Prince Albert and Princess Caroline Launch Monaco Art Week 2026 at Villa Paloma
The principality's premier cultural celebration kicks off with royal attendance, transforming Monaco into an open-air artistic journey until 1 May.
Prince Albert II and Princess Caroline attended the official opening of Monaco Art Week 2026 at Villa Paloma on Monday, marking the start of the principality's most significant cultural celebration.
Running until 1 May, this year's programme transforms Monaco into a sprawling outdoor gallery, with artistic installations and exhibitions spread across multiple venues throughout the principality. The event continues Monaco's tradition of positioning itself as a major cultural destination on the Mediterranean coast.
Villa Paloma, part of the New National Museum of Monaco, provides a fitting backdrop for the launch, housing contemporary art exhibitions in its elegant Belle Époque setting. The venue's selection underscores the principality's commitment to blending its historic architecture with cutting-edge artistic expression.