Discover Monaco’s top free 2025 events: art, sustainability, street festivals, summer concerts, and festive lights. Culture and fun—all zero cost.
Monaco’s 2025 calendar shines with free public events that blend art, sustainability, music, and seasonal magic. Here’s what to expect
1.Green Shift Festival (formerly Sustainable Monaco Week)
Dates: June 4–6, 2025
A three-day festival on Promenade du Larvotto hosted by the Prince Albert II Foundation. Enjoy eco-art installations, sustainability panels, workshops, and live music — completely free and open to the public .
2.UPAINT Street Art Festival
Dates: June 13–16, 2025
Larvotto Beachwalk turns into a live canvas for the 9th UPAINT festival. Watch renowned and emerging artists paint vibrant murals with a blue-ocean theme — free to the public .
3.Port Hercule Free Summer Concerts
Dates: Thursdays, July–August 2025
An open-air concert series with everything from jazz trios to classical ensemble performances, set against the backdrop of luxury yachts at Port Hercule — all totally free .
4.Monaco Harbor Festival
Dates: August 8–10, 2025
Part of Monaco’s Été sur le Port Hercule program — enjoy free live music, street performers, and harbor-front food stalls for three lively summer evenings .
5.“Symphony of Colours” at Espace 22
Dates: June 20, 2024 – July 6, 2025
A multimedia exhibition featuring works by Maja Kerin, Liudmila Sun, and Maria Mikileva. Open daily and free of charge — no tickets required
6.Holiday Lights & Winter Spectacle
Dates: Dec 6, 2024 – Jan 8, 2025
Monaco’s festive season dazzles with free illuminations across Place du Casino and Christmas markets. A magical, no-cost holiday experience .
Why You Should Go
- They’re all completely free — no tickets or reservations needed
- Cover diverse interests: from eco-awareness to urban art, music, and festive cheer
- Spread throughout the year — offering year-round cultural access
Planning Your Visit
- Summer concerts & Harbor Festival ↔ July–August
- Green Shift, Digital Art & UPAINT ↔ Early to mid-June
- Symphony of Colours exhibition ↔ Immediate until July
- Holiday lights ↔ December–January
Bookmark this guide and return throughout the year to experience Monaco’s spirited cultural calendar — all free, all public, and all captivating.
