This weekend we are taking a little break from races and film festivals, however there are plenty of interesting events to visit.
The family event “The Exotic Garden Festival” returns on Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st, 2026, at the Exotic Garden of Monaco.
Throughout the weekend, children and adults alike can enjoy specially designed activities in the exceptional setting of the Exotic Garden, recently reopened to the public. Pony rides, face painting, wooden games, and succulent plant sales will fill these two days of fun and conviviality.
In addition to the activities, visitors can rediscover the site’s plant collections, its new layout, and its iconic panoramic views of the Principality and the Mediterranean.
On Saturday, May 30th at 2:00 pm, a conference dedicated to the renovation work at the Exotic Garden will also allow those interested to learn more about the major project undertaken in recent years.
Juicy Production in agreement with No Joke presents a one man show by Nino Arial – Pas comme eux (Not Like Them) on Saturday 30th May 2026 at 8 p.m. in Salle des Princes – Grimaldi Forum Monaco
With over 150 million views across all networks, Nino has decided to take the plunge and launch his stage career.
Sometimes cheeky but never offensive, he will charm you with his hilarious sketches and innate sense of improvisation, which allow him to develop a special rapport with his audience.
In this show, Nino reveals himself, depicting his life and his view of the world through sketches that he hasn’t stolen from anyone!
The play Marius will be on stage of the Theatre des Muses this weekend.
Marius is a young man fascinated by the sea. He loves his father, César, gruff but good-natured, and little Fanny, who sells seashells in front of the family café. Since childhood, he has been consumed by the desire to travel the world. He struggles against this yearning. He doesn’t want to abandon his father, who might die of grief, nor little Fanny, with whom he is madly in love. Yet, like an irresistible temptation, wave after wave, the sea calls to him, reminding him of his dream of another world, his fantasy of feeling the breeze of the Leeward Islands on his skin…
Into this well-defined and ordered daily life, a new wind will blow and transform the bond that unites these two women, a bond that has remained intact until now.
Tribute to the Diva Maria Malibran, a musical exploration of the greatest opera singer of the 19th century, is organized on 30 May 2026 at 7 pm in the Reformed Church of Monaco.
Chrystelle Di Marco, soprano
David Lefèvre, violin
Katherine Nikitine, piano
On the program works by Bellini, Rossini, Maria Malibran, Bériot.
Symphonic Concert of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra with Kazuki Yamada, direction and Truls Mørk, violoncelle, is organized on Sunday 31 May 2026 at 6 pm in Auditorium Rainier III.
On the programme:
Dmitri CHOSTAKOVITCH
Concerto pour violoncelle n°2 en sol majeur, op. 126
Serge RACHMANINOFF
Symphonie n°2 en mi mineur, op. 27
And don’t forget about the exhibitions. For example, from March 2 to June 15, 2026, Le Méridien Beach Plaza unveils Japan Highlights, an immersive exploration of Japan through the distinct yet complementary perspectives of Franck Solimeis and Carole Micallef.
Blending photography and digital artistry, the exhibition explores the compelling contrasts of a country where centuries-old traditions coexist with cutting-edge modernity. Quiet temples, contemplative landscapes, vibrant cities and contemporary aesthetics unfold in a richly immersive artistic experience.
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!
