Monaco’s christmas village opens today with a Teddy Bear theme and ice rink
Monaco’s Christmas Village opens today on Port Hercule, offering a teddy bear–themed festive setting complete with chalets, daily entertainment and the return of the outdoor ice rink.
Monaco’s 2025 Christmas Village opens today on Port Hercule, launching a month of festive celebrations built around this year’s theme, “In the Land of Teddy Bears.”
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Running from 5 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, the village offers an immersive holiday atmosphere with chalet-lined walkways, warm lights reflecting off the harbour and a full programme designed for families and visitors of all ages.
The event features daily entertainment across the port, including themed parades between 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., where performers weave through the market for photos and interactive moments with children.
Free shows, concerts and creative workshops take place throughout the day, with Friday evenings dedicated to live music ranging from gospel to Christmas classics.
Around the village, 24 artisan chalets and 23 gourmet stands create a traditional open-air market offering handmade gifts, decorations and winter treats like mulled wine, waffles and roasted chestnuts.
A Ferris wheel and festive rides complete the holiday setting, while Santa Claus makes appearances throughout the season.
This year also marks the highly anticipated return of Monaco’s outdoor ice rink at Stade Nautique Rainier III, open from today until 1 March 2026.
Redesigned with an energy-efficient system and a retractable cover, the rink promises smooth skating conditions and one of the principality’s favourite winter activities.
The celebrations will culminate in Monaco’s New Year’s Eve party on 31 December, when Port Hercule transforms into an open-air dance floor with DJs performing until 2 a.m.