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Lost in Translation examines the relationships between languages and student mobility from the nineteenth to the twenty‑first century. Through panels, roundtables and a film screening, the conference explores Asian mobilities within imperial Europe, (post)colonial contexts, twentieth-century linguistic practices, multilingualism at the University of Geneva, Cold War dynamics and contemporary mobility patterns. Contributions combine historical research and transnational perspectives to reveal how language shaped student experiences and academic networks. A scientific committee supervises the programme.
In French and English.
Ky‑Mani Marley blends reggae, hip‑hop, RnB and dancehall in a dynamic stage show rooted in his Jamaican heritage. He revisits anthems from his father Bob Marley alongside early recordings and more recent material, moving between soulful vocals, rhythmic grooves and spoken-word elements. A seasoned collaborator with international artists, Ky‑Mani delivers an energetic, genre-crossing performance that balances reverence for tradition with contemporary urban influences.
Graines de Ciel – on the road is a poetic, theatrical-musical encounter conceived by Latifa Djerbi and produced by Compagnie Les Faiseurs de Rêves. Five artist-donors — Nyna Loren, Latifa Djerbi, Amanda Cepero, Mehdi Djouad and Arthur Mettrayer — alternate between sung, spoken and instrumental fragments to create intimate, restorative micro-performances. The piece offers individual poético-musical bubbles and brief rooftop stage presentations that invite quiet reflection and renewed audacity.
In French.
Trace the wild flight of swallows and swifts as they wheel and dart across bright summer skies, their aerial dances marked by rapid turns and song. The outing focuses on observing differences in shape, flight and calls, offering moments of close, silent watching and shared discovery. Expect a lively, attentive atmosphere where birdwatching sharpens senses — spotting sleek swifts and graceful swallows against sunlit air feels both playful and rewarding, a simple way to connect with local wildlife.
In French. Kids ages from 6 to 12.
Through intimate testimonies and private archive footage, this documentary traces Zucchero’s career and inner life. Colleagues and friends — including Bono, Sting, Brian May, Andrea Bocelli and others — reflect on his music and persona, while concert images from his World Wild Tour give the film a powerful live dimension. Less a conventional portrait than an emotional voyage, it probes doubt, fragility and the soul of an artist.
Screening in original version with English subtitles. A post-screening conversation with the directors follows.
Led by Thierry Courlet (voice, piano, compositions), Le Thierryble revisits 1960s–70s rock with French-language lyrics that blend bittersweet poetry and wry paranoia. Electric guitars give way to cello and delicate arrangements by Vartan Baonian, while Maëllie’s vocal textures and percussion colour the sound. Influences such as Pink Floyd, the Beatles and Genesis surface without pastiche, creating melancholic, cinematic moments. Presented within the Musique à Pont-Rouge programme in collaboration with FA-MI, the set feels intimate and reflective.
In French.
Directed by Françoise Courvoisier, Les Glycines is a new creation by the TAC ensemble that examines the theme of madness through comic and reflective lenses. Performers including Nicole Aubert, Loulou Morisod, Catherine Vaucher, Zamila Yunus, Patrice von Büren, Claude Morex and Daniel Mouchet use improvised confidences to weave reality and fantasy. The staging blends intimacy and humour, shaping a tailored theatrical work for this company. Produced by Les Amis – Le Chariot.
In French.
Lost in Translation examines the relationships between languages and student mobility from the nineteenth to the twenty‑first century. Through panels, roundtables and a film screening, the conference explores Asian mobilities within imperial Europe, (post)colonial contexts, twentieth-century linguistic practices, multilingualism at the University of Geneva, Cold War dynamics and contemporary mobility patterns. Contributions combine historical research and transnational perspectives to reveal how language shaped student experiences and academic networks. A scientific committee supervises the programme.
In French and English.
Ky‑Mani Marley blends reggae, hip‑hop, RnB and dancehall in a dynamic stage show rooted in his Jamaican heritage. He revisits anthems from his father Bob Marley alongside early recordings and more recent material, moving between soulful vocals, rhythmic grooves and spoken-word elements. A seasoned collaborator with international artists, Ky‑Mani delivers an energetic, genre-crossing performance that balances reverence for tradition with contemporary urban influences.
Graines de Ciel – on the road is a poetic, theatrical-musical encounter conceived by Latifa Djerbi and produced by Compagnie Les Faiseurs de Rêves. Five artist-donors — Nyna Loren, Latifa Djerbi, Amanda Cepero, Mehdi Djouad and Arthur Mettrayer — alternate between sung, spoken and instrumental fragments to create intimate, restorative micro-performances. The piece offers individual poético-musical bubbles and brief rooftop stage presentations that invite quiet reflection and renewed audacity.
In French.
Trace the wild flight of swallows and swifts as they wheel and dart across bright summer skies, their aerial dances marked by rapid turns and song. The outing focuses on observing differences in shape, flight and calls, offering moments of close, silent watching and shared discovery. Expect a lively, attentive atmosphere where birdwatching sharpens senses — spotting sleek swifts and graceful swallows against sunlit air feels both playful and rewarding, a simple way to connect with local wildlife.
In French. Kids ages from 6 to 12.
Through intimate testimonies and private archive footage, this documentary traces Zucchero’s career and inner life. Colleagues and friends — including Bono, Sting, Brian May, Andrea Bocelli and others — reflect on his music and persona, while concert images from his World Wild Tour give the film a powerful live dimension. Less a conventional portrait than an emotional voyage, it probes doubt, fragility and the soul of an artist.
Screening in original version with English subtitles. A post-screening conversation with the directors follows.
Led by Thierry Courlet (voice, piano, compositions), Le Thierryble revisits 1960s–70s rock with French-language lyrics that blend bittersweet poetry and wry paranoia. Electric guitars give way to cello and delicate arrangements by Vartan Baonian, while Maëllie’s vocal textures and percussion colour the sound. Influences such as Pink Floyd, the Beatles and Genesis surface without pastiche, creating melancholic, cinematic moments. Presented within the Musique à Pont-Rouge programme in collaboration with FA-MI, the set feels intimate and reflective.
In French.
Directed by Françoise Courvoisier, Les Glycines is a new creation by the TAC ensemble that examines the theme of madness through comic and reflective lenses. Performers including Nicole Aubert, Loulou Morisod, Catherine Vaucher, Zamila Yunus, Patrice von Büren, Claude Morex and Daniel Mouchet use improvised confidences to weave reality and fantasy. The staging blends intimacy and humour, shaping a tailored theatrical work for this company. Produced by Les Amis – Le Chariot.
In French.
Lost in Translation examines the relationships between languages and student mobility from the nineteenth to the twenty‑first century. Through panels, roundtables and a film screening, the conference explores Asian mobilities within imperial Europe, (post)colonial contexts, twentieth-century linguistic practices, multilingualism at the University of Geneva, Cold War dynamics and contemporary mobility patterns. Contributions combine historical research and transnational perspectives to reveal how language shaped student experiences and academic networks. A scientific committee supervises the programme.
In French and English.
Ky‑Mani Marley blends reggae, hip‑hop, RnB and dancehall in a dynamic stage show rooted in his Jamaican heritage. He revisits anthems from his father Bob Marley alongside early recordings and more recent material, moving between soulful vocals, rhythmic grooves and spoken-word elements. A seasoned collaborator with international artists, Ky‑Mani delivers an energetic, genre-crossing performance that balances reverence for tradition with contemporary urban influences.
Graines de Ciel – on the road is a poetic, theatrical-musical encounter conceived by Latifa Djerbi and produced by Compagnie Les Faiseurs de Rêves. Five artist-donors — Nyna Loren, Latifa Djerbi, Amanda Cepero, Mehdi Djouad and Arthur Mettrayer — alternate between sung, spoken and instrumental fragments to create intimate, restorative micro-performances. The piece offers individual poético-musical bubbles and brief rooftop stage presentations that invite quiet reflection and renewed audacity.
In French.
Trace the wild flight of swallows and swifts as they wheel and dart across bright summer skies, their aerial dances marked by rapid turns and song. The outing focuses on observing differences in shape, flight and calls, offering moments of close, silent watching and shared discovery. Expect a lively, attentive atmosphere where birdwatching sharpens senses — spotting sleek swifts and graceful swallows against sunlit air feels both playful and rewarding, a simple way to connect with local wildlife.
In French. Kids ages from 6 to 12.
Through intimate testimonies and private archive footage, this documentary traces Zucchero’s career and inner life. Colleagues and friends — including Bono, Sting, Brian May, Andrea Bocelli and others — reflect on his music and persona, while concert images from his World Wild Tour give the film a powerful live dimension. Less a conventional portrait than an emotional voyage, it probes doubt, fragility and the soul of an artist.
Screening in original version with English subtitles. A post-screening conversation with the directors follows.
Led by Thierry Courlet (voice, piano, compositions), Le Thierryble revisits 1960s–70s rock with French-language lyrics that blend bittersweet poetry and wry paranoia. Electric guitars give way to cello and delicate arrangements by Vartan Baonian, while Maëllie’s vocal textures and percussion colour the sound. Influences such as Pink Floyd, the Beatles and Genesis surface without pastiche, creating melancholic, cinematic moments. Presented within the Musique à Pont-Rouge programme in collaboration with FA-MI, the set feels intimate and reflective.
In French.
Isabelle Excoffier presents original drawings and sculptures that reinterpret Ovid’s metamorphoses through a contemporary visual language. Her tactile sculptures and inked studies navigate transformation, the body and mythic transgression, combining delicate line work with sculptural volume. Accompanied by critical notices from Armen Godel and published in a limited-edition volume, the works stage intimate dialogues between text and image, inviting reflection on narrative mutation and the persistence of classical myths in modern artistic practice.
Opening: Thursday 18 June, 17:30 – 20:30, in the presence of the artist.
Closing Event: Saturday 20 June, 11:00 – 17:00,, in the presence of the artist.
Since its first edition in 1992, this free popular festival celebrates music and encourages everyone to make and enjoy it. It showcases the musical diversity of the greater Geneva area through performances by professional and amateur artists, schools and cultural institutions, plus community projects and co-productions. The program brings neighbours together across stages and styles, offering a friendly space for shared listening, participation and discovery.
Paella and Watches is a convivial gathering for vintage watch enthusiasts, collectors, and curious visitors alike. Bringing together a selection of specialized dealers, the event offers a unique opportunity to discover exceptional timepieces, exchange expertise, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Geneva.
These two premiere performances present a large-scale collective choreography by Catol Teixeira (The Tongue) and a dystopian fiction by Marion Siéfert (Bunker). The Tongue explores ensemble movement, textural layers and spatial composition; Bunker unfolds a tense speculative narrative forged through dramaturgical research. Both pieces stem from extended creation periods in Romandy and invite spectators to witness artistic processes and the evolving stage languages of the companies.
The Tongue – in English.
Bunker – in French
Led by Sarah Russi and Samuel Delasalle, this end-of-year showcase gathers young actors from the theatre workshops to present short staged pieces. The programme highlights playful explorations of physical expression, vocal presence and spatial awareness, shifting between improvised moments and crafted scenes. Performances reveal curiosity, boldness and ensemble listening, offering a lively portrait of emerging performers and the creative process nurtured throughout the workshops.
In French.
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Children’s Show
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Teen Show
Join neighbours, associations and public services for a ten-day community festival celebrating the park’s renewed spaces. Throughout the program there will be animations, meetings, exhibitions and activities designed for all ages, including children, families and professionals. The festival highlights collaborative projects developed since 2014 and offers opportunities to meet participants, share stories and discover local initiatives. Activities are free and held outdoors, with some sessions specifically for children or requiring prior registration.
Grab your binoculars and picnic and explore slippery, sun-warmed rocks in search of scaly friends. Walk quietly to spot lizards basking, snakes slipping through grass, or maybe a turtle at the water’s edge. Listen to bird calls, feel the heat on stones, and sketch or describe what you see. Learn simple facts about how these reptiles live, move, and hide while using your eyes and curiosity.
In French. Kids ages from 6 to 12.
Directed by Françoise Courvoisier, Les Glycines is a new creation by the TAC ensemble that examines the theme of madness through comic and reflective lenses. Performers including Nicole Aubert, Loulou Morisod, Catherine Vaucher, Zamila Yunus, Patrice von Büren, Claude Morex and Daniel Mouchet use improvised confidences to weave reality and fantasy. The staging blends intimacy and humour, shaping a tailored theatrical work for this company. Produced by Les Amis – Le Chariot.
In French.
Lost in Translation examines the relationships between languages and student mobility from the nineteenth to the twenty‑first century. Through panels, roundtables and a film screening, the conference explores Asian mobilities within imperial Europe, (post)colonial contexts, twentieth-century linguistic practices, multilingualism at the University of Geneva, Cold War dynamics and contemporary mobility patterns. Contributions combine historical research and transnational perspectives to reveal how language shaped student experiences and academic networks. A scientific committee supervises the programme.
In French and English.
Ky‑Mani Marley blends reggae, hip‑hop, RnB and dancehall in a dynamic stage show rooted in his Jamaican heritage. He revisits anthems from his father Bob Marley alongside early recordings and more recent material, moving between soulful vocals, rhythmic grooves and spoken-word elements. A seasoned collaborator with international artists, Ky‑Mani delivers an energetic, genre-crossing performance that balances reverence for tradition with contemporary urban influences.
Graines de Ciel – on the road is a poetic, theatrical-musical encounter conceived by Latifa Djerbi and produced by Compagnie Les Faiseurs de Rêves. Five artist-donors — Nyna Loren, Latifa Djerbi, Amanda Cepero, Mehdi Djouad and Arthur Mettrayer — alternate between sung, spoken and instrumental fragments to create intimate, restorative micro-performances. The piece offers individual poético-musical bubbles and brief rooftop stage presentations that invite quiet reflection and renewed audacity.
In French.
Trace the wild flight of swallows and swifts as they wheel and dart across bright summer skies, their aerial dances marked by rapid turns and song. The outing focuses on observing differences in shape, flight and calls, offering moments of close, silent watching and shared discovery. Expect a lively, attentive atmosphere where birdwatching sharpens senses — spotting sleek swifts and graceful swallows against sunlit air feels both playful and rewarding, a simple way to connect with local wildlife.
In French. Kids ages from 6 to 12.
Through intimate testimonies and private archive footage, this documentary traces Zucchero’s career and inner life. Colleagues and friends — including Bono, Sting, Brian May, Andrea Bocelli and others — reflect on his music and persona, while concert images from his World Wild Tour give the film a powerful live dimension. Less a conventional portrait than an emotional voyage, it probes doubt, fragility and the soul of an artist.
Screening in original version with English subtitles. A post-screening conversation with the directors follows.
Led by Thierry Courlet (voice, piano, compositions), Le Thierryble revisits 1960s–70s rock with French-language lyrics that blend bittersweet poetry and wry paranoia. Electric guitars give way to cello and delicate arrangements by Vartan Baonian, while Maëllie’s vocal textures and percussion colour the sound. Influences such as Pink Floyd, the Beatles and Genesis surface without pastiche, creating melancholic, cinematic moments. Presented within the Musique à Pont-Rouge programme in collaboration with FA-MI, the set feels intimate and reflective.
In French.
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