Annual Christmas market
From 4 December to 3 January, on promenade Albert 1er overlooking the port, Monaco's annual Christmas village, this year with the theme Un Noel Russe (a Russian Christmas). 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):
- 4 Dec, official opening 17:00
- open daily from 11:00 except:
- 25 Dec, 14:30-22:00
- 1 Jan, 14:30-22:00
- 31st Dec, New Year's Eve party with DJs and fireworks, 21:00-3:00
- 3 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
Throughout December, January and February, an ice rink is installed over the Stade Nautique outdoor pool, with skating, ice-karting every evening. There are also two free shows, open to the public:
- 20 Dec, Troika sur Glace
- Feb, Championnat de Patinage de Monaco (to be confirmed)
The ice-rink is open on New Year's Eve, until 3:00 on New Year's morning.
For more information phone +377 93 15 06 03.
