Best events: Monaco, Monaco - September 2026

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September 2026 brings an unusually varied programme to Monaco, Monaco. This guide focuses on verified events taking place in the capital-city area during the upcoming month. Expect classical music, exhibitions, fairs, community gatherings, sport and major business events. The calendar begins with cultural and local-market activities before moving into a busy mid-month sequence of art, talks and live performance. Fontvieille, Monte-Carlo, La Condamine and Port Hercule all feature in the programme. Several activities are designed for local residents or specific age groups, so check the stated entry conditions before making plans. The Monaco Yacht Show will be the month’s biggest international fixture and can affect availability around the harbour. Concertgoers have strong choices at Auditorium Rainier III and the Grimaldi Forum. Times and details below reflect published programmes and should be rechecked close to the event date.

Early September: La Condamine, Monte-Carlo and the Grimaldi Forum

Heure Sainte, Monaco, Monaco — 1 September 2026

Date/time: Tuesday 1 September 2026, 20:00–21:00.
Venue/city: Eglise Saint-Charles, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: A monthly evening of prayer and reflection in the Monte-Carlo district.

Apéro MUSIQUE LIVE, Monaco, Monaco — 3 September 2026

Date/time: Thursday 3 September 2026, 18:30–21:00.
Venue/city: Marché de la Condamine, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Enjoy live music alongside the market’s food stalls in a relaxed early-evening setting.
Tickets/entry: Free entry.

Monaco & the Automobile, Monaco, Monaco — 1–6 September 2026

Date/time: Daily 1–6 September 2026, 10:00–20:00; Thursday late opening until 22:00.
Venue/city: Espace Ravel, Grimaldi Forum Monaco, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: The exhibition traces Monaco’s motoring history through 55 authentic vehicles, including Grand Prix and Rallye Monte-Carlo cars.
Tickets/entry: Full price €15; free for visitors under 18.

BARBAJUAN - Demonstration & Tasting, Monaco, Monaco — 5 September 2026

Date/time: Saturday 5 September 2026, from 10:00.
Venue/city: Marché de la Condamine, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Watch the preparation and cooking of Monaco’s traditional barbagiuan before a shared tasting.
Tickets/entry: Free entry; places are limited.

Art, ideas and family activities

Drypoint Engraving Workshop, Monaco, Monaco — 9–11 September 2026

Date/time: Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 September 2026, 10:00–17:00.
Venue/city: Foyer Sainte Dévote, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: A practical workshop led by Laure Fissore for adults and students interested in printmaking.

Board-Game Activity, Monaco, Monaco — 9 September 2026

Date/time: Wednesday 9 September 2026, 16:00–18:00.
Venue/city: Marché de la Condamine, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: A sociable afternoon of board games in the market district.
Tickets/entry: Free entry for all audiences.

Space Exploration Today and Tomorrow, Monaco, Monaco — 11 September 2026

Date/time: Friday 11 September 2026, 18:30–20:30.
Venue/city: Centre de Conférences, One Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Hear ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet discuss present and future space exploration.

art3f Monaco - International Contemporary Art Fair, Monaco, Monaco — 11–13 September 2026

Date/time: Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026, 16:00–19:00.
Venue/city: Chapiteau de Fontvielle, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Explore contemporary painting, sculpture and photography presented by emerging and established artists.

Splash Party 2026, Monaco, Monaco — 12 September 2026

Date/time: Saturday 12 September 2026, 14:00–18:00.
Venue/city: Stade Nautique Rainier III, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: An afternoon of water games, a DJ and alcohol-free drinks for young people.
Tickets/entry: €20 for Monaco students and residents; €25 for eligible accompanying visitors from outside Monaco. Entry is reserved for 12–17-year-old students or residents of Monaco, with identification or school proof required.

Le Bal du Marché, Monaco, Monaco — 12 September 2026

Date/time: Saturday 12 September 2026, from 19:30.
Venue/city: Marché de la Condamine, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Dance and sing in a guinguette-style market evening with Benty Brothers Music.
Tickets/entry: Free entry.

Mid-month concerts, talks and sport

B. de Billy & T. Mørk, Monaco, Monaco — 13 September 2026

Date/time: Sunday 13 September 2026, 18:00.
Venue/city: Auditorium Rainier III, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Bertrand de Billy conducts the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra with cellist Truls Mørk in a programme of Dutilleux and Ravel.

Calm under Pressure: Elite Free Diver Simona Auteri, Monaco, Monaco — 16 September 2026

Date/time: Wednesday 16 September 2026, 18:00–20:00.
Venue/city: Société Nautique de Monaco, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: A talk on leadership, performance and letting go, informed by elite freediving experience.

Monaco Business Trade Show 2026, Monaco, Monaco — 18 September 2026

Date/time: Friday 18 September 2026, 08:30–18:00.
Venue/city: Sea Club, Le Méridien Beach Plaza, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: A full-day professional gathering for businesses, entrepreneurs and networking in Monaco.

Monaco Trott’n’Roll #12, Monaco, Monaco — 19 September 2026

Date/time: Saturday 19 September 2026, 09:00–18:00.
Venue/city: Jardins d’Apolline and Allée Lazare Sauvaigo, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: A charity day with activities and entertainment supporting Fondation Flavien.

AS Monaco v RC Lens, Monaco, Monaco — 19 September 2026

Date/time: Saturday 19 September 2026, 20:00–22:00.
Venue/city: Stade Louis-II, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Watch AS Monaco host RC Lens in Ligue 1.

Stella Almondo, Monaco, Monaco — 20 September 2026

Date/time: Sunday 20 September 2026, 18:00.
Venue/city: Auditorium Prince Pierre, Grimaldi Forum Monaco, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Monegasque pianist Stella Almondo presents a recital built around figures from tales, legends and poems that inspired Liszt.
Tickets/entry: €20 standard price.

Port Hercule and the final week of September

Café Littéraire - Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco Selection, Monaco, Monaco — 22 September 2026

Date/time: Tuesday 22 September 2026, 12:15–13:45.
Venue/city: Médiathèque Caroline, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: A lunchtime literary gathering centred on the Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco selection.

35th Monaco Yacht Show, Monaco, Monaco — 23–26 September 2026

Date/time: Wednesday 23 to Friday 25 September 2026, 10:00–18:30; Saturday 26 September 2026, 10:00–18:00.
Venue/city: Port Hercule, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Monaco’s leading superyacht show brings together yachts, shipyards, brokers, designers and specialist marine businesses.
Tickets/entry: Tickets are available online only. Wednesday access is by invitation or eligible VIP pass; public access runs Thursday to Saturday. Visitor passes are priced from €400 for Wednesday and from €700 for one day on other dates.

Art and Luxury Fair, Monaco, Monaco — 24–25 September 2026

Date/time: Thursday 24 to Friday 25 September 2026, 14:00–21:00.
Venue/city: Théâtre Princesse Grace, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Discover art, luxury, Dutch design, craftsmanship and patronage in a focused two-day fair.

Roma by Jules Massenet, Monaco, Monaco — 26 September 2026

Date/time: Saturday 26 September 2026, 16:00.
Venue/city: Auditorium Rainier III, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Hear Massenet’s opera in concert version, conducted by Diego Ceretta with the Chœur de Radio France and soloists.

Picnic Music Live - Stray Picks, Monaco, Monaco — 29 September 2026

Date/time: Tuesday 29 September 2026, 12:15–13:30.
Venue/city: Médiathèque Caroline, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Take a lunchtime musical break with the acoustic folk, pop and cover-song duo Stray Picks.

Recital David Kadouch, Monaco, Monaco — 30 September 2026

Date/time: Wednesday 30 September 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Auditorium Rainier III, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Pianist David Kadouch performs music by Chopin, Liszt, Ravel, Fauré, Barber, Tchaikovsky and Grainger.
Tickets/entry: €38, €28 or €20.

Practical planning tips for Monaco

Book ticketed concerts, fairs and the Monaco Yacht Show well ahead, especially for the busiest final week of September. Monaco is compact, so combine nearby venues on foot, but allow extra time around Port Hercule during the yacht show. Use the train station and local buses for arrivals and for avoiding limited central parking. September can still be warm and sunny by day, while evenings near the sea can feel cooler, so bring a light layer. Check event access conditions carefully, particularly for youth activities and invitation-only yacht-show opening day. Arrive early for timed entry, security checks and popular free activities. Reconfirm programmes shortly before travel because organisers can make operational changes.