Monte-Carlo Summer Festival: Rock, Pop and Electro

Monaco has been providing its residents and visitors with a star-studded summer, thanks to its Monte-Carlo Summer Festival (5 July to 15 August) with the likes of Benson Boone and Santana taking to the Salles des Etoiles stage. And it’s not over yet!

The festival kicked off on 5 July with an homage to Jean-Jacques Goldman for the Fight Aids Monaco evening, with the Goldmen. Since then audiences have been entertained by Billy Idol (at the Monaco Red Cross Gala), American hitmaker Benson Boone, Carlos Santana (on his world tour), Paul Kalkbrenner and The Dire Straits Experience. (Unfortunately German rock band the Scorpions had to cancel as Klaus Meine is currently unwell and has been placed on full vocal rest.)

Coming up at the Monte Carlo Summer Festival

2 August – Will Smith

The movie star and rap pioneer recipient of several Grammy Awards, will put on a whirlwind show displaying class and rhythm. It promises to be a unique performance by a charismatic artist. In recent years, Will has founded media companies, written best-selling books and become one of the most influential personalities of his generation. Back on stage and in concert in France for the first time, the artist will be at the Positiv Festival d’Orange* before coming to Salle des Etoiles. In Monte-Carlo he will revive his revered icons of American song, from Sinatra to Sammy Davis Junior. (*The Positiv Festival is held annually at the ancient theatre of Orange, in PACA’s Rhone Valley. The 2,000 year-old historic monument is listed by UNESCO. Will Smith will be playing there 31 July and 1 August – more info here.)

13 August – Kool & The Gang

Figureheads of the disco era from Jersey City,  Kool & The Gang is set to put everyone in a festive mood with its funk-infused groove.

15 August – Giorgia

Italian singer Giorgia is considered one of the greatest artists of contemporary Italian song thanks to her extraordinary vocal qualities and performance skills.

Extra Motown All-Stars show

This year, the festival has an additional ten exceptional dates based on the golden age of soul, with the Motown All-Stars show (30 & 31 July / 1st, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 August).

The dinner show is 250 euros.

For more information and reservations: +377 98 06 36 36 / ticketoffice@sbm.mc

The Monte-Carlo Summer Festival has been attracting some of the biggest names in music since 2006.