While the engines roar through Monte Carlo’s tight corners and champagne flows on billionaires’ yachts, a different kind of thrill is quietly taking over the Côte d’Azur. From May 23rd to 25th, Sunset Monaco returns for its 12th edition. An unmissable, three-day open-air electronic music experience that’s fast becoming the coolest afterparty of the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Tucked away on the private beach of the Méridien Beach Plaza, Sunset is Monaco’s best-kept secret, a magnet for in-the-know partygoers, international tastemakers, and the underground music elite. While the circuit pulses with speed and spectacle, Sunset offers a more refined kind of high: deep house, rolling techno, and euphoric live sets with the sea as your backdrop and the stars overhead.
Beyond the Music: A Riviera Playground
But Sunset is more than just a music event – it’s a multisensory experience. Massive sculptures by Richard Orlinski tower over the beach, transforming the space into an open-air gallery. The all-day Latin fusion restaurant Casa Sunset serves cocktails and bites from noon till 3 AM, making it the perfect spot to refuel between sets.. or after hours.
“There’s no velvet rope, no pretension, just great music, a stunning location, and the right crowd,” says co-founder Cédric Houdrouge. “Sunset is about capturing those rare, magic moments where everything just clicks.”
Why London Should Pay Attention
While Monaco may be synonymous with glitz and exclusivity, Sunset keeps it grounded in what really matters: music, atmosphere, and energy. For Londoners used to the likes of Fabric, Printworks, and the city’s vibrant warehouse scene, Sunset feels like a Mediterranean cousin. Just with better views and fewer bouncers.
And in a city saturated with VIP events during Grand Prix weekend, Sunset stands out not with celebrity guest lists, but with authenticity. If you’re heading to the Grand Prix—or even if you’re just in the South of France that weekend: this is where you’ll find the insiders, the artists, and the afterparty energyyou won’t get trackside.
Whether you’re fuelled by racing or rhythms, Sunset Monaco is where the Grand Prix ends and the real party begins.
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Summary
From May 23rd to 25th, Sunset Monaco returns for its 12th edition, transforming the private beach of the Méridien Beach Plaza into a world-class open-air electronic music festival. Coinciding with the Monaco Grand Prix, this three-day event has become the Riviera’s ultimate afterparty, blending deep house, rolling techno, and euphoric live sets against the Mediterranean backdrop. More than just music, Sunset is a multisensory experience — with monumental sculptures by Richard Orlinski turning the beach into an art gallery, and Casa Sunset serving Latin-fusion cuisine and cocktails from noon till 3 AM.
Co-founder Cédric Houdrouge calls it “a place where everything just clicks”—free of velvet ropes, focused on pure vibe, sound, and connection. For Londoners accustomed to venues like Fabric or Printworks, Sunset offers the same underground energy but with sea views and no pretense. Amid the glitz of Grand Prix weekend, Sunset stands apart through authenticity and atmosphere — where the race ends, and the real party begins.
