Monte-Carlo Summer Festival 2026

The Monte-Carlo Summer Festival unveiled its 2026 program this Thursday, promising a summer season rich in emotion and diverse talent. Orchestrated by Alfonso Ciulla, Artistic Director of the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Group, this new edition brings together artists who have defined their era while continuing to shape the contemporary soundtrack. From hypnotic grooves to French pop, by way of soul, R&B, urban pop, and rock, the festival will take over two iconic venues: the legendary Salle des Étoiles and the elegant Opéra Garnier.

From July 3 to August 15, 2026, the festival will offer fifteen exceptional evenings, blending intimate concerts, upscale dinner shows, and charitable initiatives.

Program Highlights
The festival will open in style on July 3 at the Opéra Garnier with Sébastien Tellier. The French multi-instrumentalist, known for his surreal sound and hypnotic voice, will present his seventh album in an immersive show (€120).

On July 7, Jon Batiste, eight-time Grammy and Oscar winner, will take to the stage at the Salle des Étoiles. The American musical genius will offer a dinner show starting at €400, showcasing his innovative and unique talent.

On July 8, Jason Derulo will ignite the Salle des Étoiles with his sensual and danceable pop. The multi-platinum-selling global star promises an energetic evening (dinner show starting at €420).

On July 11, the traditional charity gala benefiting Fight Aids Monaco will feature God Save the Queen, the most authentic Queen tribute, led by the powerful vocals of Pablo Padín (dinner show at €260). On July 18, the Monaco Red Cross Gala will present the premiere of SOUL! (where legends come back), a brand-new show produced by Sporting Monte-Carlo. This powerful journey through African-American music, from its origins to the present day, will be followed by ten additional performances (Gala dinner show €1,900).

On July 21, the British all-female rock band The Last Dinner Party will present their second album, From the Pyre, in a dinner show starting at €400 at the Salle des Étoiles.

On July 22, Aya Nakamura, a true phenomenon of French-language urban pop, will electrify the Salle des Étoiles with her album Destinée, after her triumphant performance at the Stade de France (dinner show starting at €420).

On July 23, Colombian singer-guitarist Juanes, recently crowned "Best Latin Rock/Pop Artist of the 21st Century" by Billboard, will get audiences dancing on his world tour (from €420).

On July 26, John Legend will offer an intimate experience with "An Evening with John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories," blending hits, new songs, and personal anecdotes (dinner and show from €420).
On July 31, Vanessa Paradis will take over the Opéra Garnier with an album featuring upbeat pop and 70s soul influences, co-written by Étienne Daho and Jean-Louis Piérot (show €120).
August will begin on August 1 with LP (Laura Pergolizzi), the American singer-songwriter behind the global hit "Lost on You." She will share her anthems about love and self-discovery (from €420). On August 11, the elegant and velvety voice of Lisa Stansfield, a British soul icon with over 20 million albums sold, will captivate audiences (dinner and show from €420).

The festival will culminate on August 15 with Laura Pausini, the global icon of Italian pop, whose golden voice and charismatic personality will once again light up the Salle des Étoiles (from €420).

SOUL! and the energy of the Ultramarine Girls Band
After its premiere at the Red Cross Gala, the show SOUL! (where legends come back) returns to the Salle des Étoiles from July 29 to August 9 (dates: July 29 & 30, then August 2-9 - €260). This explosive show pays tribute to rock 'n' roll pioneers like Chuck Berry and Little Richard. Each evening at the Salle des Étoiles will be preceded by an energetic performance from the Ultramarine Girls Band, an all-female group with infectious energy. Fans of Madonna, J.Lo, and ABBA, these musicians will revisit more than 150 pop, rock, and Latin pop hits, guaranteeing a festive opening act.
With this bold and diverse lineup, the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival 2026 confirms its place among the most prestigious musical events on the Riviera. Between international stars, emerging talents, and charitable initiatives, the Monegasque summer promises to be magical once again, in the sumptuous setting of the Principality