It’s Friday again and you are probably wondering how can you entertain yourself this weekend. Well, there are quite a lot of things you could do.
UPAINT Monaco 2025 is back from June 13th to 16th on the stunning Larvotto Beachwalk for another unforgettable artistic experience. The 9th edition of your favorite monégasque street art festival returns this year with a vibrant twist: The Blue Edition. We embrace an ocean-inspired theme this year, with “UPAINT The Ocean” to coincide with the United Nations Ocean Conference taking place in Nice (Jun. 9-13).
UPAINT has grown its impact in environmental protection by supporting multiple projects of the Prince Albert II Foundation, and will continue to do so this year, with the auction of artworks created by the incredible 12 international artists invited to participate.
With multiple new features this year, UPAINT promises a richer, deeper experience for attendees of all ages. Experience live painting by world-renowned artists over 4 days, interactive installations, and the UPAINT village complete with music, drinks, and a sense of purpose.
Keep in mind the 6th Meeting of the Grimaldi Historic Sites of Monaco, held on the Place du Palais on Saturday, June 14th, starting at 10 a.m.
In 2025, the 6th Meeting of Historical Sites of the Grimaldis of Monaco will welcome municipalities Uzes, Ollioules, Polignac and Villeneuve-Loubet. This friendly event provides an opportunity to showcase their cultural, artisanal, folkloric and gastronomic heritage at the Place du Palais.
A new craft market showcases the work of professionals with the “Grimaldi Historic Sites of Monaco” seal. This certified label rewards local food and craft production in these regions, and can also include a local product, a local gastronomic speciality or an element of intangible culture that clearly identifies an “ancient fiefdom” of the Grimaldis.
On June 13, 14, and 15, 2025, you have a date with your history! Throughout Monaco and Europe, the European Archaeology Days (JEA) are an opportunity to discover archaeology in 30 countries through more than 5,000 events.
Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious, with your family or class, come discover the behind-the-scenes world of heritage and archaeological research.
Tribute to Shostakovich by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, with Juraj VALČUHA, conductor, Andreï KOROBEINIKOV, piano, will be on stage on Sunday 15 June 2025, at 6 pm in Auditorium Rainier III. On the programme: GLAZUNOV, SHOSTAKOVICH, STRAUSS.
La Note Bleue Summer Festival continues with Tamo Junto on Saturday 14 June 2025, at 9 pm.
South of France’s most infamous Samba band returns to La Note Bleue, bringing the Brazilian heat to the dancefloor. For these summer editions, the collective has prepared many musical surprises with the goal to transport you right into the heart of the Brazilian Carnaval… just like in Copacabana!
An Immersive exhibition “There Was a First Time” opened at Louis II Stadium to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
The exhibition is staged along the pedestrian walkway inside the stadium, newly renovated for the occasion, and will be open to the public for several months. It will highlight landmark firsts at the stadium: the first football match, the first world record, the first archery competition, the first concert, the first boxing gala and many others.
Thanks to archives, photographs and posters contributed by various organisations and bodies, visitors will have the opportunity to relive these historic occasions and gain a sense of the impact that the Louis II Stadium has had on sport and culture in Monaco.
The Monaco Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology invites you to discover its new temporary exhibition: The Butterfly Effect: The Pre-History of Animals, organised under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. Explore whole rooms themed to the animal kingdom and biodiversity, and take a fascinating journey through archaeology and our natural history! It is open until Monday 1 December 2025, from 9 am to 6 pm in Musée d’Anthropologie Préhistorique.
The Oceanographic Institute of Monaco presents “Mediterranean 2050”, a 1,000 m² immersive exhibition at the Oceanographic Museum from Saturday, March 29, 2025. This brand-new, immersive and interactive exhibition aims to inspire visitors to the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco to take a different interest in the Mediterranean and commit to its protection, through a space-time journey to 2050.
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!
