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Organised for francophone stakeholders, the second forum examines governance challenges raised by digital technologies and artificial intelligence. Panels and working sessions will explore policy coordination, regulatory frameworks, ethical standards and multilateral engagement across francophone countries. Participants will discuss strategies to align national approaches with international processes and to strengthen collaborative mechanisms for responsible AI, digital governance and ongoing dialogue.
In French.
Le Gena Festival brings together music lovers for a friendly, community-driven weekend celebrating local artists and emerging talent across genres. Founded by a group of friends, the festival highlights discovery and bold programming while offering a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where neighbors and visitors share performances, conversations and convivial moments. Families, music students and everyone in the community are invited to connect, support homegrown creativity and enjoy a varied musical programme showcasing quality and fresh voices.
Village des Cultures offers a cycle of adult workshops organized by ADEM and eMa, focusing on world music, voice and dance practices. Participants explore circle songs, cantos de trabajo, body percussion and diverse dance forms—sabar and flamenco—through practical sessions led by artists and pedagogues including Marine Pelletrau-Duris, Rebecca Roger Cruz, Roberto Castillo, Khady Sarr, Mbar Ndiaye and Felipe Clivio. The programme emphasizes technique, cultural context and collective improvisation to develop expressive and rhythmic skills.
Gather materials and weave in a shared workshop led by the artist Marie Jambers. Like birds building nests, children will move between inside and outside, collect grasses, wool, paper scraps and carded wool, and learn basic weaving techniques. They will experiment with different formats, prepare fibres, and shape small woven pieces together. Soft textures, bright threads and rhythmic movements invite creativity, observation and playful collaboration as the group builds a collective story through making.
In French. Kids ages 7–12.
Step into lively street scenes filled with color, music and movement. Join playful workshops, watch short street shows, try hands-on crafts and play imaginative games. Meet artists, touch materials, and discover how simple gestures become big performances. Children will sketch, dance, and experiment with rhythm while all senses pick up sounds, bright costumes and tasty treats. It’s a warm, friendly celebration of creativity where families explore, make and share joyful moments.
In French. Kids ages 0 and up.
But what is “reality”?
A forgotten cassette in a tape recorder becomes the key to a journey through time.
Two coworkers, Kurt and Willard, are plunged into the heart of an unprecedented psychiatric experiment where delirium and lucidity intertwine.
They must piece together a puzzle that will lead them to the very edge of madness. “Why are you so angry? …Because all of a sudden I was taking control of something? …Huh? Until now you were used to completely controlling the situation, and now this strangeness has crept into your life…”
In French.
Explore the gifts Arctic animals bring for Koulou’s birth. Observe Inuit objects, notice carvings, textures and bright patterns. Listen to Koulou’s poem and the subtle sounds of the North—wind, creaks and distant calls. Move through images and sounds, imagining snow, animals and journeys. Kids will spot details, ask questions, and build stories from what they see and hear. This visit mixes storytelling, listening and quiet investigation to spark curiosity and creative play.
In French. Kids ages from 3 to 8.
Organised for francophone stakeholders, the second forum examines governance challenges raised by digital technologies and artificial intelligence. Panels and working sessions will explore policy coordination, regulatory frameworks, ethical standards and multilateral engagement across francophone countries. Participants will discuss strategies to align national approaches with international processes and to strengthen collaborative mechanisms for responsible AI, digital governance and ongoing dialogue.
In French.
Le Gena Festival brings together music lovers for a friendly, community-driven weekend celebrating local artists and emerging talent across genres. Founded by a group of friends, the festival highlights discovery and bold programming while offering a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where neighbors and visitors share performances, conversations and convivial moments. Families, music students and everyone in the community are invited to connect, support homegrown creativity and enjoy a varied musical programme showcasing quality and fresh voices.
Village des Cultures offers a cycle of adult workshops organized by ADEM and eMa, focusing on world music, voice and dance practices. Participants explore circle songs, cantos de trabajo, body percussion and diverse dance forms—sabar and flamenco—through practical sessions led by artists and pedagogues including Marine Pelletrau-Duris, Rebecca Roger Cruz, Roberto Castillo, Khady Sarr, Mbar Ndiaye and Felipe Clivio. The programme emphasizes technique, cultural context and collective improvisation to develop expressive and rhythmic skills.
Gather materials and weave in a shared workshop led by the artist Marie Jambers. Like birds building nests, children will move between inside and outside, collect grasses, wool, paper scraps and carded wool, and learn basic weaving techniques. They will experiment with different formats, prepare fibres, and shape small woven pieces together. Soft textures, bright threads and rhythmic movements invite creativity, observation and playful collaboration as the group builds a collective story through making.
In French. Kids ages 7–12.
Step into lively street scenes filled with color, music and movement. Join playful workshops, watch short street shows, try hands-on crafts and play imaginative games. Meet artists, touch materials, and discover how simple gestures become big performances. Children will sketch, dance, and experiment with rhythm while all senses pick up sounds, bright costumes and tasty treats. It’s a warm, friendly celebration of creativity where families explore, make and share joyful moments.
In French. Kids ages 0 and up.
But what is “reality”?
A forgotten cassette in a tape recorder becomes the key to a journey through time.
Two coworkers, Kurt and Willard, are plunged into the heart of an unprecedented psychiatric experiment where delirium and lucidity intertwine.
They must piece together a puzzle that will lead them to the very edge of madness. “Why are you so angry? …Because all of a sudden I was taking control of something? …Huh? Until now you were used to completely controlling the situation, and now this strangeness has crept into your life…”
In French.
Explore the gifts Arctic animals bring for Koulou’s birth. Observe Inuit objects, notice carvings, textures and bright patterns. Listen to Koulou’s poem and the subtle sounds of the North—wind, creaks and distant calls. Move through images and sounds, imagining snow, animals and journeys. Kids will spot details, ask questions, and build stories from what they see and hear. This visit mixes storytelling, listening and quiet investigation to spark curiosity and creative play.
In French. Kids ages from 3 to 8.
Organised for francophone stakeholders, the second forum examines governance challenges raised by digital technologies and artificial intelligence. Panels and working sessions will explore policy coordination, regulatory frameworks, ethical standards and multilateral engagement across francophone countries. Participants will discuss strategies to align national approaches with international processes and to strengthen collaborative mechanisms for responsible AI, digital governance and ongoing dialogue.
In French.
Le Gena Festival brings together music lovers for a friendly, community-driven weekend celebrating local artists and emerging talent across genres. Founded by a group of friends, the festival highlights discovery and bold programming while offering a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where neighbors and visitors share performances, conversations and convivial moments. Families, music students and everyone in the community are invited to connect, support homegrown creativity and enjoy a varied musical programme showcasing quality and fresh voices.
Village des Cultures offers a cycle of adult workshops organized by ADEM and eMa, focusing on world music, voice and dance practices. Participants explore circle songs, cantos de trabajo, body percussion and diverse dance forms—sabar and flamenco—through practical sessions led by artists and pedagogues including Marine Pelletrau-Duris, Rebecca Roger Cruz, Roberto Castillo, Khady Sarr, Mbar Ndiaye and Felipe Clivio. The programme emphasizes technique, cultural context and collective improvisation to develop expressive and rhythmic skills.
Gather materials and weave in a shared workshop led by the artist Marie Jambers. Like birds building nests, children will move between inside and outside, collect grasses, wool, paper scraps and carded wool, and learn basic weaving techniques. They will experiment with different formats, prepare fibres, and shape small woven pieces together. Soft textures, bright threads and rhythmic movements invite creativity, observation and playful collaboration as the group builds a collective story through making.
In French. Kids ages 7–12.
Step into lively street scenes filled with color, music and movement. Join playful workshops, watch short street shows, try hands-on crafts and play imaginative games. Meet artists, touch materials, and discover how simple gestures become big performances. Children will sketch, dance, and experiment with rhythm while all senses pick up sounds, bright costumes and tasty treats. It’s a warm, friendly celebration of creativity where families explore, make and share joyful moments.
In French. Kids ages 0 and up.
But what is “reality”?
A forgotten cassette in a tape recorder becomes the key to a journey through time.
Two coworkers, Kurt and Willard, are plunged into the heart of an unprecedented psychiatric experiment where delirium and lucidity intertwine.
They must piece together a puzzle that will lead them to the very edge of madness. “Why are you so angry? …Because all of a sudden I was taking control of something? …Huh? Until now you were used to completely controlling the situation, and now this strangeness has crept into your life…”
In French.
Compagnie Esperluette presents an intimate summer concert highlighting delicate chamber music and close ensemble interplay. The programme focuses on subtle dynamics and resonant harmonies that take full advantage of the venue’s exceptional acoustics, offering a luminous, contemplative experience. Performers explore repertoire that blends classical textures with contemporary gestures, privileging clarity of tone and expressive nuance. The staging remains spare to let the music’s timbres and phrasing speak directly to the audience.
This interactive workshop investigates plant adaptations that allow some species to thrive in sun and others in shade. Participants examine leaves, roots and surface structures under magnification to identify traits such as pigment distribution, stomatal placement and water-conserving strategies. Through observation and creative design, attendees develop their own ‘super-plant’, articulating the adaptations that would enable survival across diverse environments and reflecting on why these traits matter for ecology and resilience.
Discover exquisite flavours and unforgettable culinary delights.
We promise a feast you won’t be able to resist, with plenty of surprises along the way! More than 60 food trucks, stalls, and bars will be serving local specialities, alongside DJs from Thursday evenings through to Saturday nights.
New this year: La Cuisine Ouverte! A space showcasing the expertise of Geneva-based chefs, featuring a different pop-up each day. In total, 11 local addresses and 11 styles of cuisine to discover, in addition to the 60 street food specialists already on site.
So mark your calendars and don’t miss the must-visit food event right in the heart of the city!
La Cité Bleue invites you on a timeless journey with La Nuit Bleue Orientale, a 12-hour musical marathon from July 4 to 5, 2026.
Curated by Franco-Iranian percussionist Keyvan Chemirani, this enchanting night brings together artists from diverse backgrounds to explore musical traditions from Persia, the Levant, and the Mediterranean. The program alternates captivating concerts with restful pauses, blending ancient instruments with contemporary expression, improvisation with traditional repertoire.
To enrich the experience, the Café des artistes will offer teas and pastries from various Eastern cultures—deepening the immersion in this unforgettable celebration of sound and spirit.
An intense live performance by a Cameroonian singer who fuses her Bantu roots with afrobeat, jazz and reggae to celebrate women’s liberation and cultural diversity. Her powerful voice and commanding stage presence weave ancestral melodies with contemporary grooves, creating a warm, rhythmic atmosphere where storytelling and improvisation meet. The set balances intimate moments and soaring ensemble passages, framed by vibrant arrangements and rhythmic textures. Food by Bright accompanies the evening.
Performed by Bastien Blanchard and Antoine Courvoisier, Le Promptu is a playful cabaret-style show of rapid-fire impressions and musical mimicry. Over a compact, high-energy set, the duo shifts between iconic actors and singers with tight complicity, precise vocal work and theatrical timing. The staging favors brisk pacing and witty contrast, inviting laughter and recognition while spotlighting craft and interplay. The performance balances affectionate pastiche with sharp observational detail.
In French.
Step into lively street scenes filled with color, music and movement. Join playful workshops, watch short street shows, try hands-on crafts and play imaginative games. Meet artists, touch materials, and discover how simple gestures become big performances. Children will sketch, dance, and experiment with rhythm while all senses pick up sounds, bright costumes and tasty treats. It’s a warm, friendly celebration of creativity where families explore, make and share joyful moments.
In French. Kids ages 0 and up.
Explore the gifts Arctic animals bring for Koulou’s birth. Observe Inuit objects, notice carvings, textures and bright patterns. Listen to Koulou’s poem and the subtle sounds of the North—wind, creaks and distant calls. Move through images and sounds, imagining snow, animals and journeys. Kids will spot details, ask questions, and build stories from what they see and hear. This visit mixes storytelling, listening and quiet investigation to spark curiosity and creative play.
In French. Kids ages from 3 to 8.
Organised for francophone stakeholders, the second forum examines governance challenges raised by digital technologies and artificial intelligence. Panels and working sessions will explore policy coordination, regulatory frameworks, ethical standards and multilateral engagement across francophone countries. Participants will discuss strategies to align national approaches with international processes and to strengthen collaborative mechanisms for responsible AI, digital governance and ongoing dialogue.
In French.
Le Gena Festival brings together music lovers for a friendly, community-driven weekend celebrating local artists and emerging talent across genres. Founded by a group of friends, the festival highlights discovery and bold programming while offering a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where neighbors and visitors share performances, conversations and convivial moments. Families, music students and everyone in the community are invited to connect, support homegrown creativity and enjoy a varied musical programme showcasing quality and fresh voices.
Village des Cultures offers a cycle of adult workshops organized by ADEM and eMa, focusing on world music, voice and dance practices. Participants explore circle songs, cantos de trabajo, body percussion and diverse dance forms—sabar and flamenco—through practical sessions led by artists and pedagogues including Marine Pelletrau-Duris, Rebecca Roger Cruz, Roberto Castillo, Khady Sarr, Mbar Ndiaye and Felipe Clivio. The programme emphasizes technique, cultural context and collective improvisation to develop expressive and rhythmic skills.
Gather materials and weave in a shared workshop led by the artist Marie Jambers. Like birds building nests, children will move between inside and outside, collect grasses, wool, paper scraps and carded wool, and learn basic weaving techniques. They will experiment with different formats, prepare fibres, and shape small woven pieces together. Soft textures, bright threads and rhythmic movements invite creativity, observation and playful collaboration as the group builds a collective story through making.
In French. Kids ages 7–12.
Step into lively street scenes filled with color, music and movement. Join playful workshops, watch short street shows, try hands-on crafts and play imaginative games. Meet artists, touch materials, and discover how simple gestures become big performances. Children will sketch, dance, and experiment with rhythm while all senses pick up sounds, bright costumes and tasty treats. It’s a warm, friendly celebration of creativity where families explore, make and share joyful moments.
In French. Kids ages 0 and up.
But what is “reality”?
A forgotten cassette in a tape recorder becomes the key to a journey through time.
Two coworkers, Kurt and Willard, are plunged into the heart of an unprecedented psychiatric experiment where delirium and lucidity intertwine.
They must piece together a puzzle that will lead them to the very edge of madness. “Why are you so angry? …Because all of a sudden I was taking control of something? …Huh? Until now you were used to completely controlling the situation, and now this strangeness has crept into your life…”
In French.
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Nestled in the Geneva countryside, the Collection du Crest showcases a remarkable selection of modern and contemporary art. Through temporary exhibitions and its private collection, this unique venue offers an intimate encounter with artistic creation, in dialogue with the history and landscape of the estate.
Discover one of the world’s most remarkable libraries and museums, home to an exceptional collection of manuscripts, rare books, and historical documents spanning over 5,000 years of human history. Located in Cologny overlooking Lake Geneva, the Fondation Martin Bodmer offers a unique journey through literature, philosophy, religion, science, and the arts, bringing together some of humanity’s most significant written treasures.
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