The Monte-Carlo Summer Festival has officially unveiled its 2026 lineup. From groove to pop to soul, the program was curated by Alfonso Ciulla, Artistic Director of the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Group. This year’s festival promises unforgettable performances on two iconic stages: the Salle des Etoiles and the Opéra Garnier.
Sébastien Tellier, Jon Batiste, John Legend, Vanessa Paradis
Highlights include Sébastien Tellier, who will open the festival with his hypnotic voice at the Opéra Garnier on 3 July. Singer, songwriter, and eight-time Grammy and Oscar winner, Jon Batiste will showcase his unique and innovative artistic talent on 7 July at the same venue.
Multiple Platinum record-winning singer, songwriter, and pianist John Legend, will present an intimate performance blending music and personal narratives titled, “An Evening with John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories” on 26 July at the Salles des Etoiles. Vanessa Paradis and her ethereal, sometimes fiery music will take place on 31 July at the Opéra Garnier.
Fight Aids and Red Cross Charity Galas
The traditional charity gala in support of Fight Aids Monaco will feature an authentic Queen tribute: God Save the Queen, led by the unique voice of Pablo Padín on 11 July at the Salle des Etoiles.
The Monaco Red Cross Gala charity evening will feature the premiere of the brand-new show “SOUL!” on 18 July. The exclusive show, produced by Sporting Monte-Carlo, promises to be a powerful journey through African-American music, from its origins to the present day. The production will have 10 additional dates throughout the summer.
Dinner Shows: Jason Derulo, The Last Dinner Party, Aya Nakamura, Juanes, Laura Pergolizzi, Lisa Stansfield, Laura Pausini, Ultramarine Girls Band
Several dinner shows are on the Summer Festival program, all at the Salle des Etoiles, with tickets priced at around €420. Each concert at the Salle des Etoiles will feature Ultramarine Girls Band as an opening act. The all-female group is known for their contagious energy, inspired by the likes of Madonna, JLo and ABBA. The group has more than 150 pop, rock and Latin songs in its repertoire.
Multiple platinum-selling artist with one of the most recognizable voices in contemporary pop and R&B, Jason Derulo will perform on 8 July at the Salle des Etoiles. The all-female rock band with a baroque sound, The Last Dinner Party, will present their second album, From the Pyre during a dinner show on 21 July.
A true global phenomenon, French-speaking urban pop icon, Aya Nakamura, will perform a dinner show on 22 July, following her performance at the Stade de France. On 23 July, Colombian singer-guitarist Juanes will play a dinner show after recently being named “Best Latin Rock/Pop Artist of the 21st Century” by Billboard.
August dinner shows will open with Laura Pergolizzi, aka LP. The American singer-songwriter conquered the world with her hit “Lost on You,” number one in 18 countries, and will perform on 1 August.
On 11 August, Lisa Stansfield, a leading figure in contemporary British soul, will showcase her elegant, velvety voice and unique stage presence. Her career has spanned more than three decades and she has sold 20 million albums. The Monte-Carlo Summer Festival will conclude with a dinner show on 15 August featuring Italian pop icon, Laura Pausini.
