July 8 to August 27, Monaco
Le Sporting Monte Carlo is a fabulous entertainment complex located on the Monte Carlo Bay peninsula, almost entirely surrounded by sea. The complex includes the famous Salle des Etoiles, a breathtaking venue that features a retractable roof that opens to the skies, and windows that overlook the bay. It's the venue for many high-profile events, and this year the line-up of performers for the annual Summer Festival includes Janet Jackson, Supertramp, Santana, Sting, Todes Ballet, James Blunt, Paolo Conte, Bryan Ferry, Liza Minnelli, Al Jarreau, Ben Harper, and many more. There's also a season of Man in the Mirror, the musical that pays tribute to Michael Jackson.