When: Sunday, 09 May 2021 - 10:00

Where: Terrasses du Casino

Annual garden competition

From 9 May to 11 Jun, the third edition of the Festival des Jardins de la Cote d'Azur, and the the first year that Monaco is participating. The theme is "Jardins d'Artistes" (artists' gardens) and the Principality has two entries, as well as one non-competition garden.

• Event info: Festival des Jardins de la Cote d'Azur
• Competition entry 1: Jardins en concours - D'un reve a l'autre
• Competition entry 2: Jardins en concours - Liberez les nanas
• Out-of-competition: Jardins hors concours - Le reflet de l'infini
• Other: free entry, subject to Covid regulations

When: Monday, 07 Jun 2021 - 18:30

Where: Princess Grace Theatre

VO action, crime, drama with French subtitles

Screening of 1h32 American movie, directed by Ilya Naishuller, featuring Bob Odenkirk, Aleksey Serebryakov, Connie Nielsen et al.

• Event info: Cinemas2Monaco - Nobody
• Film info: IMDb - Nobody (2021)
• Tickets: 11.50 euros
• Contact: +377 93 25 36 81
• Other: film starts directly at time indicated

When: Monday, 07 Jun 2021 - 20:50

Where: Princess Grace Theatre

VO drama with French subtitles

Screening of 1h37 British movie, directed by Florian Zeller, featuring Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss et al.

• Event info: Cinemas2Monaco - The Father
• Film info: IMDb - The Father (2020)
• Tickets: 11.50 euros
• Contact: +377 93 25 36 81
• Other: film starts directly at time indicated

When: Tuesday, 08 Jun 2021 - 11:30

Where: Several places in Monaco

Regular lunch for influential women of Monaco

The second Women of Monaco Lunch's theme is "Ballet in the Enchanted Garden" and is in support of the Academie Princesse Grace. It begins in the Salle Garnier and is followed by lunch in the "gardens" of the Hotel de Paris.

• Event info: pdf document Women of Monaco Lunch
• Organizer's website: Five Stars Events
• Contact: +377 97 70 78 75
• Other: 11:30 Salle Garnier, 12:30 Hotel de Paris

Each Women of Monaco Lunch brings together 50 influential women of Monaco to support a foundation or institution.

When: Tuesday, 08 Jun 2021 - 19:30

Where: Theatre des Varietes

Concert of traditional Italian "tammorra" music

Emidio Ausiello and Michele Maione, accompanied by Andrea and Enzo Esposito, perform music that fuses traditional sounds and modern musical expressions, ranging from jazz, rap and electronic music. The tammorra is a type of tambourine.

• Event info: Dante Alighieri Monaco - I Tammurrianti World Project
• Tickets: reservation required, Dante Alighieri members free, non-members 20 euros from theatre
• Contact: +377 97?70 89 47, info.dantemc[at]gmail.com

Organized by the Dante Alighieri Monaco association, in collaboration with the Italian embassy.

When: Wednesday, 09 Jun 2021 - 20:00

Where: Auditorium Rainier III

OPMC "grande saison" concert

A piano recital by Christian Zacharias, performing music by Haydn, and Beethoven. A Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in a 2020-2021 season concert.

• Event info: OPMC - recital Christian Zacharias
• Prices: 20-60 euros, reductions available
• Tickets: Monte Carlo Ticket
• Contact: info and reservations +377 98 06 28 28
• Other: masks compulsory, seating plan subject to health safety measures

For the 2020-2021 season only, bookings can be changed by phoning the ticket office at least one day before the event. In case of cancellation, refunds will be automatically made for credit card and online payments.

When: Thursday, 10 Jun 2021 - 18:30

Where: Fairmont Monte Carlo

Annual celebration of official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II

A formal 3-course dinner to celebrate the 69th year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. Includes champagne aperitif.

• Event info: BAM - Queen's annual birthday party 2021
• Book online: members 80 euros pp, non-members 88 euros pp fromVivanova Monte Carlo - BAM Queen's birthday celebration dinner
• Booking form: BAM - booking form
• Contact: +377 93 50 19 52, bam[at]monaco.mc
• Other: dress code cocktail with a touch of red, white and blue

Her Majesty's natural birthday is 21 April, but her official birthday is celebrated on the second Saturday in June.

When: Friday, 11 Jun 2021 - 20:00

Where: Grill: Hotel de Paris

Dinner prepared by Michelin-starred chefs

Special menu created and prepared by Franck Cerutti and 1-starred chef Riccardo Camanini of Lido 84, Lake Garda, Italy.

• Contact: +377 98 06 88 88

On of a series of dinners prepared jointly by a Monte Carlo SBM chef and a visiting chef, both with Michelin stars.

When: Saturday, 12 Jun 2021 - 13:30

Where: Louis Notari Library

Music workshop in French for adults

A 3-hour traditional music workshop in French. Bring your own instrument (non-mouthpiece instruments), all levels of expertise.

• Event info: Mediatheque de Monaco - atelier pour adultes
• Contact: +377 93 15 29 40
• Other: reservation required, free entry, open to all

When: Saturday, 12 Jun 2021 - 15:00

Where: Louis Notari Library

French discussion and book-signing

Daniel Boeri talks about his book "Le Monde d'avant n'est plus ou quatre mutations et un enterrement?"

• Event info: Mediatheque de Monaco - le monde d'avant
• Book info: amazon.fr - Le monde d'avant n'est plus!
• Tickets: free entry with obligatory reservation, +377 93 15 29 40

When: Saturday, 12 Jun 2021 - 17:00

Where: Stade Louis II

Basketball match

NOTE: closed to the public.

In the stadium's Salle Gaston Medecin, a French Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB) Jeep Elite Pro A match.

• Fixtures and results: LNB equipe Jeep elite - Monaco Roca Team
• Club info: AS Monaco Basket Roca
• Tickets: 06 30 09 61 38
• Contact: monacobasket[at]monaco.mc, +377 92 05 40 58

When: Saturday, 12 Jun 2021 - 18:00

Where: Yacht Club of Monaco

Fundraising gala and dinner

Time and price to be confirmed.

The 3rd Monegasque Association for Latin America (AMLA) gala's theme is "our story of consciousness, connection and balance". The evening includes a short film, Latin American dinner and dance show, and live art auction.

• Organizer's website: AMLA
• Tickets: 500 euros
• Contact: info[at]amlamonaco.com, +377 97 77 80 35
• Other: dress code colourful and glamorous

When: Saturday, 12 Jun 2021 - 20:00

Where: Grill: Hotel de Paris

Dinner prepared by Michelin-starred chefs

Special menu created and prepared by Franck Cerutti and 1-starred chef Riccardo Camanini of Lido 84, Lake Garda, Italy.

• Contact: +377 98 06 88 88

On of a series of dinners prepared jointly by a Monte Carlo SBM chef and a visiting chef, both with Michelin stars.

When: Sunday, 13 Jun 2021 - 14:30

Where: Agora Maison Diocesaine

French drama, history, thriller

In the auditorium, a Cine-Club screening of 2h12 VO French movie, directed by Roman Polanski, featuring Louis Garrel, Christophe Maratier, Pierre Poirot et al. Preceded by shared picnic meal (bring your own) at 19:00, and followed by a debate about the film.

• Event info: Diocese de Monaco - J'Accuse
• Film info: IMDb - J'Accuse (2019)
• Organizer's website: Diocese de Monaco
• Other: open to all, free entry, presented by Canon Joseph Di Leo

When: Sunday, 13 Jun 2021 - 18:00

Where: Auditorium Rainier III

OPMC "grande saison" concert

Alondra de la Parra conducts pianist Jorge Luis Prats and the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in a 2020-2021 season concert. Program includes music by Milhaud, Gershwin, and Ravel.

• Event info: OPMC - les annees folles
• Prices: 17-35 euros, reductions available
• Tickets: Monte Carlo Ticket
• Contact: info and reservations +377 98 06 28 28
• Other: masks compulsory, seating plan subject to health safety measures

For the 2020-2021 season only, bookings can be changed by phoning the ticket office at least one day before the event. In case of cancellation, refunds will be automatically made for credit card and online payments.

When: Monday, 14 Jun 2021 - 08:00

Where: Stars n Bars

Annual awareness-raising event

From 14 to 18 June on the quayside in front of Stars n Bars, the 16th edition of Monacology gathers together around 30 associations to raise awareness about the environment and biodiversity in an EcoVillage. Local children are invited to take part in workshops and activities that explain how to protect the environment, recycle rubbish, and manage food waste. This year's theme is "Mon'action pour la planete".

• Event info: Monacology
• Tickets: free entry
• Other: daily 8:00-16:30

When: Monday, 14 Jun 2021 - 18:00

Where: Louis Notari Library

Informal French writing workshop

An informal writing workshop led by Eric Lafitte. Bring a pen, writing prompts provided.

• Event info: Mediatheque de Monaco - apero des mots
• Tickets: free entry with obligatory reservation, +377 93 15 29 40

When: Tuesday, 15 Jun 2021 - 15:00

Where: Louis Notari Library

Annual French language reading event

Launch of the Marathon de Lecture which aims to involve the public in the Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco's literary activities. Books nominated for the Prix Litteraire and Bourse de la Decouverte are available to borrow from the library and readers are asked to fill out a questionnaire giving their impressions of them. Later in the year participants are invited to meet the authors.

• Event info: Mediatheque - lancement du Marathan de Lecture
• Prize info: Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco - The Literary Prize
• Contact: +377 93 15 29 40
• Other: free attendance with reservation

When: Tuesday, 15 Jun 2021 - 18:30

Where: Maison de France

OPMC musical happy hour

Wind instrument quintet Les Vents du Sud performs music by Onslow, Debussy, and Poulenc. A Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra 2020-2021 season concert.

• Event info: OPMC - Les Vents du Sud
• Prices: 13 euros
• Tickets: Monte Carlo Ticket
• Contact: info and reservations +377 98 06 28 28
• Other: masks compulsory, seating plan subject to health safety measures

For the 2020-2021 season only, bookings can be changed by phoning the ticket office at least one day before the event. In case of cancellation, refunds will be automatically made for credit card and online payments.

When: Tuesday, 15 Jun 2021 - 20:00

Where: Theatre des Varietes

Comedy movie

Screening of a VO film with French subtitles, directed by Woody Allen, featuring Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Nick Apollo Forte.

• Film info: IMDb - Broadway Danny Rose (1984)
• Event info: Tout l'Art du Cinema - Broadway Danny Rose
• Tickets: 6 euros
• Contact: Institut Audiovisuel +377 97 98 43 26, Theatre des Varietes +377 93 25 67 83