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9 – 10 May

Join the filming of Les Infiltrés – Le Club and step behind the cameras. Play interactive games, laugh through live sketches, and watch short reports that explore dinosaurs, space, cinema, and the Middle Ages. Feel the lights, hear cameras click, and try out short on-stage moments. Take part in creating media, learn how stories are made, and enjoy lively sounds, bright colors, and movement that spark curiosity.

In French. Kids ages 7–10.

Sunday 10 May, 18:00

Genevan pianist Philippe Boaron presents a recital pairing works by Ernest Bloch and Franz Liszt, tracing a poetic and spiritual trajectory through nightscapes, sea imagery and myth. The program moves seamlessly from La lugubre Gondola and Consolation to Bloch’s In the Night and Poems of the Sea, unfolding as a single breath with nuanced touch and dynamic contrasts. Petrossian’s Cyclades pieces close the program with luminous, island-inspired echoes, emphasizing intimate atmosphere and contemplative sonorities.

8 – 10 May

Jump into a bright spring festival filled with hands-on workshops, lively music, and outdoor art. Children will try simple crafts, watch performers, and wander through colourful market stalls. Listen to guitars and drums, smell fresh herbs and baked treats, and feel the breeze in the green park. Families discover nature games, collaborative art projects, and playful performances that spark curiosity and creativity.

2 – 10 May

Follow Ugly, a plucky duckling who leaves the farmyard, meets quirky characters and discovers the value of being different in this witty, tuneful musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale. Student actors bring colourful characters to life with songs, movement and gentle humour, creating a warm family theatre experience that celebrates diversity, empathy and belonging.

In English. Kids ages 5 and up.

6 – 10 May

Marking its 20th anniversary, Fête de la Danse transforms the city into a stage, presenting almost forty professional shows, community showcases and dozens of introductory classes. The program moves between poetic promenade pieces and exuberant street choreographies, including a river parade following the Rhône and waterfront performances that marry movement and public space. Community projects — like the flash‑mob Lovons‑nous joyeusement! in partnership with Cité Seniors — foreground participation, conviviality and accessibility, celebrating dance in its many forms.

Sunday 19 April, 14:00

Carlos Schwabe (1866–1926) is presented through a selection of paintings, drawings and prints that illuminate his symbolist vocabulary. His allegorical compositions and mythic figures deploy a somber palette and precise draughtsmanship to probe themes of spirituality, mortality and nature’s rites. Oil paintings, watercolours and printmaking techniques reveal his interest in narrative and mystical symbolism. Curators Marie-Ève Celio and Milan Garcin frame the works to highlight Schwabe’s poetic visual language and its reflection on inner experience and collective myth.

In French. 

9 – 10 May

Join the filming of Les Infiltrés – Le Club and step behind the cameras. Play interactive games, laugh through live sketches, and watch short reports that explore dinosaurs, space, cinema, and the Middle Ages. Feel the lights, hear cameras click, and try out short on-stage moments. Take part in creating media, learn how stories are made, and enjoy lively sounds, bright colors, and movement that spark curiosity.

In French. Kids ages 7–10.

Sunday 10 May, 18:00

Genevan pianist Philippe Boaron presents a recital pairing works by Ernest Bloch and Franz Liszt, tracing a poetic and spiritual trajectory through nightscapes, sea imagery and myth. The program moves seamlessly from La lugubre Gondola and Consolation to Bloch’s In the Night and Poems of the Sea, unfolding as a single breath with nuanced touch and dynamic contrasts. Petrossian’s Cyclades pieces close the program with luminous, island-inspired echoes, emphasizing intimate atmosphere and contemplative sonorities.

8 – 10 May

Jump into a bright spring festival filled with hands-on workshops, lively music, and outdoor art. Children will try simple crafts, watch performers, and wander through colourful market stalls. Listen to guitars and drums, smell fresh herbs and baked treats, and feel the breeze in the green park. Families discover nature games, collaborative art projects, and playful performances that spark curiosity and creativity.

2 – 10 May

Follow Ugly, a plucky duckling who leaves the farmyard, meets quirky characters and discovers the value of being different in this witty, tuneful musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale. Student actors bring colourful characters to life with songs, movement and gentle humour, creating a warm family theatre experience that celebrates diversity, empathy and belonging.

In English. Kids ages 5 and up.

6 – 10 May

Marking its 20th anniversary, Fête de la Danse transforms the city into a stage, presenting almost forty professional shows, community showcases and dozens of introductory classes. The program moves between poetic promenade pieces and exuberant street choreographies, including a river parade following the Rhône and waterfront performances that marry movement and public space. Community projects — like the flash‑mob Lovons‑nous joyeusement! in partnership with Cité Seniors — foreground participation, conviviality and accessibility, celebrating dance in its many forms.

Sunday 19 April, 14:00

Carlos Schwabe (1866–1926) is presented through a selection of paintings, drawings and prints that illuminate his symbolist vocabulary. His allegorical compositions and mythic figures deploy a somber palette and precise draughtsmanship to probe themes of spirituality, mortality and nature’s rites. Oil paintings, watercolours and printmaking techniques reveal his interest in narrative and mystical symbolism. Curators Marie-Ève Celio and Milan Garcin frame the works to highlight Schwabe’s poetic visual language and its reflection on inner experience and collective myth.

In French. 

9 – 10 May

Join the filming of Les Infiltrés – Le Club and step behind the cameras. Play interactive games, laugh through live sketches, and watch short reports that explore dinosaurs, space, cinema, and the Middle Ages. Feel the lights, hear cameras click, and try out short on-stage moments. Take part in creating media, learn how stories are made, and enjoy lively sounds, bright colors, and movement that spark curiosity.

In French. Kids ages 7–10.

Sunday 10 May, 18:00

Genevan pianist Philippe Boaron presents a recital pairing works by Ernest Bloch and Franz Liszt, tracing a poetic and spiritual trajectory through nightscapes, sea imagery and myth. The program moves seamlessly from La lugubre Gondola and Consolation to Bloch’s In the Night and Poems of the Sea, unfolding as a single breath with nuanced touch and dynamic contrasts. Petrossian’s Cyclades pieces close the program with luminous, island-inspired echoes, emphasizing intimate atmosphere and contemplative sonorities.

8 – 10 May

Jump into a bright spring festival filled with hands-on workshops, lively music, and outdoor art. Children will try simple crafts, watch performers, and wander through colourful market stalls. Listen to guitars and drums, smell fresh herbs and baked treats, and feel the breeze in the green park. Families discover nature games, collaborative art projects, and playful performances that spark curiosity and creativity.

2 – 10 May

Follow Ugly, a plucky duckling who leaves the farmyard, meets quirky characters and discovers the value of being different in this witty, tuneful musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale. Student actors bring colourful characters to life with songs, movement and gentle humour, creating a warm family theatre experience that celebrates diversity, empathy and belonging.

In English. Kids ages 5 and up.

6 – 10 May

Marking its 20th anniversary, Fête de la Danse transforms the city into a stage, presenting almost forty professional shows, community showcases and dozens of introductory classes. The program moves between poetic promenade pieces and exuberant street choreographies, including a river parade following the Rhône and waterfront performances that marry movement and public space. Community projects — like the flash‑mob Lovons‑nous joyeusement! in partnership with Cité Seniors — foreground participation, conviviality and accessibility, celebrating dance in its many forms.

Sunday 19 April, 14:00

Carlos Schwabe (1866–1926) is presented through a selection of paintings, drawings and prints that illuminate his symbolist vocabulary. His allegorical compositions and mythic figures deploy a somber palette and precise draughtsmanship to probe themes of spirituality, mortality and nature’s rites. Oil paintings, watercolours and printmaking techniques reveal his interest in narrative and mystical symbolism. Curators Marie-Ève Celio and Milan Garcin frame the works to highlight Schwabe’s poetic visual language and its reflection on inner experience and collective myth.

In French. 

9 – 10 May

Join the filming of Les Infiltrés – Le Club and step behind the cameras. Play interactive games, laugh through live sketches, and watch short reports that explore dinosaurs, space, cinema, and the Middle Ages. Feel the lights, hear cameras click, and try out short on-stage moments. Take part in creating media, learn how stories are made, and enjoy lively sounds, bright colors, and movement that spark curiosity.

In French. Kids ages 7–10.

Sunday 10 May, 18:00

Genevan pianist Philippe Boaron presents a recital pairing works by Ernest Bloch and Franz Liszt, tracing a poetic and spiritual trajectory through nightscapes, sea imagery and myth. The program moves seamlessly from La lugubre Gondola and Consolation to Bloch’s In the Night and Poems of the Sea, unfolding as a single breath with nuanced touch and dynamic contrasts. Petrossian’s Cyclades pieces close the program with luminous, island-inspired echoes, emphasizing intimate atmosphere and contemplative sonorities.

8 – 10 May

Jump into a bright spring festival filled with hands-on workshops, lively music, and outdoor art. Children will try simple crafts, watch performers, and wander through colourful market stalls. Listen to guitars and drums, smell fresh herbs and baked treats, and feel the breeze in the green park. Families discover nature games, collaborative art projects, and playful performances that spark curiosity and creativity.

2 – 10 May

Follow Ugly, a plucky duckling who leaves the farmyard, meets quirky characters and discovers the value of being different in this witty, tuneful musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale. Student actors bring colourful characters to life with songs, movement and gentle humour, creating a warm family theatre experience that celebrates diversity, empathy and belonging.

In English. Kids ages 5 and up.

6 – 10 May

Marking its 20th anniversary, Fête de la Danse transforms the city into a stage, presenting almost forty professional shows, community showcases and dozens of introductory classes. The program moves between poetic promenade pieces and exuberant street choreographies, including a river parade following the Rhône and waterfront performances that marry movement and public space. Community projects — like the flash‑mob Lovons‑nous joyeusement! in partnership with Cité Seniors — foreground participation, conviviality and accessibility, celebrating dance in its many forms.

Sunday 19 April, 14:00

Carlos Schwabe (1866–1926) is presented through a selection of paintings, drawings and prints that illuminate his symbolist vocabulary. His allegorical compositions and mythic figures deploy a somber palette and precise draughtsmanship to probe themes of spirituality, mortality and nature’s rites. Oil paintings, watercolours and printmaking techniques reveal his interest in narrative and mystical symbolism. Curators Marie-Ève Celio and Milan Garcin frame the works to highlight Schwabe’s poetic visual language and its reflection on inner experience and collective myth.

In French. 

9 – 10 May

Join the filming of Les Infiltrés – Le Club and step behind the cameras. Play interactive games, laugh through live sketches, and watch short reports that explore dinosaurs, space, cinema, and the Middle Ages. Feel the lights, hear cameras click, and try out short on-stage moments. Take part in creating media, learn how stories are made, and enjoy lively sounds, bright colors, and movement that spark curiosity.

In French. Kids ages 7–10.

Sunday 10 May, 18:00

Genevan pianist Philippe Boaron presents a recital pairing works by Ernest Bloch and Franz Liszt, tracing a poetic and spiritual trajectory through nightscapes, sea imagery and myth. The program moves seamlessly from La lugubre Gondola and Consolation to Bloch’s In the Night and Poems of the Sea, unfolding as a single breath with nuanced touch and dynamic contrasts. Petrossian’s Cyclades pieces close the program with luminous, island-inspired echoes, emphasizing intimate atmosphere and contemplative sonorities.

8 – 10 May

Jump into a bright spring festival filled with hands-on workshops, lively music, and outdoor art. Children will try simple crafts, watch performers, and wander through colourful market stalls. Listen to guitars and drums, smell fresh herbs and baked treats, and feel the breeze in the green park. Families discover nature games, collaborative art projects, and playful performances that spark curiosity and creativity.

2 – 10 May

Follow Ugly, a plucky duckling who leaves the farmyard, meets quirky characters and discovers the value of being different in this witty, tuneful musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale. Student actors bring colourful characters to life with songs, movement and gentle humour, creating a warm family theatre experience that celebrates diversity, empathy and belonging.

In English. Kids ages 5 and up.

6 – 10 May

Marking its 20th anniversary, Fête de la Danse transforms the city into a stage, presenting almost forty professional shows, community showcases and dozens of introductory classes. The program moves between poetic promenade pieces and exuberant street choreographies, including a river parade following the Rhône and waterfront performances that marry movement and public space. Community projects — like the flash‑mob Lovons‑nous joyeusement! in partnership with Cité Seniors — foreground participation, conviviality and accessibility, celebrating dance in its many forms.

Sunday 19 April, 14:00

Carlos Schwabe (1866–1926) is presented through a selection of paintings, drawings and prints that illuminate his symbolist vocabulary. His allegorical compositions and mythic figures deploy a somber palette and precise draughtsmanship to probe themes of spirituality, mortality and nature’s rites. Oil paintings, watercolours and printmaking techniques reveal his interest in narrative and mystical symbolism. Curators Marie-Ève Celio and Milan Garcin frame the works to highlight Schwabe’s poetic visual language and its reflection on inner experience and collective myth.

In French. 

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Visiting for the first time? A quick guide to the city’s top attractions.

The MEG is a renowned museum dedicated to the exploration and presentation of cultural diversity from around the world. Located in the heart of Geneva, it houses an extensive collection of over 80,000 objects, including artifacts, textiles, and artworks that highlight the rich traditions and histories of various communities. The museum emphasizes interactive and immersive exhibitions, engaging visitors with contemporary issues related to culture and identity.

Cool fact: The e-MEG app serves as a digital twin of the permanent exhibition, providing an audio guide and detailed descriptions along with photographs of all displayed objects.

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Since its opening in 1994, the MAMCO Geneva (Musée d’art moderne et contemporain)  has staged 450 exhibitions with works dating from the 1960s to the present day. Mamco’s holdings include works by Christo, Martin Kippenberger, Jenny Holzer, Dan Flavin, Sarkis, Franz Erhard Walther and Sylvie Fleury, among many others.

Cool fact: The MAMCO is the epicenter of the “Nuit des Bains”, held three times a year.  During this event, the district around the museum is transformed into a large gallery and attracts thousands of art lovers and sightseers each night.

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With a collection of 27,000 items from Switzerland, Europe and the Middle and Far East, and a witness to twelve centuries of ceramic art from the Middle Ages to modern times, the Ariana is one of Europe’s great museums specializing in glass and ceramics.

Cool fact: On the first Sunday of each month, the Ariana Museum opens its temporary exhibitions to the public.

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