Monaco Entertainment

  1. Blue Gin

    Blue Gin is magical. It is a cocktail bar with champagne terrace.

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  2. Centre de Congrès Auditorium

    The Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra (1863; www.opmc.mc) often plays at the Auditorium Rainier III inside the Centre de Congrès Auditorium . In July and August its venue shifts to the star-topped Cour d'Honneur (Courtyard of Honour) at the Palais Princier. Tickets (around €18 to around €80 ) are sold at the Atrium du Casino in the casino. They are like gold dust.

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  3. Cinéma d'Été

    From late June to the end of July films are screened in English at the open-air Cinéma d'Été, on a car-park roof. The show kicks off daily at ; the programme is online at www.cinemasporting.com.

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  4. Cinéma Le Sporting

    Cinéma Le Sporting shows nondubbed films daily.

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  5. Flashman's

    Down a pint on a pint-sized terrace or mellow out in a steely interior at this English-run disco bar. Bands and DJs let rip Friday and Saturday.

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  6. Grimaldi Forum

    The Grimaldi Forum hosts the Monte Carlo Ballet. Jacket and tie for men is obligatory at all performances.

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  7. Jimmy'z

    Part of the SBM empire, the most famous nightclub in town - jet-set den for 30-odd years - comes with Cuban smoking room, top DJs, models and celebrities à gogo.

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  8. Karé(ment)

    One glimpse of the stunning waterside terrace and you'll be fighting for a bar stool at this celebrity-cool lounge bar in the Grimaldi Forum. Fashion shows, DJ mixes and cultural happenings are held here.

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  9. La Note Bleue

    The Blue Note comes in the shape of a jazz lounge with vast decking terrace on the sands of Larvotto. Some of the best jazz musicians in the region play here.

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  10. Le Sporting

    Le Sporting is Monaco's prime pop-concert and cabaret-show venue. Buy tickets at the SBM Ticket Office or at Fnac.

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  12. Legend

    Resident DJs Pierre and Max spin a mix of sounds at this disco adjoining the Metropole shopping centre. Bikinis are obligatory at beach parties.

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  13. Living Room

    DJ Kriss is the sound man at this hybrid piano bar-nightclub with tough door policy. Dress up nice (jacket required) and be as famous as possible.

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  14. Monte Carlo Ballet

    The Monte Carlo Ballet and orchestra perform in the Salles des Princes at the Grimaldi Forum.

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  15. Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra

    The Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra often plays at the Auditorium Rainier III inside the Centre de Congrès Auditorium. In July and August its venue shifts to the star-topped Cour d'Honneur (Courtyard of Honour) at the Palais Princier. Tickets are sold at the Atrium du Casino in the casino. They are like gold dust.

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  16. Opéra de Monte Carlo

    The Salle Garnier (1892), a confection of neoclassical splendour adjoining Monte Carlo Casino, is the permanent home of the renowned Opéra de Monte Carlo .

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  17. Quai des Artistes

    Tucked beneath awning at the port, with a glass façade and terrace overlooking the boats, this Art Deco metropolitan space with Parisian-style metro entrance is a great spot to drink, hang out, chat and dine on seafood. Kitchen closed afternoons.

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  18. Sass Café

    Hipper-than-cool lounge lizards gather at this piano bar to dine and jive to live jazz.

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  19. Sea Lounge

    The seasonal Sea Lounge hosts DJs such as David Parker.

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  20. Théâtre du Fort Antoine

    Watching an open-air performance at Théâtre du Fort Antoine makes for a fabulous evening out. July and August ushers in a rash of free plays and musical concerts.

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  21. Théâtre Princesse Grace

    Grace Kelly designed the interior of Théâtre Princesse Grace.

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  23. Zébra Square

    The plates, floor and odd lamp are patterned like a zebra at this chic address in the Grimaldi Forum where Monaco trendies mingle with better-known bods on cushion-stacked sofa seating facing the sea. DJs, fashion shows and art happenings add an after-dark buzz.

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