When: Tuesday, 13 Oct 2020 - 20:00

Where: Salle Garnier: Opera House

Contemporary arts

Fondation Prince Pierre literary, music and philosophy prize-giving.

• Event info: Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco - ceremonie de remise des prix 2020
• Contact: +377 98 98 85 15
• Other: reservation required, numbers limited

When: Tuesday, 13 Oct 2020 - 20:00

Where: Agora Maison Diocesaine

Religious conference

A conference in French led by Pere Philippe Verdin on the theme "bonne nouvelle en terre du milieu" (good news in Middle Earth), with reference to Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.

• Event info: Diocese de Monaco - conference Bonne Nouvelle en Terre du Milieu
• Contact: +377 93 30 88 10
• Entry: free, open to all

When: Wednesday, 14 Oct 2020 - 10:00

Where: Grimaldi Forum

Annual IT and IS security congress

From 14 to 16 October, the 20th Assises de la Securite is a French and European IT and IS security managers' networking event. It includes forums and workshops, with the opportunity for business networking.

• Event info: Les Assises
• Venue's website: Grimaldi Forum - Les Assises de la Securite
• Contact: +377 99 99 20 00 (Grimaldi Forum)

When: Wednesday, 14 Oct 2020 - 10:00

Where: Auditorium Rainier III

OPMC "grande saison" concert

A Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra 2020-2021 season concert.

• Event info: OPMC - Beethoven 2020
• 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: Wednesday, 14 Oct 2020 - 14:00

Where: Princess Caroline Children's Library

French musical discovery for kids

A magic tricks workshop in French for children ages +7, duration 1h30, led by Triton.

• Event info: Mediatheque de Monaco - les secrets des magiciens
• Contact: +377 93 15 22 72 / +377 93 15 22 74
• Other: reservation required, free entry, open to all, limited places

When: Wednesday, 14 Oct 2020 - 19:00

Where: Theatre des Varietes

French philosophical discussion

A 2-hour philosophical workshop in French. Founding members of the Rencontres Philosophiques de Monaco will answer questions from the public on the theme "la reprise", dealing with how society must be patched up in light of Covid-19.

• Event info: Les Rencontres Philosophiques de Monaco - la reprise
• Contact: contact[at]philomonaco.com, +377 99 99 44 55
• Venue: +377 93 25 67 83

When: Thursday, 15 Oct 2020 - 10:00

Where: Several places in Monaco

Annual classical dance season

From 15 October 2020 to 3 Jan 2021 the Ballets de Monte Carlo 2020-21 season includes performances choreographed by Jean-Christophe Maillot.

Here's maBoum's overview of performances. Click through for more information or go directly to the ballet company's website at: Les Ballets de Monte Carlo - actualites.

2000
15 Oct - Altro Canto 1, Vers un Pays Sage
16 Oct - Altro Canto 1, Vers un Pays Sage
17 Oct - Altro Canto 1, Vers un Pays Sage
11 Dec - Dov'e la luna, Opus 60
12 Dec - Dov'e la luna, Opus 60
13 Dec - Dov'e la luna, Opus 60
18 Dec - Cendrillon
19 Dec - Cendrillon
20 Dec - Les Demoiselles de Rochefort (1967)
23 Dec - Romeo et Juliette
26 Dec - Romeo et Juliette
30 Dec - Lac
31 Dec - Lac
2001
2 Jan - Lac
3 Jan - Lac

When: Thursday, 15 Oct 2020 - 10:00

Where: Several places in Monaco

Annual theatre season

From 15 Oct 2020 to 18 May 2021 the Theatre Princesse Grace (TPG) 2020-21 season includes French classics, comedy, and original production with music. Note that due to Covid-19 physical distancing in the auditorium may be necessary and that masks must be worn during performances.

Here's maBoum's overview of performances. Click through for more information or go directly to the TPG's website at: Theatre Princesse Grace Monaco.

2020
15 Oct - Maria Callas: lettres et memoires
22 Oct - La souriciere
29 Oct - Geoge Dandin ou le mari confondu
5 Nov - Toute l'histoire de la peinture en moins de 2 heures
9 Nov - L'heureux stratageme
27 Nov - Une des dernieres soirees de carnaval
3 Dec - Rouge
7 Dec - How to become a Parisian in one hour?
9 Dec - Le Pere Noel a disparu
15 Dec - Universalites, l'homme et le cosmos
17 Dec - Mariaj en chonsons
2021
7 Jan - La convivialite la faute de l'orthographe
12 Jan - Les elucubrations d'un homme soudain frappe par la grace
14 Jan - Vous n'aurez pas le dernier mot
28 Jan - Mademoiselle Julie
2 Feb - Le carrosse d'or
5 Feb - N'ecoutez pas mesdames
8 Feb - Francois, le saint jongleur
16 Feb - Plaidoiries
23 Feb - Trois femmes (l'echappee)
9 Mar - 7 ans de reflexion
13 Mar - Par le bout du nez
18 Mar - Bruler des voitures
23 Mar - Clara Haskil, prelude et fugue
28 Mar - Fleurs de soleil
15 Apr - La disparition du paysage
20 Apr - Nouveau seul en scene
18 May - Trahisons

When: Thursday, 15 Oct 2020 - 19:00

Where: Club des Residents Etrangers de Monaco (CREM)

Guided tasting

Autumn wine tasting for members and their guests.

• Event info: CREM
• Contact: +377 97 98 01 77, info[at]crem.mc
• Tickets: members 55 euros, member's guest 80 euros

When: Thursday, 15 Oct 2020 - 19:30

Where: Gaia Monte Carlo

Networking over Greek food and wine

A multi-course ginner served with Greek wines.

• Event info: Vivanova - Gaia Greek wine dinner
• Tickets: Vivanova - Gaia, 15 October 2020, 120 euros
• Contact: club[at]clubvivanova.com
• Other: duration 3h30, smart dress

When: Thursday, 15 Oct 2020 - 20:00

Where: Grimaldi Forum

Ballets de Monte Carlo production

In the Salle des Princes, three performances, 15, 16, and 17 October, of two ballets choreographed by Jean-Christophe Maillot: Altro Canto 1, Vers un Pays Sage.

• Event info: Ballets de Monte Carlo - Altro Canto 1, Vers un Pays Sage, Maillot
• Tickets: Ballets de Monte Carlo - billetterie
• Contact: +377 99 99 30 00 (Grimaldi Forum)

When: Thursday, 15 Oct 2020 - 20:30

Where: Princess Grace Theatre

French theatre

A Princess Grace Theatre 2020-2021 season production. Written and staged by Tom Volf, featuring Monica Bellucci.

• Event info: TPG Monaco - Maria Callas lettres et memoires
• Ticket info: Theatre Princesse Grace Monaco - location
• Contact: +377 93 25 32 27, spectateurs[at]tpgmonaco.mc
• Other: duration 1h15, no interval

When: Friday, 16 Oct 2020 - 10:00

Where: Maison de France

Photo exhibition

From 16 October to 6 November, an exhibition of under-sea photographs by Olivier Jude.

• Event info: FGFM Maison de France - Profondeurs
• Artist's website: Phoctopus
• Contact: +377 93 25 21 64, maisondefranceamonaco[at]gmail.com
• Other: Mon-Fri, 10:00-12:00 and 15:00-18:30

Meet the artist - 24 October 13:00-17:00 and 3 November 18:00-20:00.

When: Friday, 16 Oct 2020 - 13:00

Where: Salle d'Exposition du Quai Antoine Ier

Portrait exhibition

From 16 October to 3 January 2021, an exhibition of moving image portraits by Charles Freger, organized by the Direction des Affaires Culturelles de Monaco.

• Event info: Direction des Affaires Culturelles - Charles Freger - Monaco portraits filmes
• Contact: +377 98 98 83 03, infodac[at]gouv.mc

When: Friday, 16 Oct 2020 - 19:00

Where: Louis Notari Library

Action, biography, drama movie

Screening of VO film with French subtitles, attended by actor Remo Girone, followed by discussion in French.

• Film info: IMDb - Ford v Ferrari (2019)
• Event info: Mediatheque de Monaco - Le Mans 66
• Contact: +377 93 15 29 40
• Other: reservation required, free entry, open to all

When: Friday, 16 Oct 2020 - 19:30

Where: Theatre des Varietes

Concert

Fundraising concert by Michel Zuppardo, organised by Association Monegasque pour l'Amerique Latine (AMLA). The theme is "riens n'est impossible quand tu y crois vraiment" (nothing is impossible when you really believe in it).

• Event info: facebook: Voice in Progress
• Organizer: facebook - AMLA Monaco
• Contact: info[at]amlamonaco.com
• Other: adults 20 euros, children 5 euros

When: Friday, 16 Oct 2020 - 20:00

Where: Grimaldi Forum

Ballets de Monte Carlo production

In the Salle des Princes, three performances, 15, 16, and 17 October, of two ballets choreographed by Jean-Christophe Maillot: Altro Canto 1, Vers un Pays Sage.

• Event info: Ballets de Monte Carlo - Altro Canto 1, Vers un Pays Sage, Maillot
• Tickets: Ballets de Monte Carlo - billetterie
• Contact: +377 99 99 30 00 (Grimaldi Forum)

When: Saturday, 17 Oct 2020 - 09:00

Where: Espace Saint Antoine

Boules competition

In the Boulodrome Rainier III, players compete in the Challenge Prince Hereditaire Jacques international petanque tournament.

• Event info: CBM - International Monaco 2020
• Contact: +377 92 05 92 17, cbmonaco[at]cbmonaco.fr

When: Saturday, 17 Oct 2020 - 12:00

Where: Espace Leo Ferre

Annual dancing workshops and party

May be cancelled, check with organizers.

The Munegu Dance Event is an afternoon of line dancing workshops led by choreographers Jo Thompson Szymanski and John Robinson, 12:00 to 18:00.

• Event info: Munegu Country Western Dance - event 2020
• Organizer's info: facebook - Munegu Country Western Dance
• Contact: 06 78 63 96 80, 06 43 91 65 63

When: Saturday, 17 Oct 2020 - 17:00

Where: Stade Louis II

Basketball match

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
• Tickets: 06 30 09 61 38
• Contact: monacobasket[at]monaco.mc, +377 92 05 40 58