New Generation Circus Festival

New Generation Festival

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MusicFontvieille
DatesDates TBA · Usually WinterCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsWhat makes this festival unusual is not just
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

New Generation Circus Festival in Fontvieille

Princess Stephanie and her daughter Pauline Ducruet created the New Generation Circus Festival in 2012 as the world's only circus competition dedicated entirely to young performers. It runs alongside the main International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo each January under the same Fontvieille big top, with its 13th edition sharing the 2026 calendar dates of January 16 through 25 with the 48th main festival.

The New Generation Circus Festival began in 2012 as a joint creation of Princess Stephanie of Monaco and her daughter Pauline Ducruet, built around a gap neither of them saw being filled elsewhere: a competition dedicated purely to young circus talent, judged with the same seriousness as the adult professional circuit but scaled specifically for performers still early in their careers.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What makes this festival unusual is not just its family origin but the gap it fills: no other circus competition in the world exists purely to give young jugglers, acrobats, and clowns a professionally judged stage before reaching the main international circuit

02

The mystery stays covered

Created by Princess Stephanie with her daughter Pauline Ducruet, who now chairs the judging jury herself, it treats emerging performers as worth serious competitive evaluation rather than a sideshow to adult acts

03

The city starts moving

Running on the same dates and under the same Fontvieille big top as the main International Circus Festival gives young competitors real proximity to the established professional circuit, and its own Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Junior Clown awards, presented at the shared closing gala, mirror the main event's prestige at a scale built for developing talent

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Sharing the same January dates and Fontvieille venue as the main International Circus Festival remains this event's defining structural custom since its 2012 founding

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Pauline Ducruet chairing the judging jury each year has become a fixed feature tying the festival to its founding family

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Winter

Getting around

For New Generation Circus Festival, plan transport around the exact Fontvieille venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, family-friendly attire suits the setting, with young performers and their audiences dressing comfortably for a big-top show. The shared closing gala with the main festival draws a...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For New Generation Circus Festival, stay near the part of Fontvieille you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map43.73 N, 7.42 EOpen in Google Maps

Fontvieille, Fontvieille, Monaco

Nearest airportNCE — Nice-Côte d'Azur
TransportFor New Generation Circus Festival, plan transport around the exact Fontvieille venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor New Generation Circus Festival, stay near the part of Fontvieille you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is New Generation Circus Festival?

New Generation Circus Festival is listed for Multiple months · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does New Generation Circus Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Fontvieille, Monaco. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Fontvieille, Fontvieille, Monaco

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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