At the beginning of every year, the Principality becomes the global circus capital with performers coming from all over the world to the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo. The 44th edition paid tribute to the noblest conquest of man, the horse. The greatest circus family names came to the ring to perform their acts.
The jury, presided by Princesse Stephanie of Monaco, gave awards for the best circus acts, including the Golden Clown, Silver Clown and Bronze Clown. These awards, called Palmarès, were presented during the closing gala performance attended by the Prince of Monaco and his family.
Golden Clowns
Swiss National Circus Knie’s horses presented by Ivan Frederick Knie and Maicol and Wioris Errani
Clown d’Or – Cavalerie du cirque Knie © Direction de la communication
Martinez Brothers
Les Tuniziani
Silver Clowns
Sergey Nesterov and his tigers
Clown d’Argent – Sergey Nesterov © Direction de la communication
Shandong Acrobatic Troupe
Ayala and Henry the Clown Troupe
The Dandy’s
Bronze Clowns
Flash of Splash
Clown de Bronze – Flash of Splash © Direction de la communication
Efimov Troupe
The Bingo “5 boys”
Troupe Zola Mongolia Circus
The festivities continue with the 9th Festival New Generation that takes place on Saturday 1 and 2 February 2020. This festival is the only circus competition for young artists performing in a real circus ring. You can buy your tickets at the ticket office at the Chapiteau de Fontvieille.