Salle du Canton changes name

Espace Leo Ferre inauguration in June

Fontvieille's concert hall, the Salle du Canton is soon to be re-christened. Inaugurated in 1994, the venue will continue to host concerts, exhibitions and other events as Espace Leo Ferre.

The new name celebrates Leo Ferre, poet, singer-songwriter and musician, born in 1916 in Monaco. Marking the 20th anniversary of his death this year, a series of events is being organized by the Mairie, starting with the official inauguration of Espace Leo Ferre on 11th June:

11 Jun

 - Inauguration: Espace Leo Ferre

12 Jun

 - Leo Ferre by Andre Villers

18 Jun

 - Leo Ferre Live

19 Jun

 - Gala tribute to Leo Ferre

10 Jul

 - Charly Vaudano plays Ferre

15 Jul

 - Une Voix Pour Ferre

9 Aug

 - Michel Avallon

19 Aug

 - Charly Vaudano plays Ferre

In addition, a conference is being planned at the Mediateque in October.

For more information phone the Mairie on +377 93 15 28 63 or email contact[at]mairie.mc.