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Geneva’s Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp offers a nomadic musical odyssey that blends fervent rhythms, sonic experimentation and a spirit of freedom. For nearly twenty years the collective has shaped a distinctive sound: layered voices, interweaving textures and songs that confront the present without succumbing to despair. Carried by an impressive constellation of brass, strings, percussion, marimbas and guitars, more than fifteen musicians create generous, mobile and intensely alive music that moves between communal celebration and joyful escape.
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Performed and directed by Eve Aouizerate, this incisive solo creation blends autofiction and faux stand-up to turn fairy-tale promises into a sharp satire. Using humour and precise stagecraft, Aouizerate interrogates reactionary online imaginaries and the contemporary allure of tradwives, exposing tensions between domestic idealisation and feminist inheritance. The piece mixes intimate confession, comic timing and critical observation to probe identity, boredom and the pressures shaping women’s lives.
In French.
J-Pat is a likable schlaps in this one-man show that blends humour and lightness. Written by Blaise Granget and Marc Zucchello and directed by Marc Zucchello, the performance features Blaise Granget and Damien Naïmi. Through virtuosic violin, rap and a taste for fine cars, the character oscillates between erudition and pop culture—from Seneca to Frida Kahlo and Frozen—building sharp social observations and personal struggles.
In French.
Yalla Miku blends Ethiopian krar tradition with a modified banjo, deep electric bass and experimental electronics to create a dialogue between the Horn of Africa and European experimental scenes. The ensemble’s music moves through trance, electronic pulses and suspended textures, with voices weaving in and out of dense sonic layers. Performers include Samuel Ades Tesfagergsh (krar, voice), Louise Knobil (electric bass, voice), Cyril Bondi (drums, percussion, voice), Emma Souharce (machines, synths, voice) and Cyril Yeterian (Ufo banjo, electric guitar, voice).
Festival Sey’maz Musique invites the community to a lively four-day celebration of classical and contemporary music. The program blends chamber concerts, organ recitals, solo performances, electro-acoustic pieces and activities for young audiences, offering accessible and demanding repertoire presented in historic and cultural settings. Families, neighbours and music lovers of all backgrounds are welcome to come together, share experiences and discover new sounds through collaborative performances and participatory moments that foster connection and belonging.
Festival Kurai x Gesa gathers leading and emerging electronic artists across two outdoor stages over three days. The programming blends immersive live sets, modular synthesis and DJ performances with curated production design and light textures that shift from late-afternoon warmth to nocturnal intensity. Expect layered soundscapes, rhythmic drive and communal dance energy, framed by careful sound engineering and stage dramaturgy. Free shuttles link festival stages and the late-night club programme.
Fast-paced, non-contact flag rugby played on open grass fields, where speed, agility and teamwork drive every match. Teams from Switzerland and across Europe compete in short, energetic matches that reward quick thinking, sharp runs and coordinated passing. The atmosphere mixes competitive rhythm with a welcoming, inclusive spirit, emphasizing respect and shared moments. Suitable for varied skill levels, the tournament balances athletic challenge with social connection, cheering, and the electric camaraderie of outdoor team sport.
Geneva’s Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp offers a nomadic musical odyssey that blends fervent rhythms, sonic experimentation and a spirit of freedom. For nearly twenty years the collective has shaped a distinctive sound: layered voices, interweaving textures and songs that confront the present without succumbing to despair. Carried by an impressive constellation of brass, strings, percussion, marimbas and guitars, more than fifteen musicians create generous, mobile and intensely alive music that moves between communal celebration and joyful escape.
Additional free performances:
Performed and directed by Eve Aouizerate, this incisive solo creation blends autofiction and faux stand-up to turn fairy-tale promises into a sharp satire. Using humour and precise stagecraft, Aouizerate interrogates reactionary online imaginaries and the contemporary allure of tradwives, exposing tensions between domestic idealisation and feminist inheritance. The piece mixes intimate confession, comic timing and critical observation to probe identity, boredom and the pressures shaping women’s lives.
In French.
J-Pat is a likable schlaps in this one-man show that blends humour and lightness. Written by Blaise Granget and Marc Zucchello and directed by Marc Zucchello, the performance features Blaise Granget and Damien Naïmi. Through virtuosic violin, rap and a taste for fine cars, the character oscillates between erudition and pop culture—from Seneca to Frida Kahlo and Frozen—building sharp social observations and personal struggles.
In French.
Yalla Miku blends Ethiopian krar tradition with a modified banjo, deep electric bass and experimental electronics to create a dialogue between the Horn of Africa and European experimental scenes. The ensemble’s music moves through trance, electronic pulses and suspended textures, with voices weaving in and out of dense sonic layers. Performers include Samuel Ades Tesfagergsh (krar, voice), Louise Knobil (electric bass, voice), Cyril Bondi (drums, percussion, voice), Emma Souharce (machines, synths, voice) and Cyril Yeterian (Ufo banjo, electric guitar, voice).
Festival Sey’maz Musique invites the community to a lively four-day celebration of classical and contemporary music. The program blends chamber concerts, organ recitals, solo performances, electro-acoustic pieces and activities for young audiences, offering accessible and demanding repertoire presented in historic and cultural settings. Families, neighbours and music lovers of all backgrounds are welcome to come together, share experiences and discover new sounds through collaborative performances and participatory moments that foster connection and belonging.
Festival Kurai x Gesa gathers leading and emerging electronic artists across two outdoor stages over three days. The programming blends immersive live sets, modular synthesis and DJ performances with curated production design and light textures that shift from late-afternoon warmth to nocturnal intensity. Expect layered soundscapes, rhythmic drive and communal dance energy, framed by careful sound engineering and stage dramaturgy. Free shuttles link festival stages and the late-night club programme.
Fast-paced, non-contact flag rugby played on open grass fields, where speed, agility and teamwork drive every match. Teams from Switzerland and across Europe compete in short, energetic matches that reward quick thinking, sharp runs and coordinated passing. The atmosphere mixes competitive rhythm with a welcoming, inclusive spirit, emphasizing respect and shared moments. Suitable for varied skill levels, the tournament balances athletic challenge with social connection, cheering, and the electric camaraderie of outdoor team sport.
Geneva’s Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp offers a nomadic musical odyssey that blends fervent rhythms, sonic experimentation and a spirit of freedom. For nearly twenty years the collective has shaped a distinctive sound: layered voices, interweaving textures and songs that confront the present without succumbing to despair. Carried by an impressive constellation of brass, strings, percussion, marimbas and guitars, more than fifteen musicians create generous, mobile and intensely alive music that moves between communal celebration and joyful escape.
Additional free performances:
Performed and directed by Eve Aouizerate, this incisive solo creation blends autofiction and faux stand-up to turn fairy-tale promises into a sharp satire. Using humour and precise stagecraft, Aouizerate interrogates reactionary online imaginaries and the contemporary allure of tradwives, exposing tensions between domestic idealisation and feminist inheritance. The piece mixes intimate confession, comic timing and critical observation to probe identity, boredom and the pressures shaping women’s lives.
In French.
J-Pat is a likable schlaps in this one-man show that blends humour and lightness. Written by Blaise Granget and Marc Zucchello and directed by Marc Zucchello, the performance features Blaise Granget and Damien Naïmi. Through virtuosic violin, rap and a taste for fine cars, the character oscillates between erudition and pop culture—from Seneca to Frida Kahlo and Frozen—building sharp social observations and personal struggles.
In French.
Yalla Miku blends Ethiopian krar tradition with a modified banjo, deep electric bass and experimental electronics to create a dialogue between the Horn of Africa and European experimental scenes. The ensemble’s music moves through trance, electronic pulses and suspended textures, with voices weaving in and out of dense sonic layers. Performers include Samuel Ades Tesfagergsh (krar, voice), Louise Knobil (electric bass, voice), Cyril Bondi (drums, percussion, voice), Emma Souharce (machines, synths, voice) and Cyril Yeterian (Ufo banjo, electric guitar, voice).
Festival Sey’maz Musique invites the community to a lively four-day celebration of classical and contemporary music. The program blends chamber concerts, organ recitals, solo performances, electro-acoustic pieces and activities for young audiences, offering accessible and demanding repertoire presented in historic and cultural settings. Families, neighbours and music lovers of all backgrounds are welcome to come together, share experiences and discover new sounds through collaborative performances and participatory moments that foster connection and belonging.
Festival Kurai x Gesa gathers leading and emerging electronic artists across two outdoor stages over three days. The programming blends immersive live sets, modular synthesis and DJ performances with curated production design and light textures that shift from late-afternoon warmth to nocturnal intensity. Expect layered soundscapes, rhythmic drive and communal dance energy, framed by careful sound engineering and stage dramaturgy. Free shuttles link festival stages and the late-night club programme.
Nonante’s Lausanne quartet crafts an elegant, nocturnal new wave: enveloping synthesizers, wave-like guitars, precise rhythms and a clear, centered vocal. Around singer Nicolas Roussi the music builds by contrasts — suspended moments that give way to stronger pulses and open refrains. The band’s sound evokes calm, slightly melancholic urban nights pierced by flashes of light. Line-up: Adrien (bass, synths, drum machines), Ritz (synths), Nico (vocals, guitar), Sebastian (guitar).
Luis Marques presents DEEP BLUE and INTERMITTENCES, two series of drawing-based works that transform line into landscape, rhythm and breath. DEEP BLUE offers expansive fields of blue where delicate marks build textured, contemplative seascapes. INTERMITTENCES reworks reclaimed screen-print test papers, letting traces, stains and accidents enter a patient process of repeated lines. Using pens, markers and even sewing thread, Marques negotiates control and chance, producing intimate topographies that meditate on time, repetition, memory and material transformation.
Opening: 2 September, 18:00
Closing: 13 September, 18:00
Festival Kurai x Gesa gathers leading and emerging electronic artists across two outdoor stages over three days. The programming blends immersive live sets, modular synthesis and DJ performances with curated production design and light textures that shift from late-afternoon warmth to nocturnal intensity. Expect layered soundscapes, rhythmic drive and communal dance energy, framed by careful sound engineering and stage dramaturgy. Free shuttles link festival stages and the late-night club programme.
Directed by Sophie Perez for the Compagnie du Zerep, Sturbzep turns the stage into a machine of collective hallucinations. Drawing on hoaxes, cryptids and literary impostures, the piece mixes haunted-manor atmospheres, neon-free fairground textures and prophetic nightmares. Sophie Lenoir, Stéphane Roger, Erge Yu, Adrien Castillo and Baptiste de Laubier embody a controlled chaos of creatures and smoky visions. Text by Pacôme Thiellement and music by hackedepicciotto shape an uncanny, theatrical odyssey.
In French.
Paul Gasnier, winner of the 2025 Prix Goncourt des détenus, discusses La collision, his powerful investigation into the tragic death of his mother, and the complex web of individual and collective responsibility behind it. Moderated by Aylin Elçi, the conversation will be followed by a children’s storytelling performance and brunch in the courtyard of the Société de Lecture.
Geneva’s Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp offers a nomadic musical odyssey that blends fervent rhythms, sonic experimentation and a spirit of freedom. For nearly twenty years the collective has shaped a distinctive sound: layered voices, interweaving textures and songs that confront the present without succumbing to despair. Carried by an impressive constellation of brass, strings, percussion, marimbas and guitars, more than fifteen musicians create generous, mobile and intensely alive music that moves between communal celebration and joyful escape.
Additional free performances:
Primeurs Musicales is a dynamic classical music festival dedicated to discovering and supporting the next generation of musical talent. Showcasing outstanding young performers from conservatories and music academies, the festival creates meaningful opportunities for emerging artists to share the stage, collaborate with established musicians, and engage with new audiences. Through a diverse programme of concerts, chamber music performances, artistic encounters, and contemporary creations, Primeurs Musicales combines excellence, transmission, and innovation while making classical music more accessible, vibrant, and connected to today’s cultural landscape.
Fast-paced, non-contact flag rugby played on open grass fields, where speed, agility and teamwork drive every match. Teams from Switzerland and across Europe compete in short, energetic matches that reward quick thinking, sharp runs and coordinated passing. The atmosphere mixes competitive rhythm with a welcoming, inclusive spirit, emphasizing respect and shared moments. Suitable for varied skill levels, the tournament balances athletic challenge with social connection, cheering, and the electric camaraderie of outdoor team sport.
Geneva’s Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp offers a nomadic musical odyssey that blends fervent rhythms, sonic experimentation and a spirit of freedom. For nearly twenty years the collective has shaped a distinctive sound: layered voices, interweaving textures and songs that confront the present without succumbing to despair. Carried by an impressive constellation of brass, strings, percussion, marimbas and guitars, more than fifteen musicians create generous, mobile and intensely alive music that moves between communal celebration and joyful escape.
Additional free performances:
Performed and directed by Eve Aouizerate, this incisive solo creation blends autofiction and faux stand-up to turn fairy-tale promises into a sharp satire. Using humour and precise stagecraft, Aouizerate interrogates reactionary online imaginaries and the contemporary allure of tradwives, exposing tensions between domestic idealisation and feminist inheritance. The piece mixes intimate confession, comic timing and critical observation to probe identity, boredom and the pressures shaping women’s lives.
In French.
J-Pat is a likable schlaps in this one-man show that blends humour and lightness. Written by Blaise Granget and Marc Zucchello and directed by Marc Zucchello, the performance features Blaise Granget and Damien Naïmi. Through virtuosic violin, rap and a taste for fine cars, the character oscillates between erudition and pop culture—from Seneca to Frida Kahlo and Frozen—building sharp social observations and personal struggles.
In French.
Yalla Miku blends Ethiopian krar tradition with a modified banjo, deep electric bass and experimental electronics to create a dialogue between the Horn of Africa and European experimental scenes. The ensemble’s music moves through trance, electronic pulses and suspended textures, with voices weaving in and out of dense sonic layers. Performers include Samuel Ades Tesfagergsh (krar, voice), Louise Knobil (electric bass, voice), Cyril Bondi (drums, percussion, voice), Emma Souharce (machines, synths, voice) and Cyril Yeterian (Ufo banjo, electric guitar, voice).
Festival Sey’maz Musique invites the community to a lively four-day celebration of classical and contemporary music. The program blends chamber concerts, organ recitals, solo performances, electro-acoustic pieces and activities for young audiences, offering accessible and demanding repertoire presented in historic and cultural settings. Families, neighbours and music lovers of all backgrounds are welcome to come together, share experiences and discover new sounds through collaborative performances and participatory moments that foster connection and belonging.
Festival Kurai x Gesa gathers leading and emerging electronic artists across two outdoor stages over three days. The programming blends immersive live sets, modular synthesis and DJ performances with curated production design and light textures that shift from late-afternoon warmth to nocturnal intensity. Expect layered soundscapes, rhythmic drive and communal dance energy, framed by careful sound engineering and stage dramaturgy. Free shuttles link festival stages and the late-night club programme.
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