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Directed, written and performed by Rébecca Chaillon, La Parabole du Seum unfolds as a contemporary tale inspired by Seine‑Saint‑Denis, Martinique and New Orleans. The piece blends fiction, narration and hybrid beliefs, using ritual and performative gestures as tools of survival and resistance for minoritised communities. On stage, Chaillon invents utopian spaces to forge new myths and imagine possible futures, combining intimate storytelling with powerful collective imagery.
In French.
La Princesse eSt le Chevalier is a playful and visually captivating family show combining shadow theatre, acting and live music. Follow Maylis, a curious princess who challenges the beliefs imposed by her kingdom and sets off in search of answers. A joyful celebration of curiosity, science and freedom of thought.
In French.
Caramelo y Limón Festival celebrates ten years of Hispanic cinema, bringing together films, conversations and shared thrills on the big screen. Open to everyone, the programme features feature films and short films in their original languages with French subtitles, plus exhibitions and special screenings. Audiences can meet filmmakers, attend talks and discover diverse stories from Spanish-speaking cultures. Families and cinephiles are invited to connect through film and community.
Presented as a prelude to the opening of Company, this Apéropéra offers an intimate journey through the golden age of Broadway. Soprano Sarah Pagin and pianist Jamal Moqadem trace emotional contours from Chicago to Cabaret, pausing on the intricate textures of Stephen Sondheim. The programme balances theatrical flair with nuanced vocal expression, supported by a pared-back piano accompaniment and attentive phrasing, creating an evening that feels both nostalgic and vividly present.
In English.
Directed by Nathalie Cuenet and written by Valérie Poirier, Dire adieu is performed by Compagnie Volodia. The piece stages fragmented conversations between a daughter and her mother, probing a quest for recognition and the fragile possibility of reconciliation. Its form recalls the codes of Greek tragedy, using heightened language and concentrated staging to explore memory, silence and unresolved grief. The ensemble creates a tense, intimate atmosphere that makes emotional rupture palpable.
In French.
Festival des 5 Continents presents a curated panorama of world cinema: competitive and out-of-competition films, special screenings and a section for emerging voices. The programme highlights auteur cinema, daring narratives and diverse perspectives, favouring bold visual styles and intimate storytelling. Through screenings, talks and encounters, the festival offers a space to discover new talents and reassess cinematic traditions, celebrating cross-cultural dialogues and the emotional power of film.
Directed and performed by Eve Aouizerate, Amours subversives stages a wry, intimate interrogation of gender and desire. With performers Mathilde Lyon and Dylan Poletti, the piece pivots on a provocative premise — a young woman’s decision to abandon a nascent career for the tradwife ideal — and unfolds as a personal theatrical essay on power, intimacy and the contradictions of femininity in 2026. Sparse staging and candid narration create a fierce, tender atmosphere.
In French.
Directed, written and performed by Rébecca Chaillon, La Parabole du Seum unfolds as a contemporary tale inspired by Seine‑Saint‑Denis, Martinique and New Orleans. The piece blends fiction, narration and hybrid beliefs, using ritual and performative gestures as tools of survival and resistance for minoritised communities. On stage, Chaillon invents utopian spaces to forge new myths and imagine possible futures, combining intimate storytelling with powerful collective imagery.
In French.
La Princesse eSt le Chevalier is a playful and visually captivating family show combining shadow theatre, acting and live music. Follow Maylis, a curious princess who challenges the beliefs imposed by her kingdom and sets off in search of answers. A joyful celebration of curiosity, science and freedom of thought.
In French.
Caramelo y Limón Festival celebrates ten years of Hispanic cinema, bringing together films, conversations and shared thrills on the big screen. Open to everyone, the programme features feature films and short films in their original languages with French subtitles, plus exhibitions and special screenings. Audiences can meet filmmakers, attend talks and discover diverse stories from Spanish-speaking cultures. Families and cinephiles are invited to connect through film and community.
Presented as a prelude to the opening of Company, this Apéropéra offers an intimate journey through the golden age of Broadway. Soprano Sarah Pagin and pianist Jamal Moqadem trace emotional contours from Chicago to Cabaret, pausing on the intricate textures of Stephen Sondheim. The programme balances theatrical flair with nuanced vocal expression, supported by a pared-back piano accompaniment and attentive phrasing, creating an evening that feels both nostalgic and vividly present.
In English.
Directed by Nathalie Cuenet and written by Valérie Poirier, Dire adieu is performed by Compagnie Volodia. The piece stages fragmented conversations between a daughter and her mother, probing a quest for recognition and the fragile possibility of reconciliation. Its form recalls the codes of Greek tragedy, using heightened language and concentrated staging to explore memory, silence and unresolved grief. The ensemble creates a tense, intimate atmosphere that makes emotional rupture palpable.
In French.
Festival des 5 Continents presents a curated panorama of world cinema: competitive and out-of-competition films, special screenings and a section for emerging voices. The programme highlights auteur cinema, daring narratives and diverse perspectives, favouring bold visual styles and intimate storytelling. Through screenings, talks and encounters, the festival offers a space to discover new talents and reassess cinematic traditions, celebrating cross-cultural dialogues and the emotional power of film.
Directed and performed by Eve Aouizerate, Amours subversives stages a wry, intimate interrogation of gender and desire. With performers Mathilde Lyon and Dylan Poletti, the piece pivots on a provocative premise — a young woman’s decision to abandon a nascent career for the tradwife ideal — and unfolds as a personal theatrical essay on power, intimacy and the contradictions of femininity in 2026. Sparse staging and candid narration create a fierce, tender atmosphere.
In French.
Directed, written and performed by Rébecca Chaillon, La Parabole du Seum unfolds as a contemporary tale inspired by Seine‑Saint‑Denis, Martinique and New Orleans. The piece blends fiction, narration and hybrid beliefs, using ritual and performative gestures as tools of survival and resistance for minoritised communities. On stage, Chaillon invents utopian spaces to forge new myths and imagine possible futures, combining intimate storytelling with powerful collective imagery.
In French.
La Princesse eSt le Chevalier is a playful and visually captivating family show combining shadow theatre, acting and live music. Follow Maylis, a curious princess who challenges the beliefs imposed by her kingdom and sets off in search of answers. A joyful celebration of curiosity, science and freedom of thought.
In French.
Caramelo y Limón Festival celebrates ten years of Hispanic cinema, bringing together films, conversations and shared thrills on the big screen. Open to everyone, the programme features feature films and short films in their original languages with French subtitles, plus exhibitions and special screenings. Audiences can meet filmmakers, attend talks and discover diverse stories from Spanish-speaking cultures. Families and cinephiles are invited to connect through film and community.
Presented as a prelude to the opening of Company, this Apéropéra offers an intimate journey through the golden age of Broadway. Soprano Sarah Pagin and pianist Jamal Moqadem trace emotional contours from Chicago to Cabaret, pausing on the intricate textures of Stephen Sondheim. The programme balances theatrical flair with nuanced vocal expression, supported by a pared-back piano accompaniment and attentive phrasing, creating an evening that feels both nostalgic and vividly present.
In English.
Directed by Nathalie Cuenet and written by Valérie Poirier, Dire adieu is performed by Compagnie Volodia. The piece stages fragmented conversations between a daughter and her mother, probing a quest for recognition and the fragile possibility of reconciliation. Its form recalls the codes of Greek tragedy, using heightened language and concentrated staging to explore memory, silence and unresolved grief. The ensemble creates a tense, intimate atmosphere that makes emotional rupture palpable.
In French.
Festival des 5 Continents presents a curated panorama of world cinema: competitive and out-of-competition films, special screenings and a section for emerging voices. The programme highlights auteur cinema, daring narratives and diverse perspectives, favouring bold visual styles and intimate storytelling. Through screenings, talks and encounters, the festival offers a space to discover new talents and reassess cinematic traditions, celebrating cross-cultural dialogues and the emotional power of film.
Explore a lively world of stories and music in this collective storytelling performance. Four storytellers and a musician weave myths, fables and observational tales that celebrate life’s diversity. Children are invited to listen, imagine and follow playful soundscapes, rhythmic pulses and vivid images that spark curiosity. The performance finishes with a collective after-session where families can gather and share.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
FURTHER AFIELD
Build, program, and invent in hands-on workshops designed for curious kids. Work in teams to explore mechanics behind cable systems, then switch to coding with LEGO SPIKE Prime, designing simple video games in Scratch, and shaping worlds in Minecraft. You’ll prototype, test, and see ideas come alive through movement, color, and sound. Short challenges spark logic, creativity, and teamwork while playful tasks make learning about machines and code feel like an adventure.
Kids ages 8–12.
The Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy is pleased to invite you to Democracy Week 2026, a series of public events organised in collaboration with the Geneva Chancellery of State. Bringing together academics, policymakers, journalists, civil society actors and the wider public, this initiative creates a space for dialogue on the opportunities and challenges facing democracy today.
Step into a darkly comic world of secrets, suspicion and gallows humour in Martin McDonagh’s Olivier Award-winning *Hangmen*. As England abolishes hanging, Harry Wade—the country’s second-best hangman—finds himself facing an unexpected visitor and a night that takes a very sinister turn. Directed by John Ward.
Opening Night guests are invited to join the cast and crew for a glass of bubbly after the show!
In English.
Three days of music, dance, theatre and intercultural exchange in the heart of Les Pâquis. Join us at Temple des Pâquis for live performances, workshops and inspiring conversations celebrating art and togetherness.
Jean Anouilh’s Souvenirs d’un jeune homme is a tender, witty theatrical confession that traces an improbable youth from advertising to the theatre’s backstage. Performed by two virtuoso actors, the staging balances humour, poetry and subtlety, weaving anecdotes and unexpected encounters into a lively portrait of artistic passion and insouciance. The production highlights sharp writing and delicate interplay between performers, offering an intimate, humane experience of memory and theatrical longing.
In French.
Andreï Zviaguintsev’s Minotaure is a brooding drama about a prosperous businessman, Gleb, whose carefully constructed life unravels amid mounting professional and social instability. Shot with austere compositions and long, contemplative takes, the film probes power, fragility and the collapse of domestic order. Tense and visually rigorous, it balances psychological dread with precise human observation. Winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes, Minotaure unfolds as a slow-burning meditation on violence, social decay and the limits of control.
Countries: France, Germany, Latvia; French subtitles.
Directed and performed by Eve Aouizerate, Amours subversives stages a wry, intimate interrogation of gender and desire. With performers Mathilde Lyon and Dylan Poletti, the piece pivots on a provocative premise — a young woman’s decision to abandon a nascent career for the tradwife ideal — and unfolds as a personal theatrical essay on power, intimacy and the contradictions of femininity in 2026. Sparse staging and candid narration create a fierce, tender atmosphere.
In French.
Directed, written and performed by Rébecca Chaillon, La Parabole du Seum unfolds as a contemporary tale inspired by Seine‑Saint‑Denis, Martinique and New Orleans. The piece blends fiction, narration and hybrid beliefs, using ritual and performative gestures as tools of survival and resistance for minoritised communities. On stage, Chaillon invents utopian spaces to forge new myths and imagine possible futures, combining intimate storytelling with powerful collective imagery.
In French.
La Princesse eSt le Chevalier is a playful and visually captivating family show combining shadow theatre, acting and live music. Follow Maylis, a curious princess who challenges the beliefs imposed by her kingdom and sets off in search of answers. A joyful celebration of curiosity, science and freedom of thought.
In French.
Caramelo y Limón Festival celebrates ten years of Hispanic cinema, bringing together films, conversations and shared thrills on the big screen. Open to everyone, the programme features feature films and short films in their original languages with French subtitles, plus exhibitions and special screenings. Audiences can meet filmmakers, attend talks and discover diverse stories from Spanish-speaking cultures. Families and cinephiles are invited to connect through film and community.
Presented as a prelude to the opening of Company, this Apéropéra offers an intimate journey through the golden age of Broadway. Soprano Sarah Pagin and pianist Jamal Moqadem trace emotional contours from Chicago to Cabaret, pausing on the intricate textures of Stephen Sondheim. The programme balances theatrical flair with nuanced vocal expression, supported by a pared-back piano accompaniment and attentive phrasing, creating an evening that feels both nostalgic and vividly present.
In English.
Directed by Nathalie Cuenet and written by Valérie Poirier, Dire adieu is performed by Compagnie Volodia. The piece stages fragmented conversations between a daughter and her mother, probing a quest for recognition and the fragile possibility of reconciliation. Its form recalls the codes of Greek tragedy, using heightened language and concentrated staging to explore memory, silence and unresolved grief. The ensemble creates a tense, intimate atmosphere that makes emotional rupture palpable.
In French.
Festival des 5 Continents presents a curated panorama of world cinema: competitive and out-of-competition films, special screenings and a section for emerging voices. The programme highlights auteur cinema, daring narratives and diverse perspectives, favouring bold visual styles and intimate storytelling. Through screenings, talks and encounters, the festival offers a space to discover new talents and reassess cinematic traditions, celebrating cross-cultural dialogues and the emotional power of film.
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Geneva Classics
Visiting for the first time? A quick guide to the city’s top attractions.
An intimate museum in the heart of Geneva, the Musée Tatiana Zoubov presents the refined collection assembled by its namesake collector. Paintings, furniture, porcelain, silverware and decorative objects evoke the atmosphere of a private European collection, offering a glimpse into the tastes and art of living of another era.
In the heart of Geneva’s Old Town, the International Museum of the Reformation traces the history and legacy of the Protestant Reformation from the 16th century to the present day. Historical objects, artworks and immersive displays explore a movement that profoundly shaped Geneva and influenced societies around the world.
Located in the historic heart of Carouge, the Musée de Carouge explores the artistic and cultural heritage of this distinctive town. Its collections and temporary exhibitions bring together fine and decorative arts, local history and contemporary creation, reflecting Carouge’s unique identity and creative spirit.
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