As President of the Organizing Committee, H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco – who shares her father’s passion for the circus arts – oversees every aspect of the entire operation, from the selection of acts to the logistics of the gala and shows.

Under her Presidency, the Festival continues to gather every January an impressive selection of acts ranging from traditional numbers to innovative performances that take the show to new heights.
This year, over 150 artists from 20 countries will be competing in Fontvieille’s ring.

The jury, under the Presidency of H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco, consists of Ms. Xia Juhua, President of China’s Acrobats Association; Mr. Davio Casartelli, Director of the Medrano Circus (Italy); Mr. Maxim Nikulin, President of the Nukulin Circus in Moscow; Mr. Laci Endresz, Director of the Blackpool Tower Circus (England); Mr. Mykola Kobsov, Director of the Kobsov Circus (Ukraine); and Mr. Bruno Antares, circus performer (France).

This year’s edition includes a special performance by the Palace Guards’ Band on opening night on Thursday, January 14th at 8PM and at the gala evening on Tuesday, January 19th.

For information and reservations: Online at www.montecarlofestival.mc By phone (+377) 92 05 23 45 or Fax (+377) 92 05 26 22

Download the brochure and program here.