For the past two decades, the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival has united some of the most legendary names in music, helping establish the Salle des Étoiles as an internationally renowned venue.
For the 2025 edition of the festival, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer presents a diverse line-up spanning rock, pop, and, for the first time, electronic music, promising an event designed to captivate and enthral audiences of every taste.
This year, the festival also has an additional ten dates dedicated to the golden age of soul, with the Motown All-Stars show. Between heritage and renewal, the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival showcases international musical excellence in every form for an unforgettable summer season.
FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
5th JULY | GOLDMEN
The Goldmen tribute band brings the most popular hits of Jean-Jacques Goldman back to life, who was acclaimed by thousands of fans singing along to his songs. This performance is part of the Fight AIDS Monaco evening.
12th JULY | BILLY IDOL
A glamorous and rebellious icon with a striking presence, the emblematic British rock musician and singer sets alight the stage of the Monaco Red Cross Gala.
16th JULY | BENSON BOONE
At just 23 years of age, the phenomenon of contemporary American pop distils the raw emotions of his first album Fireworks & Rollerblades, which relates his rise.
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23rd JULY | SANTANA
The virtuoso Mexican-American guitarist and his group will be electrifying Salle des Etoiles as part of their Oneness Tour 2025, promising an evening of incandescent and universal rhythms.
24th JULY | PAUL KALKBRENNER
With eight albums, over 137 tracks and a constellation of remixes, he is one of the few electronic artists able to captivate a dance floor with nothing but his own music.
25th JULY | THE DIRE STRAITS EXPERIENCE
With sax player Chris White from the original band, The Dire Straits Experience replays one of rock’s most elegant and narrative repertoires.
26th JULY | SCORPIONS
With a six-decade career under their belts and a truly legendary musical heritage, the German rock band liberates its flamboyant guitars and captivating melodies for the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival.
2nd AUGUST | WILL SMITH
Movie star, multi Grammy Award-winning rapper with a charismatic presence, Will Smith will be kicking off August at the Salle des Étoiles with this exceptional concert.
13th AUGUST | KOOL & THE GANG
Funk and disco legends, Kool & The Gang boost the festival’s mood with a show combining irresistible groove and jazzy arrangements. One for the ages!
15th AUGUST | GIORGIA
Dubbed the «voice» of Italian song, Giorgia has accumulated numerous awards and honours over her 30 year career, acclaimed by both audiences and critics alike.
30th & 31st JULY; 1st, 3rd, 5th-10th AUGUST | MOTOWN ALL-STARS AN EXCLUSIVE SHOW
A dazzling tribute to the Motown label hits, the show ignites Salle des Étoiles with its vocal quartet, live orchestra and impeccably choreographed dance troupe.
EVERY EVENING, EXCEPT JULY 24th | DINER’S BAND – ULTRAMARINE GIRLS BAND
This season, high-class gastronomy joins live performance with the Ultramarine Girls Band, a 100% female quintet with infectious energy.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Times: Dinner: 8.30 pm | Concert from 10.30 pm | Standing Concert: 9.00 pm
Dress code: Jacket required for dinner and show. Tuxedo required for the Monaco Red Cross Gala
Reservations: Online or through the usual outlets
CONTACT DETAILS
Salle des Étoiles
Monte-Carlo Sporting
26 Av. Princesse Grâce
98000 Monaco
Tel: +377 98 06 36 36
All photos and images courtesy Monte-Carlo Summer Festival