Monaco Turns Up the Heat: Inside the 2025 Monte‑Carlo Summer Festival

The world’s biggest stars are in Monaco this summer—and they’re all performing under one roof. The Monte-Carlo Summer Festival 2025 has officially kicked off, lighting up the legendary Salle des Étoiles from July 5 to August 15. With a lineup that spans rock icons, electro pioneers, and pop royalty, this is Monaco’s boldest cultural statement of the season.

Set above the sea with a retractable roof that opens to the stars, this Monaco music institution blends luxury, spectacle, and a global soundtrack. For the first time, the program includes electronic music, joining its celebrated mix of rock, pop, and soul. The setting, the programming, and the atmosphere make this one of the most sought-after concert series on the summer calendar.

Alfonso Ciulla, Artistic Director of the festival, leads a lineup that includes Carlos Santana, Billy Idol, Scorpions, Will Smith, Giorgia, and a special series of Motown All-Stars dinner shows.

Held in venues like Salle des Étoiles and Jimmy ’z Monte-Carlo, the concerts range from elegant charity evenings to high-energy electro nights.

Key Concerts at Monte-Carlo Summer Festival 2025

July 5 | Monaco | Goldmen – Tribute to Jean-Jacques Goldman
Opening the season with a charity evening for Fight Aids Monaco, the Goldmen revive one of France’s most beloved songwriters in a powerful musical homage.
📍 Salle des Étoiles

July 12 | Monaco | Billy Idol – Monaco Red Cross Gala
Held at the legendary Salle des Étoiles, the Monaco Red Cross Gala invites British punk icon Billy Idol to headline this year’s philanthropic evening.
📍 Salle des Étoiles
🔗 Monaco Red Cross Gala

July 16 | Monaco | Benson Boone
With viral fame and a Grammy nomination, Benson Boone brings raw emotion and cinematic energy to the Monaco stage.
📍 Salle des Étoiles

July 23 | Monaco | Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana, with his signature blend of Latin soul and rock, takes over Salle des Étoiles for an unforgettable evening.
📍 Salle des Étoiles

July 24 | Monaco | Paul Kalkbrenner
Paul Kalkbrenner launches the festival’s first-ever electro night, connecting Salle des Étoiles to Jimmy’z Monte-Carlo for a Riviera club crossover.
📍 Salle des Étoiles + Jimmy’z Monte-Carlo

July 25 | Monaco | The Dire Straits Experience
Chris White, original saxophonist of the legendary British band, brings back the soul of Dire Straits in this tribute event.
📍 Salle des Étoiles

July 26 | Monaco | Scorpions
German rock gods Scorpions storm the stage with over 100 million albums sold and decades of arena dominance.
📍 Salle des Étoiles

August 2 | Monaco | Will Smith
Actor, rapper, and cultural icon Will Smith delivers his Monaco debut with a one-night-only performance.
📍 Salle des Étoiles

August 13 | Monaco | Kool & The Gang
Kool & The Gang bring the funk, closing out summer with iconic party anthems and groove-filled nostalgia.
📍 Salle des Étoiles

August 15 | Monaco | Giorgia
Italian superstar Giorgia wraps the festival with a powerful finale—her voice, elegance, and presence capturing the spirit of the Riviera.
📍 Salle des Étoiles

Motown All-Stars Residency
Running across ten dates from July 30 to August 10, the Motown All-Stars light up the Salle des Étoiles with soul classics and timeless flair.
📍 Salle des Étoiles

Monte-Carlo Summer Festival 2025