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19 – 23 May

Choreographer Marcos Morau unveils Svatbata, a world premiere for the Grand Théâtre de Genève. This work brings together the theater’s ballet troupe to delve into the rituals and concept of marriage, drawing inspiration from Bulgaria’s unique position as a bridge between East and West. Through choreographic movements that blend human sounds and gestures, the piece offers a contemplation on life, death, and the rituals connecting them, while celebrating the universality and depth of collective traditions.

18 – 23 May

Discover Late Company, a powerful and thought-provoking play by Jordan Tannahill, directed by Charles Slovenski.

This gripping drama explores the emotional aftermath of cyberbullying, as two families come together for an uneasy and deeply human confrontation. Through sharp dialogue and intense performances, Late Company invites audiences to reflect on responsibility, forgiveness, and the impact of our actions in a digital world.

In English.

19 & 28 May

An evening of contemporary stand-up, My Comedy Hall presents a program of sharp observational humor and character-driven sketches. The show favours intimate staging and focused lighting, creating a warm, immediate connection between performers and audience. Expect a lively mix of satirical wit, personal storytelling and playful improvisation that explores everyday absurdities with intelligence and heart. Minimal scenic elements and precise timing highlight the rhythms of each routine, inviting sustained laughter and thoughtful reflection.

Tuesday 19 May, 18:00

Dr Katia Dayan, a researcher with fifteen years’ experience in sustainable fashion, has led work on local action worldwide, including projects in Geneva.

This lecture presents concrete, inspiring local initiatives, partnerships and policy measures that support sustainable fashion in urban contexts. Dayan examines consumer practices, circular systems and textile waste management, and reveals how shared best practices can shift consumption patterns and strengthen local infrastructures to make sustainable fashion more accessible in cities.

In French.

19 – 24 May 2026

Plan-les-Ouates is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a comedic show starring Marie-Thérèse, the well-known Swiss housewife, alongside emerging comedians like Bruno Peki and Julie Conti. This performance advocating for greater recognition promises laughter and entertainment. .

In French.

Tuesday 19 May, 18:15

Jonathan David Katz, associate professor of art history at the University of Pennsylvania and curator of the exhibition at Kunstmuseum Basel, offers an analysis of lesser-known LGBTQ works drawn from nearly 400 pieces. He examines how the European invention of the concept homosexual in 1869 reshaped global culture, how art proposed broader visions of sexuality, and how imposing a European taxonomy erased indigenous sexualities and helped fuel homophobia and transphobia.

In English.

19 – 23 May

Choreographer Marcos Morau unveils Svatbata, a world premiere for the Grand Théâtre de Genève. This work brings together the theater’s ballet troupe to delve into the rituals and concept of marriage, drawing inspiration from Bulgaria’s unique position as a bridge between East and West. Through choreographic movements that blend human sounds and gestures, the piece offers a contemplation on life, death, and the rituals connecting them, while celebrating the universality and depth of collective traditions.

18 – 23 May

Discover Late Company, a powerful and thought-provoking play by Jordan Tannahill, directed by Charles Slovenski.

This gripping drama explores the emotional aftermath of cyberbullying, as two families come together for an uneasy and deeply human confrontation. Through sharp dialogue and intense performances, Late Company invites audiences to reflect on responsibility, forgiveness, and the impact of our actions in a digital world.

In English.

19 & 28 May

An evening of contemporary stand-up, My Comedy Hall presents a program of sharp observational humor and character-driven sketches. The show favours intimate staging and focused lighting, creating a warm, immediate connection between performers and audience. Expect a lively mix of satirical wit, personal storytelling and playful improvisation that explores everyday absurdities with intelligence and heart. Minimal scenic elements and precise timing highlight the rhythms of each routine, inviting sustained laughter and thoughtful reflection.

Tuesday 19 May, 18:00

Dr Katia Dayan, a researcher with fifteen years’ experience in sustainable fashion, has led work on local action worldwide, including projects in Geneva.

This lecture presents concrete, inspiring local initiatives, partnerships and policy measures that support sustainable fashion in urban contexts. Dayan examines consumer practices, circular systems and textile waste management, and reveals how shared best practices can shift consumption patterns and strengthen local infrastructures to make sustainable fashion more accessible in cities.

In French.

19 – 24 May 2026

Plan-les-Ouates is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a comedic show starring Marie-Thérèse, the well-known Swiss housewife, alongside emerging comedians like Bruno Peki and Julie Conti. This performance advocating for greater recognition promises laughter and entertainment. .

In French.

Tuesday 19 May, 18:15

Jonathan David Katz, associate professor of art history at the University of Pennsylvania and curator of the exhibition at Kunstmuseum Basel, offers an analysis of lesser-known LGBTQ works drawn from nearly 400 pieces. He examines how the European invention of the concept homosexual in 1869 reshaped global culture, how art proposed broader visions of sexuality, and how imposing a European taxonomy erased indigenous sexualities and helped fuel homophobia and transphobia.

In English.

19 – 23 May

Choreographer Marcos Morau unveils Svatbata, a world premiere for the Grand Théâtre de Genève. This work brings together the theater’s ballet troupe to delve into the rituals and concept of marriage, drawing inspiration from Bulgaria’s unique position as a bridge between East and West. Through choreographic movements that blend human sounds and gestures, the piece offers a contemplation on life, death, and the rituals connecting them, while celebrating the universality and depth of collective traditions.

18 – 23 May

Discover Late Company, a powerful and thought-provoking play by Jordan Tannahill, directed by Charles Slovenski.

This gripping drama explores the emotional aftermath of cyberbullying, as two families come together for an uneasy and deeply human confrontation. Through sharp dialogue and intense performances, Late Company invites audiences to reflect on responsibility, forgiveness, and the impact of our actions in a digital world.

In English.

19 & 28 May

An evening of contemporary stand-up, My Comedy Hall presents a program of sharp observational humor and character-driven sketches. The show favours intimate staging and focused lighting, creating a warm, immediate connection between performers and audience. Expect a lively mix of satirical wit, personal storytelling and playful improvisation that explores everyday absurdities with intelligence and heart. Minimal scenic elements and precise timing highlight the rhythms of each routine, inviting sustained laughter and thoughtful reflection.

Tuesday 19 May, 18:00

Dr Katia Dayan, a researcher with fifteen years’ experience in sustainable fashion, has led work on local action worldwide, including projects in Geneva.

This lecture presents concrete, inspiring local initiatives, partnerships and policy measures that support sustainable fashion in urban contexts. Dayan examines consumer practices, circular systems and textile waste management, and reveals how shared best practices can shift consumption patterns and strengthen local infrastructures to make sustainable fashion more accessible in cities.

In French.

19 – 24 May 2026

Plan-les-Ouates is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a comedic show starring Marie-Thérèse, the well-known Swiss housewife, alongside emerging comedians like Bruno Peki and Julie Conti. This performance advocating for greater recognition promises laughter and entertainment. .

In French.

Tuesday 19 May, 18:15

Jonathan David Katz, associate professor of art history at the University of Pennsylvania and curator of the exhibition at Kunstmuseum Basel, offers an analysis of lesser-known LGBTQ works drawn from nearly 400 pieces. He examines how the European invention of the concept homosexual in 1869 reshaped global culture, how art proposed broader visions of sexuality, and how imposing a European taxonomy erased indigenous sexualities and helped fuel homophobia and transphobia.

In English.

19 – 31 May

Are Demons Among Us? Berbiguier de Terre-Neuve du Thym was a French citizen from Avignon who, after having his cards read by a fortune-teller, began to see malevolent beings all around him, whom he called “goblins.” The delusion lasted his entire life. His book on demons is an impressively detailed work, written in a rich literary style and containing utterly bizarre content—both pathetic and unintentionally comical.

It constitutes the most complete account of the inner world of a man gripped by profound madness. It was rediscovered in the following century by the Surrealists, notably Raymond Queneau, as well as by enthusiasts of outsider art. The performance will be a montage of the very words of this famous “literary madman” and will offer the audience a journey into the labyrinth of his thoughts.

In French.

Friday 22 May, 21:00

Yèfira explores musical routes between the Aegean and the Black Sea in an intimate concert blending traditional melodies, modal rhythms and contemporary arrangements. Their sound evokes coastal landscapes, ritual dances and poignant vocal lines, framed by close interplay between strings and winds. The programme maps a cultural journey across borders, mixing haunting timbres and driving rhythms to create an atmospheric, immersive experience rooted in regional traditions.

18 – 23 May

Discover Late Company, a powerful and thought-provoking play by Jordan Tannahill, directed by Charles Slovenski.

This gripping drama explores the emotional aftermath of cyberbullying, as two families come together for an uneasy and deeply human confrontation. Through sharp dialogue and intense performances, Late Company invites audiences to reflect on responsibility, forgiveness, and the impact of our actions in a digital world.

In English.

22 – 23 May

Tristan Pierre leads a restorative memory walk across the streets of his childhood, weaving recollection and poetic observation into an intimate live solo performance. Sparse staging and an attentive rhythm let images surface—childhood storefronts, shifting light and small rituals—while a subtle soundscape shapes timing and mood. The piece balances nostalgia with clarity, inviting quiet reflection and unexpected tenderness.

In French.

12 – 24 May

Written by E.-E. Schmitt, La Tectonique des Sentiments probes how love can turn to hatred in an instant. The plot follows Diane and Richard as imagined betrayals unleash seismic emotional shifts, toppling certainties and stirring violent tenderness. The piece balances sharp comedy and quiet cruelty, dissecting contradictions of desire through intimate exchanges and sudden tremors of feeling. The staging favors psychological clarity and a charged, oscillating atmosphere that leaves the audience unsettled and moved.

In French.

Friday 22 May, 20:00

Presented by ContinentPremier and marking Geneva’s Francophonie celebration, Ismaël Lô brings his luminous voice and poetic songwriting to a program centred on peace, fraternity and environmental stewardship. Joined by guest vocalists Mahawa Kouyaté and Eva Lizza, the evening blends West African traditions and contemporary arrangements, highlighting griot storytelling and intimate melodies. The performance favors lyricism and dialogue, creating a warm, reflective atmosphere that honours intercultural exchange and human solidarity.

19 – 23 May

Choreographer Marcos Morau unveils Svatbata, a world premiere for the Grand Théâtre de Genève. This work brings together the theater’s ballet troupe to delve into the rituals and concept of marriage, drawing inspiration from Bulgaria’s unique position as a bridge between East and West. Through choreographic movements that blend human sounds and gestures, the piece offers a contemplation on life, death, and the rituals connecting them, while celebrating the universality and depth of collective traditions.

18 – 23 May

Discover Late Company, a powerful and thought-provoking play by Jordan Tannahill, directed by Charles Slovenski.

This gripping drama explores the emotional aftermath of cyberbullying, as two families come together for an uneasy and deeply human confrontation. Through sharp dialogue and intense performances, Late Company invites audiences to reflect on responsibility, forgiveness, and the impact of our actions in a digital world.

In English.

19 & 28 May

An evening of contemporary stand-up, My Comedy Hall presents a program of sharp observational humor and character-driven sketches. The show favours intimate staging and focused lighting, creating a warm, immediate connection between performers and audience. Expect a lively mix of satirical wit, personal storytelling and playful improvisation that explores everyday absurdities with intelligence and heart. Minimal scenic elements and precise timing highlight the rhythms of each routine, inviting sustained laughter and thoughtful reflection.

Tuesday 19 May, 18:00

Dr Katia Dayan, a researcher with fifteen years’ experience in sustainable fashion, has led work on local action worldwide, including projects in Geneva.

This lecture presents concrete, inspiring local initiatives, partnerships and policy measures that support sustainable fashion in urban contexts. Dayan examines consumer practices, circular systems and textile waste management, and reveals how shared best practices can shift consumption patterns and strengthen local infrastructures to make sustainable fashion more accessible in cities.

In French.

19 – 24 May 2026

Plan-les-Ouates is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a comedic show starring Marie-Thérèse, the well-known Swiss housewife, alongside emerging comedians like Bruno Peki and Julie Conti. This performance advocating for greater recognition promises laughter and entertainment. .

In French.

Tuesday 19 May, 18:15

Jonathan David Katz, associate professor of art history at the University of Pennsylvania and curator of the exhibition at Kunstmuseum Basel, offers an analysis of lesser-known LGBTQ works drawn from nearly 400 pieces. He examines how the European invention of the concept homosexual in 1869 reshaped global culture, how art proposed broader visions of sexuality, and how imposing a European taxonomy erased indigenous sexualities and helped fuel homophobia and transphobia.

In English.

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Geneva Classics

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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