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Thursday 28 May, 18:30

Presented within the exhibition Observatoires — Carte blanche à John M Armleder, this guided musical visit brings the soloists of Ensemble Contrechamps into dialogue with visual art. The performers weave fragile chamber textures and attentive listening into the exhibition space, transforming artworks through close sonic commentary. The programme blends composed fragments and spontaneous encounters, inviting a slow, sensory experience that highlights timbre, silence and spatial resonance.

In French.

27 – 29 May

Special pop-up event by the lake for fashionistas!

Thursday 28 May, 18:45

Marie Didier, PhD, CEO of MATIS SA, presents how non‑invasive imaging technologies from scientific research are transforming the study of artworks. She examines the combination of spectral imaging, artificial intelligence and traditional expertise to reveal what the eye cannot see: historical pigments, underdrawings, erased signatures and invisible alterations. The talk discusses applications for conservation, material analysis and the work of restorers, historians and curators.

In French.

26 – 31 May

To celebrate its 175th anniversary, the Commune of Plan-les-Ouates unveils a vibrant year-long programme bringing together concerts, live performances, exhibitions, markets, sports tournaments, historical experiences, community celebrations and immersive cultural events. Blending heritage with contemporary creativity, the festivities highlight the people, traditions and local energy that have shaped the commune across generations, with everything from open-air celebrations and artistic workshops to virtual reality experiences, comedy shows, themed evenings and family-friendly activities designed to bring the entire community together.

28 – 31 May

Les Schubertiades de Thônex presents a compact festival of chamber music centred on Schubert and the Romantic repertoire. Across several evenings and family programming it juxtaposes intimate recital formats, thematic programmes exploring heritage and lyricism, and a gala concert that unites artists in a celebratory finale. The festival balances reflective, poetic moments with lively, accessible performances designed for both seasoned listeners and families, offering framed musical narratives and carefully curated instrumental colour.

Thursday 28 May, 17:00

This session reviews five years of L’Upcyclerie’s experimentation in circular fashion and design. The project explored creating from existing textile and wood materials, testing production models, collaborative practices and design approaches rooted in the social and solidarity economy. The discussion examines strategic choices, successes and limitations, and shares the key learnings that inform the consolidation of the wood workshop and next steps for circular production. Participants will gain insights into sustainable design pathways and collaborative innovation.

In French.

Thursday 28 May, 18:30

Presented within the exhibition Observatoires — Carte blanche à John M Armleder, this guided musical visit brings the soloists of Ensemble Contrechamps into dialogue with visual art. The performers weave fragile chamber textures and attentive listening into the exhibition space, transforming artworks through close sonic commentary. The programme blends composed fragments and spontaneous encounters, inviting a slow, sensory experience that highlights timbre, silence and spatial resonance.

In French.

27 – 29 May

Special pop-up event by the lake for fashionistas!

Thursday 28 May, 18:45

Marie Didier, PhD, CEO of MATIS SA, presents how non‑invasive imaging technologies from scientific research are transforming the study of artworks. She examines the combination of spectral imaging, artificial intelligence and traditional expertise to reveal what the eye cannot see: historical pigments, underdrawings, erased signatures and invisible alterations. The talk discusses applications for conservation, material analysis and the work of restorers, historians and curators.

In French.

26 – 31 May

To celebrate its 175th anniversary, the Commune of Plan-les-Ouates unveils a vibrant year-long programme bringing together concerts, live performances, exhibitions, markets, sports tournaments, historical experiences, community celebrations and immersive cultural events. Blending heritage with contemporary creativity, the festivities highlight the people, traditions and local energy that have shaped the commune across generations, with everything from open-air celebrations and artistic workshops to virtual reality experiences, comedy shows, themed evenings and family-friendly activities designed to bring the entire community together.

28 – 31 May

Les Schubertiades de Thônex presents a compact festival of chamber music centred on Schubert and the Romantic repertoire. Across several evenings and family programming it juxtaposes intimate recital formats, thematic programmes exploring heritage and lyricism, and a gala concert that unites artists in a celebratory finale. The festival balances reflective, poetic moments with lively, accessible performances designed for both seasoned listeners and families, offering framed musical narratives and carefully curated instrumental colour.

Thursday 28 May, 17:00

This session reviews five years of L’Upcyclerie’s experimentation in circular fashion and design. The project explored creating from existing textile and wood materials, testing production models, collaborative practices and design approaches rooted in the social and solidarity economy. The discussion examines strategic choices, successes and limitations, and shares the key learnings that inform the consolidation of the wood workshop and next steps for circular production. Participants will gain insights into sustainable design pathways and collaborative innovation.

In French.

Thursday 28 May, 18:30

Presented within the exhibition Observatoires — Carte blanche à John M Armleder, this guided musical visit brings the soloists of Ensemble Contrechamps into dialogue with visual art. The performers weave fragile chamber textures and attentive listening into the exhibition space, transforming artworks through close sonic commentary. The programme blends composed fragments and spontaneous encounters, inviting a slow, sensory experience that highlights timbre, silence and spatial resonance.

In French.

27 – 29 May

Special pop-up event by the lake for fashionistas!

Thursday 28 May, 18:45

Marie Didier, PhD, CEO of MATIS SA, presents how non‑invasive imaging technologies from scientific research are transforming the study of artworks. She examines the combination of spectral imaging, artificial intelligence and traditional expertise to reveal what the eye cannot see: historical pigments, underdrawings, erased signatures and invisible alterations. The talk discusses applications for conservation, material analysis and the work of restorers, historians and curators.

In French.

26 – 31 May

To celebrate its 175th anniversary, the Commune of Plan-les-Ouates unveils a vibrant year-long programme bringing together concerts, live performances, exhibitions, markets, sports tournaments, historical experiences, community celebrations and immersive cultural events. Blending heritage with contemporary creativity, the festivities highlight the people, traditions and local energy that have shaped the commune across generations, with everything from open-air celebrations and artistic workshops to virtual reality experiences, comedy shows, themed evenings and family-friendly activities designed to bring the entire community together.

28 – 31 May

Les Schubertiades de Thônex presents a compact festival of chamber music centred on Schubert and the Romantic repertoire. Across several evenings and family programming it juxtaposes intimate recital formats, thematic programmes exploring heritage and lyricism, and a gala concert that unites artists in a celebratory finale. The festival balances reflective, poetic moments with lively, accessible performances designed for both seasoned listeners and families, offering framed musical narratives and carefully curated instrumental colour.

Thursday 28 May, 17:00

This session reviews five years of L’Upcyclerie’s experimentation in circular fashion and design. The project explored creating from existing textile and wood materials, testing production models, collaborative practices and design approaches rooted in the social and solidarity economy. The discussion examines strategic choices, successes and limitations, and shares the key learnings that inform the consolidation of the wood workshop and next steps for circular production. Participants will gain insights into sustainable design pathways and collaborative innovation.

In French.

29 – 30 May

Amine Radi offers a compelling solo performance that navigates identity, rhythm and intimate storytelling. His stage presence merges subtle theatricality with musical sensibility, crafting atmospheric moments that shift between humour, reflection and sharp observational detail. Minimalist staging and attentive pacing allow the audience to inhabit each narrative beat, while a refined use of voice and gesture shapes a vivid emotional arc. The piece invites contemplation through concentrated, finely tuned expression.

In French.

28 – 31 May

Les Schubertiades de Thônex presents a compact festival of chamber music centred on Schubert and the Romantic repertoire. Across several evenings and family programming it juxtaposes intimate recital formats, thematic programmes exploring heritage and lyricism, and a gala concert that unites artists in a celebratory finale. The festival balances reflective, poetic moments with lively, accessible performances designed for both seasoned listeners and families, offering framed musical narratives and carefully curated instrumental colour.

28 May – 7 June

Alexandre Baumgartner presents a body of paintings, sculptures and drawings that straddle contemporary practice and art brut. His work evokes hybrid, often ambiguous creatures, balancing an apparent innocence with acute perceptual intensity.
Using gestural drawing, tactile paint surfaces and sculptural forms, the pieces probe the boundary between presence and disappearance. The exhibition questions how simple contours and raw mark-making reactivate buried affects, revealing fragile emotional registers and the paradox of clarity within naiveté.

28 May – 7 June

Bold and poetic, “Insuline” is a powerful denouncement of virilist and heteronormative excesses. Combining the sharp words of Lou Lepori, the music of Marc Berman, and the performance of Cédric Leproust, this fiery recital challenges conventions and unspoken norms. This queer show, driven by tumultuous and subversive expression, celebrates a body that rejects imposed normality.

In French.

Saturday 30 May, 14:30

Explore four contemporary galleries on a lively walking route through the gallery district. Led by professional guide Julie Zelenova, the tour invites close-looking at artworks and exchanges with gallery staff, uncovering artists’ practices and curatorial approaches. The promenade balances thoughtful viewing with a dynamic pace, offering an energetic, social way to experience current exhibitions and the neighbourhood’s creative pulse. Suitable for participants of all levels.

28 – 31 May

“Phèdre!” is a joyful monologue performed by Romain Daroles, who enthusiastically delves into the richness of Racine’s text and the elements of tragedy. Celebrated at the 2019 Avignon Festival, this adaptation inspires a love for language and a renewed interest in rediscovering this classic masterpiece. Designed and directed by François Gremaud, the show combines simplicity with passion, transforming the tragedy of Phèdre into a vibrant and engaging experience.

In French.

Thursday 28 May, 18:30

Presented within the exhibition Observatoires — Carte blanche à John M Armleder, this guided musical visit brings the soloists of Ensemble Contrechamps into dialogue with visual art. The performers weave fragile chamber textures and attentive listening into the exhibition space, transforming artworks through close sonic commentary. The programme blends composed fragments and spontaneous encounters, inviting a slow, sensory experience that highlights timbre, silence and spatial resonance.

In French.

27 – 29 May

Special pop-up event by the lake for fashionistas!

Thursday 28 May, 18:45

Marie Didier, PhD, CEO of MATIS SA, presents how non‑invasive imaging technologies from scientific research are transforming the study of artworks. She examines the combination of spectral imaging, artificial intelligence and traditional expertise to reveal what the eye cannot see: historical pigments, underdrawings, erased signatures and invisible alterations. The talk discusses applications for conservation, material analysis and the work of restorers, historians and curators.

In French.

26 – 31 May

To celebrate its 175th anniversary, the Commune of Plan-les-Ouates unveils a vibrant year-long programme bringing together concerts, live performances, exhibitions, markets, sports tournaments, historical experiences, community celebrations and immersive cultural events. Blending heritage with contemporary creativity, the festivities highlight the people, traditions and local energy that have shaped the commune across generations, with everything from open-air celebrations and artistic workshops to virtual reality experiences, comedy shows, themed evenings and family-friendly activities designed to bring the entire community together.

28 – 31 May

Les Schubertiades de Thônex presents a compact festival of chamber music centred on Schubert and the Romantic repertoire. Across several evenings and family programming it juxtaposes intimate recital formats, thematic programmes exploring heritage and lyricism, and a gala concert that unites artists in a celebratory finale. The festival balances reflective, poetic moments with lively, accessible performances designed for both seasoned listeners and families, offering framed musical narratives and carefully curated instrumental colour.

Thursday 28 May, 17:00

This session reviews five years of L’Upcyclerie’s experimentation in circular fashion and design. The project explored creating from existing textile and wood materials, testing production models, collaborative practices and design approaches rooted in the social and solidarity economy. The discussion examines strategic choices, successes and limitations, and shares the key learnings that inform the consolidation of the wood workshop and next steps for circular production. Participants will gain insights into sustainable design pathways and collaborative innovation.

In French.

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Celebrating Geneva’s vibrant heartbeat and the stories shaping culture today

If you’ve walked along the boulevard des Philosophes recently, you may have paused in front of number 20, wondering about the banner stretched across the facade: "Equality is built. Together. La Collective will open its doors in 2027— a space bringing together seven women's associations, a café, a library, housing, childcare, and cultural life under one roof. One of the women behind it, Laurence Levrat-Pictet, has spent a lifetime making things like this happen. I went to find out how.
Writer, interviewer, collector of conversations. Alain Elkann has sat across from presidents, cardinals, artists, and Nobel Prize winners — thousands of conversations spanning decades — and never once posed a question he wasn't willing to abandon. I met him at his home in Geneva to talk a bit about everything: the craft of the interview, the future of books, why common sense might be the most underrated virtue of our time, and the advice that has stayed with him since childhood.

Geneva Classics

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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