Annual Christmas market
From 2 December to 2 January, on promenade Albert 1er overlooking the port, Monaco's annual Christmas village, this year with the theme 'les douceurs de Noel' (Christmas sweets). 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.
- 2 Dec, open from 17:00
- 3 Dec, 16:30, official opening
- open daily from 11:00 except:
- 25 Dec, 14:30-22:00
- 1 Jan, 14:30-22:00
- 31 Dec, open until 2:00 in the morning
- 2 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 2 December to 26 February, an ice rink is installed over the Stade Nautique outdoor pool, with skating and ice-karting every evening. Curling and bowling on ice are also available, free of charge, with equipment supplied for sessions lasting 30 minutes maximum depending on demand.
Events at the ice-rink
Sunday, 4th Dec
- Radio controlled model car racing
Sunday, 18th Dec
- Confidences
Thursday, 22nd Dec
- Apero Concert de Noel
Sunday, 8th Jan
- Radio controlled model car racing
Sunday, 22nd Jan
- Radio controlled model car racing
Sunday, 5th Feb
- Radio controlled model car racing
Sunday, 19th Feb
- Radio controlled model car racing
Saturday, 25th Feb
- Championnat de Monaco de Patinage 2017