The magic of the holidays is just around the corner, and Monaco’s Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) is hosting a program full of events, music, food, shopping and festive cheer. On November 29, the holiday season will kick off with the lighting of Casino Square and the program will continue until January 6, 2026.
“Entertainment for all ages, treats for food lovers, and magical strolls for the young at heart. It’s a tradition that Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer wouldn’t dream of breaking,” said the SBM in a recent press release.
Giant Christmas tree, Snow globes, and Santa himself on Casino Square
The SBM’s theme this year is “The Magic of Christmas in Monte-Carlo,” which will be explored with five new scenes in giant snow globes, back for one last time on Casino Square. The snow globes will surround the traditional Christmas tree, which will stand over 20 metres tall. The snow globes are titled: The Enchanted Ballet, The Christmas Choir, The Reindeer’s Tea Party, The Christmas Sky, and Midnight, and will all be set to classic Christmas tunes.
“Children will have the chance to follow the adventures of five adorable reindeer: Snowflake, Rose, Hercules, Stella, and Rudolph, Santa’s faithful companion,” says the SBM.
Santa himself will be making an appearance on Casino Square with a traditional choir on December 20, 21, 24, and 25, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. On the façade of the Monte-Carlo Casino, a sound and light show featuring reindeers will take place every 30 minutes, between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. each weekend in December, and then daily during the school holidays.
Advent Calendar at the Casino Café de Paris
Count down to Christmas with a grand Advent Calendar installed at the Casino Café de Paris. From December 1 to 24, every member of the My Monte-Carlo loyalty program can try to open one of the calendar’s windows for a chance to win one of the fantastic prizes, totalling over €24,000.
Family Friendly Celebrations
The Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo is organizing Christmas Tea Parties with Santa Claus in the magnificent Salle Belle Epoque on December 20, 21, 22, and 23, starting at 3:00 pm. Includes a sweet and savoury buffet, creative activities, magicians, and Christmas entertainment. Entry is €100 per person, €50 for children under 12 and free for children under 6.
“Christmas Dreams” (for children aged 3 to 7) and the Christmas Dance Party (for children aged 8 to 12) will be taking place at New Moods on December 21.
Gourmet Christmas
The Yule log, specially created by the SBM’s pastry team and inspired by Christmas melodies, will be available in restaurants and for takeaway at Mada One. Christmas Yule logs by Cedric Grolet Monte-Carlo will be available in the boutique or tea room, from December 10 to 31, 2025.
Tea Time and Truffles
Christmas Tea Time at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo will feature a selection of pastries, cakes, scones, candied orange peels, and other savoury treats by Cedric Grolet, from December 17 to January 4 in the patio of the Hôtel de Paris Monte Carlo. Includes Christmas drinks, such as Chai Latte, Mulled Wine, or Hot Chocolate. Priced at €120 per person.
A “Black Truffle Evening” will take place on December 12 with a special Truffle menu, revealing the “incomparable aromas and flavours of this true gastronomic treasure” at Pavyllon Monte-Carlo for €240 with children’s menus available upon request for €60.
Shopping
From the Place du Casino along the Avenue des Beaux-Arts, the Allée François Blanc, and the One Monte-Carlo, the boutiques of the Promenade Shopping Monte-Carlo will be open every day in December (except the 25th). Chalets will also return to the Avenue de Monte-Carlo, with beautiful Christmas decorations and gourmet treats, from November 14 to January 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (8 p.m. during school holidays).
Christmas Pop-Ups
The Perrier-Jouët pop-up will feature seasonal products in a magical setting with snow globes and music boxes, at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, on Square Beaumarchais. It will be open daily from December 13 to January 4, from 2 pm to 8 pm. The Christmas chalet in the Boulingrins Gardens, near the traditional carousel, will be open from November 8 to March 8, offering crêpes, churros, and hot drinks to enjoy and take away. In a snow-covered forest overlooking the Mediterranean, the Blue Gin chalet will be featuring signature cocktails and live DJs in an ultra-cozy atmosphere from November 18 to March 1, 2026 starting at 6:30 p.m.
Perfect for Selfies…
The SBM hotels will be decorated thanks to exclusive collaborations with prestigious brands. The Chopard Christmas tree in the lobby of the Hôtel de Paris Monte Carlo, the Marco Traverso Christmas tree at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, and the music boxes in the lobby of the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort would all make great photo backgrounds.
Ring in the New Year with ABBA Tribute
For a very special New Year’s Eve, the Salle des Étoiles will be hosting a night of ABBA’s timeless hits, performed live by Mania, The ABBA Tribute. Tickets to the Dinner-show are €665 and include a half-bottle of champagne.
