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Plein-les-Watts Festival gathers live bands, DJs and street artists across three summer evenings, blending roots and reggae with global grooves and contemporary urban performance. Multiple stages and animated corners host energetic concerts, DJ sets and circus-inspired street theatre, while food stalls and craft vendors add tactile colour to the public realm. The programming favors communal rhythms and handcrafted expressions, creating a warm, convivial atmosphere that invites movement, listening and shared discovery.
Bellerive Festival presents a programme of chamber and orchestral music exploring repertoire from Classical to late Romantic and early 20th-century voices. Evenings feature works by Beethoven, Dvořák, Schubert, Mahler and Mendelssohn alongside evocative programmes centred on Grieg, Tchaikovsky and American classics. A New York-themed matinée offers lighter, rhythmic contrasts. A concurrent photographic exhibition by Michel Juvet creates a visual dialogue with the music. The festival highlights refined ensemble playing, expressive phrasing and an intimate atmosphere.
An energetic country and bluegrass festival programme that showcases a mix of roots, contemporary country and high-energy rockabilly performances. Line-up includes The Bluegrass Parkway, New Country Rain and Brothers on the Run alongside The Cactus Candies, The HillBilly Rockers Band and Tobey Lucas Band, with Luke Bayne Band and Tuff Enuff Band closing the weekend. Expect tight musicianship, vocal harmonies and lively stagecraft that foregrounds storytelling and danceable grooves.
Join a playful builder who improvises a strange home in a garden. With brave, clever ropes and found objects she moves from one idea to the next, sometimes wild, sometimes stubborn, slowly assembling a surprising structure. Children will watch materials cooperate or resist, feel the rhythm of making, and wonder whether everything will collapse or turn into accidental genius. A lively, physical performance that celebrates imagination, trial and joyful experimentation.
In French. Ages 6 and up.
Bia Ferreira is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and self-described “artivist” whose music fuses soul, blues, reggae, funk, R&B and rap with Brazilian traditions. Her performance weaves intimate vocals and layered instrumentation into politically charged songs addressing structural racism, LGBT+ discrimination, Black feminism, love and community. The stage presence combines raw emotion and ritualised grooves, inviting listening that is both resistant and healing. Atmospheric arrangements and rhythmic intensity create moments of tenderness, urgency and communal solidarity.
Explore a gentle story about Bama and the secret of the sanza. Observe the small wooden instrument, its carved shapes and bright tones. Listen as the storyteller brings Bama’s journey to life with hushes, rhythms and warm voice. Children will imagine the scenes, feel the music’s vibrations, and talk about kindness and courage. This family activity blends looking, hearing and sharing moments together.
In French. Kids ages 5 and up.
Charlotte Qin and Tessel van der Putte present an exhibition of porcelain installation and paintings that treats water as both element and metaphor. Curated by Frédéric Elkaïm, the works shift the focus from control and extraction toward ecological, emotional and feminine inquiry. A central porcelain installation evokes aquatic creatures and the fluid forms of coral and blossom, while paintings explore the body as a permeable landscape, probing materiality, vulnerability and collective care.
Opening: Thursday 7 July, 18:00 – Performance of Charlotte Qin
Plein-les-Watts Festival gathers live bands, DJs and street artists across three summer evenings, blending roots and reggae with global grooves and contemporary urban performance. Multiple stages and animated corners host energetic concerts, DJ sets and circus-inspired street theatre, while food stalls and craft vendors add tactile colour to the public realm. The programming favors communal rhythms and handcrafted expressions, creating a warm, convivial atmosphere that invites movement, listening and shared discovery.
Bellerive Festival presents a programme of chamber and orchestral music exploring repertoire from Classical to late Romantic and early 20th-century voices. Evenings feature works by Beethoven, Dvořák, Schubert, Mahler and Mendelssohn alongside evocative programmes centred on Grieg, Tchaikovsky and American classics. A New York-themed matinée offers lighter, rhythmic contrasts. A concurrent photographic exhibition by Michel Juvet creates a visual dialogue with the music. The festival highlights refined ensemble playing, expressive phrasing and an intimate atmosphere.
An energetic country and bluegrass festival programme that showcases a mix of roots, contemporary country and high-energy rockabilly performances. Line-up includes The Bluegrass Parkway, New Country Rain and Brothers on the Run alongside The Cactus Candies, The HillBilly Rockers Band and Tobey Lucas Band, with Luke Bayne Band and Tuff Enuff Band closing the weekend. Expect tight musicianship, vocal harmonies and lively stagecraft that foregrounds storytelling and danceable grooves.
Join a playful builder who improvises a strange home in a garden. With brave, clever ropes and found objects she moves from one idea to the next, sometimes wild, sometimes stubborn, slowly assembling a surprising structure. Children will watch materials cooperate or resist, feel the rhythm of making, and wonder whether everything will collapse or turn into accidental genius. A lively, physical performance that celebrates imagination, trial and joyful experimentation.
In French. Ages 6 and up.
Bia Ferreira is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and self-described “artivist” whose music fuses soul, blues, reggae, funk, R&B and rap with Brazilian traditions. Her performance weaves intimate vocals and layered instrumentation into politically charged songs addressing structural racism, LGBT+ discrimination, Black feminism, love and community. The stage presence combines raw emotion and ritualised grooves, inviting listening that is both resistant and healing. Atmospheric arrangements and rhythmic intensity create moments of tenderness, urgency and communal solidarity.
Explore a gentle story about Bama and the secret of the sanza. Observe the small wooden instrument, its carved shapes and bright tones. Listen as the storyteller brings Bama’s journey to life with hushes, rhythms and warm voice. Children will imagine the scenes, feel the music’s vibrations, and talk about kindness and courage. This family activity blends looking, hearing and sharing moments together.
In French. Kids ages 5 and up.
Charlotte Qin and Tessel van der Putte present an exhibition of porcelain installation and paintings that treats water as both element and metaphor. Curated by Frédéric Elkaïm, the works shift the focus from control and extraction toward ecological, emotional and feminine inquiry. A central porcelain installation evokes aquatic creatures and the fluid forms of coral and blossom, while paintings explore the body as a permeable landscape, probing materiality, vulnerability and collective care.
Opening: Thursday 7 July, 18:00 – Performance of Charlotte Qin
Plein-les-Watts Festival gathers live bands, DJs and street artists across three summer evenings, blending roots and reggae with global grooves and contemporary urban performance. Multiple stages and animated corners host energetic concerts, DJ sets and circus-inspired street theatre, while food stalls and craft vendors add tactile colour to the public realm. The programming favors communal rhythms and handcrafted expressions, creating a warm, convivial atmosphere that invites movement, listening and shared discovery.
Bellerive Festival presents a programme of chamber and orchestral music exploring repertoire from Classical to late Romantic and early 20th-century voices. Evenings feature works by Beethoven, Dvořák, Schubert, Mahler and Mendelssohn alongside evocative programmes centred on Grieg, Tchaikovsky and American classics. A New York-themed matinée offers lighter, rhythmic contrasts. A concurrent photographic exhibition by Michel Juvet creates a visual dialogue with the music. The festival highlights refined ensemble playing, expressive phrasing and an intimate atmosphere.
An energetic country and bluegrass festival programme that showcases a mix of roots, contemporary country and high-energy rockabilly performances. Line-up includes The Bluegrass Parkway, New Country Rain and Brothers on the Run alongside The Cactus Candies, The HillBilly Rockers Band and Tobey Lucas Band, with Luke Bayne Band and Tuff Enuff Band closing the weekend. Expect tight musicianship, vocal harmonies and lively stagecraft that foregrounds storytelling and danceable grooves.
Join a playful builder who improvises a strange home in a garden. With brave, clever ropes and found objects she moves from one idea to the next, sometimes wild, sometimes stubborn, slowly assembling a surprising structure. Children will watch materials cooperate or resist, feel the rhythm of making, and wonder whether everything will collapse or turn into accidental genius. A lively, physical performance that celebrates imagination, trial and joyful experimentation.
In French. Ages 6 and up.
Bia Ferreira is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and self-described “artivist” whose music fuses soul, blues, reggae, funk, R&B and rap with Brazilian traditions. Her performance weaves intimate vocals and layered instrumentation into politically charged songs addressing structural racism, LGBT+ discrimination, Black feminism, love and community. The stage presence combines raw emotion and ritualised grooves, inviting listening that is both resistant and healing. Atmospheric arrangements and rhythmic intensity create moments of tenderness, urgency and communal solidarity.
Explore a gentle story about Bama and the secret of the sanza. Observe the small wooden instrument, its carved shapes and bright tones. Listen as the storyteller brings Bama’s journey to life with hushes, rhythms and warm voice. Children will imagine the scenes, feel the music’s vibrations, and talk about kindness and courage. This family activity blends looking, hearing and sharing moments together.
In French. Kids ages 5 and up.
Plein-les-Watts Festival gathers live bands, DJs and street artists across three summer evenings, blending roots and reggae with global grooves and contemporary urban performance. Multiple stages and animated corners host energetic concerts, DJ sets and circus-inspired street theatre, while food stalls and craft vendors add tactile colour to the public realm. The programming favors communal rhythms and handcrafted expressions, creating a warm, convivial atmosphere that invites movement, listening and shared discovery.
Co-created by Primala Casse, La Cantine de Nasreddine stages a mobile kitchen as a theatrical set where cooking and storytelling intertwine. Three performers — Sophie Lebrun, Redwan Reys and Atakan Tan — inhabit new incarnations of Nasreddine Hodja, turning everyday situations into unexpected twists that reveal quiet wisdom. Vicky Althaus’s lighting and an intimate, communal mise en scène frame moments of humour, ritual and shared eating, inviting audiences into a warm, inventive collective experience.
In French.
Join a playful builder who improvises a strange home in a garden. With brave, clever ropes and found objects she moves from one idea to the next, sometimes wild, sometimes stubborn, slowly assembling a surprising structure. Children will watch materials cooperate or resist, feel the rhythm of making, and wonder whether everything will collapse or turn into accidental genius. A lively, physical performance that celebrates imagination, trial and joyful experimentation.
In French. Ages 6 and up.
Future Explorers brings together scientists, engineers, astronauts, sailors and artists to examine the frontiers of space, mountains, oceans, artificial intelligence, cosmic rays and the search for life. The program explores interdisciplinary collaboration and the role of curiosity in driving scientific discovery, highlighting hands-on activities, talks and performances that illuminate how research and creativity shape our understanding of the universe and our planet.
Jô is a Luso‑Brazilian singer-songwriter who blends reggae, rap and Brazilian rhythms into a warm, groove-driven sound. Based in Geneva, she has quickly made a mark on the local scene with intimate, charismatic performances and socially engaged lyrics. Her music balances sensual melodies, rhythmic buoyancy and sharp lyrical themes, inviting listeners into a reflective yet danceable world. This production is presented in collaboration with Oca Arts; YouTube and Spotify links are available on the artist page.
Grand Juillet is an itinerant literary festival gathering Swiss and international writers for readings, thematic encounters, workshops and family events. Programming explores contemporary literature, narrative practice and community mediation through participatory walks, readings and creative workshops. Participants investigate forms of storytelling, exchange perspectives and discover practical approaches to writing and reading in public spaces. Sessions emphasize discussion, learning outcomes and cultural exchange, with formats suitable for adults and families.
An evocative concert-homage exploring the songs and spirit of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. A tight ensemble reimagines iconic standards such as “Fly Me to the Moon” and “What a Wonderful World”, blending jazz phrasing, brass warmth and intimate vocal interpretation. The programme balances faithful nods to the originals with fresh arrangements that highlight swing, nuance and emotional resonance, inviting listeners into a warm, sophisticated evening of classic American song.
Charlotte Qin and Tessel van der Putte present an exhibition of porcelain installation and paintings that treats water as both element and metaphor. Curated by Frédéric Elkaïm, the works shift the focus from control and extraction toward ecological, emotional and feminine inquiry. A central porcelain installation evokes aquatic creatures and the fluid forms of coral and blossom, while paintings explore the body as a permeable landscape, probing materiality, vulnerability and collective care.
Opening: Thursday 7 July, 18:00 – Performance of Charlotte Qin
Plein-les-Watts Festival gathers live bands, DJs and street artists across three summer evenings, blending roots and reggae with global grooves and contemporary urban performance. Multiple stages and animated corners host energetic concerts, DJ sets and circus-inspired street theatre, while food stalls and craft vendors add tactile colour to the public realm. The programming favors communal rhythms and handcrafted expressions, creating a warm, convivial atmosphere that invites movement, listening and shared discovery.
Bellerive Festival presents a programme of chamber and orchestral music exploring repertoire from Classical to late Romantic and early 20th-century voices. Evenings feature works by Beethoven, Dvořák, Schubert, Mahler and Mendelssohn alongside evocative programmes centred on Grieg, Tchaikovsky and American classics. A New York-themed matinée offers lighter, rhythmic contrasts. A concurrent photographic exhibition by Michel Juvet creates a visual dialogue with the music. The festival highlights refined ensemble playing, expressive phrasing and an intimate atmosphere.
An energetic country and bluegrass festival programme that showcases a mix of roots, contemporary country and high-energy rockabilly performances. Line-up includes The Bluegrass Parkway, New Country Rain and Brothers on the Run alongside The Cactus Candies, The HillBilly Rockers Band and Tobey Lucas Band, with Luke Bayne Band and Tuff Enuff Band closing the weekend. Expect tight musicianship, vocal harmonies and lively stagecraft that foregrounds storytelling and danceable grooves.
Join a playful builder who improvises a strange home in a garden. With brave, clever ropes and found objects she moves from one idea to the next, sometimes wild, sometimes stubborn, slowly assembling a surprising structure. Children will watch materials cooperate or resist, feel the rhythm of making, and wonder whether everything will collapse or turn into accidental genius. A lively, physical performance that celebrates imagination, trial and joyful experimentation.
In French. Ages 6 and up.
Bia Ferreira is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and self-described “artivist” whose music fuses soul, blues, reggae, funk, R&B and rap with Brazilian traditions. Her performance weaves intimate vocals and layered instrumentation into politically charged songs addressing structural racism, LGBT+ discrimination, Black feminism, love and community. The stage presence combines raw emotion and ritualised grooves, inviting listening that is both resistant and healing. Atmospheric arrangements and rhythmic intensity create moments of tenderness, urgency and communal solidarity.
Explore a gentle story about Bama and the secret of the sanza. Observe the small wooden instrument, its carved shapes and bright tones. Listen as the storyteller brings Bama’s journey to life with hushes, rhythms and warm voice. Children will imagine the scenes, feel the music’s vibrations, and talk about kindness and courage. This family activity blends looking, hearing and sharing moments together.
In French. Kids ages 5 and up.
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