Following the official ceremony on 4 February, which marked 40 years since the construction and inauguration of the Louis II Stadium, a second event is now being held to celebrate this iconic anniversary. A never-before-seen exhibition, this time dedicated to the stadium’s athletes, performers and visitors, will open on 28 April in the heart of this unique venue: the stadium’s indoor pedestrian zone.
A space reinvented for the occasion
Completely renovated especially for the exhibition, the pedestrian zone inside the Louis II Stadium has been given a facelift. Work was carried out over a five-week period to redesign the floors, walls and ceilings, transforming this passageway into a pleasant, warm and welcoming space where people can enjoy a stroll.
Fourteen display cases have been fitted for use by Monegasque sports associations and federations to showcase memorabilia, archives and highlights from their history at the stadium.
A trailblazing, never-before-seen exhibition
Entitled ‘Il était une première fois’ (Once upon a first time), the exhibition highlights the ‘first times’ that mark the history of the Louis II Stadium since its opening. The first events, emotions and performances are all key, often defining and unique moments that demonstrate the abundance and diversity of activities hosted at the stadium.
Visitors will be able to relive the first football match, the first haute couture fashion show, the first world records in swimming and athletics, the first judo tournament, the first concert, and even the first presentation of medals for Physical Education and Sports during the National Day celebrations.
With press articles, archive photos, posters and items loaned by various figures from Monaco’s sporting world, the exhibition offers a lively and moving insight into the history of the Louis II Stadium.
A journey through time
This exhibition offers a journey through time, covering forty years of sporting, cultural, technical and institutional events. It demonstrates the incredible versatility of this extraordinary building, the real heart of Monegasque life.
The exhibition will remain open to the public for several months.
