When: Saturday, 14 Apr 2012 (time TBA)
Where: Monte Carlo Country Club
106th edition of tennis competition
From 14th to 22nd April, Monte Carlo Tennis Masters opens the clay court season. Organized by the Societe Monegasque pour l'Exploitation du Tournoi de Tennis (SMETT), part of the ATP World Tour Masters 1000.
In August 2011, competition director Zeljko Franulovic announced that Swiss watchmaker Rolex would continue to sponsor the tournament for the following 5 years.
Rafael Nadal won in 2011, making history by becoming the first player to win the Monte Carlo Masters over 7 consecutive years in the Open Era (since 1968). He returns for 2012, along with number 1 seed and Monaco resident Novak Djokovic, and number 4 seed Andy Murray.
The closing date for player applications was 19th March.
New this yearA new restaurant is available for 2012 spectators, and for players, services have been grouped together in one building. In addition, organizers have set up an entertainment area on courts 19 and 20 for children. For older spectators, Centre Court matches are to be broadcast live on a giant screen erected on the Court des Princes from Friday after doubles matches.
A series of events is being organized including the 20th anniversary Grande Nuit du Tennis, with a show called Rock the Ballet including dancers from Rasta Thomas' Bad Boys of Dance. Events on the program:
Tickets available online from the event website: Monte Carlo Rolex Masters.
When: Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012 (time TBA)
Where: Mission Enfance
Raising money selling used items
On 18th and 19th April, stalls selling 2nd hand clothes for babies, children and adults. Also games, books and linen. All money raised is used to help children in need around the world.
Founded in 1991, Mission Enfance specialises in aid and education for children in need around the world. For more information contact the charity at: Mission Enfance Monaco.
When: Thursday, 19 Apr 2012 (time TBA)
Where: Larvotto Beach
5th edition of international competition for women
From 19th to 21st April, organized by the Federation Monegasque de Volley Ball. Around 18 matches over 2 days.
Beach volley matches and entertainment in the beach village organized by students of the International University of Monaco. Live broadcast by Radio Monaco, shows by a Spanish dancing group, promotional gifts, demonstrations and an eco-beach party with DJ. Overview of program:
More information from +377 98 97 10 98 and monaco[at]federation-volleyball.mc. Visit the organizer's and partners' websites: Monte Carlo Beach Volley (MCBV), Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and the Federation Monegasque de Volleyball (FMVB).
When: Thursday, 19 Apr 2012 (time TBA)
Where: Grimaldi Forum
9th edition of luxury car show
From 19th to 22nd April, exhibition in the Espaces Ravel and Diaghilev, with supercars, watches and superboats.
The current trend for personalization and custom accessories is represented by companies DeLavilla, MTM and Hamann, as well as Dartz Prombron, manufacturer of luxury armoured SUVs.
Entry 50 euros. More information from the event website: Top Marques Monaco 2012.
When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 14:00
Where: Sporting Cinema
When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 17:30
Where: fnac
Thomas Dutronc signing his latest album
Just before appearing on stage in the Salle du Canton (concert sold out), French musician Thomas Dutronc is signing copies of his album Silence On Tourne, On Tourne en Rond.
When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 19:00
Where: Sporting Cinema
When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 20:00
Where: Grimaldi Forum
Verdi's opera in 4 acts
Performance in the Salle des Princes. Giuseppe Verdi's opera, based on Shakespeare's play.
When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 20:00
Where: Stade Louis II
French Ligue 2 soccer match
For a full list of AS Monaco FC's fixtures, visit the official website at: AS Monaco Football Club. See our listing below for upcoming home games at Stade Louis II:
When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 20:15
Where: Salle des Etoiles: Sporting d'Ete
Monaco premier of Rock the Ballet
A gala evening marking the 2012 Monte Carlo Rolex Masters, attended by the tennis competitors.
For the first time in Monte Carlo, Rasta Thomas' Rock the Ballet, by the Bad Boys of Dance Company, set to the hits of Michael Jackson, Queen, Prince and more. The show forms part of the Sporting Summer Festival 2012.
When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 20:30
Where: Grimaldi Forum
3 pieces performed by Monte Carlo Ballets
Program:
When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 20:30
Where: Salle du Canton: Espace Polyvalent
SOLD OUT French music concert
Thomas Dutronc promotes his new album Silence On Tourne, On Tourne en Rond.
Organized by the Mairie de Monaco. More information from +377 93 10 12 10.
When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 22:55
Where: Black Legend
Themed party evening
Black Legend is transformed into a Venetian palace, with baroque decoration, stilt walkers, dancers, entertainers and lots of surprises.
When: Saturday, 21 Apr 2012 (time TBA)
Where: Several places in Monaco
Starting after classes Friday 20th April
Classes start in the morning of Monday 7th May.
When: Saturday, 21 Apr 2012 - 08:00
Where: Cafe Llorca
Celebration for event website
For the 7th anniversary of the site OnVaSortir:
When: Saturday, 21 Apr 2012 - 19:00
Where: Sporting Cinema
When: Saturday, 21 Apr 2012 - 20:30
Where: Grimaldi Forum
3 pieces performed by Monte Carlo Ballets
Program:
When: Saturday, 21 Apr 2012 - 22:55
Where: Ni Club
Starting 23:30, DJ competition
One of 5 competition stages taking place from January to May 2012, with the final in June 2012 at the Queen Club in Paris. DJs taking part:
DJs who want to compete can register on websites:
Event partners, FG D Radio, SFR Jeunes Talents, Prysm Radio, Allen&Heat, Only For DJs, Newlook, Technopol, Zimbalam, and Musibox.