A 2026 programme packed with highlights
Unveiled by Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, the 2026 programme opens on 3 July with Sébastien Tellier at the Opéra Garnier. Jon Batiste and Jason Derulo will follow at the Salle des Étoiles on 7 and 8 July. On 11 July, the Fight Aids Monaco charity evening welcomes God Save the Queen, a tribute to Queen led by Pablo Padín.
On 18 July, the Monegasque Red Cross Gala premieres SOUL! (where legends come back), an exclusive creation produced by Sporting Monte-Carlo. The festival then continues with The Last Dinner Party, Aya Nakamura, Juanes and John Legend, on 21, 22, 23 and 26 July respectively.
From 29 July, SOUL! returns for ten dates: 29 and 30 July, then 2 to 9 August. A second concert takes place at the Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo, with Vanessa Paradis scheduled for 31 July. The month of August continues with LP, Lisa Stansfield, before a closing concert by Laura Pausini on 1, 11 and 15 August.
Another signature feature of this year's festival is that each concert in the Salle des Étoiles is preceded by a performance by the Ultramarine Girls Band, an all-female group with an infectious energy that extends the festive atmosphere of the festival evenings.
Two legendary venues to experience the festival in a different way
At the Salle des Étoiles Monte-Carlo, the experience combines concerts in Monaco, open skies and rare proximity to the artists. This emblematic venue at Sporting Monte-Carlo gives the festival a dimension that is both spectacular and intimate, where each evening takes on the air of an event.
At the Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo, the festival reveals a different face: quieter, more confidential, but just as memorable. The Belle Époque décor and exceptional location of this venue extend the musical experience in a unique heritage setting.
A musical history rooted in Monaco
Over the decades, this musical event has become one of the highlights of the Monegasque summer. Since 1974, the Salle des Étoiles has played host to some of the biggest names on the international music scene, including Frank Sinatra, Céline Dion, Tina Turner, Cirque du Soleil, John Legend, Jamie Cullum and Rihanna. An artistic memory that nourishes the legend of the Monaco festival every summer.
Practical information
The Monte-Carlo Summer Festival 2026 runs from 3 July to 15 August 2026. To consult the official programme, check booking information and keep up to date with festival news, visit the official Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer pages.