, an evening where glamour meets purpose and art transforms the future.
On Monday, September 22, 2025 at Le Meridien Monaco, guests will experience a night of dining, fashion, and performance as football icon Ronaldinho and Japanese contemporary artist MAGO Nagasaka unveil a groundbreaking collaboration. Their eco-luxury art pieces, created from electronic waste, highlight a bold vision for sustainability and cultural impact.
Highlights include:

Premiere of MAGO Nagasaka’s eco-luxury art pieces
Fashion show by Maison Angel Ann
DJ set by TMP DJ
Live violin performance by Margherita Valente
Ballet performance by Joy Womack

Event Details

Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Le Meridien Monaco
Attire: Cocktail Attire

Proceeds will support sustainable development in Ghana’s Agbogbloshie community, one of the world’s most critical e-waste sites.
Join us for a night where glamour meets purpose, and where art, sport, and culture come together to create lasting impact.
Where glamour meets purpose. 💫
Get your ticket: Jaboy Productions Presents the Luxury Lifestyle Gala Prelude to the Monaco Yacht Show

Timeless Elegance: Art and Luxury Fair Monaco 2025
2025-09-24 14:00 - 2025-09-26 20:00 | The Metropole Hotel, 4 Av. de la Madone, 98000, Monaco
September 24 to 26, 2025 The Hotel Metropole, Monte-Carlo
Under the high patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco
The annual Art and Luxury Fair will be hosted at The Metropole Hotel, located in the Carré d’Or, in the heart of Monte Carlo.
Admire the latest trends in art, lifestyle, and fashion. Well-known brands showcase their latest products, and leading figures from the art world exhibit their work.
The Dutch Design section promises to forge a deeper cultural and artistic connection between the Netherlands and Monaco.
This is the ultimate high-end fair where experience is key. Artists guide visitors through the creative process, with the initiative to connect the makers, who represent the highest craftsmanship in the Netherlands, directly with the public.
Exhibitors include:• Atelier IDDI • Cult • Daphne Du Barry • The Parme Design • Elim van Delft • Hayo Sol • ILNI • Jack Liemburg • Distillerie de Monaco • Lotje Bosch Design • Maison Perrier-Jouët • Zantos Interiors & Exterior • Nora Bonavera • TS Holding • Monacqua • Claudio Sacchi • Studio Van Delft (SVD)
Join the Art and Luxury Fair at the Hotel Metropole, where the passion for artistry and the beauty of art connect us all.
Open to the public from 14:00 to 17:00, the fair also hosts exclusive evening gatherings (18:00–20:00) with performances, masterclasses, and lectures—bringing together artistry, lifestyle, and innovation in an intimate setting.

Art and Luxury is an initiative of Annette Wijdom.
Honorary creative contributor: HRH Margarita Princess de Bourbon de Parme.

Visit the Exhibition Salon 2025 "à l’ombre du vent" from Sept 25-Oct 12 (gratuit)
2025-09-25 14:00 - 2025-10-12 18:00 | Salle Exposition du Quai Antoine 1er, 10 Quai Antoine, Monaco
Visit the Salon 2025: in the Shadow of the Wind from Sept. 25 to Oct. 12th for the 70th Anniversary of the Committee 1955 – 2025
Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II
Monaco – Exhibition Hall on Quai Antoine 1er
Every day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
**Free admission**
Be sure to visit: Caroline Bergonzi at the exhibition. www.carolinebergonzi.com
Organised by: Comité National Monégasque
de l’A.I.A.P. auprès de l’U.N.E.S.C.O.
Salon 2025: 70 ans du comité 1955 – 2025
sous le Haut Patronage de S.A.S Le Prince Albert II
Monaco, à l’ombre du vent
du 25 septembre au 12 octobre 2025
Salle d’exposition du quai Antoine 1er
Tous les jours de 14h à 18h
Entrée gratuite

Talk by "Martin Doyle", Books Editor at The Irish Times at Princess Grace Library, Oct 2
2025-10-02 19:00 | Princess Grace Irish LIbrary, 9 rue Princesse Marie-de-Lorraine, Monaco
Thursday 2nd October 2025 at 7pm

Talk by Martin Doyle, Books Editor at The Irish Times

Join us for this insightful talk by this experienced journalist and renowned author, who was born in Northern Ireland and whose career in the U.K. and Ireland provides a deep understanding of the Irish diaspora and their influence and impact.
Martin will offer insights into the art of the interview, writers’ personalities, tradition and trends, and give his assessment of the best Irish fiction of the past 50 years, with a particular focus on Irish fiction set abroad.

Price:
Standard ticket: 10.99 euro
Student ticket: 5.99 euro
Events at the Princess Grace Irish Library get booked up ahead of time. Be sure to buy your ticket in advance.
https://www.pgil.mc/lectures/talk-by-literary-editor-martin-doyle

Monaco Opens its Doors for the 30th European Heritage Days Oct 5
2025-10-05
European Heritage Days
On Sunday, October 5th, Monaco City Hall opens its doors for the 30th European Heritage Days 🏛️.
On the program:
– Tour of the Wedding Hall, the Council Chamber, and the Mayor’s Office
– Exhibition “The Exotic Garden of Monaco, an architectural object” in the Town Hall lobby 🌿
– Concerts by the Rainier III Academy and the U Cantin d’A Roca choir 🎶
– Photo booth to take home a souvenir
– The Rainier III Academy, the Botanical Center, and the School of Fine Arts also offer activities outside the Town Hall.
Open House
– Free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Full program: https://mairie.mc/journees-europennes-du-patrimoine

Live Concert by l’Académie Rainier III Conservatoire of Monaco by PGIL, Oct 5
2025-10-05 | Princess Grace Irish LIbrary, 9 rue Princesse Marie-de-Lorraine, Monaco
SUNDAY 05 OCTOBER 2025
JOURNÉE DU PATRIMOINE – HERITAGE DAY

The Princess Grace Irish Library will open on Sunday 5th October 2025 for the annual Heritage Day (la Journée du Patrimoine) in Monaco.
Enjoy a short concert (duration 15 minutes) by the talented harp students from l’Académie Rainier III Conservatoire in Monaco.
Times of concerts: 10h00, 10h30, 11h00 and 11h30
Discover the library and the link that Princess Grace had with Ireland, which continues today with the Prince and his family.
Visite guidée en français de la bibliothèque (15 minutes) – heures fixées : 11:45, 14:30, 15:30.
In English a guided visit of the library (15 minutes) : 12:00, 15:00, 16 :00
Réservations obligatoires ! Reservations are necessary.
Entrance is gratuit. Entrance is free.
For more information, visit https://journeepatrimoinemonaco.com/site/princess-grace-irish-library/
Or simply email us on info@pgil.mc

La Fête de l'Art Featuring "Patricia Di Basso" by Wendy Lauwers in Monaco, Oct 8-18
2025-10-08 11:30 - 2025-10-18 18:00 | Espace 22, 24 boulevard d'Italie, Monaco
Contemporary art exhibition featuring international artists of different styles organized by Multiartevents /gallery Monaco
Exposition d’art contemporain en présence d’artistes internationaux de styles différents organisée par Multiartevents /gallery Monaco
Visit the must-see event in October! The exhibition will be at Espace 22 in Monaco from October 8 to 18, 2025, open daily from 11.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.​
Discover our artists on our website Multi Art Gallery https://www.multiart.events/.
Download the invitation for the opening reception (RSVP only):
Featuring:
Patricia Di Basso is a Brazilian visual artist with an international career. Her pictorial work is seamlessly integrated into the panorama of contemporary art, combining abstraction, intuitive sensitivity, and formal elegance. Rooted in tradition while attentive to the issues of our time, her approach reaffirms the power of art as a universal and timeless language.
Patricia Di Basso est une artiste visuelle brésilienne à la carrière internationale. Son œuvre picturale s’inscrit avec justesse dans le panorama de l’art contemporain, en conjuguant abstraction, sensibilité intuitive et élégance formelle. À la fois enracinée dans la tradition et attentive aux questionnements de notre epoque, sa démarche réaffirme la puissance de l’art en tant que langage universel et intemporel.

Student Gala Evening of the Rainier III Academy Nov 11
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Espace Léo Ferré, Monaco
Gala Evening of the Rainier III Academy is organized on 5 November 2025 at 6.30 pm in the Espace Leo Ferre.
As part of the traditional Gala of the Rainier III Academy, several top students will have the honor of being accompanied by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra. A program not to be missed…
The Académie Rainier III invites you to its first concert of the 2025/2026 season, under the banner of harmony and teamwork.
The Académie will showcase its orchestras, bringing together students of all ages for a rich and energetic program. This event underlines the importance of collective practice, which helps develop listening skills, rigor and the pleasure of playing together.
Because “The secret of education lies in respect for the student”, we ask you not to leave the concert after your child’s performance.
FREE ADMISSION – RESERVATION REQUIRED
November 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Free

Fatma Said Recital with Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo, Nov 9
2025-11-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino, Monaco
Fatma Said Recital with Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo will be held on Sunday 9 November 2025 at 3 pm in the Monte-Carlo Opera.
Artistes:
Fatma Saïd, soprano
Malcolm Martineau, piano
On the programme pieces by:
Franz SCHUBERT
Robert SCHUMANN
Johannes BRAHMS
Maurice RAVEL
Manuel DE FALLA
November 9 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
€19 – €36

AMCA Presents a Lecture: Christian Dior, the Inspiration of Nature
2025-11-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Théâtre des Variétés, 1, Boulevard Albert 1er, Monaco
The Monegasque Association for the Knowledge of the Arts (AMCA) will present its second conference on November 10th at the Théâtre des Variétés, with the theme: “Christian Dior, the Inspiration of Nature.”
The gardens of Granville were a formative place for Christian Dior, where a sensitivity to nature took root, a sensitivity that still permeates the world of the House of Dior today.
Christian Dior, the Inspiration of Nature
Born in Granville, the “Monaco of the North” in the Manche region, Christian Dior flourished as a child on the family estate. Built in the Anglo-Norman style, it is surrounded by a garden that would forever mark him, and whose design he helped to create alongside his mother, Madeleine. This close connection with nature, plants, and flowers would influence him once he became a couturier, creating in 1947 the “flower-woman” silhouette, inseparable from the New Look. Both a refuge and a source of inspiration, Christian Dior’s gardens are inseparable from his life and work. The floral and plant repertoire became one of the defining characteristics of the House of Dior.
MONDAY, November 10, 2025 / 6:30 PM
Christian Dior, Inspired by Nature
Led by Brigitte Richart
Curator of the Christian Dior Museum, General Curator of the exhibition
Christian Dior, Enchanting Gardens
Information
amca.reservation@gmail.com
Full price €12
Student €5
Payment by cash or check – Credit cards not accepted
THÉÂTRE DES VARIÉTÉS-MONACO
Tickets available on site from 5 PM
November 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Celebrating The 22nd Monte Carlo Film Festival
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-15 | Grimaldi Forum, 10, avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco
The 22nd edition of the Monte Carlo Film Festival will be held from 12 to 15 November 2025 at the Grimaldi Forum.
The Monte Carlo Film Festival is an international film festival entirely dedicated to comedy. Each year this event boasts the participation of personalities from the world of international comedy and entertainment, of great directors and artists of world fame.
Screenings
The screenings are free subject to availability.
Awards
The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday 15 November at 19:00 at the Grimaldi Forum.
Television coverage, national and international guests from the world of cinema and song, shows and performances by famous artists from all over the world.The evening will be conducted by, Ezio Greggio.

Opera de Monte-Carlo Showcases "Aida", Nov 16
2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Grimaldi Forum, 10, avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco
Opera de Monte-Carlo presents Aida by Giuseppe Verdi with the Choir of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo and the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra on Sunday 16 November 2025 at 3 pm in the Grimaldi Forum Monaco.
Sunday 16 November 2025 – 15h
Thursday 20 November 2025 – 20h
Saturday 22 November 2025 – 20h
Salle des Princes – Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Tickets starting at 40€

Melodramma in four acts
Music by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
Libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni, based on a scenario by François Auguste Ferdinand Mariette reworked by Camille du Locle
Premiere: Cairo, Khedival Opera House, 24 december 1871
Production of the Rome Opera House
Set in a pseudo-historic vision of Ancient Egypt, Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida depicts a dramatic clash between Aida and Amneris, haughty princesses battling for the valiant warrior Radames’s love. Aida had been commissioned for the inauguration of the Suez Canal, hence its reputation for cinemascopic dimensions – elephants included. The first Monaco performance in 1884 had to suffer cuts in the mass scenes due to the size of the Salle Garnier. In 2025, this poses problems no longer since Davide Livermore and his team can work in the expanse of the Grimaldi Forum where they have already proven an amazing creativity in using modern technology for breathtaking scenery.
At closer examination, however, her numerous arias, duets and trios reveal Aida’s intimate chamber musical side, which dominates most of the opera’s acts. Verdi’s writing for the voice and the colourful orchestral part are at their best when depicting what were often called “female weapons”: charm and seduction, slander, deception, and – once defeated – self-destruction and ruining of the cherished object. In such situations, beautiful and refined singing counts. Enjoy a stellar cast, which shows you both sides of this magnificent opera: its grandeur, and its fragility!
Conductor | Massimo Zanetti
Director | Davide Livermore
Sets | Giò Forma
Costumes | Gianluca Falaschi
Lighting design | Antonio Castro
Videos | D-Wok
Choirmaster | Stefano Visconti
The King | Antonio Di Matteo
Amneris | Marie-Nicole Lemieux
Aida | Anna Pirozzi
Radamès | Arsen Soghomonyan
Ramfis | Erwin Schrott
Amonasro | Artur Rucinski
Voice of the Priestess | Galia Bakalov
A messenger | Vincenzo di Nocera

November 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
€40

Opera de Monte-Carlo Showcases "Aida", Nov 20
2025-11-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Grimaldi Forum, 10, avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco
Opera de Monte-Carlo presents Aida by Giuseppe Verdi with the Choir of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo and the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra on Sunday 16 November 2025 at 3 pm in the Grimaldi Forum Monaco.
Sunday 16 November 2025 – 15h
Thursday 20 November 2025 – 20h
Saturday 22 November 2025 – 20h
Salle des Princes – Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Tickets starting at 40€

Melodramma in four acts
Music by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
Libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni, based on a scenario by François Auguste Ferdinand Mariette reworked by Camille du Locle
Premiere: Cairo, Khedival Opera House, 24 december 1871
Production of the Rome Opera House
Set in a pseudo-historic vision of Ancient Egypt, Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida depicts a dramatic clash between Aida and Amneris, haughty princesses battling for the valiant warrior Radames’s love. Aida had been commissioned for the inauguration of the Suez Canal, hence its reputation for cinemascopic dimensions – elephants included. The first Monaco performance in 1884 had to suffer cuts in the mass scenes due to the size of the Salle Garnier. In 2025, this poses problems no longer since Davide Livermore and his team can work in the expanse of the Grimaldi Forum where they have already proven an amazing creativity in using modern technology for breathtaking scenery.
At closer examination, however, her numerous arias, duets and trios reveal Aida’s intimate chamber musical side, which dominates most of the opera’s acts. Verdi’s writing for the voice and the colourful orchestral part are at their best when depicting what were often called “female weapons”: charm and seduction, slander, deception, and – once defeated – self-destruction and ruining of the cherished object. In such situations, beautiful and refined singing counts. Enjoy a stellar cast, which shows you both sides of this magnificent opera: its grandeur, and its fragility!
Conductor | Massimo Zanetti
Director | Davide Livermore
Sets | Giò Forma
Costumes | Gianluca Falaschi
Lighting design | Antonio Castro
Videos | D-Wok
Choirmaster | Stefano Visconti
The King | Antonio Di Matteo
Amneris | Marie-Nicole Lemieux
Aida | Anna Pirozzi
Radamès | Arsen Soghomonyan
Ramfis | Erwin Schrott
Amonasro | Artur Rucinski
Voice of the Priestess | Galia Bakalov
A messenger | Vincenzo di Nocera

November 20 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Starting at €40

Opera de Monte-Carlo Showcases "Aida", Nov 22
2025-11-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Grimaldi Forum, 10, avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco
Opera de Monte-Carlo presents Aida by Giuseppe Verdi with the Choir of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo and the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra on Sunday 16 November 2025 at 3 pm in the Grimaldi Forum Monaco.
Sunday 16 November 2025 – 15h
Thursday 20 November 2025 – 20h
Saturday 22 November 2025 – 20h
Salle des Princes – Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Tickets starting at 40€

Melodramma in four acts
Music by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
Libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni, based on a scenario by François Auguste Ferdinand Mariette reworked by Camille du Locle
Premiere: Cairo, Khedival Opera House, 24 december 1871
Production of the Rome Opera House
Set in a pseudo-historic vision of Ancient Egypt, Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida depicts a dramatic clash between Aida and Amneris, haughty princesses battling for the valiant warrior Radames’s love. Aida had been commissioned for the inauguration of the Suez Canal, hence its reputation for cinemascopic dimensions – elephants included. The first Monaco performance in 1884 had to suffer cuts in the mass scenes due to the size of the Salle Garnier. In 2025, this poses problems no longer since Davide Livermore and his team can work in the expanse of the Grimaldi Forum where they have already proven an amazing creativity in using modern technology for breathtaking scenery.
At closer examination, however, her numerous arias, duets and trios reveal Aida’s intimate chamber musical side, which dominates most of the opera’s acts. Verdi’s writing for the voice and the colourful orchestral part are at their best when depicting what were often called “female weapons”: charm and seduction, slander, deception, and – once defeated – self-destruction and ruining of the cherished object. In such situations, beautiful and refined singing counts. Enjoy a stellar cast, which shows you both sides of this magnificent opera: its grandeur, and its fragility!
Conductor | Massimo Zanetti
Director | Davide Livermore
Sets | Giò Forma
Costumes | Gianluca Falaschi
Lighting design | Antonio Castro
Videos | D-Wok
Choirmaster | Stefano Visconti
The King | Antonio Di Matteo
Amneris | Marie-Nicole Lemieux
Aida | Anna Pirozzi
Radamès | Arsen Soghomonyan
Ramfis | Erwin Schrott
Amonasro | Artur Rucinski
Voice of the Priestess | Galia Bakalov
A messenger | Vincenzo di Nocera

November 22 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Starting at €40
