On 9 October, the second Global Gift Gala Monaco brings Hollywood, royalty and one of the great voices of our time to Place du Casino — all in the name of children and women who need it most.
There are galas, and then there are evenings that quietly redefine what Monaco society stands for. On Friday, 9 October 2026, the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo opens its doors to the second Global Gift Gala Monaco — one of the world’s most prestigious charity galas, and now firmly a fixture of the Principality’s autumn calendar.
Presented by the Monaco-born contemporary jewellery house APM Monaco, a longstanding supporter of the Global Gift Foundation, the evening is chaired by founder, entrepreneur and philanthropist María Bravo. Beside her, as Honorary Chair, stands Eva Longoria — actress, director, producer and activist, and the most recognisable face of the Global Gift movement since its earliest days.
The gala is organised with the support of CMC Consulting, the Monaco-based marketing, communications and events agency founded by Camille Gottlieb and Medy Anthony. Their touch is part of why the Monaco edition has risen so quickly: alongside its sister event in Marbella, the Global Gift Gala Monaco has been named among the Best Events in Europe 2026 by European Best Destinations, the Brussels-based tourism organisation — a distinction also reported by Forbes. Gottlieb and Anthony accepted the award on behalf of Bravo and Longoria.
Lara Fabian: a first performance in Monaco
If one moment is destined to linger, it will be music. The Belgian-Canadian singer and songwriter Lara Fabian — whose career spans more than three decades and whose Je t’aime and Adagio remain among the most affecting ballads in the French and international repertoire — will give an exclusive live performance.
Her bond with Global Gift is not new. Fabian has lent her voice to the foundation in Cannes in 2019 and in Paris in 2023. Monaco, however, marks her first appearance at the Principality’s edition, opening a new chapter in a relationship built on a shared belief in giving back.
A performance that promises to be one of the most moving moments of the night.
Sandy Heribert as Master of Ceremonies
Guiding the evening is international journalist and television presenter Sandy Heribert, familiar to millions as host of the Ballon d’Or ceremony. Her poise and broadcast experience bring a natural rhythm to a night that moves between celebration and purpose.
A Royal Presence and a Circle of Special Guests
As in 2025, the gala welcomes H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, founder of Fight Aids Monaco — one of this year’s beneficiaries. She will be joined by her children, Louis Ducruet, Pauline Ducruet and Camille Gottlieb, lending the evening a distinctly Monégasque warmth.
Global Gift Ambassador Jwana Karim — actress, singer, entrepreneur and one of the stars of Netflix’s Dubai Bling — returns as a Special Guest, continuing her close relationship with the Global Gift family. Also attending is Alexandra Leclerc, founder of Corazones Unidos, which opens doors to education, art and music for children in underserved communities across Mexico.
Where the Generosity Goes
The Global Gift Gala is the flagship event of the Global Gift Foundation, created by entrepreneurs María Bravo and Alina Peralta with the support of Eva Longoria. Its purpose is simple and ambitious: to bring business leaders, celebrities and philanthropists together to change the lives of vulnerable children, women and families. This year’s beneficiaries are:
- Fight Aids Monaco — founded in 2004 by Princess Stéphanie, supporting people living with HIV against isolation and discrimination, and leading prevention and awareness campaigns.
- Corazones Unidos Fund — Alexandra Leclerc’s fund, operating within the King Baudouin Foundation, expanding learning, art and music for children in rural Mexico and creating opportunities for women in the arts.
- Casa Ángeles Marbella — María Bravo’s day centre for children and young people with special needs, offering tailored therapies, workshops and leisure programmes that foster social inclusion.
- Quang Chau Orphanage, Vietnam — home to around 100 children, some with special needs, which Bravo has supported since 2018 and which now relies exclusively on the Global Gift Foundation for its continued operation.
An Evening that Belongs to Monaco
The Principality has always understood that true glamour carries a responsibility. In its second year, the Global Gift Gala Monaco joins that tradition with unusual grace: a Hollywood chair who has made philanthropy her second vocation, a royal patron who has championed her cause for more than two decades, and a voice that can still a room.
When the lights of Place du Casino catch the façade of the Hôtel de Paris on 9 October, the guests inside will be doing more than dressing for the season. They will be writing the next chapter for children in Marbella, Mexico and Vietnam — and for those living with HIV here at home. In Monaco, that is what elegance looks like.0
The Global Gift Gala Monaco takes place on Friday, 9 October 2026, at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo. The last tickets are available at globalgiftgala.com.
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