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14 – 19 April

Time to Watches gathers over eighty-five independent watch brands and creators to showcase contemporary watchmaking. The presentation focuses on timepieces and objects that explore design, technical innovation and artisanal craft, from compact mechanical constructions to conceptual editions. A village-like layout frames varied atmospheres where exhibitions, demonstrations and hands-on workshops invite close attention to materiality, finishing and the makers’ processes. The event reveals how independent practice negotiates tradition, experimentation and the social rituals surrounding time.

16 – 18 April

“Submersion Games” by Bryan Campbell at Maison Saint-Gervais is a performance drawing inspiration from the novel Moby Dick. It intertwines themes of eroticism, ecocide violence, and sado-masochistic rituals, delving into the desires and sufferings present in our relationships with work, sexuality, and the natural world. The piece immerses the audience in a maritime experience.

Thursday 16 April, 20:30

Lila Iké leads an intimate reggae evening framed by Wurl Sound, a bespoke sound system blending gospel, roots reggae, soul and dancehall textures. Her voice navigates warm, emotive melodies while Steph O.B.F spins deep dub and bass-heavy grooves, and Vesper T contributes a hushed, soulful folk-trip-hop vocal exploration that folds into echoing dub atmospheres. Expect immersive soundscapes that shift between hypnotic rhythms and tender, lyrical moments.

14 – 18 April

Directed by Joël Pommerat, this new creation imagines the encounter of two very young girls who defy the laws of the real world and adult authority to preserve their pact of friendship. Positioned between theatre and novel, the piece combines grave and naive episodes, where the supernatural becomes a means to confront inconceivable realities. The staging favours intimate, unsettling atmospheres and a precise ensemble work. Includes accessible formats: relaxed performance, audiodescription and tactile visit.

In French.

15 – 17 April

Sing and listen in a playful workshop led by a professional opera singer. Children discover the secrets of singing through games, breathing exercises, and short songs. They practice matching pitch, shaping phrases, and blending voices while moving to rhythms and exploring bright and warm tones. Simple activities with clapping, echoing, and group pieces boost confidence, attention, and creativity, helping each child find their voice in a joyful musical atmosphere.

In French. Kids ages 4–7 and 8–12.

7 – 19 April

Eric Eriston Winarto presents a body of small oil paintings that treat the Swiss landscape as memory and pictorial research. Executed largely in A4 format, these fragmentary paintings—hills veiled in smoke, metallic roads, nocturnal scenes with phantom headlights, bluish forests—oscillate between observation and abstraction. Drawing on the legacy of Turner and Hodler, Winarto probes perception, tension and balance, using controlled yet enigmatic brushwork to suggest storms, glaciers and mist. The project questions how intimate, poetic images emerge from fleeting atmospheric states.

14 – 19 April

Time to Watches gathers over eighty-five independent watch brands and creators to showcase contemporary watchmaking. The presentation focuses on timepieces and objects that explore design, technical innovation and artisanal craft, from compact mechanical constructions to conceptual editions. A village-like layout frames varied atmospheres where exhibitions, demonstrations and hands-on workshops invite close attention to materiality, finishing and the makers’ processes. The event reveals how independent practice negotiates tradition, experimentation and the social rituals surrounding time.

16 – 18 April

“Submersion Games” by Bryan Campbell at Maison Saint-Gervais is a performance drawing inspiration from the novel Moby Dick. It intertwines themes of eroticism, ecocide violence, and sado-masochistic rituals, delving into the desires and sufferings present in our relationships with work, sexuality, and the natural world. The piece immerses the audience in a maritime experience.

Thursday 16 April, 20:30

Lila Iké leads an intimate reggae evening framed by Wurl Sound, a bespoke sound system blending gospel, roots reggae, soul and dancehall textures. Her voice navigates warm, emotive melodies while Steph O.B.F spins deep dub and bass-heavy grooves, and Vesper T contributes a hushed, soulful folk-trip-hop vocal exploration that folds into echoing dub atmospheres. Expect immersive soundscapes that shift between hypnotic rhythms and tender, lyrical moments.

14 – 18 April

Directed by Joël Pommerat, this new creation imagines the encounter of two very young girls who defy the laws of the real world and adult authority to preserve their pact of friendship. Positioned between theatre and novel, the piece combines grave and naive episodes, where the supernatural becomes a means to confront inconceivable realities. The staging favours intimate, unsettling atmospheres and a precise ensemble work. Includes accessible formats: relaxed performance, audiodescription and tactile visit.

In French.

15 – 17 April

Sing and listen in a playful workshop led by a professional opera singer. Children discover the secrets of singing through games, breathing exercises, and short songs. They practice matching pitch, shaping phrases, and blending voices while moving to rhythms and exploring bright and warm tones. Simple activities with clapping, echoing, and group pieces boost confidence, attention, and creativity, helping each child find their voice in a joyful musical atmosphere.

In French. Kids ages 4–7 and 8–12.

7 – 19 April

Eric Eriston Winarto presents a body of small oil paintings that treat the Swiss landscape as memory and pictorial research. Executed largely in A4 format, these fragmentary paintings—hills veiled in smoke, metallic roads, nocturnal scenes with phantom headlights, bluish forests—oscillate between observation and abstraction. Drawing on the legacy of Turner and Hodler, Winarto probes perception, tension and balance, using controlled yet enigmatic brushwork to suggest storms, glaciers and mist. The project questions how intimate, poetic images emerge from fleeting atmospheric states.

14 – 19 April

Time to Watches gathers over eighty-five independent watch brands and creators to showcase contemporary watchmaking. The presentation focuses on timepieces and objects that explore design, technical innovation and artisanal craft, from compact mechanical constructions to conceptual editions. A village-like layout frames varied atmospheres where exhibitions, demonstrations and hands-on workshops invite close attention to materiality, finishing and the makers’ processes. The event reveals how independent practice negotiates tradition, experimentation and the social rituals surrounding time.

16 – 18 April

“Submersion Games” by Bryan Campbell at Maison Saint-Gervais is a performance drawing inspiration from the novel Moby Dick. It intertwines themes of eroticism, ecocide violence, and sado-masochistic rituals, delving into the desires and sufferings present in our relationships with work, sexuality, and the natural world. The piece immerses the audience in a maritime experience.

Thursday 16 April, 20:30

Lila Iké leads an intimate reggae evening framed by Wurl Sound, a bespoke sound system blending gospel, roots reggae, soul and dancehall textures. Her voice navigates warm, emotive melodies while Steph O.B.F spins deep dub and bass-heavy grooves, and Vesper T contributes a hushed, soulful folk-trip-hop vocal exploration that folds into echoing dub atmospheres. Expect immersive soundscapes that shift between hypnotic rhythms and tender, lyrical moments.

14 – 18 April

Directed by Joël Pommerat, this new creation imagines the encounter of two very young girls who defy the laws of the real world and adult authority to preserve their pact of friendship. Positioned between theatre and novel, the piece combines grave and naive episodes, where the supernatural becomes a means to confront inconceivable realities. The staging favours intimate, unsettling atmospheres and a precise ensemble work. Includes accessible formats: relaxed performance, audiodescription and tactile visit.

In French.

15 – 17 April

Sing and listen in a playful workshop led by a professional opera singer. Children discover the secrets of singing through games, breathing exercises, and short songs. They practice matching pitch, shaping phrases, and blending voices while moving to rhythms and exploring bright and warm tones. Simple activities with clapping, echoing, and group pieces boost confidence, attention, and creativity, helping each child find their voice in a joyful musical atmosphere.

In French. Kids ages 4–7 and 8–12.

7 – 19 April

Eric Eriston Winarto presents a body of small oil paintings that treat the Swiss landscape as memory and pictorial research. Executed largely in A4 format, these fragmentary paintings—hills veiled in smoke, metallic roads, nocturnal scenes with phantom headlights, bluish forests—oscillate between observation and abstraction. Drawing on the legacy of Turner and Hodler, Winarto probes perception, tension and balance, using controlled yet enigmatic brushwork to suggest storms, glaciers and mist. The project questions how intimate, poetic images emerge from fleeting atmospheric states.

Saturday 18 April, 20:30

Don Carlos, a reggae legend from Western Kingston with a career dating back to 1973 and a former member of Black Uhuru, leads an evening of melodic roots reggae. He performs with Dub Vision, while GEO & the Upright Ones — Don Carlos’s son and an emerging artist — presents new material drawn from the album “New Horizon”. The set balances classic roots rhythms, soulful vocals and warm dub textures, offering a timeless and intimate musical experience.

17 – 26 April

Archipel Festival presents a selection of independent cinema that foregrounds experimental narratives, emerging voices and boundary-pushing forms. Over a curated programme, filmmakers explore intimacy, migration, memory and the politics of image through bold cinematography and attentive sound design. The festival prioritises debut works and daring auteurs, offering concentrated encounters with contemporary film practices. Programming balances short and feature-length films, panel conversations and artist-led sessions that frame the films within wider cultural and aesthetic debates.

Saturday 18 April, 14:00

The Quartier des Bains presents an immersive musical journey through its galleries, bringing together 30 musicians in 11 spaces. Through improvised performances in dialogue with the artworks, visitors are invited to wander freely between venues, following a rhythm that alternates live sessions and breaks. The event reflects an ongoing effort to expand beyond traditional exhibitions and strengthen connections with audiences and the local cultural scene.

Saturday 18 April, 13:30

This hands-on workshop introduces digital illustration through imagining futures for the Pâquis neighbourhood. Participants explore tablet and computer drawing tools, experiment with styles from utopian to dystopian, and develop a personal vision to translate into a digital artwork. The session covers software techniques, composition and storytelling, and practical workflows for exporting and printing a finished piece. Open to all levels, the workshop emphasizes creative exploration and technical skills to communicate urban imaginaries.

In French.

Saturday 18 April, 21:00

Improvisational trio Nebbia, Downes and Lisle present Exhaust, a visceral set of spontaneous composition where acute listening and rapid reflexes shape each moment. Saxophonist Camila Nebbia brings a powerful, incisive voice; pianist Kit Downes favors raw immediacy and bold harmonic gestures; drummer Andrew Lisle anchors and catalyses the group with fluid, propulsive rhythms. The trio navigates between melodic counterpoint and dense, textured soundscapes, embracing contrast and continual transformation. Their debut album, Exhaust, was released on New York label Relative Pitch.

Saturday 18 April, 14:00

Raphaël Fiammingo, from the City of Geneva’s Parks and Gardens Department (SEVE), oversees care and development of the city’s trees and urban forests, managing over 40,000 trees and 70 hectares of public forest.

This lecture presents a curated selection of 40 notable trees found in Geneva, exploring seasonal changes, species diversity (more than 400 varieties), ecological roles, and urban forestry practices. Fiammingo examines identification, conservation challenges, and why urban tree heritage matters for biodiversity, climate resilience, and community well-being.

In French.

14 – 19 April

Time to Watches gathers over eighty-five independent watch brands and creators to showcase contemporary watchmaking. The presentation focuses on timepieces and objects that explore design, technical innovation and artisanal craft, from compact mechanical constructions to conceptual editions. A village-like layout frames varied atmospheres where exhibitions, demonstrations and hands-on workshops invite close attention to materiality, finishing and the makers’ processes. The event reveals how independent practice negotiates tradition, experimentation and the social rituals surrounding time.

16 – 18 April

“Submersion Games” by Bryan Campbell at Maison Saint-Gervais is a performance drawing inspiration from the novel Moby Dick. It intertwines themes of eroticism, ecocide violence, and sado-masochistic rituals, delving into the desires and sufferings present in our relationships with work, sexuality, and the natural world. The piece immerses the audience in a maritime experience.

Thursday 16 April, 20:30

Lila Iké leads an intimate reggae evening framed by Wurl Sound, a bespoke sound system blending gospel, roots reggae, soul and dancehall textures. Her voice navigates warm, emotive melodies while Steph O.B.F spins deep dub and bass-heavy grooves, and Vesper T contributes a hushed, soulful folk-trip-hop vocal exploration that folds into echoing dub atmospheres. Expect immersive soundscapes that shift between hypnotic rhythms and tender, lyrical moments.

14 – 18 April

Directed by Joël Pommerat, this new creation imagines the encounter of two very young girls who defy the laws of the real world and adult authority to preserve their pact of friendship. Positioned between theatre and novel, the piece combines grave and naive episodes, where the supernatural becomes a means to confront inconceivable realities. The staging favours intimate, unsettling atmospheres and a precise ensemble work. Includes accessible formats: relaxed performance, audiodescription and tactile visit.

In French.

15 – 17 April

Sing and listen in a playful workshop led by a professional opera singer. Children discover the secrets of singing through games, breathing exercises, and short songs. They practice matching pitch, shaping phrases, and blending voices while moving to rhythms and exploring bright and warm tones. Simple activities with clapping, echoing, and group pieces boost confidence, attention, and creativity, helping each child find their voice in a joyful musical atmosphere.

In French. Kids ages 4–7 and 8–12.

7 – 19 April

Eric Eriston Winarto presents a body of small oil paintings that treat the Swiss landscape as memory and pictorial research. Executed largely in A4 format, these fragmentary paintings—hills veiled in smoke, metallic roads, nocturnal scenes with phantom headlights, bluish forests—oscillate between observation and abstraction. Drawing on the legacy of Turner and Hodler, Winarto probes perception, tension and balance, using controlled yet enigmatic brushwork to suggest storms, glaciers and mist. The project questions how intimate, poetic images emerge from fleeting atmospheric states.

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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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