Under the stars with the stars
In 2024, the 75th edition of the charity event will return to its iconic venue: La Salle des Etoiles at Sporting Monte-Carlo.
Since the release of their first album "Emergency on Planet Earth" in 1993, after more than 7 albums in the British Top 10, a Grammy Award, 26 million albums sold and the record for the best-selling funk album of all time in the Guinness Book of Records, the group Jamiroquai will be appearing on stage for the first time at the Red Cross Gala for an exceptionally funk concert!
In 2022, the Monegasque Red Cross Gala has been reinvented with a brand new formula:
H.S.H. Prince Albert II wanted to bring this great social gathering of generosity to the Place du Casino. American singer Alicia Keys was the star of the evening, performing on a temporary stage set up on the Place du Casino, which could accommodate 2,000 guests in the open air.
Charity shows...
The Monegasque Red Cross was founded on 3 March 1948 by Prince Louis II. The same year, it was recognised by the International Committee of the Red Cross and admitted to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
The Monegasque Red Cross was presided over :
- From 1949 to 1958 by Prince Rainier III
- From 1958 to 1982 by Princess Grace.
- Since 17 December 1982 by H.S.H. Prince Albert II.
Since its creation, charity shows have been organised to raise funds for the humanitarian activities of the Monegasque Red Cross.
Their aim is to contribute to the funding of actions in keeping with the spirit of the great Franco-Swiss humanist and founder of the International Red Cross movement, Henry Dunant.
For the first edition of these shows, in 1948, the star was none other than Maurice Chevalier, and every year the programme rivals in prestige, opening its doors to a Christian Dior fashion show in 1952 and to Zizi Jeanmaire in 1953.
Gala evenings...
From 1957 onwards, the Gala, as we know it today, took shape at the Salle des Etoiles, welcoming famous artists for unique shows every summer, with equally famous presenters.
Joséphine Baker, Charles Aznavour, Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, Sir Elton John, Duran Duran, Sting, The Scorpions, Lionel Richie and John Legend are just some of the many international stars to have performed on the Monegasque stage at this exceptional Gala.
Generosity, solidarity and gratitude
The tombola, a popular feature of the evening, is always endowed with prestigious prizes to delight the guests, and raises a large proportion of the donations.
Every year, spectators and guests of the Monegasque Red Cross are always so numerous and show their solidarity.
This fabulous evening is an opportunity for the Red Cross to express its gratitude to the generous donors, and to salute the actions carried out with the help of the donations collected.
To find out more, visit the official website of the Monegasque Red Cross.
Watch all the videos of the Monegasque Red Cross Gala!