Bal de la Rose Monaco

Bal de la Rose

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Cultural & TraditionalMonte Carlo
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsFew galas anywhere carry the same weight of
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Bal de la Rose Monaco in Monte Carlo

The Bal de la Rose, or Rose Ball, is a charity gala founded in 1954 by Princess Grace Kelly, held each March at the Salle des Etoiles within the Monte-Carlo Sporting complex. It has benefited the Princess Grace Foundation since 1964 and is known for lavish floral decor using around 25,000 roses, a themed dinner-dance, and hosts Prince Albert II and Princess Caroline.

In 1954, a young Princess Grace Kelly created a ball meant to celebrate a single flower on a scale grand enough to fill a ballroom.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few galas anywhere carry the same weight of royal history as the Bal de la Rose

02

The mystery stays covered

Founded in 1954 by Princess Grace Kelly herself, the ball has grown into one of the most exclusive fixtures on Monaco's social calendar, held every March in the Salle des Etoiles at the Monte-Carlo Sporting complex

03

The city starts moving

Its signature is scale applied to a single flower: roughly 25,000 roses transform the hall each year into a themed floral environment built specifically for the evening

04

The water draws everyone in

Guests take part in a formal dinner-dance under a changing yearly theme, with proceeds benefiting the Princess Grace Foundation, a cause supported since 1964

05

The old stones answer

Prince Albert II and Princess Caroline preside as hosts, tying the event directly to the ruling family rather than a detached charity board

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The ball's defining tradition is its annual floral transformation using around 25

Water and renewal

Living ritual

000 roses and a rotating decorative theme

The sacred route

Living ritual

alongside its long-standing role raising funds for the Princess Grace Foundation since 1964

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

For Bal de la Rose Monaco, plan transport around the exact Monte Carlo venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Formal black-tie or evening gown attire is required, often coordinated to that year's floral theme.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Bal de la Rose Monaco, stay near the part of Monte Carlo you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map43.74 N, 7.43 EOpen in Google Maps

Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Nearest airportNCE — Nice-Côte d'Azur
TransportFor Bal de la Rose Monaco, plan transport around the exact Monte Carlo venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Bal de la Rose Monaco, stay near the part of Monte Carlo you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Bal de la Rose Monaco?

Bal de la Rose Monaco is listed for Past edition: 21 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Bal de la Rose Monaco take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo, 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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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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