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Friday 24 April, 21:00

Led by pianist-composer Mélodie Gimard with dancer-choreographer Karen Lugo, Femmenco fuses flamenco, jazz and contemporary creation through an ensemble of five women: Gal Maestro (bass), Anna Colom (voice) and Nasrine Rahmani (percussion). Original compositions driven by feminine energy interweave with a bailaora’s expressive movements, creating dialogic exchanges between sound and body. The staging favours raw rhythmic intensity, intimate textures and luminous phrasing, transporting the audience into a warm, pulsating soundscape that rethinks flamenco’s contemporary voice.

24 April – 3 May

Explore a lively citywide festival built for families and curious kids. Children and adults share stories, play and create through object theatre, illustrated concerts, parent–child yoga sessions, outdoor art walks, intergenerational game nights, photo displays, film screenings, museum and bookstore activities, library sessions and hands-on workshops. Bright visuals, movement and sound invite imagination and collaboration, with projects to make, watch and discuss.

Kids of all ages.

24 April – 3 May

The Bande J of Cie Acrylique Junior presents a show at La Parfumerie, delving into a polluted world where poetry arises from waste. Directed by Léon Boesch and Lucien Thévenoz, the production features costumes by Spooky Dolls Surgery and is managed by Evelyne Castellino and Lino Eden.

In French.

Friday 24 April, 19:30

Presented by the Association Classique Partage, this concert commemorates the 120th anniversary of Dmitry Shostakovich with a programme mixing chamber and concerto repertoire. Sergey Ostrovsky conducts a string orchestra with soloists Sergei Nakariakov (trumpet) and Evgeny Brakhman (piano). The programme includes a Prelude and Scherzo op.11, a violin sonata arranged by Michail Zinman and a concerto for piano, trumpet and orchestra, offering a refined balance between virtuosity and lyrical depth.

Friday 24 April, 21:00

Led by Asin Khan Langa, master of the Sindhi sarangi, Trio Saz revives a hereditary Langa repertoire of folk melody and Sufi poetry from western Rajasthan. Joined by Sadiq Khan Langa on dholak and Zakir Khan Langa on kartal, the ensemble weaves ancient songs and original compositions, honored by the Aga Khan Music Awards. Sparse textures, rhythmic pulse and intimate vocal lines create a meditative atmosphere that honors tradition while reaching contemporary audiences.

Friday 24 April, 19:00, 21:00

Zoë Conway returns with her enchanting Celtic violin and voice for a captivating journey into the heart of Irish folk music. Joined by soloists from the Geneva Camerata, she will immerse us in the vibrant ambiance of Irish pubs in Belfast, Dublin, Cork, and Kilkenny, blending dreamlike melodies, exhilaration, and virtuosity.

Friday 24 April, 21:00

Led by pianist-composer Mélodie Gimard with dancer-choreographer Karen Lugo, Femmenco fuses flamenco, jazz and contemporary creation through an ensemble of five women: Gal Maestro (bass), Anna Colom (voice) and Nasrine Rahmani (percussion). Original compositions driven by feminine energy interweave with a bailaora’s expressive movements, creating dialogic exchanges between sound and body. The staging favours raw rhythmic intensity, intimate textures and luminous phrasing, transporting the audience into a warm, pulsating soundscape that rethinks flamenco’s contemporary voice.

24 April – 3 May

Explore a lively citywide festival built for families and curious kids. Children and adults share stories, play and create through object theatre, illustrated concerts, parent–child yoga sessions, outdoor art walks, intergenerational game nights, photo displays, film screenings, museum and bookstore activities, library sessions and hands-on workshops. Bright visuals, movement and sound invite imagination and collaboration, with projects to make, watch and discuss.

Kids of all ages.

24 April – 3 May

The Bande J of Cie Acrylique Junior presents a show at La Parfumerie, delving into a polluted world where poetry arises from waste. Directed by Léon Boesch and Lucien Thévenoz, the production features costumes by Spooky Dolls Surgery and is managed by Evelyne Castellino and Lino Eden.

In French.

Friday 24 April, 19:30

Presented by the Association Classique Partage, this concert commemorates the 120th anniversary of Dmitry Shostakovich with a programme mixing chamber and concerto repertoire. Sergey Ostrovsky conducts a string orchestra with soloists Sergei Nakariakov (trumpet) and Evgeny Brakhman (piano). The programme includes a Prelude and Scherzo op.11, a violin sonata arranged by Michail Zinman and a concerto for piano, trumpet and orchestra, offering a refined balance between virtuosity and lyrical depth.

Friday 24 April, 21:00

Led by Asin Khan Langa, master of the Sindhi sarangi, Trio Saz revives a hereditary Langa repertoire of folk melody and Sufi poetry from western Rajasthan. Joined by Sadiq Khan Langa on dholak and Zakir Khan Langa on kartal, the ensemble weaves ancient songs and original compositions, honored by the Aga Khan Music Awards. Sparse textures, rhythmic pulse and intimate vocal lines create a meditative atmosphere that honors tradition while reaching contemporary audiences.

Friday 24 April, 19:00, 21:00

Zoë Conway returns with her enchanting Celtic violin and voice for a captivating journey into the heart of Irish folk music. Joined by soloists from the Geneva Camerata, she will immerse us in the vibrant ambiance of Irish pubs in Belfast, Dublin, Cork, and Kilkenny, blending dreamlike melodies, exhilaration, and virtuosity.

Friday 24 April, 21:00

Led by pianist-composer Mélodie Gimard with dancer-choreographer Karen Lugo, Femmenco fuses flamenco, jazz and contemporary creation through an ensemble of five women: Gal Maestro (bass), Anna Colom (voice) and Nasrine Rahmani (percussion). Original compositions driven by feminine energy interweave with a bailaora’s expressive movements, creating dialogic exchanges between sound and body. The staging favours raw rhythmic intensity, intimate textures and luminous phrasing, transporting the audience into a warm, pulsating soundscape that rethinks flamenco’s contemporary voice.

24 April – 3 May

Explore a lively citywide festival built for families and curious kids. Children and adults share stories, play and create through object theatre, illustrated concerts, parent–child yoga sessions, outdoor art walks, intergenerational game nights, photo displays, film screenings, museum and bookstore activities, library sessions and hands-on workshops. Bright visuals, movement and sound invite imagination and collaboration, with projects to make, watch and discuss.

Kids of all ages.

24 April – 3 May

The Bande J of Cie Acrylique Junior presents a show at La Parfumerie, delving into a polluted world where poetry arises from waste. Directed by Léon Boesch and Lucien Thévenoz, the production features costumes by Spooky Dolls Surgery and is managed by Evelyne Castellino and Lino Eden.

In French.

Friday 24 April, 19:30

Presented by the Association Classique Partage, this concert commemorates the 120th anniversary of Dmitry Shostakovich with a programme mixing chamber and concerto repertoire. Sergey Ostrovsky conducts a string orchestra with soloists Sergei Nakariakov (trumpet) and Evgeny Brakhman (piano). The programme includes a Prelude and Scherzo op.11, a violin sonata arranged by Michail Zinman and a concerto for piano, trumpet and orchestra, offering a refined balance between virtuosity and lyrical depth.

Friday 24 April, 21:00

Led by Asin Khan Langa, master of the Sindhi sarangi, Trio Saz revives a hereditary Langa repertoire of folk melody and Sufi poetry from western Rajasthan. Joined by Sadiq Khan Langa on dholak and Zakir Khan Langa on kartal, the ensemble weaves ancient songs and original compositions, honored by the Aga Khan Music Awards. Sparse textures, rhythmic pulse and intimate vocal lines create a meditative atmosphere that honors tradition while reaching contemporary audiences.

Friday 24 April, 19:00, 21:00

Zoë Conway returns with her enchanting Celtic violin and voice for a captivating journey into the heart of Irish folk music. Joined by soloists from the Geneva Camerata, she will immerse us in the vibrant ambiance of Irish pubs in Belfast, Dublin, Cork, and Kilkenny, blending dreamlike melodies, exhilaration, and virtuosity.

24 April – 3 May

Explore a lively citywide festival built for families and curious kids. Children and adults share stories, play and create through object theatre, illustrated concerts, parent–child yoga sessions, outdoor art walks, intergenerational game nights, photo displays, film screenings, museum and bookstore activities, library sessions and hands-on workshops. Bright visuals, movement and sound invite imagination and collaboration, with projects to make, watch and discuss.

Kids of all ages.

Saturday 25 April, 10:00 & 11:00

Dance through a colorful gallery exploring bouquets of flowers, bright electric neon, paintings and playful installations. Move, listen and mime as the artworks invite tiny steps and big gestures. A cultural mediator and the dancer Lucy Nightingale lead simple games, rhythms and short choreographies for families. Children can experiment with sound, color and movement while discovering the artist’s creative world in a warm, shared adventure.

In French.
Kids ages 4–5 at 10:00
Kids ages 6 and up at 11:00

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

 

20 – 25 April

ClassiCosy presents the renowned Quatuor Strada in a complete cycle of Beethoven’s 16 string quartets, spread across seven concerts at Théâtre des Salons. This musical marathon celebrates the composer’s masterpieces, from early quartets influenced by Mozart and Haydn to the mature and transcendent works of his later opus. The performances offer a profound exploration of the human soul and a distinctive spiritual experience for music lovers in Geneva.

22 April – 3 May

Feu au lac ! stages a trio of political puppet pieces that resurrect little-known episodes of Romandy’s social history. Combining rod puppets, archival fragments and live music, the performance balances sharp satire and warm humanity. Conceived from a short piece shown during Cabaret en chantier 2024, the triptych revitalizes political marionette theatre while offering a rhythmic, musical staging that sparks reflection and collective energy. The creative approach foregrounds material histories and the power of popular resistance.

In French.

25 April – 3 May

Featuring illustrations by Albertine, this performance celebrates the depth of childhood emotions through a captivating blend of song, storytelling, and visuals. Blandine Robin’s musical poetry, Albertine’s artwork, and Delphine Lanza’s direction come together to explore love in all its forms, including the affection for comfort toys. The result is a vibrant explosion of color accompanied by imaginative staging.

In French.  Kids ages 2 and up.

Friday 24 April, 21:00

Led by pianist-composer Mélodie Gimard with dancer-choreographer Karen Lugo, Femmenco fuses flamenco, jazz and contemporary creation through an ensemble of five women: Gal Maestro (bass), Anna Colom (voice) and Nasrine Rahmani (percussion). Original compositions driven by feminine energy interweave with a bailaora’s expressive movements, creating dialogic exchanges between sound and body. The staging favours raw rhythmic intensity, intimate textures and luminous phrasing, transporting the audience into a warm, pulsating soundscape that rethinks flamenco’s contemporary voice.

24 April – 3 May

Explore a lively citywide festival built for families and curious kids. Children and adults share stories, play and create through object theatre, illustrated concerts, parent–child yoga sessions, outdoor art walks, intergenerational game nights, photo displays, film screenings, museum and bookstore activities, library sessions and hands-on workshops. Bright visuals, movement and sound invite imagination and collaboration, with projects to make, watch and discuss.

Kids of all ages.

24 April – 3 May

The Bande J of Cie Acrylique Junior presents a show at La Parfumerie, delving into a polluted world where poetry arises from waste. Directed by Léon Boesch and Lucien Thévenoz, the production features costumes by Spooky Dolls Surgery and is managed by Evelyne Castellino and Lino Eden.

In French.

Friday 24 April, 19:30

Presented by the Association Classique Partage, this concert commemorates the 120th anniversary of Dmitry Shostakovich with a programme mixing chamber and concerto repertoire. Sergey Ostrovsky conducts a string orchestra with soloists Sergei Nakariakov (trumpet) and Evgeny Brakhman (piano). The programme includes a Prelude and Scherzo op.11, a violin sonata arranged by Michail Zinman and a concerto for piano, trumpet and orchestra, offering a refined balance between virtuosity and lyrical depth.

Friday 24 April, 21:00

Led by Asin Khan Langa, master of the Sindhi sarangi, Trio Saz revives a hereditary Langa repertoire of folk melody and Sufi poetry from western Rajasthan. Joined by Sadiq Khan Langa on dholak and Zakir Khan Langa on kartal, the ensemble weaves ancient songs and original compositions, honored by the Aga Khan Music Awards. Sparse textures, rhythmic pulse and intimate vocal lines create a meditative atmosphere that honors tradition while reaching contemporary audiences.

Friday 24 April, 19:00, 21:00

Zoë Conway returns with her enchanting Celtic violin and voice for a captivating journey into the heart of Irish folk music. Joined by soloists from the Geneva Camerata, she will immerse us in the vibrant ambiance of Irish pubs in Belfast, Dublin, Cork, and Kilkenny, blending dreamlike melodies, exhilaration, and virtuosity.

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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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