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24 April – 8 May

Adrienne Barman’s exhibition “À POIL!” invites us to a joyful encounter with the human body. Far from the rigid standards of academic art, her drawings of nudes (and a few “naked” pieces!) reveal a rare graphic freedom. A multitude of drawings hung with clips will take over the gallery, transforming the space for two weeks into a lively and spontaneous studio.

Opening: Friday April 24th, 18h – 20h

 

6 – 10 May

“Tabou” by Jean-Daniel Piguet delves into the journey of a son and his mother through South America, tracing the footsteps of the grandfather, a former cacao plantation worker. Their quest to overcome family trauma unveils the violent legacy left behind. Within the confines of their hotel room, an ambiguous relationship and a hallucinatory narrative unfold. The film transforms into a psycho-magical tale, filled with intriguing characters and fantastical apparitions, intertwining personal stories, collective consciousness, and the colonial past of South America.

In French.

1 – 10 May

Amour(s) is a production by Compagnie lesArts that delves into the various dimensions of love through testimonies, stories, and writings. Directed by Tony Romaniello, this collaborative creation combines documentary theater with performances by Laurent Baier, Christian Baumann, and Stella Giuliani. The set design is by Célia Zanghi, with lighting design and management by Yannis Marti.

In French.

Friday 8 May, 17:00

Photographer Dany Gignoux’s work, presented alongside texts by Georges Haldas, offers a sensitive documentary portrait of Geneva café life in the early 1980s. The exhibition gathers photographs and associated archival material that reveal everyday interactions, interiors and social rituals of bistro culture.
Curator Eloi Contesse’s guided tour focuses on Gignoux’s photographic archives, illuminating the artist’s approach to framing, sequence and context, and how images and texts together evoke memory, community and the rhythms of daily life.

5 – 10 May

Presented by Les AMAZONES à la Julienne, this satirical comedy upends fairy-tale logic to expose social conventions. A distinguished lecturer’s attempt to rehabilitate classic tales unravels as a sarcastic Witch dismantles founding myths, and heroines from Cinderella to Snow White rebel, bore themselves or awaken sexually. Mixing social satire, dark comedy and biting poetry, the piece stages wild reversals where prey become predators, yielding a hilarious yet cruel portrait of a post–fairy‑tale world that unsettles as it amuses.

Free entry, donations welcome.
Information and reservations: 078 799 02 36 / lesamazones10@gmail.com

In French.

8 – 10 May

P.A.G.E.S. brings together publishers, artists, designers and visual-communication students to showcase contemporary printed matter and graphic design. The programme features artist books, launches and editorial projects — including presentations of Agathe de Limoges’s Une clé qui n’ouvre rien and the publication Couriller Gribourir by Stanyslas Leray — alongside exhibitions (Bänziger‑Hug‑Kasper‑Florio, Spinorama), a student‑illustrated daily edition and publishing‑focused encounters. The fair foregrounds experimental formats, typographic practice and the objecthood of the book.

24 April – 8 May

Adrienne Barman’s exhibition “À POIL!” invites us to a joyful encounter with the human body. Far from the rigid standards of academic art, her drawings of nudes (and a few “naked” pieces!) reveal a rare graphic freedom. A multitude of drawings hung with clips will take over the gallery, transforming the space for two weeks into a lively and spontaneous studio.

Opening: Friday April 24th, 18h – 20h

 

6 – 10 May

“Tabou” by Jean-Daniel Piguet delves into the journey of a son and his mother through South America, tracing the footsteps of the grandfather, a former cacao plantation worker. Their quest to overcome family trauma unveils the violent legacy left behind. Within the confines of their hotel room, an ambiguous relationship and a hallucinatory narrative unfold. The film transforms into a psycho-magical tale, filled with intriguing characters and fantastical apparitions, intertwining personal stories, collective consciousness, and the colonial past of South America.

In French.

1 – 10 May

Amour(s) is a production by Compagnie lesArts that delves into the various dimensions of love through testimonies, stories, and writings. Directed by Tony Romaniello, this collaborative creation combines documentary theater with performances by Laurent Baier, Christian Baumann, and Stella Giuliani. The set design is by Célia Zanghi, with lighting design and management by Yannis Marti.

In French.

Friday 8 May, 17:00

Photographer Dany Gignoux’s work, presented alongside texts by Georges Haldas, offers a sensitive documentary portrait of Geneva café life in the early 1980s. The exhibition gathers photographs and associated archival material that reveal everyday interactions, interiors and social rituals of bistro culture.
Curator Eloi Contesse’s guided tour focuses on Gignoux’s photographic archives, illuminating the artist’s approach to framing, sequence and context, and how images and texts together evoke memory, community and the rhythms of daily life.

5 – 10 May

Presented by Les AMAZONES à la Julienne, this satirical comedy upends fairy-tale logic to expose social conventions. A distinguished lecturer’s attempt to rehabilitate classic tales unravels as a sarcastic Witch dismantles founding myths, and heroines from Cinderella to Snow White rebel, bore themselves or awaken sexually. Mixing social satire, dark comedy and biting poetry, the piece stages wild reversals where prey become predators, yielding a hilarious yet cruel portrait of a post–fairy‑tale world that unsettles as it amuses.

Free entry, donations welcome.
Information and reservations: 078 799 02 36 / lesamazones10@gmail.com

In French.

8 – 10 May

P.A.G.E.S. brings together publishers, artists, designers and visual-communication students to showcase contemporary printed matter and graphic design. The programme features artist books, launches and editorial projects — including presentations of Agathe de Limoges’s Une clé qui n’ouvre rien and the publication Couriller Gribourir by Stanyslas Leray — alongside exhibitions (Bänziger‑Hug‑Kasper‑Florio, Spinorama), a student‑illustrated daily edition and publishing‑focused encounters. The fair foregrounds experimental formats, typographic practice and the objecthood of the book.

24 April – 8 May

Adrienne Barman’s exhibition “À POIL!” invites us to a joyful encounter with the human body. Far from the rigid standards of academic art, her drawings of nudes (and a few “naked” pieces!) reveal a rare graphic freedom. A multitude of drawings hung with clips will take over the gallery, transforming the space for two weeks into a lively and spontaneous studio.

Opening: Friday April 24th, 18h – 20h

 

6 – 10 May

“Tabou” by Jean-Daniel Piguet delves into the journey of a son and his mother through South America, tracing the footsteps of the grandfather, a former cacao plantation worker. Their quest to overcome family trauma unveils the violent legacy left behind. Within the confines of their hotel room, an ambiguous relationship and a hallucinatory narrative unfold. The film transforms into a psycho-magical tale, filled with intriguing characters and fantastical apparitions, intertwining personal stories, collective consciousness, and the colonial past of South America.

In French.

1 – 10 May

Amour(s) is a production by Compagnie lesArts that delves into the various dimensions of love through testimonies, stories, and writings. Directed by Tony Romaniello, this collaborative creation combines documentary theater with performances by Laurent Baier, Christian Baumann, and Stella Giuliani. The set design is by Célia Zanghi, with lighting design and management by Yannis Marti.

In French.

Friday 8 May, 17:00

Photographer Dany Gignoux’s work, presented alongside texts by Georges Haldas, offers a sensitive documentary portrait of Geneva café life in the early 1980s. The exhibition gathers photographs and associated archival material that reveal everyday interactions, interiors and social rituals of bistro culture.
Curator Eloi Contesse’s guided tour focuses on Gignoux’s photographic archives, illuminating the artist’s approach to framing, sequence and context, and how images and texts together evoke memory, community and the rhythms of daily life.

5 – 10 May

Presented by Les AMAZONES à la Julienne, this satirical comedy upends fairy-tale logic to expose social conventions. A distinguished lecturer’s attempt to rehabilitate classic tales unravels as a sarcastic Witch dismantles founding myths, and heroines from Cinderella to Snow White rebel, bore themselves or awaken sexually. Mixing social satire, dark comedy and biting poetry, the piece stages wild reversals where prey become predators, yielding a hilarious yet cruel portrait of a post–fairy‑tale world that unsettles as it amuses.

Free entry, donations welcome.
Information and reservations: 078 799 02 36 / lesamazones10@gmail.com

In French.

8 – 10 May

P.A.G.E.S. brings together publishers, artists, designers and visual-communication students to showcase contemporary printed matter and graphic design. The programme features artist books, launches and editorial projects — including presentations of Agathe de Limoges’s Une clé qui n’ouvre rien and the publication Couriller Gribourir by Stanyslas Leray — alongside exhibitions (Bänziger‑Hug‑Kasper‑Florio, Spinorama), a student‑illustrated daily edition and publishing‑focused encounters. The fair foregrounds experimental formats, typographic practice and the objecthood of the book.

Saturday 9 May, 20:00

Led by conductor Gonzalo Martinez, La Chapelle vocale de Lausanne joins the Ensemble baroque du Léman to present Bach’s Mass in B minor. Soloists Camille Allérat and Marine Margot (sopranos), Rodrigo Sosa dal Pozzo (alto), Davy Cornillot (tenor) and Samuel Moreno (bass) shape a luminous vocal tapestry. Drawing together movements written across Bach’s life, the performance balances architectural counterpoint and intimate devotional moments, where baroque phrasing, instrumental color and choir coalesce into a profound, testament-like expression of spiritual intensity.

Saturday 9 May, 19:30

The concert Mediterráneo by Cappella Mediterranea offers a captivating journey through Spanish and Mediterranean music. This eclectic program highlights the poetic and musical works of Joan Manuel Serrat, a giant of Spanish song, seamlessly blending them with pieces from Spain’s Siglo de Oro (Golden Age).

The ensemble explores iconic Serrat songs like Mediterráneo and Aquellas pequeñas cosas, transformed into polyphonic madrigals and arranged for period instruments such as the viola da gamba, harpsichord, recorder, and guitar. It’s an invitation to rediscover these songs in a fresh light while celebrating Mediterranean cultural heritage.

7 – 16 May

Faites l’apéro pas la guerre invites audiences into a compact, provocative performance that blends satire, music and physical theatre to examine conviviality and conflict in contemporary life. The staging favors intimate gestures, rhythmic pacing and inventive use of space to create moments that oscillate between humour and unease. The production foregrounds ensemble interplay and sensory detail, offering a thoughtful, often playful reflection on how social rituals mask deeper tensions.

In French.

8 – 10 May

P.A.G.E.S. brings together publishers, artists, designers and visual-communication students to showcase contemporary printed matter and graphic design. The programme features artist books, launches and editorial projects — including presentations of Agathe de Limoges’s Une clé qui n’ouvre rien and the publication Couriller Gribourir by Stanyslas Leray — alongside exhibitions (Bänziger‑Hug‑Kasper‑Florio, Spinorama), a student‑illustrated daily edition and publishing‑focused encounters. The fair foregrounds experimental formats, typographic practice and the objecthood of the book.

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.

2 – 9 May

This community festival gathers experts, artists and citizens to imagine shared futures and stimulate collective reflection. Through immersive exhibitions, debates, workshops and performances, it explores major social, environmental and urban challenges and investigates pathways for sustainable transition. Sessions examine cross-cutting themes—innovation, governance, ecological adaptation and cultural practices—offering diverse perspectives and practical insights to help audiences understand systemic issues and identify strategies for local transformation.

In French.

24 April – 8 May

Adrienne Barman’s exhibition “À POIL!” invites us to a joyful encounter with the human body. Far from the rigid standards of academic art, her drawings of nudes (and a few “naked” pieces!) reveal a rare graphic freedom. A multitude of drawings hung with clips will take over the gallery, transforming the space for two weeks into a lively and spontaneous studio.

Opening: Friday April 24th, 18h – 20h

 

6 – 10 May

“Tabou” by Jean-Daniel Piguet delves into the journey of a son and his mother through South America, tracing the footsteps of the grandfather, a former cacao plantation worker. Their quest to overcome family trauma unveils the violent legacy left behind. Within the confines of their hotel room, an ambiguous relationship and a hallucinatory narrative unfold. The film transforms into a psycho-magical tale, filled with intriguing characters and fantastical apparitions, intertwining personal stories, collective consciousness, and the colonial past of South America.

In French.

1 – 10 May

Amour(s) is a production by Compagnie lesArts that delves into the various dimensions of love through testimonies, stories, and writings. Directed by Tony Romaniello, this collaborative creation combines documentary theater with performances by Laurent Baier, Christian Baumann, and Stella Giuliani. The set design is by Célia Zanghi, with lighting design and management by Yannis Marti.

In French.

Friday 8 May, 17:00

Photographer Dany Gignoux’s work, presented alongside texts by Georges Haldas, offers a sensitive documentary portrait of Geneva café life in the early 1980s. The exhibition gathers photographs and associated archival material that reveal everyday interactions, interiors and social rituals of bistro culture.
Curator Eloi Contesse’s guided tour focuses on Gignoux’s photographic archives, illuminating the artist’s approach to framing, sequence and context, and how images and texts together evoke memory, community and the rhythms of daily life.

5 – 10 May

Presented by Les AMAZONES à la Julienne, this satirical comedy upends fairy-tale logic to expose social conventions. A distinguished lecturer’s attempt to rehabilitate classic tales unravels as a sarcastic Witch dismantles founding myths, and heroines from Cinderella to Snow White rebel, bore themselves or awaken sexually. Mixing social satire, dark comedy and biting poetry, the piece stages wild reversals where prey become predators, yielding a hilarious yet cruel portrait of a post–fairy‑tale world that unsettles as it amuses.

Free entry, donations welcome.
Information and reservations: 078 799 02 36 / lesamazones10@gmail.com

In French.

8 – 10 May

P.A.G.E.S. brings together publishers, artists, designers and visual-communication students to showcase contemporary printed matter and graphic design. The programme features artist books, launches and editorial projects — including presentations of Agathe de Limoges’s Une clé qui n’ouvre rien and the publication Couriller Gribourir by Stanyslas Leray — alongside exhibitions (Bänziger‑Hug‑Kasper‑Florio, Spinorama), a student‑illustrated daily edition and publishing‑focused encounters. The fair foregrounds experimental formats, typographic practice and the objecthood of the book.

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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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