Theatres in Monaco — 4 of Our Favourites

Pushing out walls, overcoming constraints, imagining spaces to be modelled, that is the primary raison d'être of a unique place where each day everything can be reinvented anew. Head here to see some top ballets, concerts, operas and festivals.

The forum has large halls, exhibition and catering areas, four auditoriums and meeting areas, all decorated with contemporary and modern furniture.

A place for meeting with a great atmosphere and a warm welcome to all the audiences who come to enjoy. In 2014 the Department of Cultural Affairs hosts for its 44th edition, with six theatre companies offering a range of performances.

It is possible to make reservations from mid June for the performances that take place throughout July and August, see their website for further information.

It was extensively renovated at the turn of the 21st century and has hosted some of the top names in the opera world. Jewel of the Casino de Monte-Carlo, the Salle Garnier continues to embody the excess and boldness that characterised the building of the Casino de Monte-Carlo.

The hall was inaugurated on 25 January 1879 with a performance by Sarah Bernhardt dressed as a nymph. The first opera performed there was Robert Planquette's Le Chevalier Gaston on 8 February 1879, followed by three additional operas in the first season.

This lavish theatre is home to the Opéra Monte-Carlo. A truly special night out.

For over thirty years, the stage of the Princess Grace Theatre has hosted some of the biggest names in theatre, but has also given a chance to many young talents who are now recognised in their own right: Jean Piat, Raymond Devos, Robert Hirsch, Odette Laure, Francis Perrin and many others.

The theatre contributes to the cultural influence and reputation of the Principality of Monaco and is one of the emblematic places of the Monegasque heritage.