Annual Christmas market
From 5 December to 4 January, on promenade Albert 1er overlooking the port, Monaco's annual Christmas village, this year with the theme Noel Par-Dessus Les Toits (Christmas above the rooftops). The area is transformed into a Christmas village with chalets selling crafts and regional food and drink specialities. Also, a traditional carousel, ice rink, kiddies' train ride, craft workshops, street entertainers and family shows. Program (to be confirmed):
- 5 Dec, official opening 18:00
- open daily from 11:00
- 25 Dec, 14:30-22:00
- 31st Dec, New Year's Eve party with DJs and fireworks, 21:00-3:00
- 1 Jan, 14:30-22:00
- 4 Jan, closes midnight
The Christmas village has been organized by the Service Animation of the Mairie de Monaco since 1999. For more information phone +377 93 15 06 03 and email animation[at]mairie.mc.
Ice Rink
From 5 December to 8 March, an ice rink is installed over the Stade Nautique outdoor pool, with skating, ice-karting every evening, and new this year, a curling sheet. There are also two free shows, open to the public:
- 20 Dec, Circus on Ice
- 14 Feb, Championnat de Patinage de Monaco
The ice-rink is open on New Year's Eve, until 3:00 on New Year's morning.
Find out what's happening in Monaco over the festive period with maBoum's Christmas in Monaco 2014 listing.
