Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo Festival

The new edition of the Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo Festival is entitled "Utopias - opus 1". From March 11 to April 19, 2026, the program honors the notion of instruments, between world creations, great performers and emblematic venues in Monaco.

For over forty years, Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo has tirelessly pursued its mission: to renew our understanding of the world by exploring centuries of music, navigating between eras and bringing continents closer together, while bringing together aesthetics and disciplines. Under the presidency of H.R.H. The Princess of Hanover, the 2026 edition opens a new chapter entitled "Utopias - Opus 1".

Illustration | Yves Millecamps, SG 0902, acrylic on canvas, 100 x 100 cm, 2009 © Adagp, Paris 2025

Season 2026 - An edition where the instrument becomes the common thread

After a 2025 edition dedicated to Pierre Boulez, Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo continues this legacy with a large number of commissions for contemporary artists. Among the new works expected: the Concerto for piano and orchestra by Marc Monnet (former director of the festival), announced as a highlight of the edition, under the fingers of Jean-Frédéric Neuburger.

The spirit of creation runs through the programming: the festival features a piano show imagined for the occasion by Claudine Simon, scores dedicated to the oboe by François Salès as part of "la grande battle" on March 13, as well as creations giving new resonances to lauds from the 13th and 14th centuries. In conclusion, the festival announces four new "miniatures" produced with Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo.

Relive the presentation of the event | < Festival Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo | Saison 2026 >

A collaboration with the Académie Rainier III

This partnership offers our students the chance to attend festival concerts free of charge, enabling them to discover internationally renowned artists and major works from the repertoire.

This collaboration is fully in line with the shared mission of the Académie and the Festival: to transmit and share this precious culture that is music, making it accessible to young musicians and nurturing their artistic curiosity.

Free admission for :

• Académie Rainier III students

• Accompanying adults (one per child)

! Exception | " POSTLUDE - BALLETS " sessions - All requests on dates scheduled for this event will be subject to a fee.

Information & reservations

Reservation requests for free tickets are only accepted for events for which a price is indicated. When the event is free, no prior request is necessary, and you can book directly.

Reservation requests are accepted from Monday to Friday, and should be sent by email to academie@mairie.mc, specifying :

• Name and surname of student

• Number of seats required

• Concert(s) requested

Find all information about the Festival Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo on the official website :

Official website | printempsdesarts.mc