New Year Monaco

Get 2025 off to a truly wonderful and exceptional start with a New Year celebration in Monaco. An ideal destination for the end-of-year celebrations, with its enchanting decorations, delightful surprises, and festive atmosphere.

What to do in Monaco for New Year

As soon as the festive season arrives, the entire heart of the Principality comes alive and gets into the spirit until New Year's Eve. Check out our guide to the trendy bars, VIP clubs and other legendary spots where you can enjoy magical evenings and festive activities in the fairytale setting of Monaco in December.

Monaco's chic and trendy New Year parties

For the end-of-year celebrations, the Blue Gin bar at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort will be transformed into L'Étoile des Neiges, a mountain chalet with a lounge atmosphere and chic authenticity, perfect for those warm winter gatherings. Come on in and enjoy signature cocktails and live DJs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. When night falls, head to the temple of clubbing and hit the dance floor at Jimmy'z Monte-Carlo. From 28 December, this legendary nightclub will welcome you to its unforgettably luxurious and wild New Year parties, rocking to the rhythm of the world's greatest DJs.

Another legendary venue offers a very different atmosphere, the plush and refined American Bar at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, where you can sample one of their famous signature cocktails while enjoying a live jazz or soul 'n' blues concert. As for the emblematic Casino de Monte-Carlo, just being there is your guarantee of a glamorous Monaco New Year's Eve. You can come and try your luck in the magnificent setting of its Salle Europe, after unwinding in the comfortable ambience of its lounge bar. Finally, take a look at the end-of-year programmes for the Principality's finest theatres: Opéra de Monte-Carlo and Salle des Étoiles are sure to offer prestigious artistic festivities.

Monaco New Year illuminations 

For the New Year, the Principality comes alive... and shines brighter than ever! Year after year, the city sparkles with a thousand lights, and magic radiates all around, down its avenues, winding through every alleyway, and spreading out into every square. Beginning with the most prestigious of them all: Place du Casino de Monte-Carlo. While the façade of the building comes to life with an amazing sound and light show, in the square, five giant snow globes keep the magic of the festive season alive as the new year approaches. Each one colourfully depicts the key moments of Christmas, providing a behind-the-scenes look at this festive period that delights young and old alike. Discover all the secrets of Christmas, under the guidance of Santa’s funny little helpers. Learn about everything from making Advent calendars through to Santa's arrival, including decorating the tree, making supper on Christmas Eve, and preparing and distributing presents on the night before Christmas. A whole series of magical moments to enjoy with family, friends and loved ones.

And there’s even more enjoyment to be found in the sumptuous surroundings of Monaco's hotels. The Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo and the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort are all decked out in their finest and brightest apparel. Their lobbies and patios house monumental Christmas trees adorned with precious baubles, including decorations by Chopard at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo. Illuminated decorations outdo each other on railings and restaurant tables. No detail is left to chance.

Unmissable activities during your Monaco New Year break

Opposite the Casino de Monte-Carlo, at the foot of the Jardins des Boulingrins, enjoy the dazzling spectacle of the Christmas Carousel, the ultimate magic roundabout. Treat yourself to a chic shopping experience at the Monte-Carlo Christmas Shopping Promenade, and enjoy a delicious snack or find a wide range of gifts in the Christmas chalets set up along Avenue de Monte-Carlo.

Further festive pop-ups can be found on the winter terrace at Square Beaumarchais, opposite the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, where you can sample luxury products, perhaps accompanied by a glass of champagne. At Port Hercule, you’ll be equally delighted by the Monaco Christmas Village, with its enchanting parades, entertainments, night-time concerts, and creative workshops for young children. And in advance of a wild night out, pamper yourself with a relaxing session at the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo spa.

Festive menus for gourmet New Year celebrations

New Year's Eve in Monaco is also an opportunity to enjoy an exceptional festive dinner at one of the Principality's gastronomic establishments. In Monaco's finest restaurants, at beautifully decorated tables, renowned Michelin-starred chefs redouble their creative efforts to make your Monaco New Year's Eve dinner an unforgettable experience.

Entrust your 2024 New Year dinner to Michelin-starred chef Marcel Ravin and embark on a truly remarkable culinary journey at the Blue Bay Marcel Ravin in Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort. Treat yourself to a very special moment at La Table du Marcel or visit the winter garden at L'Orange Verte. The following day, the Calypso area will provide a heavenly setting for a pleasant and comforting New Year brunch. What a wonderful way to start the New Year!

Another guarantee of an exceptional 31 December night out is a New Year's Eve dinner at the three Michelin-starred Louis XV - Alain Ducasse restaurant at Hôtel de Paris. Come and savour chef Emmanuel Pilon's exceptional food and wine pairings. Or experience the great elegance of the Salle Empire during a gala show and dinner. And for your New Year's lunch, enjoy the heights of excellence, overlooking sea and sky, at Le Grill , a Michelin-starred restaurant on the eighth floor of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo. Finally, in the lobby of this palatial hotel, under the majestic Christmas tree, don't miss the traditional, English-style Festive Afternoon Tea, as reimagined by chef Dominique Lory, offering a pleasant pause and a sweet treat.

Where to stay for New Year’s Eve in Monaco

Come and celebrate the arrival of the new year in the Principality and treat yourself to a magical stay in one of Monaco's most beautiful hotels, with luxury decor, top-of-the-range services, Michelin-starred chefs and exceptional cuisine, all in a glamourous and welcoming atmosphere. From the sumptuous rooms and suites of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, to the chic and romantic cocoons of the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, or the timeless setting of the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, discover the various "New Year's Day" special offers in our establishments, choose the backdrop for your enchanted dream, and fully immerse yourself, with family or friends, in the magic of New Year’s Eve Monaco-style.

Getting around Monaco during New Year

In keeping with the easygoing spirit of your Monaco New Year's Eve 2024, why not opt for soft mobility to get around? Strolling on foot through the streets is probably the best way to soak up all the magic of a Monaco New Year's Eve. From Port Hercule to Place du Casino, from the Jardins des Boulingrins to Roquebrune bay, you can do it all on foot in one of the world's smallest countries. Nonetheless, there are plenty of "soft" transport options too, including Electric buses and boat-buses, Monegasque taxis, many of which are 100% electric, and Monabikes, self-service electric bicycles, offering made different ways to discover the city, using your preferred mode of transport.

Light-filled attractions and gourmet strolls, refined afternoon teas and elegant dinners, sumptuous hotels, and much more... Book your stay in Monaco for a timeless New Year.

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