The Grimaldi Forum Monaco, inaugurated in 2000 and named after the historical reigning family of Monaco, the House of Grimaldi, is an international event venue located in Monte Carlo. It hosts approximately 120 events and sees 250,000 visitors annually.[1]

Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Grimaldi Forum Monaco in 2021
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Address10 Av. Princesse Grâce
LocationMonte Carlo, Monaco
Coordinates43°44′38″N 7°25′54″E / 43.743832°N 7.431757°E / 43.743832; 7.431757
Inaugurated14 March 1958; 66 years ago (1958-03-14)
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Website
grimaldiforum.com/en

History

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The Grimaldi Forum Monaco was inaugurated on 20 July 2000 by Prince Rainier III and Prince Albert II.[citation needed]

Venue

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The venue, located within the Larvotto ward, hosts a multitude of events such as seminars, conventions, exhibitions, performances, concerts, and festivals. It comprises two modular halls, three auditoriums (Salle des Princes, Salle Prince Pierre, and Salle Camille Blanc), 22 conference rooms, and three dining spaces and is home to the Monte-Carlo Ballets,[2] the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, the Audiovisual Institute of Monaco, and the Théâtre Princesse Grace. It regularly hosts events including the Monte-Carlo Arts Festival, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, EVER Monaco,[3] Top Marques Monaco,[4] as well as UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League events.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ "Grimaldi Forum-Feature". January 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Monte Carlo Bets on Ballet". The New York Times. 2 August 2000. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  3. ^ "EVER'08 will take place in Monte-Carlo, Monaco". conference.evermonaco.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2007. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  4. ^ "2014 Top Marques Monaco". senatus.net. 6 January 2014. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  5. ^ "UEFA sets Monaco agenda". uefa.com. 5 August 2008. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
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