Art Monte-Carlo is pleased to announce its return next spring with new dates and an expanded format. Looking ahead to its 2026 edition, the fair is undergoing a major transformation that reinforces its identity and reaffirms its goal of positioning itself among Europe’s leading art fairs. At the heart of this evolution is the creation of Salon Art Monte-Carlo, a new curated section conceived and directed by architect and curator Stefano Rabolli Pansera, recently appointed as the fair’s artistic advisor.
The 2026 edition will bring together more than thirty leading international galleries dedicated to modern and contemporary art, and will present its new curated section in an adjacent exhibition space. Scheduled from April 28, 2026 (VIP preview and cocktail party) to May 1, 2026 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco (in a new extension), the fair will now run for three full days open to the public after its opening night.
Further details of the program will be announced at the end of January.
Stefano Rabolli Pansera as new artistic director
Art Monte-Carlo is also pleased to announce that Italian Stefano Rabolli Pansera will join the fair as its new artistic advisor starting in January 2026.
An architect and curator renowned for his innovative approach and curatorial career, Rabolli Pansera will bring renewed ambition to the fair’s artistic direction. His appointment marks a clear change of direction: a shift from a strictly commercial focus to a more cultural approach, and from mere presentation to dialogue, consolidating Art Monte-Carlo’s position as a key event in the international art calendar.
“With the support of Informa Prestige and Stefano’s artistic guidance, Art Monte-Carlo is entering a new phase,” says Charlotte Diwan, director of Art Monte-Carlo. “Our goal is to strengthen Monaco’s position as a meeting point for the international art community, in line with the Principality’s cultural dynamism.”
“It is an honor to join the team for this new section of the fair,” said Stefano Rabolli Pansera. “Our goal is to create a fair that works on a commercial level and, at the same time, is culturally stimulating. The trade fair can become a cultural space, where art, architecture, and design are experienced as a coherent expression.”
Art Monte-Carlo joins Informa Prestige
Art Monte-Carlo is now part of Informa, the world’s leading organizer of trade shows and events, and more specifically Informa Prestige, whose portfolio includes the Monaco Yacht Show, Top Marques Monaco, and BOAT International media. Informa Prestige is developing the first integrated ecosystem in the luxury sector: a platform that combines privileged access to high net worth individuals with exclusive experiences and benchmark content.
Thanks to this alliance, Art Monte-Carlo will have an expanded off-site program, backed by Informa’s outstanding international network in Monaco and in the nautical sector, as well as its extensive experience in organizing high-end events.
The fair maintains its ambition to offer a solid and distinctive program that meets the expectations of collectors and art lovers on the French Riviera and beyond.
