Monte-Carlo Summer Festival 2026 — The Full Programme, Headliners & Tickets
For one of the most anticipated cultural moments of the Riviera summer, Monaco transforms into an open-air stage from 3 July to 15 August 2026. The Monte-Carlo Summer Festival returns for its twentieth edition with fifteen exceptional evenings across two iconic venues — the legendary Salle des Étoiles at Sporting Monte-Carlo, and the Belle Époque Opéra Garnier in the heart of the Casino.
Curated by Alfonso Ciulla, Artistic Director of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, the 2026 lineup is its most ambitious in years — Jon Batiste, Jason Derulo, Aya Nakamura, John Legend, Juanes, Vanessa Paradis, Laura Pausini and many more, alongside two of Monaco's most important charity galas of the year.
The Venues
Two of Monaco's Most Storied Stages
What makes the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival unlike any other European festival is the intimacy of its venues. There is no festival ground, no rows of plastic chairs. Instead, dinner-show tables and Belle Époque velvet seats — and audiences of a few hundred rather than tens of thousands.
The retractable roof of the Salle des Étoiles is the most photographed ceiling in the Principality — when it opens during the show, the Mediterranean night sky becomes part of the staging. The room has hosted Sinatra, Céline Dion, Tina Turner, Cirque du Soleil and John Legend over five decades.
Designed by the architect of the Paris Opera, the Salle Garnier is one of the most ornate concert halls in Europe — carved gilt, frescoed ceilings, red velvet. The Summer Festival uses it for its more intimate, listening-room evenings.
The Programme · July
Six Weeks of Headliners, in Chronological Order
Below, every confirmed evening of the 2026 Monte-Carlo Summer Festival — date by date, with venue and ticketing details. Tickets and reservations are available through Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (+377 98 06 36 36 / montecarlosbm.com).
The hypnotic French multi-instrumentalist opens the festival at the Opéra Garnier with material from his seventh studio album — an immersive show in one of Europe's most ornate concert halls.
Eight-time Grammy winner and Oscar laureate, Batiste brings his genre-blurring American soul to the Salle des Étoiles — equal parts jazz, gospel and modern songwriting.
Dance-driven pop and R&B from one of the most-streamed artists of the past decade — expect the festival's most high-energy night.
The traditional Fight Aids Monaco gala evening, led by Pablo Padín in what is widely regarded as the most authentic Queen tribute on the international circuit.
The Monegasque Red Cross Gala — Monaco's most prestigious charity evening of the year — premieres SOUL!, a new Sporting Monte-Carlo production tracing African-American music from its origins to the present day.
The London all-female rock band — Mercury Prize nominees and one of the most talked-about new acts in British music — present their second album From the Pyre.
The most-streamed French-language artist in the world — fresh from sold-out shows at Stade de France — performs her album Destinée in the rare intimacy of the Salle des Étoiles.
Billboard's "Best Latin Rock/Pop Artist of the 21st Century" brings his 2026 world tour to Monaco — Latin rock with a grandstand atmosphere.
One of the festival's most intimate evenings — A Night of Songs and Stories blends piano-led performance with personal narrative. The eleven-album, multi-platinum songwriter returns to Monaco for a single date.
After its Red Cross Gala premiere, SOUL! returns for a ten-date run — a tribute to the rock 'n' roll pioneers from Chuck Berry to Little Richard. Each evening is preceded by the all-female Ultramarine Girls Band.
The French icon returns to the Opéra Garnier with a new project — pop and soul influences, co-written with Étienne Daho.
The Programme · August
Closing Six Weeks at the Salle des Étoiles
The American singer-songwriter — whose Lost on You went number one in eighteen countries — opens August at the Salle des Étoiles.
Three decades, twenty million records sold, and the velvet voice that defined British soul in the early nineties. Stansfield brings All Around the World back to Monte-Carlo.
Italian pop icon and one of the best-selling Italian artists of all time closes the festival on the Assumption holiday — a fitting emotional finale to six weeks of music.
There is no festival ground, no rows of plastic chairs. When the roof of the Salle des Étoiles opens, the Mediterranean night sky becomes part of the staging.
The Galas
Charity at the Heart of the Festival
Two of the festival's most important evenings are not concerts in the conventional sense — they are charity galas that have been part of Monaco's cultural calendar for decades.
The Fight Aids Monaco gala, presided by H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, has used a tribute concert format for years to raise funds for the foundation's HIV prevention and patient-support programmes. The Monegasque Red Cross Gala is the older and grander of the two — held annually since 1948 under the patronage of the Sovereign Prince, it is one of the most prestigious philanthropic evenings in Europe. In 2026 it will premiere SOUL!, a brand-new Sporting Monte-Carlo production.
For guests attending either gala, dress is formal — black tie for the Fight Aids evening, white tie for the Red Cross.
Stay
Villa Monaco — Five Minutes from the Salle des Étoiles
Villa Monaco is a private six-bedroom estate in Cap-d'Ail, just three minutes from the Monaco border and approximately five from Sporting Monte-Carlo — long enough to relax, short enough that you arrive at the Salle des Étoiles unhurried. Once an olive plantation, the villa is one of the few luxury rentals on the Riviera designed for guests attending the great evenings of Monaco's summer.
Guests have direct access to a heated infinity pool, a professional gym, a private cinema and wine cellar, and the discretion of gated security and round-the-clock concierge service — which, for festival stays, includes ticketing assistance for both venues, formal dress arrangements, private chauffeur to and from the Sporting, and Michelin-starred private dining for pre- and post-concert evenings.
Frequently Asked
Monte-Carlo Summer Festival 2026 — FAQ
When does the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival 2026 take place?
The festival runs from 3 July to 15 August 2026, with fifteen evenings spread across the Salle des Étoiles at Sporting Monte-Carlo and the Opéra Garnier in the Casino de Monte-Carlo.
Who is performing at the 2026 festival?
The 2026 lineup includes Sébastien Tellier, Jon Batiste, Jason Derulo, The Last Dinner Party, Aya Nakamura, Juanes, John Legend, Vanessa Paradis, LP, Lisa Stansfield and Laura Pausini, alongside two charity galas — the Fight Aids Monaco evening (Queen tribute) and the Monegasque Red Cross Gala (SOUL! world premiere).
How much do tickets cost?
Concert seats at the Opéra Garnier start from €120 (Sébastien Tellier). Dinner shows at the Salle des Étoiles start from €260 (charity nights) and €400–€420 (international headliners). The Red Cross Gala dinner show is €1,900 per guest. All prices are per person and include dinner where indicated.
How do I book tickets?
Reservations are made through Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer at montecarlosbm.com or by phone on +377 98 06 36 36. The Villa Monaco concierge can also assist guests with ticketing and table reservations.
What is the dress code?
The Salle des Étoiles dinner shows have a smart elegant dress code — jacket required for men, cocktail or evening attire for women. Charity galas are stricter: black tie for the Fight Aids evening, white tie for the Monegasque Red Cross Gala. Opéra Garnier concerts are smart casual to smart elegant.
What is the Salle des Étoiles?
The Salle des Étoiles ("Hall of Stars") is the legendary open-roofed concert venue at Sporting Monte-Carlo, in use since 1974. Its retractable roof opens during performances to reveal the Mediterranean night sky — the room has hosted Frank Sinatra, Céline Dion, Tina Turner, Rihanna and John Legend over five decades.
Where is the best place to stay for the festival?
Cap-d'Ail offers the ideal balance of proximity and privacy. Villa Monaco, three minutes from the Monaco border and approximately five minutes from Sporting Monte-Carlo, is the closest luxury private estate to the Salle des Étoiles — and considerably more discreet than the city-centre hotels during peak summer.