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16 – 19 February
Coolturalia - Ancestors of the Future

Ancestors of the Future

Performances
AMR

This four-evening concert cycle stages a collision between nostalgic anachronism and urgent futurity, producing jolting aesthetic shocks. Musicians move between written material and wild improvisation, blending kitsch textures, dazzling contrasts and incandescent timbres. Florence Melnotte (kaoscilator, piano, synthesizer, vocals), Sylvain Fournier (drums, vocals) and Louis Billette (saxophones, flugelhorn, vocals) shape a sound-world where intimacy and chaos entwine, inviting listeners into a luminous, unpredictable musical theatre.

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4 February – 4 March
Coolturalia - Glacier(s) — Works by Bernard Garo and Jacques Pugin

Glacier(s) — Works by Bernard Garo and Jacques Pugin

Art & Exhibits
Centre des Arts

Glacier(s) brings together the work of Bernard Garo and Jacques Pugin in a dialogue around mountain landscapes and the fragile presence of ice. The exhibition examines visual and conceptual responses to glaciers—their beauty, gradual transformation and the human imprint on these environments—offering a space for critical reflection. Works are presented alongside paintings by the young artist Albatros, whose canvases give a distinctive voice to mountain forms, in collaboration with FEDRE.

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1 September – 29 June, every Monday
Coolturalia - Le Marché de la Comédie

Le Marché de la Comédie

Community Cool Stuff
La Comédie de Genève

Discover a lively community market offering stalls of wine, cheese, bread, craft beer, honey, fine groceries, fresh vegetables, seasonal fruit and pastries. Local producers share their specialties in a friendly setting that encourages conversation and connection. Families, neighbours and visitors are invited to explore produce, chat with makers and enjoy weekly animations suited to all ages. The market celebrates local food traditions and fosters a welcoming space where everyone can meet, taste and support the community.

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9 December – 23 August
Coolturalia - Artist Residency 2026

Artist Residency 2026

Art & Exhibits
Red Cross Museum

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum presents the Prix Art Humanité, featuring works by five HEAD – Genève alumni exploring themes of sharing, engagement, and humanity. The exhibition also includes the first International Prize, by Lebanese artist Mohamad Khamis. Visitors can vote for their favourite project, with the Public Prize awarded during the ceremony.

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22 January – 28 February
Coolturalia - Glazed Realities

Glazed Realities

Art & Exhibits
espace-L

Glazed Realities is a group exhibition curated by Vasilis Zografos that examines contemporary ceramic practices as instruments of storytelling, experimentation and transformation. Featuring works by Nacoca Ko, Fernando de la Rocque, Jan Steenman, Heberth Sobral and Irene Venetsanou, the show foregrounds ceramic surfaces as carriers of memory, social narrative and perceptual ambiguity. Through glazing, texture and material manipulation the artists deploy sculpture and object-based installations to probe materiality, luminosity, fragility and the interplay between form and human experience.

Opening during La Nuit des Bains, Thursday 22 January, from 18:00.

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6 November 2025 – 15 April 2026
Coolturalia - Les Peintures Caravagesques en Hollande en Hollande au XVIIe s.

Caravaggesque Paintings in Holland in the 17th Century

Art & Exhibits
Galerie Salomon Lilian

The exhibition delves into the realism, drama, and emotional intensity of 17th-century Dutch artists influenced by Caravaggio. The works of Gerrit van Honthorst and Judith Leyster exemplify the bold use of light and shadow to capture everyday life with theatrical intensity. Their contributions left a significant impact on the art of the era, paving the way for new expressions of the human condition.

Opening during the Art en Vieille-Ville collective vernissage on Thursday, November 6, from 16:00 to 21:00.

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Coolturalia - Re/Imaginations
Monday 16 February, 12:00

Re/Imaginations

Performances
HEM Dufour

Curated by saxophone professor Joshua Hyde, this chamber programme gathers teachers and nine students from the saxophone class to reimagine piano and other-instrument works. Through the homogeneous sonic color of a saxophone ensemble, familiar pieces are transformed into dense, luminous arrangements that explore timbre, breath and collective phrasing. Lighting and spatial placement shape intimate listening moments while an original approach to balance and articulation reveals new emotional contours, offering a compact yet resonant midday musical experience.

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16 – 19 February
Coolturalia - Ancestors of the Future

Ancestors of the Future

Performances
AMR

This four-evening concert cycle stages a collision between nostalgic anachronism and urgent futurity, producing jolting aesthetic shocks. Musicians move between written material and wild improvisation, blending kitsch textures, dazzling contrasts and incandescent timbres. Florence Melnotte (kaoscilator, piano, synthesizer, vocals), Sylvain Fournier (drums, vocals) and Louis Billette (saxophones, flugelhorn, vocals) shape a sound-world where intimacy and chaos entwine, inviting listeners into a luminous, unpredictable musical theatre.

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4 February – 4 March
Coolturalia - Glacier(s) — Works by Bernard Garo and Jacques Pugin

Glacier(s) — Works by Bernard Garo and Jacques Pugin

Art & Exhibits
Centre des Arts

Glacier(s) brings together the work of Bernard Garo and Jacques Pugin in a dialogue around mountain landscapes and the fragile presence of ice. The exhibition examines visual and conceptual responses to glaciers—their beauty, gradual transformation and the human imprint on these environments—offering a space for critical reflection. Works are presented alongside paintings by the young artist Albatros, whose canvases give a distinctive voice to mountain forms, in collaboration with FEDRE.

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1 September – 29 June, every Monday
Coolturalia - Le Marché de la Comédie

Le Marché de la Comédie

Community Cool Stuff
La Comédie de Genève

Discover a lively community market offering stalls of wine, cheese, bread, craft beer, honey, fine groceries, fresh vegetables, seasonal fruit and pastries. Local producers share their specialties in a friendly setting that encourages conversation and connection. Families, neighbours and visitors are invited to explore produce, chat with makers and enjoy weekly animations suited to all ages. The market celebrates local food traditions and fosters a welcoming space where everyone can meet, taste and support the community.

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9 December – 23 August
Coolturalia - Artist Residency 2026

Artist Residency 2026

Art & Exhibits
Red Cross Museum

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum presents the Prix Art Humanité, featuring works by five HEAD – Genève alumni exploring themes of sharing, engagement, and humanity. The exhibition also includes the first International Prize, by Lebanese artist Mohamad Khamis. Visitors can vote for their favourite project, with the Public Prize awarded during the ceremony.

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22 January – 28 February
Coolturalia - Glazed Realities

Glazed Realities

Art & Exhibits
espace-L

Glazed Realities is a group exhibition curated by Vasilis Zografos that examines contemporary ceramic practices as instruments of storytelling, experimentation and transformation. Featuring works by Nacoca Ko, Fernando de la Rocque, Jan Steenman, Heberth Sobral and Irene Venetsanou, the show foregrounds ceramic surfaces as carriers of memory, social narrative and perceptual ambiguity. Through glazing, texture and material manipulation the artists deploy sculpture and object-based installations to probe materiality, luminosity, fragility and the interplay between form and human experience.

Opening during La Nuit des Bains, Thursday 22 January, from 18:00.

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6 November 2025 – 15 April 2026
Coolturalia - Les Peintures Caravagesques en Hollande en Hollande au XVIIe s.

Caravaggesque Paintings in Holland in the 17th Century

Art & Exhibits
Galerie Salomon Lilian

The exhibition delves into the realism, drama, and emotional intensity of 17th-century Dutch artists influenced by Caravaggio. The works of Gerrit van Honthorst and Judith Leyster exemplify the bold use of light and shadow to capture everyday life with theatrical intensity. Their contributions left a significant impact on the art of the era, paving the way for new expressions of the human condition.

Opening during the Art en Vieille-Ville collective vernissage on Thursday, November 6, from 16:00 to 21:00.

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Coolturalia - Re/Imaginations
Monday 16 February, 12:00

Re/Imaginations

Performances
HEM Dufour

Curated by saxophone professor Joshua Hyde, this chamber programme gathers teachers and nine students from the saxophone class to reimagine piano and other-instrument works. Through the homogeneous sonic color of a saxophone ensemble, familiar pieces are transformed into dense, luminous arrangements that explore timbre, breath and collective phrasing. Lighting and spatial placement shape intimate listening moments while an original approach to balance and articulation reveals new emotional contours, offering a compact yet resonant midday musical experience.

Show Details
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16 – 19 February
Coolturalia - Ancestors of the Future

Ancestors of the Future

Performances
AMR

This four-evening concert cycle stages a collision between nostalgic anachronism and urgent futurity, producing jolting aesthetic shocks. Musicians move between written material and wild improvisation, blending kitsch textures, dazzling contrasts and incandescent timbres. Florence Melnotte (kaoscilator, piano, synthesizer, vocals), Sylvain Fournier (drums, vocals) and Louis Billette (saxophones, flugelhorn, vocals) shape a sound-world where intimacy and chaos entwine, inviting listeners into a luminous, unpredictable musical theatre.

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4 February – 4 March
Coolturalia - Glacier(s) — Works by Bernard Garo and Jacques Pugin

Glacier(s) — Works by Bernard Garo and Jacques Pugin

Art & Exhibits
Centre des Arts

Glacier(s) brings together the work of Bernard Garo and Jacques Pugin in a dialogue around mountain landscapes and the fragile presence of ice. The exhibition examines visual and conceptual responses to glaciers—their beauty, gradual transformation and the human imprint on these environments—offering a space for critical reflection. Works are presented alongside paintings by the young artist Albatros, whose canvases give a distinctive voice to mountain forms, in collaboration with FEDRE.

Show Details
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1 September – 29 June, every Monday
Coolturalia - Le Marché de la Comédie

Le Marché de la Comédie

Community Cool Stuff
La Comédie de Genève

Discover a lively community market offering stalls of wine, cheese, bread, craft beer, honey, fine groceries, fresh vegetables, seasonal fruit and pastries. Local producers share their specialties in a friendly setting that encourages conversation and connection. Families, neighbours and visitors are invited to explore produce, chat with makers and enjoy weekly animations suited to all ages. The market celebrates local food traditions and fosters a welcoming space where everyone can meet, taste and support the community.

Show Details
Array
9 December – 23 August
Coolturalia - Artist Residency 2026

Artist Residency 2026

Art & Exhibits
Red Cross Museum

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum presents the Prix Art Humanité, featuring works by five HEAD – Genève alumni exploring themes of sharing, engagement, and humanity. The exhibition also includes the first International Prize, by Lebanese artist Mohamad Khamis. Visitors can vote for their favourite project, with the Public Prize awarded during the ceremony.

Show Details
Array
22 January – 28 February
Coolturalia - Glazed Realities

Glazed Realities

Art & Exhibits
espace-L

Glazed Realities is a group exhibition curated by Vasilis Zografos that examines contemporary ceramic practices as instruments of storytelling, experimentation and transformation. Featuring works by Nacoca Ko, Fernando de la Rocque, Jan Steenman, Heberth Sobral and Irene Venetsanou, the show foregrounds ceramic surfaces as carriers of memory, social narrative and perceptual ambiguity. Through glazing, texture and material manipulation the artists deploy sculpture and object-based installations to probe materiality, luminosity, fragility and the interplay between form and human experience.

Opening during La Nuit des Bains, Thursday 22 January, from 18:00.

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6 November 2025 – 15 April 2026
Coolturalia - Les Peintures Caravagesques en Hollande en Hollande au XVIIe s.

Caravaggesque Paintings in Holland in the 17th Century

Art & Exhibits
Galerie Salomon Lilian

The exhibition delves into the realism, drama, and emotional intensity of 17th-century Dutch artists influenced by Caravaggio. The works of Gerrit van Honthorst and Judith Leyster exemplify the bold use of light and shadow to capture everyday life with theatrical intensity. Their contributions left a significant impact on the art of the era, paving the way for new expressions of the human condition.

Opening during the Art en Vieille-Ville collective vernissage on Thursday, November 6, from 16:00 to 21:00.

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Coolturalia - Simple Machines
11 – 22 February

Simple Machines

Performances
Théâtre des Marionnettes

Choreographer Ugo Dehaes replaces his human troupe with extravagant robot-dancers endowed with an artificial intelligence that invents their own choreography. Intimate and unsettling, the performance invites the audience to sit around a table as the mechanised performers execute an uncanny, rhythmic ballet. Marie Peeters’ dramaturgy frames questions about labour, profit and the place of culture, while Wannes Deneer’s scenography and musical composition shape a tactile, immersive atmosphere. The piece blends humour, critique and physical precision.

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11 – 22 February
Coolturalia - Simple Machines

Simple Machines

Performances
Théâtre des Marionnettes

Choreographer Ugo Dehaes replaces his human troupe with extravagant robot-dancers endowed with an artificial intelligence that invents their own choreography. Intimate and unsettling, the performance invites the audience to sit around a table as the mechanised performers execute an uncanny, rhythmic ballet. Marie Peeters’ dramaturgy frames questions about labour, profit and the place of culture, while Wannes Deneer’s scenography and musical composition shape a tactile, immersive atmosphere. The piece blends humour, critique and physical precision.

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12 – 22 February
Coolturalia - Les Trois Soeurs à Trois - Collectif BPM

Les Trois Soeurs à Trois

Performances
Théâtre Saint-Gervais

“Les Trois Soeurs à Trois” by Collectif BPM at Maison Saint-Gervais presents an inventive reinterpretation of Chekhov’s play. Artists Catherine Büchi, Léa Pohlhammer, and Pierre Mifsud transform this classic by portraying journalists recording a radio show. They narrate the real or imagined stories of different productions of the play, while sharing personal and family anecdotes, providing a humorous and sharp reflection on their own dreams and illusions.

In French.

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Saturday 21 February, 20:00
Coolturalia - Antigel Festival : GEORGIO

Antigel Festival: Georgio

Performances
Alhambra

Georgio, the acclaimed Parisian rapper known for his hit album “Années Sauvages,” is making his stage comeback with two new singles. He will perform at the Alhambra as part of the Festival Antigel. Tickets are already on sale for his upcoming Adidas Arena show in January 2026, and more tour dates are anticipated.

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Friday 20 February, 23:59
Coolturalia - Antigel Festival: Héctor Oaks – Phase Fatale b2b Audrey Danza, Hirma & Magz

Antigel Festival: Héctor Oaks – Phase Fatale b2b Audrey Danza, Hirma & Magz

Cool Stuff
Grand Central

Héctor Oaks leads a night of fierce techno and acid, blending post-industrial thrust, ghetto‑tech grooves and searing acid for an explosive, focused set. Phase Fatale b2b Audrey Danza weave complex basslines and cinematic, relentless soundscapes into a hypnotic, immersive journey. In a second room, Hirma and Magz deliver high‑voltage sets mixing Afro‑influenced rhythms, Jersey, drum’n’bass, house and hip‑hop; other artists add warm, colourful DJ sets and garage/breaks/bass flavours.

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Saturday 21 February, 19:30

Richard Strauss and Anton Bruckner

Performances
Victoria Hall

Laurent Gay’s anniversary concert, marking his fifteen years at HEM, promises a romantically charged evening featuring the HEM Orchestra, conducted by Gay himself, along with soprano Clémence Tilquin. The program showcases Richard Strauss’s “Six Lieder” and Anton Bruckner’s “Symphony No. 4.” This event highlights a passionate fusion of voice and orchestra while celebrating nearly thirty of Laurent Gay’s original works.

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10 – 22 February

Laisse béton (merci Renaud)

Performances
Théâtre du Loup

In early January 2022, two construction vehicles belonging to a Swiss multinational were set on fire at a gravel pit in the Geneva countryside. Over a year later, a young man — referred to as Jérémy — was arrested and suspected of involvement in the arson. Held in pre-trial detention, he was released after more than three months, following strong public support and mobilization.

In French.
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Coolturalia - Re/Imaginations
Monday 16 February, 12:00

Re/Imaginations

Performances
HEM Dufour

Curated by saxophone professor Joshua Hyde, this chamber programme gathers teachers and nine students from the saxophone class to reimagine piano and other-instrument works. Through the homogeneous sonic color of a saxophone ensemble, familiar pieces are transformed into dense, luminous arrangements that explore timbre, breath and collective phrasing. Lighting and spatial placement shape intimate listening moments while an original approach to balance and articulation reveals new emotional contours, offering a compact yet resonant midday musical experience.

Show Details
Array
16 – 19 February
Coolturalia - Ancestors of the Future

Ancestors of the Future

Performances
AMR

This four-evening concert cycle stages a collision between nostalgic anachronism and urgent futurity, producing jolting aesthetic shocks. Musicians move between written material and wild improvisation, blending kitsch textures, dazzling contrasts and incandescent timbres. Florence Melnotte (kaoscilator, piano, synthesizer, vocals), Sylvain Fournier (drums, vocals) and Louis Billette (saxophones, flugelhorn, vocals) shape a sound-world where intimacy and chaos entwine, inviting listeners into a luminous, unpredictable musical theatre.

Show Details
Array
4 February – 4 March
Coolturalia - Glacier(s) — Works by Bernard Garo and Jacques Pugin

Glacier(s) — Works by Bernard Garo and Jacques Pugin

Art & Exhibits
Centre des Arts

Glacier(s) brings together the work of Bernard Garo and Jacques Pugin in a dialogue around mountain landscapes and the fragile presence of ice. The exhibition examines visual and conceptual responses to glaciers—their beauty, gradual transformation and the human imprint on these environments—offering a space for critical reflection. Works are presented alongside paintings by the young artist Albatros, whose canvases give a distinctive voice to mountain forms, in collaboration with FEDRE.

Show Details
Array
1 September – 29 June, every Monday
Coolturalia - Le Marché de la Comédie

Le Marché de la Comédie

Community Cool Stuff
La Comédie de Genève

Discover a lively community market offering stalls of wine, cheese, bread, craft beer, honey, fine groceries, fresh vegetables, seasonal fruit and pastries. Local producers share their specialties in a friendly setting that encourages conversation and connection. Families, neighbours and visitors are invited to explore produce, chat with makers and enjoy weekly animations suited to all ages. The market celebrates local food traditions and fosters a welcoming space where everyone can meet, taste and support the community.

Show Details
Array
9 December – 23 August
Coolturalia - Artist Residency 2026

Artist Residency 2026

Art & Exhibits
Red Cross Museum

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum presents the Prix Art Humanité, featuring works by five HEAD – Genève alumni exploring themes of sharing, engagement, and humanity. The exhibition also includes the first International Prize, by Lebanese artist Mohamad Khamis. Visitors can vote for their favourite project, with the Public Prize awarded during the ceremony.

Show Details
Array
22 January – 28 February
Coolturalia - Glazed Realities

Glazed Realities

Art & Exhibits
espace-L

Glazed Realities is a group exhibition curated by Vasilis Zografos that examines contemporary ceramic practices as instruments of storytelling, experimentation and transformation. Featuring works by Nacoca Ko, Fernando de la Rocque, Jan Steenman, Heberth Sobral and Irene Venetsanou, the show foregrounds ceramic surfaces as carriers of memory, social narrative and perceptual ambiguity. Through glazing, texture and material manipulation the artists deploy sculpture and object-based installations to probe materiality, luminosity, fragility and the interplay between form and human experience.

Opening during La Nuit des Bains, Thursday 22 January, from 18:00.

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6 November 2025 – 15 April 2026
Coolturalia - Les Peintures Caravagesques en Hollande en Hollande au XVIIe s.

Caravaggesque Paintings in Holland in the 17th Century

Art & Exhibits
Galerie Salomon Lilian

The exhibition delves into the realism, drama, and emotional intensity of 17th-century Dutch artists influenced by Caravaggio. The works of Gerrit van Honthorst and Judith Leyster exemplify the bold use of light and shadow to capture everyday life with theatrical intensity. Their contributions left a significant impact on the art of the era, paving the way for new expressions of the human condition.

Opening during the Art en Vieille-Ville collective vernissage on Thursday, November 6, from 16:00 to 21:00.

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Geneva Classics

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

MEG (Musée d’ethnographie de Genève)

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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MAMCO (Museum of Contemporary Art)

– CLOSED FOR RENOVATION –

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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Ariana Museum

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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