Spring on the French Riviera marks the awakening of the region after the winter season. In May, the rich and famous flock to Monaco and the Côte d’Azur for two major events: the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix™. The Board of Directors has unanimously re-elected Iris Knobloch as the Festival President. The Cannes Film Festival is an annual event showcasing new films of all genres, including documentaries, from around the world. Founded in 1946, the invitation-only festival is hosted each year at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. This year it’s the famous French actress Juliette Binoche who will preside over the Jury of the Festival de Cannes. Don’t miss the 78th Cannes Film Festival held on May 13–24!
82nd Formula 1 TAG Heuer Grand Prix de Monaco, is organised by the Automobile Club de Monaco from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 May 2025. The Monaco Grand Prix is considered to be one of the world’s most prestigious motor races, as iconic at the Indy 500, the Le Mans 24 Hours, and the WRC Monte-Carlo Rally.
After a historic edition which saw Monegasque Charles Leclerc triumph on the streets of his home race, Formula 1 will be back in the Principality of Monaco in 2025. Save the date!
For the Round 8 of the 2025 World Championship, come and experience a unique weekend in the Principality! The programme includes 4 days of motorsport with 4 different series (F1 / F2 / F3 / Porsche Supercup) in the legendary setting of the Monaco Circuit.
You are invited to exclusive evenings with the best international DJs.
- Anyma hits the stage at Twiga Montecarlo on May 23rd.
- F1 OAK is performing on Saturday, May 24th at Twiga Montecarlo.
- Bedouin takes over the decks at Twiga Montecarlo on Sunday, May 25th.
Join for evenings of music and unique atmosphere.
An Immersive exhibition “There Was a First Time” has recently 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!
