The center stage event of this weekend is undoubtably the 48th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival. Learn what else you could do here.
Don’t miss this weekend the 48th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival and 13th New Generation, the world’s most famous Big Top, to celebrate the circus in this truly unique and unmissable show! It promises to prolong the magic by bringing together the best circus acts from around the world.
Concert “The Violin in the Land of the Rising Sun” will be held on Saturday 17 January 2026 at 7 pm in the Reformed Church of Monaco.
“For their second season, Les Concerts de la Voûte invite you on an exciting journey through the world of music. From Japan to Brazil, from Chopin to Rachmaninoff: together, you are invited to revisit the classics and discover some true gems!
This year, you’ll be treated to performances by renowned international artists, some of the finest soloists from the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as talented local Monegasque artists whom we are passionate about showcasing—all accompanied, of course, by your trusted artistic directors.
Followed by a convivial reception where artists and audience members can mingle, each concert is introduced by the performers themselves in a few simple and informative words.
At Les Concerts de la Voûte, the audience is immersed in the heart of the experience, in a truly shared moment.”
David Lefèvre & Katherine Nikitine
On the programme:
・Ysaÿe: Caprice based on Saint-Saëns’ Étude en forme de Valse
・Akira Yuyama: Sonatina for violin and piano – Moderately Animated and other works.
Accompanied by Japanese aperitif
One more concert is on Sunday. Symphonic Concert of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra will be held on Sunday 18 January 2026 at 6 pm in Auditorium Rainier III.
With artistes:
Lio Kuokman, direction
Fazil Say, piano
On the programme: Fazil SAY, Camille SAINT-SAËNS, Nikolaï RIMSKI-KORSAKOV.
For sports fans there is a Basket Betclic ELITE match – D16: Monaco – Limoges, held on Saturday 17 January 2026 at 6.30 pm at Stade Louis II, in Salle Gaston Medecin.
You can still enjoy the ice rink at the Rainier III Nautical Stadium again till March 1, 2026. Come and enjoy a fun-filled time with family and friends in the heart of Monaco.
And don’t forget about the exhibitions. For example 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.
Of course there are other interesting events taking place in Monaco. If you want to learn more about them visit our Calendar.
So have fun and enjoy your weekend!
