In Monte-Carlo, the festive season unfurls like a celestial tapestry of light, music and winter enchantment. At the heart of this transformation stands Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, guardian of some of the most glorious hotels and spectacular restaurants in the world. Each year, the group elevates the Principality into a shimmering kingdom of celebration. This year, the magic began on 29th November, when the Christmas lights of the Place du Casino were ceremoniously unveiled.
The moment the first golden glow illuminates the square, Monte-Carlo slips into a dreamscape, a musical Christmas reverie that continues until 6th January 2026, weaving wonder for all ages.
A Forest of Snow Globes and a Towering Christmas Tree of Dreams
This season, the beloved giant snow globes return for their final, most memorable chapter. Enormous crystal spheres encircle the iconic 20-metre Christmas tree, transforming the Place du Casino into a living theatre of winter fantasy.
The year’s theme, The Monte-Carlo Christmas Magic, brings five entirely new and beautifully choreographed scenes to life: The Enchanted Ballet, The Christmas Choir, The Reindeer Tea Time, Christmas Sky, and Midnight. Each tableau glimmers to the sound of timeless festive melodies, creating the sensation of stepping inside a snow-kissed storybook.
Children are invited to wander through the narrative, following the charming reindeer characters, Flocon, Rose, Hercule, Stella and the beloved Rudolph, as they dance through each globe’s illuminated world.
And on the 20th, 21st, 24th and 25th December, Santa Claus himself arrives with his choir, radiating warmth and wonder from 1pm – 5pm.
As night falls, the façade of the Casino de Monte-Carlo transforms. A whimsical light-and-sound show plays every 30 minutes from 6pm to 10pm, with the reindeer brought to life in luminous animations that pirouette across the architecture. Weekends throughout December — and every evening during school holidays — promise a spectacle worthy of Monte-Carlo’s legendary glamour.
A Festive Promenade through the Riviera’s Most Elegant Quarter
From the Place du Casino, the enchantment flows outward like a ribbon of light — down Avenue des Beaux-Arts, along Allée François Blanc, and through the refined world of One Monte-Carlo. Boutiques sparkle with couture displays and remain open daily through December (excluding Christmas Day), offering guests the finest luxury shopping by fairy-lit pathways.
Traditional Christmas chalets return to Avenue de Monte-Carlo until the 4th January, brimming with festive decorations, artisan delights and gourmet treats. The scent of cinnamon, warm sugar and pine lingers in the air from morning until early evening.
Across the Resort’s legendary hotels, artful seasonal installations appear in collaboration with prestigious Maisons — from the glorious Chopard-adorned tree at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo to Marco Traverso’s sculptural creation at Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, to a constellation of musical boxes at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort. Each hotel — an icon in its own right — becomes a gallery of festive splendour.
Family Magic in Palatial Settings
Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer extends its enchantment to its youngest guests with a festive programme of joy:
Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo opens its opulent Salle Belle Époque for a storybook Christmas Afternoon Tea with Santa on 20–23 December. Beneath crystal chandeliers, families enjoy sweet and savoury treats, creative workshops, magic shows and heart-warming entertainment.
• €100 per adult · €50 per child under 12 · Complimentary for children under 6
On 21 December, New Moods hosts Le Rêve de Noël for ages 3–7 and a lively Christmas Dance Party for ages 8–12 — memorable moments for young guests discovering their own Monte-Carlo holiday traditions.
A Gastronomic Wonderland: Christmas by the World’s Finest Chefs
Festive dining in Monte-Carlo is an unforgettable affair, crafted by culinary masters whose tables rank among the most coveted on earth.
At Cedric Grolet Monte-Carlo, exquisite Yule logs are available from 10–31 December, each a sculptural masterpiece. The Christmas Tea Time at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo (17 December–4 January) brings an artful medley of pastries, cakes, scones, orangettes and seasonal savoury bites, paired with mulled wine, chai latte and molten hot chocolate — all served within the palace’s serene patio.
• €120 per person
At Pavyllon Monte-Carlo, Yannick Alléno presents a decadent Black Truffle Evening on 12 December — a shimmering ode to the season’s most prized delicacy.
• €240 per person · Children’s menu €60
Pop-Ups, Chalets & Champagne Moments
The season’s charm extends to whimsical winter venues across the Resort:
• Perrier-Jouët Pop-Up at Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo (13th December–4th January), where Champagne bubbles mingle with festive fantasy.
• Christmas Chalet at Jardins Boulingrins (until 8th March), serving crêpes, churros and steaming hot drinks beside the traditional carousel.
• Blue Gin Chalet (until 1st March), perched above the Mediterranean — a snowy forest retreat with signature cocktails, live DJ sets and an irresistibly cosy winter ambiance from 6:30pm daily.
A Giant Advent Calendar of Possibilities
At Casino Café de Paris, a monumental Advent Calendar awaits members of the My Monte-Carlo loyalty programme. From 1–24 December, each window may reveal a prize — collectively worth more than €24,000 — adding playfulness to the season of giving.
A Dazzling Christmas & New Year’s Celebration
Throughout the Resort, guests are invited to embrace the season with lavish Christmas Eve dinners, radiant Christmas Day lunches and jubilant festive brunches.
New Year’s Eve is equally resplendent, with menus crafted by world-class chefs and a spectacular ABBA Tribute at Sporting Monte-Carlo to welcome 2026 in glittering style.
The Eternal Art de Vivre of Monte-Carlo
Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer is more than a luxury destination — it is a curator of beauty, pleasure and refinement. Its palatial hotels, Diamond Suites, Michelin-starred restaurants and one-of-a-kind experiences have shaped a new, modern Art de Vivre admired across the world.
From haute-couture hospitality to innovative dining, from iconic casinos to world-class art and wellness, the Resort embodies the pinnacle of elegance — today guided by a deep commitment to responsible, ethical and sustainable luxury.
Here, in the glittering heart of Monaco, the festive season becomes not just a holiday — but a masterpiece of enchantment. Nowhere is more magical this festive season than Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer.
