A must-attend event in Monaco’s calendar since its creation in 2006, the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival unveils its 2026 line-up, bringing together voices that have not only defined their era but continue to shape today’s soundtrack.
From groove to French chanson, via soul and French and international pop, this new edition-curated by Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Group Artistic Director Alfonso Ciulla-once again promises unforgettable emotions for the summer season across two iconic venues: the Salle des Étoiles and the Opéra Garnier.
Monte-Carlo Summer Festival 2026 Line-up
Sébastien Tellier will open the festival on July 3, at the Opéra Garnier. Blending reality and imagination within his surreal universe, the multi-instrumentalist with a hypnotic voice returns with his seventh album.
Show – €120 – Opéra Garnier
Singer, songwriter, and eight-time Grammy Award winner and Oscar recipient Jon Batiste will showcase his unique and innovative artistic talent on July 7.
Dinner show – from €400 – Salle des Étoiles
Multi-platinum artist and one of the most recognizable voices in contemporary pop and R&B, global star Jason Derulo will set the Salle des Étoiles alight on July 8 with his sensual, dance-driven pop.
Dinner show – from €420 – Salle des Étoiles
On July 11, the traditional charity evening in aid of Fight Aids Monaco will feature the most authentic tribute ever dedicated to Queen: God Save the Queen, led by the unique voice of Pablo Padín.
Dinner show – €260 – Salle des Étoiles
The Monaco Red Cross Gala charity evening will take place on July 18 and will present, as a preview, the exclusive new show SOUL! (where legends come back) An Exclusive Show, produced by the Sporting Monte-Carlo. A powerful journey through African-American music from past to present, with ten additional dates scheduled throughout the summer.
Monaco Red Cross Gala Dinner Show – €1,900 – Salle des Étoiles
On July 21, the baroque-sounding all-female rock band The Last Dinner Party will present their second album From the Pyre. In this mythological setting, each character has their own song, imagined by the band, now emerging as one of the London scene’s major revelations.
Dinner show – from €400 – Salle des Étoiles
A true global phenomenon, francophone urban pop icon Aya Nakamura returns to the stage with her album Destinée and is set to ignite the legendary Salle des Étoiles on July 22, following her Stade de France performance.
Dinner show – from €420 – Salle des Étoiles
On July 23, Colombian singer-guitarist Juanes, recently named “Best Latin Rock/Pop Artist of the 21st Century” by Billboard—will bring fans to their feet during his 2026 world tour stop at the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival.
Dinner show – from €420 – Salle des Étoiles
Multi-platinum artist with eleven studio albums and over two decades of career, singer, songwriter, and pianist John Legend will present, on July 26, his show “An Evening with John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories,” an intimate performance blending music and personal storytelling.
Dinner show – from €420 – Salle des Étoiles
Following its preview at the Monaco Red Cross Gala, SOUL! (where legends come back) An Exclusive Show will return to the Sporting Monte-Carlo stage starting July 29 for ten dates of an original production celebrating the explosive sounds and innovative style of rock’n’roll pioneers Chuck Berry and Little Richard.
Dinner show dates: July 29 & 30, then August 2–9 – €260 – Salle des Étoiles
With music that is alternately airy and fiery, Vanessa Paradis will perform at the Opéra Garnier on July 31, presenting an album infused with pop exuberance and seventies soul, co-written by Étienne Daho and Jean-Louis Piérot.
Show – €120 – Opéra Garnier
August opens with Laura Pergolizzi, known as LP. The American singer-songwriter who conquered the world with her hit Lost on You, No. 1 in 18 countries, will perform at the Salle des Étoiles on August 1, inviting audiences to discover or rediscover her songs—true anthems about love and self-discovery.
Dinner show – from €420 – Salle des Étoiles
On August 11, Lisa Stansfield, a leading figure of contemporary British soul, will bring her elegant, velvety voice and unique stage presence. With a career spanning more than three decades, multiple Grammy nominations, and 20 million albums sold, she has left a lasting mark on British soul and pop.
Dinner show – from €420 – Salle des Étoiles
The Monte-Carlo Summer Festival will close on August 15 with Laura Pausini. A global icon of Italian pop, the golden-voiced and charismatic singer returns to light up a stage she knows well: the Salle des Étoiles.
Dinner show – from €420 – Salle des Étoiles
Each concert at the Salle des Étoiles will also be preceded by a performance from the Ultramarine Girls Band, the all-female group with contagious energy that electrified the 2025 Monte-Carlo Summer Festival. Fans of Madonna, JLO, and ABBA, the troupe’s repertoire includes more than 150 pop, rock, and Latin pop songs.
Practical Information:
. July 3 to August 15, 2026
. Salle des Etoiles, Sporting Monte-Carlo, 26 Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco
. Information & reservations : +377 98 06 36 36 / ticketoffice@sbm.mc
