Events
Monaco is an international city by definition, given its heavy focus on tourism. So it comes as no surprise that many international events and festivities are held here, and that fact alone is another thing which brings tourists to Monaco – you too, maybe.
Fairs and Exhibitions
- WIMA
What: Wireless Information Multimedia Applications conference & exhibition
When: once a year, 28.04 - 30.04 2008
Where: Grimaldi Forum at 10, avenue Princesse Grace
- MEDPI
What: European Market for the Distribution of Interactive Products
When: once a year, 27.05 - 30.05 2008
Where: Grimaldi Forum at 10, avenue Princesse Grace
- Festival de télévision de Monte Carlo
What: Monte-Carlo television festival
When: once a year, 08.06 - 12.06 2008
Where: Grimaldi Forum at 10, avenue Princesse Grace
- Sportel Monaco
What: International sports television convention
When: once a year, 20.10 - 23.10 2008
Where: Grimaldi Forum at 10, avenue Princesse Grace
- Imagina
What: International festival for digital images
When: once a year, Jan. 2009 (?)
Where: Grimaldi Forum at 10, avenue Princesse Grace
- Monte Carlo Travel Market
What: This tradeshow offers a selection of the world’s most refined and exceptional travels
When: once a year, 09.01 - 11.01 2009
Where: Grimaldi Forum at 10, avenue Princesse Grace
- The Monaco Spa Event
What: European spa exhibition for luxury hotels, spa resorts, thalassotherapy institutes, thermal institutes, beauty and cosmetic institutes
When: once a year, 12.01 - 14.02 2009
Where: Grimaldi Forum at 10, avenue Princesse Grace
- Foire International de Monaco
What: International fair of Monaco
When: once a year, 13.10 - 21.10 2008
Where: Espace Fontvieille at 12, avenue d’Ostende
- Monte Carlo Gastronomie
What: Gastronomy and tableware fair
When: once a year, Nov. 2008 (?)
Where: Espace Fontvieille at 12, avenue d’Ostende
- Monaco Yacht Show
What: International luxury yachting sector exhibition
When: once a year, 24.09 - 27.09 2008
Where: Port Hercules
- Monaco Media Forum
What: media forum
When: once a year, Nov. 2008 (?)
Where: Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort at 40, avenue Princesse Grace
Sports Events
- Monaco & Riviera Marathon
What: marathon competition
When: 30 Mar 2008 (annual)
Where: in Monaco
- ATP Masters Series: Monte Carlo
What: Tennis competition
When: 19 - 27 Apr 2008 (annual)
Where: Monte Carlo Country Club
- Monte Carlo Rally
What: Rally competition
When: Jan 2009 (annual)
Where: Automobile Club de Monaco
- Formula One: Monaco Grand Prix
What: Formula One competition
When: 25 May 2008 (annual)
Where: Automobile Club de Monaco
Cultural Events
- World Music Awards
What: Music festival
When: Nov 2008 (annual)
Where: Sporting Monte Carlo
- Jazz Festival in Monte Carlo
What: Jazz music festival
When: Nov - Dec 2008 (annual)
Where: various locations near the Principality
- Monte Carlo Spring Arts Festival
What: Theatre, concerts and recitals
When: 28 Mar - 12 Apr 2008 (annual)
Where: Grimaldi Forum and around town
Traditional Events
- Feast of St John
What: traditional / religious festival
When: Jun 2008 (annual)
Where: the streets of Monte Carlo, the Chapel
Other Events
- Monte-Carlo International Fireworks Festival
What: Fireworks display
When: Jul 2008 (various dates)
Where: good viewing spots include: the port, the palace, Fort Antoine, Casino Terrace