Princess Charlene preparing for one of the most anticipated evenings of the summer in Monaco. On Saturday, July 18, she will join Prince Albert at Sporting Monte-Carlo for the 77th Gala of the Monaco Red Cross, a cornerstone of the Principality’s social and charitable calendar.
© Corbis via Getty ImagesPrincess Charlene and Prince Albert will preside over the 77th Monaco Red Cross Gala at Sporting Monte-Carlo.
The 2026 edition will feature several firsts, from 360-degree arrival views to Michelin-star dining, live music and fireworks. The event will also highlight Charlene’s humanitarian role as she helps spearhead one of Monaco’s most important annual fundraising events.
© WireImagePrincess Charlene will take center stage at one of the most important events in Monaco’s annual calendar.
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What to expect at the 2026 Red Cross Gala?
The evening will be dedicated to the work done every day Red Cross Monaco and his team. It also recognizes the generosity of its donors, whose support is essential to prevent and alleviate suffering among the most vulnerable in society.
© Getty ImagesSporting Monte Carlo will host guests for an evening of fine dining, entertainment and fundraising.
The program will include a formal dinner in the Etoile Hall, followed by a prize drawing. For the first time, guests will be treated to a breathtaking 360-degree view upon entering the Sporting Monte-Carlo lobby.
© AFP via Getty ImagesThe gala will take place in the Salle Etoile, one of the most famous event venues in Monte Carlo.
Exclusive show and night celebration
The evening will feature the premiere of the original production Monte Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, SOUL! Where the legends return.
Following the success of the 2025 edition, the show returns this season with a one-of-a-kind live performance tracing the evolution of African American musicfrom the pioneers of rock ‘n’ roll and funk to today’s R&B icons.
The holiday will continue in Jimmy’s Monte Carlowhich will be converted into a bar for the occasion. A live jazz band will entertain guests wishing to continue the celebration into the early hours.
Menu from a three Michelin star chef
Doors to the Salle des Étoiles will open at 7:45 p.m., followed by dinner by three-Michelin-starred chef Marcel Raven. He developed the menu together with Sporting Monte-Carlo chef Thierry Saez-Manzanares, as well as the culinary team and sommeliers of the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer.
© Getty ImagesThe culinary program of the prestigious charity dinner will be led by three-Michelin star chef Marcel Raven.
The dessert will be created by famous pastry chef Cédric Grolet. There will be a prize drawing for four top prizes and the evening will end with a fireworks display.
© AFP via Getty ImagesPastry chef Cédric Grolet will prepare a dessert that will be served during the Monaco Red Cross Gala.
Commitment to art and humanism
Belgian artist Johan Cretin will donate his work “Éloge de l’Espoir” to the Monaco Red Cross. Cretin was born in 1963 and is a sculptor and pioneer of the modern ceramics revival.
© Getty ImagesBelgian artist Johan Cretin will donate Éloge de l’Espoir in support of the Monaco Red Cross.
The hand-sculpted wall composition belongs to his famous Series “Women’s smell”whose work has been exhibited in institutions such as the Louvre and the Pompidou Center.
At the center of the piece is a glazed red cross, reminiscent of the makeshift emblems seen in disaster zones. The image serves as a symbol of resilience and humanitarian strength.
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Leaders of the International Red Cross present
The 77th gala concert will be attended by two guests of honor: Kate ForbesPresident of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Caroline CrossPresident of the French Red Cross.
© Anadolu via Getty ImagesKate Forbes, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, will attend the 77th Red Cross Gala in Monaco.
Their presence underscores Monaco’s important role in the global humanitarian network.
Charlene’s Big Night
Along with the Rose Ball and Monaco’s National Day, the Red Cross Gala is one of the most important social and institutional events in Princess Charlene’s calendar.
© MAKSPPPPThe Gala provides an excellent platform for Princess Charlene to highlight her humanitarian work and public role in Monaco.
As Monaco’s premier charitable event, the gala strengthens its role in the Principality and offers an outstanding platform for its social and humanitarian work.