Best events: Monaco, Monaco - October 2026

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October 2026 brings a concentrated programme of classical music, comedy, film, sports media and family entertainment to Monaco, Monaco. This guide focuses on verified events taking place in the capital-city area during the upcoming month. The Grimaldi Forum and Auditorium Rainier III anchor much of the month’s public cultural programme. Classical listeners can choose among several Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra concerts with confirmed programmes and start times. The month also includes a free live-music evening, a French-language comedy double bill and a Disney symphonic show. Professionals visiting for cybersecurity and sports-media conventions will find confirmed opening or programme times below. Event schedules can change, so check directly with the organiser before making final travel plans. The listings prioritise specific dated performances and programmed sessions rather than unconfirmed seasonal activity. All times are local time in Monaco.

Larvotto and the Grimaldi Forum

Marek Janowski - Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, Monaco, Monaco - 4 October 2026

Date/time: 4 October 2026, 18:00.
Venue/city: Salle des Princes, Grimaldi Forum Monaco, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Marek Janowski conducts Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 5 in a focused symphonic programme.
Tickets/entry: Standard tickets from €20; under-25 tickets from €6.

STAND UP MONACO - Early Show, Monaco, Monaco - 5 October 2026

Date/time: 5 October 2026, 19:00.
Venue/city: Espace Indigo, Grimaldi Forum Monaco, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Nordine Ganso, Emy, Rey Mendes and Tareek join a comedy-club line-up sponsored by Gad Elmaleh.
Tickets/entry: €35. The show is in French.

STAND UP MONACO - Late Show, Monaco, Monaco - 5 October 2026

Date/time: 5 October 2026, 21:00.
Venue/city: Espace Indigo, Grimaldi Forum Monaco, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Choose the later performance of the same four-act comedy line-up in the intimate Indigo setting.
Tickets/entry: €35. The show is in French.

Les Assises de la Cybersécurité, Monaco, Monaco - 7 October 2026

Date/time: 7 October 2026, 09:00 to 10 October 2026, 18:00.
Venue/city: Grimaldi Forum Monaco, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: The cybersecurity meeting combines conferences, keynotes, round tables, meet-ups and expert workshops.

Thursday Live Sessions - Friedberg, Monaco, Monaco - 15 October 2026

Date/time: 15 October 2026, 18:30 apéritif mix; 20:30 live performance.
Venue/city: Espace Indigo, Grimaldi Forum Monaco, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Friedberg brings its post-punk, alternative-rock and pop-inflected sound to the monthly live-session format.
Tickets/entry: Free admission; table reservations are recommended.

A Wedding in Monaco: The Media Event of 1956, Monaco, Monaco - 16 October 2026

Date/time: 16 October 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Prince Pierre Auditorium, Grimaldi Forum Monaco, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: This film talk presents the restored 4K version of Jean Masson’s 1956 wedding film alongside archival material and discussion of its restoration.
Tickets/entry: Tickets from €10.

SPORTEL Monaco Convention, Monaco, Monaco - 19 October 2026

Date/time: 19 October 2026, 08:30 to 18:30.
Venue/city: Grimaldi Forum Monaco, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: The sports-content, media-rights and technology convention connects industry decision-makers, exhibitors and speakers.

SPORTEL Awards Ceremony, Monaco, Monaco - 19 October 2026

Date/time: 19 October 2026, 19:00 to 21:30.
Venue/city: Salle Prince Pierre, Grimaldi Forum Monaco, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: The ceremony celebrates nominated sports programmes and brings sporting figures to the red carpet and stage.

Disney en Concert - Suivez vos rêves, Monaco, Monaco - 24 October 2026

Date/time: 24 October 2026, 18:00.
Venue/city: Salle des Princes, Grimaldi Forum Monaco, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: A symphony orchestra, singers and dancers perform Disney music with film imagery on a giant screen.
Tickets/entry: From €39 for children under 12 and €49 for adults. Songs are in French.

Auditorium Rainier III concert series

Kakhi Solomnishvili and Jorge Luís Prats, Monaco, Monaco - 11 October 2026

Date/time: 11 October 2026, 18:00.
Venue/city: Auditorium Rainier III, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Kakhi Solomnishvili conducts Jorge Luís Prats in a programme of Stravinsky, Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev.
Tickets/entry: €20, €28 or €38.

Lawrence Foster and Dezső Ránki, Monaco, Monaco - 18 October 2026

Date/time: 18 October 2026, 18:00.
Venue/city: Auditorium Rainier III, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Lawrence Foster, pianist Dezső Ránki, tenor Hugo Brady and horn player Patrick Peignier perform Beethoven and Britten.
Tickets/entry: €20, €28 or €38.

Lio Kuokman and Randall Goosby, Monaco, Monaco - 25 October 2026

Date/time: 25 October 2026, 18:00.
Venue/city: Auditorium Rainier III, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: Conductor Lio Kuokman and violinist Randall Goosby lead a programme of Bernstein, Barber and Copland.
Tickets/entry: €20, €28 or €38.

Harry Potter et la sorcellerie dans la musique, Monaco, Monaco - 31 October 2026

Date/time: 31 October 2026, 15:00.
Venue/city: Auditorium Rainier III, Monaco, Monaco.
Why go: This Halloween family concert explores John Williams’s Harry Potter themes alongside music by Dukas, Mussorgsky and Liadov.
Tickets/entry: €10; recommended for ages five and over.

Practical planning tips for Monaco

Book ticketed performances early, particularly the compact venue events and weekend concerts. Keep the organiser’s confirmation handy and recheck the stated start time on the day, as entry procedures may vary by venue. Monaco is compact but steep, so allow extra walking time between the station, the Casino district, the Auditorium Rainier III and the seafront Grimaldi Forum. Public lifts and escalators can make cross-city connections easier than walking uphill. October weather is often mild but evenings near the sea can feel cool, so bring a light waterproof layer. Aim to arrive 20 to 30 minutes before a performance, or earlier for badge collection and professional conventions. Planning ahead leaves more time to enjoy Monaco’s October programme.