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Three days of music, dance, theatre and intercultural exchange in the heart of Les Pâquis. Join us at Temple des Pâquis for live performances, workshops and inspiring conversations celebrating art and togetherness.
Choreographed by Thomas Hauert and performed by three dancers from ZOO and three from Platform K, Where Is Everybody? explores a shared, non-hierarchical stage language rooted in improvisation and mutual gaze. The piece invites performers and spectators to dance, look and reposition themselves through moments of unpredictability, creativity and embodied presence. Sparse staging and responsive interactions foreground the living immediacy of movement, producing an atmosphere at once intimate, playful and searching.
Festival des 5 Continents presents a curated panorama of world cinema: competitive and out-of-competition films, special screenings and a section for emerging voices. The programme highlights auteur cinema, daring narratives and diverse perspectives, favouring bold visual styles and intimate storytelling. Through screenings, talks and encounters, the festival offers a space to discover new talents and reassess cinematic traditions, celebrating cross-cultural dialogues and the emotional power of film.
Dafné Kritharas presents a luminous concert journey built around her album Prayer & Sin. The singer unveils original songs in Greek and French, blending Middle Eastern modal colours, jazz phrasing and classical textures touched by an uncanny electronic pulse. Her voice moves between joyous dances and sublime laments, shaping vast, consoling landscapes of feeling. On stage she crafts an intimate yet expansive musical world, equal parts ancient tradition and free, personal invention. Presented in collaboration with the JazzContreBand festival.
Explore a lively world of stories and music in this collective storytelling performance. Four storytellers and a musician weave myths, fables and observational tales that celebrate life’s diversity. Children are invited to listen, imagine and follow playful soundscapes, rhythmic pulses and vivid images that spark curiosity. The performance finishes with a collective after-session where families can gather and share.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
Afrik Rire brings together established and emerging comedians from the French‑speaking African and Afro‑descendant communities for two evenings of comedy and cultural exchange. Open to everyone, the festival showcases diverse voices, stories and styles, creating a welcoming space for shared laughter and conversation. Organized by a Geneva-based non-profit, the programme highlights contemporary African creativity while fostering connections between artists and audiences across cultures. The event celebrates humour as a means of expression and community.
Watch&Match brings together independent watchmakers, designers and collector curators to showcase mechanical timepieces and artisanal watch objects. The presentation focuses on materiality, precision and the mechanics of miniature craftsmanship, revealing how form and engineering coalesce in contemporary horology. Works range from rare pieces and bespoke commissions to conceptual explorations of timekeeping. The exhibition examines heritage, technical skill and the personal narratives embedded in objects, inviting reflection on craft, design and the culture of collecting.
Three days of music, dance, theatre and intercultural exchange in the heart of Les Pâquis. Join us at Temple des Pâquis for live performances, workshops and inspiring conversations celebrating art and togetherness.
Choreographed by Thomas Hauert and performed by three dancers from ZOO and three from Platform K, Where Is Everybody? explores a shared, non-hierarchical stage language rooted in improvisation and mutual gaze. The piece invites performers and spectators to dance, look and reposition themselves through moments of unpredictability, creativity and embodied presence. Sparse staging and responsive interactions foreground the living immediacy of movement, producing an atmosphere at once intimate, playful and searching.
Festival des 5 Continents presents a curated panorama of world cinema: competitive and out-of-competition films, special screenings and a section for emerging voices. The programme highlights auteur cinema, daring narratives and diverse perspectives, favouring bold visual styles and intimate storytelling. Through screenings, talks and encounters, the festival offers a space to discover new talents and reassess cinematic traditions, celebrating cross-cultural dialogues and the emotional power of film.
Dafné Kritharas presents a luminous concert journey built around her album Prayer & Sin. The singer unveils original songs in Greek and French, blending Middle Eastern modal colours, jazz phrasing and classical textures touched by an uncanny electronic pulse. Her voice moves between joyous dances and sublime laments, shaping vast, consoling landscapes of feeling. On stage she crafts an intimate yet expansive musical world, equal parts ancient tradition and free, personal invention. Presented in collaboration with the JazzContreBand festival.
Explore a lively world of stories and music in this collective storytelling performance. Four storytellers and a musician weave myths, fables and observational tales that celebrate life’s diversity. Children are invited to listen, imagine and follow playful soundscapes, rhythmic pulses and vivid images that spark curiosity. The performance finishes with a collective after-session where families can gather and share.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
Afrik Rire brings together established and emerging comedians from the French‑speaking African and Afro‑descendant communities for two evenings of comedy and cultural exchange. Open to everyone, the festival showcases diverse voices, stories and styles, creating a welcoming space for shared laughter and conversation. Organized by a Geneva-based non-profit, the programme highlights contemporary African creativity while fostering connections between artists and audiences across cultures. The event celebrates humour as a means of expression and community.
Watch&Match brings together independent watchmakers, designers and collector curators to showcase mechanical timepieces and artisanal watch objects. The presentation focuses on materiality, precision and the mechanics of miniature craftsmanship, revealing how form and engineering coalesce in contemporary horology. Works range from rare pieces and bespoke commissions to conceptual explorations of timekeeping. The exhibition examines heritage, technical skill and the personal narratives embedded in objects, inviting reflection on craft, design and the culture of collecting.
Three days of music, dance, theatre and intercultural exchange in the heart of Les Pâquis. Join us at Temple des Pâquis for live performances, workshops and inspiring conversations celebrating art and togetherness.
Choreographed by Thomas Hauert and performed by three dancers from ZOO and three from Platform K, Where Is Everybody? explores a shared, non-hierarchical stage language rooted in improvisation and mutual gaze. The piece invites performers and spectators to dance, look and reposition themselves through moments of unpredictability, creativity and embodied presence. Sparse staging and responsive interactions foreground the living immediacy of movement, producing an atmosphere at once intimate, playful and searching.
Festival des 5 Continents presents a curated panorama of world cinema: competitive and out-of-competition films, special screenings and a section for emerging voices. The programme highlights auteur cinema, daring narratives and diverse perspectives, favouring bold visual styles and intimate storytelling. Through screenings, talks and encounters, the festival offers a space to discover new talents and reassess cinematic traditions, celebrating cross-cultural dialogues and the emotional power of film.
Dafné Kritharas presents a luminous concert journey built around her album Prayer & Sin. The singer unveils original songs in Greek and French, blending Middle Eastern modal colours, jazz phrasing and classical textures touched by an uncanny electronic pulse. Her voice moves between joyous dances and sublime laments, shaping vast, consoling landscapes of feeling. On stage she crafts an intimate yet expansive musical world, equal parts ancient tradition and free, personal invention. Presented in collaboration with the JazzContreBand festival.
Explore a lively world of stories and music in this collective storytelling performance. Four storytellers and a musician weave myths, fables and observational tales that celebrate life’s diversity. Children are invited to listen, imagine and follow playful soundscapes, rhythmic pulses and vivid images that spark curiosity. The performance finishes with a collective after-session where families can gather and share.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
Afrik Rire brings together established and emerging comedians from the French‑speaking African and Afro‑descendant communities for two evenings of comedy and cultural exchange. Open to everyone, the festival showcases diverse voices, stories and styles, creating a welcoming space for shared laughter and conversation. Organized by a Geneva-based non-profit, the programme highlights contemporary African creativity while fostering connections between artists and audiences across cultures. The event celebrates humour as a means of expression and community.
La Colonie de Vacances gathers members of Electric Electric, Marvin, Pneu and Papier Tigre into a sprawling, 18‑musician ensemble that deploys a quadriphonic sound system placing the audience at the heart of four stages. Rooted in noise-rock experimentation, the collective explores polyrhythms, trance-like grooves and uncanny harmonies, crafting enveloping sonic architectures that shift perspective and intensity. This farewell project channels improvisation and compositional rigor, inviting deep, multi-layered listening and a theatrical collapse of performer–audience boundaries.
Genth’orgue 3 presents a varied festival exploring the organ in all its guises. Programs range from organ paired with Ondes Martenot (with Vincent Thévenaz and Jacques Tchamkerten), to a cine-concert accompaniment for Buster Keaton curated by Nathalie Effenberger, a recital titled “La scène aux femmes!” (Elisabeth Hubmann), and the theatrical spectacle‑concert “Le banquet des rois” for medieval ensemble, organ, choir and narrators. The emphasis is on timbral contrasts and ritual drama.
Directed and performed by Eve Aouizerate, Amours subversives stages a wry, intimate interrogation of gender and desire. With performers Mathilde Lyon and Dylan Poletti, the piece pivots on a provocative premise — a young woman’s decision to abandon a nascent career for the tradwife ideal — and unfolds as a personal theatrical essay on power, intimacy and the contradictions of femininity in 2026. Sparse staging and candid narration create a fierce, tender atmosphere.
In French.
Create playful word-blends with your child in a gentle workshop about caring. Use your voice, touch, and imagination to mix sounds and meanings into new words that talk about kindness and support. Share stories, whisper soft phrases, and listen to the textures of language. This hands-on, collaborative session invites families to explore feelings, spark creativity, and discover how words can comfort and connect.
In French. Kids ages 7 and up.
La Princesse eSt le Chevalier is a playful and visually captivating family show combining shadow theatre, acting and live music. Follow Maylis, a curious princess who challenges the beliefs imposed by her kingdom and sets off in search of answers. A joyful celebration of curiosity, science and freedom of thought.
In French.
An immersive exploration of how philanthropy, media, research and Geneva’s international institutions interact to reinforce democratic life. The session examines the roles foundations play in public interest, the influence of media on democratic debate, and how research and international cooperation support multilateral dialogue. It highlights key themes—accountability, information ecosystems, evidence-based policy and transnational collaboration—and offers analytical perspectives on why these interconnected actors matter for resilient democracies.
In French.
Early 19th-century England. Twelve-year-old Mary Anning spends her days searching for fossils on the cliffs of Lyme Regis. Curious, determined, and passionate, she pursues her research despite the conventions of her time, making a discovery that will help transform our understanding of the living world. Inspired by the true story of this pioneering palaeontologist, Marcel Barelli’s first feature film celebrates scientific curiosity, perseverance and empowerment. His delicate 2D animation is accompanied by a folk- and rock-inspired original score composed by Shyle Zalewski.
Animated film followed by a Q&A with Marcel Barelli.
Watch&Match brings together independent watchmakers, designers and collector curators to showcase mechanical timepieces and artisanal watch objects. The presentation focuses on materiality, precision and the mechanics of miniature craftsmanship, revealing how form and engineering coalesce in contemporary horology. Works range from rare pieces and bespoke commissions to conceptual explorations of timekeeping. The exhibition examines heritage, technical skill and the personal narratives embedded in objects, inviting reflection on craft, design and the culture of collecting.
Three days of music, dance, theatre and intercultural exchange in the heart of Les Pâquis. Join us at Temple des Pâquis for live performances, workshops and inspiring conversations celebrating art and togetherness.
Choreographed by Thomas Hauert and performed by three dancers from ZOO and three from Platform K, Where Is Everybody? explores a shared, non-hierarchical stage language rooted in improvisation and mutual gaze. The piece invites performers and spectators to dance, look and reposition themselves through moments of unpredictability, creativity and embodied presence. Sparse staging and responsive interactions foreground the living immediacy of movement, producing an atmosphere at once intimate, playful and searching.
Festival des 5 Continents presents a curated panorama of world cinema: competitive and out-of-competition films, special screenings and a section for emerging voices. The programme highlights auteur cinema, daring narratives and diverse perspectives, favouring bold visual styles and intimate storytelling. Through screenings, talks and encounters, the festival offers a space to discover new talents and reassess cinematic traditions, celebrating cross-cultural dialogues and the emotional power of film.
Dafné Kritharas presents a luminous concert journey built around her album Prayer & Sin. The singer unveils original songs in Greek and French, blending Middle Eastern modal colours, jazz phrasing and classical textures touched by an uncanny electronic pulse. Her voice moves between joyous dances and sublime laments, shaping vast, consoling landscapes of feeling. On stage she crafts an intimate yet expansive musical world, equal parts ancient tradition and free, personal invention. Presented in collaboration with the JazzContreBand festival.
Explore a lively world of stories and music in this collective storytelling performance. Four storytellers and a musician weave myths, fables and observational tales that celebrate life’s diversity. Children are invited to listen, imagine and follow playful soundscapes, rhythmic pulses and vivid images that spark curiosity. The performance finishes with a collective after-session where families can gather and share.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
Afrik Rire brings together established and emerging comedians from the French‑speaking African and Afro‑descendant communities for two evenings of comedy and cultural exchange. Open to everyone, the festival showcases diverse voices, stories and styles, creating a welcoming space for shared laughter and conversation. Organized by a Geneva-based non-profit, the programme highlights contemporary African creativity while fostering connections between artists and audiences across cultures. The event celebrates humour as a means of expression and community.
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An intimate museum in the heart of Geneva, the Musée Tatiana Zoubov presents the refined collection assembled by its namesake collector. Paintings, furniture, porcelain, silverware and decorative objects evoke the atmosphere of a private European collection, offering a glimpse into the tastes and art of living of another era.
In the heart of Geneva’s Old Town, the International Museum of the Reformation traces the history and legacy of the Protestant Reformation from the 16th century to the present day. Historical objects, artworks and immersive displays explore a movement that profoundly shaped Geneva and influenced societies around the world.
Located in the historic heart of Carouge, the Musée de Carouge explores the artistic and cultural heritage of this distinctive town. Its collections and temporary exhibitions bring together fine and decorative arts, local history and contemporary creation, reflecting Carouge’s unique identity and creative spirit.
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