Where to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Monaco? The festive guide
Our typical Festive Season question is how to spend Christmas holidays and where to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Monegasques and visitors to the Principality are spoiled for choice between many luxurious and beautiful places, including among them Casino Square, the Port, the Bay and the Sporting. The Principality has traditionally many surprises and exciting activities in store for Monaco guests and residents – even this year when memories of the pandemic shaking the world are fresh, Monaco has a lot to offer for the festivities at the end of the year. We have made you a list of the best parties and the most delightful dinners for New Year’s Eve.
The main destination on 31st December will, of course, be the Monaco Christmas Village. Come here at 9 p.m. to celebrate the New Year together! Monaco Town Hall invites you to celebrate together New Year’s Eve with a concert by the group Benty Brothers Music together with fireworks at midnight. A festive atmosphere will be guaranteed!
However, this is just one of the many options for where and how to celebrate Christmas and New Year 2023 in Monaco.
New Year’s Eve party at Buddha Monte-Carlo
On 31st December Buddha Monte-Carlo invites everyone to its New Year’s Eve themed party. At the end of the year, Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo invites you to spend an evening full of magic in one of the most beautiful places in Monaco… Let the sounds of DJ Akram, DJ Papa and DJ Renaud set the rhythm for an unforgettable evening of dancing and magic!
The special New Year’s Eve 2023 menu at the restaurant will cost 490€ per person with a 1/2 bottle of Amour de Deutz 2011 and will amaze guests with its exquisite taste. You can also choose the New Year’s Eve menu at the Espace Lounge which costs 450€ per person with a 1/2 bottle of Amour de Deutz 2011 champagne. The festive evening starts at 7 p.m. Enjoy a unique dinner in the mythical atmosphere of the Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo. An evening full of surprises and a chance to end the year brightly and in style!
For further information call +377 98 06 19 19 or contact buddhabarmontecarlo@sbm.mc.
The legendary Sporting Monte-Carlo
Celebrate 2023 with the Queen Machine Symphonic and the London Symphony Rock Orchestra conducted by Matthew Freeman at the legendary Salle des Etoiles. The 31st December dinner and show will start at 8 p.m., with the start of the concert at 10.30 p.m. The evening promises to be unforgettable!
Ticket price: 595€
For further information call +377 98 06 36 36
Casino de Monte-Carlo
On New Year’s Eve dive in the enchanting atmosphere of the legendary Casino de Monte-Carlo. From Casino Square, an icy walkway decorated with white fir trees sets the tone for an extraordinary evening. Inside, at the Salle Europe Lounge Bar, the thrill of the game and live music set the mood for a glamorous New Year’s Eve. In this incomparable setting, enjoy a glass of champagne or a cocktail before joining the gaming tables to welcome in the New Year with good fortune!
The restaurants at the Casino de Monte-Carlo also offer New Year’s Eve dinners on the evening of 31st December. Festive dishes are served à la carte in the cosy and relaxed atmosphere of Salon Rose and in the elegant décor of Train Bleu. There are surprises and entertainment for guests.
Jimmy’z New Year’s Eve
Don’t miss the Jimmy’z New Year’s Eve opening on 29th, 30th and 31st December – evenings full of surprises to end the year in style! There will be an exceptional sizzling atmosphere and an ultra-interesting programme… DJs Ollie and Solly Smith are ready to accompany you on a festive journey on a wave of musical programming for a night full of surprises.
Hermitage Monte-Carlo
Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo is also the ideal place for a romantic or a family holiday. The magical atmosphere of the Salle Belle Époque is ideal for a Christmas dinner, while the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo offers unique ways to relax in a comfortable atmosphere.
And to make your stay even more unforgettable, discover all the activities at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo: a Christmas tea party with Father Christmas, a Christmas dinner on 24th December or a Christmas buffet lunch on 25th December.
For the 2022 holiday season, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer is offering, for the first time ever, a roller-skating lane in Casino Square for all ages!
From 20th to 23rd December the prestigious Salle Belle Époque at the Hermitage Monte-Carlo hotel will be transformed into a magical place for Christmas! Enjoy the enchantment of Christmas snacks with your family in the presence of Father Christmas in a sumptuous setting! The gourmet buffet, which resembles a temple of delicacies, offers Christmas snacks from the pastry chef. The sweet treats are in the finest Christmas tradition and buffet of savoury delicacies is also offered. Children will also be able to take part in creative workshops playing “little pastry chefs”!
Participation fee: 95€ for adults/50€ for children.
Celebrate Christmas and New Year in the warm and cosy atmosphere of the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo!
From December 1st to January 6th: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
There will be a temporary bar on the Place Beaumarchais offering tasting of holiday seasonal products: caviar, foie gras, champagne…
Saturday 24th December:
Aperitif at Crystal Bar, cocktail and canapés, €40 per person. Starting at 7 p.m.
Dinner at the Limùn restaurant, à la carte starting at 7 p.m.
Christmas Eve Dinner in the Belle Epoque Room, €210 per person (1/2 bottle of champagne, water and coffee), €110 for children up to 12 years old. Musical programme.
Dinner at the Pavylllon Yannick Alléno à l’Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, 6-course menu, €330 per person (glass of champagne included, wine list optional), musical programme.
Sunday 25th December:
Christmas buffet lunch at Salle Belle Epoque, €220 per person, (champagne included, water and coffee), €110 for children under 12.
Saturday 31 December:
Aperitif at Crystal Bar, cocktail and canapés, €40 per person. Starting at 7 p.m.
Dinner at the Limùn restaurant, à la carte starting at 7 p.m.
New Year Dinner at the Pavyllon, €980 per person, (Glass of Champagne included, wine menu optional).
New Year’s Eve dinner at Salle Belle Epoque, €700 per person (1/2 bottle of champagne, water and coffee), €350 for children under 12. Musical programme.
Sunday, 1 January:
New Year brunch at Salle Belle Epoque, €220 per person, (champagne, water and coffee included), €110 for children under 12.
New Year’s Eve dinner at the Pavyllon restaurant – à la carte.
For more information call +377 98 06 98.
New Year’s Eve with Hôtel de Paris
The Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo will enchant you with its exceptional festive decorations. This year, the legendary palace invites you to experience the magic of the holidays in its Le Patio winter garden. The Christmas Garden is drowned in a thousand sparkling lights and enchanted by a magical forest. Here luxury and tradition, delicacies and surprises, creative and gourmet workshops mingle to the delight of children and adults alike.
Closer to the stars, on the 8th floor at Le Grill restaurant, guests can enjoy festive gourmet meals while enjoying the beauty at this incredible altitude, with an exceptional panoramic view of the Principality. Visitors can enjoy a festive dinner on 24th and 25th December for €295. New Year’s Eve dinner at Le Grill costs €980 per person.
Café de Paris Monte-Carlo in Salle Empire will welcome you in a unique setting with exquisite tables and a chic spirit of elegance and glamour. The perfect setting for a festive and delicious meal.
New Year’s Eve is the perfect opportunity for an unforgettable culinary experience at a festive table presented by a three-time Michelin-starred chef. Exquisite dishes await you at dinner on 31st December (€1,200) and at lunch on 1st January (€420) at Louis XV Alain-Ducasse à l’Hôtel de Paris.
Saturday 24th December:
Christmas Eve dinner at Le Grill restaurant, festive menu priced at €295 per person (excluding drinks).
Sunday 25th December:
Christmas dinner at Le Grill restaurant, festive menu €295 per person (excluding drinks).
Christmas buffet lunch at Café de Paris Monte-Carlo in Salle Empire, €220 per person (including 1/2 bottle of champagne).
Saturday 31st December:
New Year dinner at Le Grill restaurant, festive menu, €980 per person (excluding drinks).
New Year’s Eve dinner at Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse à l’Hôtel de Paris, €1,200 per person (excluding drinks).
New Year’s Eve dinner at Café de Paris Monte-Carlo in Salle Empire, €990 per person (including 1/2 bottle of champagne).
Bar Américain offers a cosy, musical atmosphere and a lunch and dinner à la carte for a minimum of €650 per person. Founded in the late 1920s at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, it has hosted a number of prestigious guests. In a refined atmosphere, enjoy one of the signature cocktails and choose from the New Year’s Eve lunch or dinner à la carte. From 10 p.m. until midnight, it’s time for a live concert. Jazz, soul or blues, Bar Américain’s live music programme is an unmissable success.
Sunday 1st January:
Dinner at Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse à l’Hôtel de Paris, menu €420 per person (excluding drinks).
Buffet lunch at Café de Paris Monte-Carlo in Salle Empire, €220 per person (including 1/2 bottle of champagne).
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
Blue Gin
To say goodbye to 2022 and welcome the new 2023 year in all its glory, choose Blue Gin, the lounge of the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, where the spirit of 1001 nights is invited this winter as part of the pop-up “Sezam”. Discover a creative menu with oriental flavours, with notes of mint, honey and spices. The New Year’s Eve party at Blue Gin promises to be unforgettable. On 31st December you will enjoy fabulous decorations, DJ (from 23.00) and fireworks. Aperitifs will be served from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Minimum price per evening €350 (based on 2 persons).
For further details, call (377) 98 06 03 60.
Le Blue Bay restaurant:
Saturday 24th December 2022
Christmas dinner €310 per person (1/2 bottle of Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2012 champagne included). You can have a look at the menu here.
Sunday 25 December 2022
Christmas Brunch – €225 per person (from 12.30pm Champagne Moët & Chandon Vintage 2013).
Saturday 31st December 2022
New Year’s Eve dinner – €980 per person (1/2 bottle Krug “La Grande Cuvée” champagne). You will also enjoy live music, a piano and vocal duet and fireworks at midnight.
Sunday 1 January 2023
New Year’s Brunch – €225 per person. Starts at 12.30pm. Moët & Chandon Vintage 2013 champagne included.
L’Orange Verte Restaurant
The terrace of L’Orange Verte has been given a New Year’s Eve makeover! Take a stroll along the curved snow-covered pathway, surrounded by ornate Christmas trees. On New Year’s Eve, 31 December, a special festive menu will be offered for €295 per person, excluding drinks (a glass of champagne is offered at midnight). You can have a look at the menu here. There is also musical entertainment and a night full of magic.
