LGCT Jumping International marks 20 years at Port Hercule
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
The prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour event returns to Port Hercule from 2-4 July, bringing the world's elite show-jumpers to Monaco's iconic harbour for the 20th edition.
Port Hercule transforms into a world-class show-jumping arena this week as the LGCT Jumping International de Monte-Carlo marks its 20th edition from Thursday 2 to Saturday 4 July 2026. One of the most prestigious stops on the Longines Global Champions Tour, the event attracts the planet's top riders to compete in an utterly unique setting.
The anniversary calendar left organisers with roughly half the usual build time, forcing a complete rethink of the site configuration. The entire layout has been redesigned and assembled in under ten days, a significant logistical challenge given the complexity of erecting competition-grade equestrian infrastructure on a working harbour. For residents living near the port, the compressed schedule means disruption has been shorter than in previous years.
Now in its third decade, the Jumping International de Monte-Carlo remains one of the few top-tier equestrian competitions held on a working quay, making it an unmissable fixture in Monaco's summer calendar. Over three days, spectators will witness exceptional performances against the dramatic backdrop of one of the Mediterranean's most glamorous locations.