Direction des Affaires Culturelles

Direction des Affaires Culturelles

Introduction

Governed by the Ministry of Interior, the Department of Cultural Affairs is responsible for developing and implementing a cultural policy aligned with the visions of the Prince's Government.

Organisational structure:

  • An administrative division responsible for implementing all the State's cultural policy actions (organising events, monitoring support schemes, etc.)
  • A division responsible for the State's cultural facilities (Rainier III Auditorium, Variety Theatre, Fort Antoine Theatre, Exhibition Hall on Quai Antoine I and the Studios de la Costa)
  • The Heritage Institute has managed the State's heritage (restoration, conservation and promotion) since 2017
  • The Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology is dedicated to preserving and developing the State's archaeological collections and supports research, excavations, archaeological missions, and the hosting of student researchers

The Department’s roles:

  • To support the work of the major cultural institutions* that contribute to the Principality's international standing by providing them with administrative and financial assistance and acting as the General Secretariat for their Board of Directors
  • To support the creative endeavours of the Principality's artists and cultural associations through support schemes and promotional campaigns, including the Monaco Artists' Forum, support for a cultural Project, support from SOGEDA, and grants for independent professional artists to establish themselves in the Principality
  • To offer cultural events in addition to those hosted by major institutions, such as the Fort Antoine Theatre season, the International Organ Festival, and the annual exhibition at the Hall on Quai Antoine I
  • Building international cultural relations and upholding cultural conventions to which the Principality is a signatory
  • Providing advice and support to numerous cultural projects and events in the Principality through political, technical, and logistical expertise         

*Ballets de Monte-Carlo, Prince Pierre Foundation, Monaco Audiovisual Institute, Institute of Human Palaeontology, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, Monte-Carlo Opera, Nouveau Musée National de Monaco, Monte-Carlo Spring Arts Festival, Monaco Philosophical Encounters, Princess Grace Theatre.

Informations

Contact

4 boulevard des Moulins 98000 Monaco

+377 98 98 83 03

Opening hours

Events

EXHIBITION
Exhibition - Monaco’s architectural heritage

Exhibition - Monaco’s architectural heritage

06
Jun
20 25
05
Oct
20 25
This exhibition, organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs with support from SOGEDA Monaco, follows on from a photography competition for young people aged 11 to 25, on the theme of “Monaco’s architectural heritage”. The idea is to get young people involved in protecting Monaco’s heritage and showcase the creativity of the Principality’s young people, and the project is part of the European Heritage Days 2025 programme, running under the theme of architecture.An expert panel of judges selected 15 photographs from the entries received, paying particular attention to the artistic aspect of the young competitors’ work, as well as to their unique perspective on the architectural heritage of their city.A youth panel made up of students from Monaco chose four winning entries from these 15 photographs. These will be on display from 6 June to 5 October 2025 on the Railings in the St Martin Gardens.The exhibition will then travel to Strasbourg in 2026, during Monaco’s Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.
Proposed by : Direction des Affaires Culturelles
Location : Les Grilles des Jardins Saint-Martin
PHOTOGRAPHY
ACTIONS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
All Audiences
Reduced mobility access
CONCERT
Stella Cole - The Great American Songbook

Stella Cole - The Great American Songbook

01
Jul
20 25
Stella Cole is an artist with an astonishing ability to transcend generations.The singer is first and foremost a "success story" 2.0. She became known on social media from 2020 onwards, but her success did not end there and her voice quickly attracted the attention of major stars such as James Taylor, Meghan Trainor and Michael Bublé.Stella Cole sees herself as a singer of the biggest hits from the Great American Songbook.On her first, self-titled album, released in 2024, she performs a collection of classics including Moon River and Somewhere Over the Rainbow, bringing a jazzy sound to poppier songs such as My Future by Billie Eilish.It is an absolutely classic, timeless album, made with the involvement of producer Matt Pierson, arranger and pianist Alan Broadbent, guitarist Chico Pinheiro, pianist Ben Paterson and bassist Neal Miner."Most people of my generation don’t know these songs, and I’m excited about helping them to discover this repertoire![...] To me, it makes sense to sing these songs today, because the world needs this calming, joyous music, just as we did in the 1940s and 1950s." - Stella Cole.CastingStella Cole: voice Henry Allen Barfield : drums Fraser Urquhart: piano Luca Fattorini: bass
Proposed by : Direction des Affaires Culturelles
Location : Fort Antoine
MUSIC
All Audiences
EXHIBITION
Exhibition – Tomorrow the Ocean?

Exhibition – Tomorrow the Ocean?

04
Jul
20 25
07
Sept
20 25
The exhibition "Tomorrow the Ocean", organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs of Monaco is an homage to the ocean with the aim of forging links between art and the climate emergency, and raising public awareness about the threats posed by global warming.
Proposed by : Direction des Affaires Culturelles
Location : Exhibition Hall on Quai Antoine I
EXHIBITIONS
All Audiences
Reduced mobility access

News post

La nouvelle saison du Théâtre du Fort Antoine dévoilée
17 June 2025

La nouvelle saison du Théâtre du Fort Antoine dévoilée

Actualité
THEATER
MUSIC
LITERATURE
ACTIONS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Le programme du Pass'Sport Culture été 2025 est en ligne
10 June 2025

Le programme du Pass'Sport Culture été 2025 est en ligne

Actualité
ACTIONS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
MUSIC
DANCE
ARTISTIC EDUCATION
MUSEUMS
ARCHAEOLOGY
CIRCUS ARTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
THEATER
Ateliers d’artistes à Monaco - Appel à candidatures
16 May 2025

Ateliers d’artistes à Monaco - Appel à candidatures

Actualité
EXHIBITIONS
MUSEUMS
DANCE
MUSIC
THEATER
LITERATURE
PHILOSOPHY
OPERA
CINEMA AND BROADCASTING
PHOTOGRAPHY