Grand Gala du Monte-Carlo Film Festival 2026
The Grand Gala of the Monte-Carlo Film Festival returns to the Grimaldi Forum on 14 November 2026 for an evening dedicated to international comedy cinema. Hosted by Ezio Greggio, the ceremony brings together filmmakers, performers and invited guests for the festival’s closing celebration and awards presentation.
A closing-night celebration of comedy cinema
The Monte-Carlo Film Festival is an international event focused entirely on comedy, with a programme that brings together films, directors, actors and personalities from the entertainment world. The Grand Gala serves as the festival’s formal closing event and includes the presentation of awards to selected films as well as Lifetime Achievement Awards.
The ceremony is also designed as a television event, with the gala traditionally linked to Mediaset coverage. The evening combines red-carpet arrivals, stage presentations and award moments in the Grimaldi Forum’s Salle Prince Pierre.
Good to know
The red carpet is scheduled for Saturday 14 November 2026 at 7:00 PM, with the ceremony beginning at 7:30 PM. The published duration of the ceremony is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. The event start time shown here is 7:00 PM so visitors can plan around the official red-carpet opening.
About the venue
The Grimaldi Forum is Monaco’s principal conference and cultural centre on Avenue Princesse Grace, hosting major exhibitions, performances, galas and international events throughout the year.
