Monte Carlo Events

Annual Events

Address: Streets of Monaco, Monaco Dates: May 21 - May 24, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Excitement permeates the air in late May or early June as drivers rumble through the challenging streets of Monaco. Many participants deem this race to be one of the most difficult in the World Championship competition. The event draws thousands of visitors and locals to the principality to take part in the lively...

Address: Av des Ligures, Chapiteau de Fontvieille, Monte Carlo 98000 Dates: January 14 - January 24, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The circus comes to town in January to entertain onlookers with unusual acts. The annual event, which began in 1974, was initiated by Prince Rainier III. An international judging committee oversees competitions between acts from the world's best circuses. Top performances are honored with the gold, silver and bronze...

Address: Pl Sainte-Dévote, Église Sainte-Dévote Dates: January 26, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

A festival celebrating the patron saint of Monaco, Sainte Dévote. When night falls on January 26th, a candlelight procession wends its way to the Church of Sainte Dévote. Following a religious ceremony, a boat laden with olive, pine and laurel branches is set aflame, a symbolic act intended to remind people of the...