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 energy you 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.
Book early at sunsetmonaco.com
