This weekend is rich in various sports events of all possible kinds. So don’t waste any time, prepare to cheer or participate.
Christmas Village 2024 “Gingerbread & Treats” has already opened on Quai Albert Ier so you can enjoy a leisurely stroll there.
And then you can continue your day gazing at Christmas Nativity Trail in Monaco-Ville.
This weekend there are many interesting sports events. To begin with stop at the 17th Cup of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco organized on 14 and 15 December 2024 in Espace Saint Antoine.
And for the evening keep in mind that the best of boxing returns to the Principality with the Monte-Carlo Boxing Showdown V, at the Salle des Etoiles.
On December 14, the Sporting Monte-Carlo will vibrate during the fifth edition of the Monte-Carlo Showdown. A series of four fights in which four English boxing stars will participate at the Salle des Etoiles: Ferreira, Akhmadaliev, Clarke and Cully. All will enter the ring in Monte-Carlo, and two of them will even try to win one of the two world titles at stake during this evening broadcast live around the world, on the DAZN streaming service.
Betclic Élite French Basketball Championship match: AS Monaco Roca Team – Le Portel is held on Saturday 14 December 2024 at 8.30 pm in Salle Gaston Médecin.
On Sunday get ready for U Giru de Natale, the ultimate Monaco running race open to all, with courses suitable for young and old, will be held on Sunday 15 December 2024 in Port Hercule de Monaco.
Every year, more than 2,000 athletes meet there to explore the Grand Prix circuit and the magnificent streets of Monaco. Organised by the Sporting Association of Monaco Police Department. Don’t miss!
As part of the Monaco Dance Forum Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo present “EYAL – MAILLOT” on Saturday 14 December at 7.30 pm and Sunday 15 December 2024 at 3 pm in the Grimaldi Forum Monaco.
To a techno rhythm like a countdown, dancers transform into fauns in ballet shoes, performing a dance so extreme and visceral that it ultimately intimidates. Sharon Eyal’s choreography is reputed for its physicality and intensity.
The Play “Moby Dick” will be on stage of the Théâtre des Muses on Friday 13, Saturday 14 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 15 December 2024, at 4:30 p.m.
If “Moby Dick” is a total masterpiece, it is because it is not only a fabulous adventure novel but also the logbook of an obsession. Since a ferocious sperm whale took Captain Ahab’s leg, the latter has relentlessly pursued him with his hatred and fury. He brings sailors aboard, gradually caught up in the whirlwind of this mad vengeance. This captivating tale, revealing an initiatory quest, is as profound as it is wise. It poses the great questions of human existence and inscribes a new myth in human memory: that of the white whale.
And for kids there is a play The Adventures of Zeli and Loli on stage of the Théâtre des Muses on Saturday 14 December at 11:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Sunday 15 at 11:00 a.m.
Jumping jiminy! Loli the doll has been found in Felix the mechanic’s locomotive. It seems she fell from Santa’s sleigh… The little girl she was supposed to be delivered to is going to very upset! Félicien and Zeli the locomotive set off in search of Santa to ensure the gift arrives in time for Christmas. This charming musical song and dance tale for younger children stars an animated locomotive who talks and belches smoke, a slightly grump mechanic, and a doll, not forgetting of course Santa himself, taking the spellbound audience on a magical adventure with a sprinkling of valuable lessons about looking after nature, being careful, and even how a steam engine works!
Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra is giving two concerts this weekend: on Saturday there is a Christmas Concert with Peter SZÜTS, Conductor, Matthias PERSSON, Matthieu BLOCH, 1732 Chamber Choir, Rainier III Academy Children’s Choir organized at 6.30 pm in Eglise Saint-Charles. Music to be performed includes pieces by HÄNDEL, BIBER, ALBINONI, J. S. BACH, and others.
And on Sunday there is a recital by Arcadi Volodos with Arcadi VOLODOS, Piano held at 6 pm in Auditorium Rainier III.
Music to be performed includes pieces by SCHUBERT, SCHUMANN, LISZT, and VOLODOS.
Agate, 2023
Light projection
© Francisco Tropa
There are several interesting exhibitions going on in Monaco these days. For example, discover the new monographic exhibition by Portuguese artist Francisco Tropa, specially conceived for the Villa Paloma and featuring a previously unseen selection of sculptures, drawings, films and light projections.
The exhibition takes its names from pietre paesine (imaged stones), whose geological designs are evocative of painted landscapes, on the boundary of figuration and abstraction. This idea of an analogy between nature and technique is at the heart of Francisco Tropa’s work, which focuses on the conditions of appearance and perception of an image.
One more exhibition opened this Friday: “Nouvelles Perspectives” (“New Perspectives”) held from Friday 6 to Friday 20 December 2024, 2 pm to 6 pm, Comité National Monégasque A.I.A.P – UNESCO.
The theme of this year’s salon, ‘Nouvelles Perspectives’, commemorates 75 years of UNESCO in the Principality with a special international project, METAVERSE, created as a way of inviting several different countries together. The 2024 Salon will showcase a selection of works by the members of our association in the beautiful exhibition space on Quai Antoine 1er, with an exclusive area reserved for creations by foreign guest artists featuring a real-time screening of an online virtual exhibition.
Of course there are other interesting events taking place in Monaco. If you want to learn more about them visit our Calendar.
So have fun and enjoy your weekend!
