Monaco Grand Prix 2026 Guide: Tickets + Parties

The Monaco Grand Prix is four days of Formula 1, yacht parties, sold-out clubs and traffic chaos on a 2km principality. This complete 2026 guide covers what you actually need to plan a trip: dates, tickets, where to stay, how to get there, parties, yacht options, and what to do if you are travelling with non-fans. Each section links to a dedicated deep-dive.

Dates

Thu 4 to Sun 7 June 2026

Race start

Sunday 7 June, 3pm local

Cheapest ticket

From approximately €110

Yacht hospitality

From €890 to €4,000+ pp

Train Nice to Monaco

25 min, around €5

Book by

January for premium, April for resale

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Plan by topic
Race schedule
Tickets and grandstands
Hospitality and yacht
Wo man übernachten kann
Getting there
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Plan by topic

Pick the deep-dive that matches what you are deciding.

Parties

Best parties at Monaco GP 2026

The 14 venues that matter, ranked by who they suit. Amber Lounge, Jimmy’z, Twiga, yacht parties, Sass Cafe, Lilly’s, Sunset Monaco. Verified line-ups and prices in EUR.

Read the parties guide → Itinerary

Monaco GP nightlife: 4-day plan

Night-by-night insider itinerary. Thursday warm-up, Friday yacht, Saturday peak, Sunday closing. Walking routes, dress codes, build-your-night tool.

Read the nightlife plan → Off-track

12 things to do beyond the race

For non-fans, partners, and bonus days. Eze, Villefranche, Cap-Ferrat, Antibes, Cannes. Train times from Monaco and honest prices.

Read the off-track guide → Yacht

How much does a Monaco GP yacht cost

The 5-tier yacht cost breakdown. Day pass €890 to €4,000. Private charter €1,500 to €6,000. Berthing €20,000 to €150,000. Hedged in EUR.

Read the yacht cost guide →

Race schedule (subject to FIA confirmation)

Thursday 4 June: paddock arrival

No on-track session. Paddock open to ticket holders, support series running
Public access to Place du Casino and Rocher promenade
Soft opening of party calendar: Amber Lounge Yacht Experience daytime, Twiga and Lilly’s running with DJs

Friday 5 June: free practice

FP1 typically 1:30pm to 2:30pm local time
FP2 typically 5pm to 6pm local time
Friday Night Yacht Party at Port Hercule (Senate GP, F1 Experiences, Red Eye Events, Amber Lounge)
Jimmy’z (Hugel), Lilly’s (Pawsa), Sunset Monaco (Blondish)

Saturday 6 June: FP3 and qualifying

FP3 typically 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Qualifying 4pm to 5pm (the most-watched session of the weekend in Monaco)
Peak party night. Amber Lounge (Sigala), Jimmy’z (Fisher), Lilly’s (Lil Baby + Central Cee), Twiga Diamond Dinner Show

Sunday 7 June: race day

Drivers’ Parade typically 12:30pm
Race start 3pm local time, 78 laps, approximately 2 hours
Closing night: Amber Lounge (Roger Sanchez), Jimmy’z (Black Coffee), Lilly’s (Travis Scott + John Summit)

Sessions times are confirmed by the FIA in late spring. Verify on the official ACM calendar before booking your travel.

Tickets and grandstands

Zone	Typ	Sunday price (indicative)	What you get
Rocher (general)	Stehen	From approximately €110 to €260	Free roam, casual view, cheapest entry
Sector P (turn 3)	Grandstand seated	€300 to €500	Sainte-Devote corner, atmospheric
Sectors L, N	Grandstand seated	€500 to €900	Mid-corner view
Sectors K, T	Grandstand seated	€900 to €1,400	Casino square, mid-tier premium
Sectors V, B	Grandstand premium	€1,000 to €1,400+	Start-finish straight, premium view
Hospitality terrace	VIP package	€2,500 to €6,000+	Food, open bar, lounge access
Yacht day pass	Yacht hospitality	From €890 to €4,000+	Hospitality on a yacht, deck view

Standing tickets sell to the public directly. Premium grandstands and hospitality are mostly sold by accredited resellers (F1 Experiences, Senate GP, Motorsport Tickets, GP-Ticketshop). Verify any reseller against the ACM accredited list before paying.

Hospitality and yacht options

Three real options for premium experiences.

Grandstand hospitality terraces (€2,500 to €6,000+ per person). Lounge access plus your grandstand seat. The corporate hospitality default.
Yacht day pass (€890 to €4,000+ per person). Hospitality on a third-party yacht in Port Hercule. The most photogenic option. See the full yacht cost breakdown.
Private day charter outside the harbour (€450 to €700 for the boat, half-day). The cheapest sea view of the race if you have a group of 4 to 8. See our Monaco boat rental guide.

Wo man übernachten kann

Three clusters. Pick by walking distance to your priority.

Le Meridien Beach Plaza (Avenue Princesse Grace). Same property as Amber Lounge and Sunset Monaco. 10 minutes walk to Jimmy’z, Twiga, Sass Cafe. Premium room rates during GP. The party hotel.
Hotel de Paris / Hermitage / Metropole (Place du Casino). The historic core. Walking distance to the track at Casino square. Highest room rates. Most traditional Monaco experience.
Monte-Carlo Bay or Riviera-Marriott. Slightly further east, more space, calmer. Better value during GP.
Beausoleil and Cap d’Ail (backup zone). 10 to 20 minute walk into Monaco. Cheaper hotels and Airbnbs. The smart budget play.
Nice (the rest of us). 25 minutes by train. Far more accommodation choice. Late train back from Monaco runs until around midnight. After-midnight returns require taxi (€80 to €120) or pre-booked transfer.

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Getting there and getting around

Fly to Nice Cote d’Azur Airport (NCE). 25 minutes from Monaco. The Riviera airport.
Train from Nice-Ville to Monaco Monte-Carlo. 25 minutes, approximately €5. Runs every 20 minutes during GP weekend, late ones until around midnight.
Helicopter from Nice Airport to Heliport de Monaco. 7 minutes, from approximately €170 per person each way. Worth it on race day.
Driving and parking. Most circuit-side roads close. The few open garages charge a premium. Not recommended.
Walking inside Monaco. Avenue Princesse Grace to Place du Casino is 15 minutes. Place du Casino to Port Hercule is 9 minutes. Walk between clusters, do not wait for a taxi.

Map of Monaco GP weekend zones

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When is the Monaco Grand Prix 2026?

Thursday 4 June to Sunday 7 June 2026. Free practice 1 and 2 on Friday, free practice 3 and qualifying on Saturday, race on Sunday at 3pm local time.

How much does a Monaco Grand Prix ticket cost?

Standing tickets start from approximately €110 for Thursday up to €260 for Sunday. Grandstand tickets run from around €300 (Saturday lower zones) to €1,400+ (Sunday premium grandstands like K, T, V, B). Hospitality packages and yacht day passes start from approximately €890 per person.

Where should you stay for the Monaco Grand Prix?

In Monaco if budget allows. Le Meridien Beach Plaza puts you next to Amber Lounge. The Hotel de Paris or Hermitage put you on Casino Square. Cheaper backups: Beausoleil and Cap d’Ail walk into Monaco. Nice is 25 minutes by train and cheaper still.

How do you get to Monaco for the Grand Prix?

Fly to Nice Cote d’Azur Airport. Train from Nice-Ville to Monaco Monte-Carlo takes 25 minutes. Helicopter from Nice Airport to Heliport de Monaco takes 7 minutes from approximately €170 per person each way. Driving and parking are brutal during race weekend.

What is the best way to experience the Monaco Grand Prix?

It depends on budget. Standing zones for €110 to €260 give you decent views with a flexible day. Premium grandstands (K, T, V, B) give the best track view. Yacht hospitality from €890 gives trackside hospitality. Private charter outside the harbour costs the least for a small group who want sea views.

Monaco Grand Prix 2026 Guide: Tickets, Parties, Stay