The Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival 2025, Monaco

Are you brave enough to see hundreds of clowns?

Dates: January 17–26, 2025

The Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo, along with the 12th New Generation Circus Festival, is typically held in late January or early February. For over 40 years, this iconic event has taken place under the famous Espace Fontvieille Big Top in Monaco. Thousands of the finest circus acts from around the globe come together on stage for a spectacular event with international appeal.

Competition

Monaco’s iconic Chapiteau de Fontvieille is set to host a one-of-a-kind circus show featuring the world’s top performers. Each year, a talented lineup of jugglers, magicians, clowns, acrobats, and animals gather in the Principality for ten days of exhilarating entertainment. The highlight of the festival is the awarding of the prestigious Gold Clown, along with the Silver Clown, Bronze Clown, and Junior Clown awards. These accolades, known as the Palmarès, are presented during a grand closing gala, attended by the Prince of Monaco and his family. In addition to the main awards, special prizes are also presented by various companies, organizations, institutions, and individuals during the festival.

Tickets

Tickets for the competition show range from €30 to €310, while the two-hour show is available at a reduced price, with tickets ranging from €20 to €160. The winners' show tickets are priced between €25 and €160.

Parking

Parking options for the event include Parking des écoles, Parking du Stade Louis II, Parking Saint-Nicolas, Parking des Salines, and Parking Wurtemberg.

History of the Festival

In 1974, Prince Rainier III of Monaco, a passionate circus enthusiast, founded the Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo to promote traditional circus arts and support circus families. Since then, it has become one of the world's most prestigious circus events, drawing large crowds and being broadcast to a global audience. The Prince's love for the circus was passed down to his daughter, Princess Stéphanie, who became President of the festival in 2005.