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11 – 15 February

The company Chantal et Bernadette explores, with both naïveté and documentary precision, the foundations and challenges of the education system through the story of Kévin, who feels let down by it. By merging scientific inquiry with theatrical expression, they engage the audience’s critical thinking. This production is a collaborative creation by Arnaud Hoedt, Jérôme Piron, Antoine Defoort, and Clément Thirion, developed in close partnership with researchers, with special attention to set design and technical aspects.

In French.

14 – 15 February

As part of the Plan-les-Ouates Cultural Season, the Singe Diesel company presents a poetic and enchanting performance. Join the journey of a hurried old man who learns to savor time through encounters along his path. Set against the backdrop of a frozen carnival, the stunning puppets and immersive soundscape whisk the audience away on a magical adventure, encouraging them to slow down and find wonder. Founded by Juan Perez Escala, the company draws from magical realism and popular culture to craft captivating shows.

In French.  Kids ages 5 and up.

6 – 15 February

A musical journey through the history of cabaret, from its origins to the present day, takes the stage at Théâtre Les Salons. Directed by Philippe Cohen, this production includes artists such as Bobby Lapointe and Aristide Bruant, accompanied by the talented Gaëlle Poirier on accordion and Narcisso Saùl on guitar. The ensemble, featuring Majbritt Byskov-Bridges, Philippe Cohen, Marie-Stéphane Fidanza, Claudia Lachat, Thomas Laubacher, and Kim Selamet, delivers a captivating evening filled with sketches and songs, offering a delightful blend of whimsy, romance, and humor.

Sunday 15 February, 17:00

Tenor saxophonist Nicolas Masson and pianist Colin Vallon share a rare musical complicity born of over twenty years of collaboration. Their duo — shaped by recordings on the ECM label — unfolds a lyrical, introspective soundscape where composition and improvisation dissolve. Sparse motifs breathe, silences enlarge, and an almost telepathic dialogue reveals nuanced phrasing and attentive listening. The performance offers intimate, resonant moments where melody emerges from the saxophone’s breath and the piano’s lingering resonance, concentrated in the intensity of the present.

5 – 15 February

Directed by Geneviève Pasquier and performed by Vincent Babel, LETTRE À MON DICTATEUR stages Eugène’s cathartic gesture of writing to Nicolae Ceauşescu. The production blends intimate monologue with archival echoes, folding fragments of Pierre Omer’s Swing Revue into a jazz-tinged score that punctuates memory and revelation. The creative space favors spare tableaux, tactile sound textures and a nimble rhythm that offsets historical weight with mischievous warmth, transforming personal trauma into a tender, witty coming-of-age confession.

In French.

Sunday 15 February, 15:00

Cie Soulmagnet and Cie Marchepied, two choreographic companies, lead the session and present two new choreographies created especially for the event.

Participants learn both choreographies through step-by-step instruction and collective practice, exploring structure, musicality and group dynamics. The workshop culminates in a social dance set: a DJ opens the floor, allowing dancers to experiment with the pieces in a playful, offbeat atmosphere that emphasizes learning through movement.

In French.

11 – 15 February

The company Chantal et Bernadette explores, with both naïveté and documentary precision, the foundations and challenges of the education system through the story of Kévin, who feels let down by it. By merging scientific inquiry with theatrical expression, they engage the audience’s critical thinking. This production is a collaborative creation by Arnaud Hoedt, Jérôme Piron, Antoine Defoort, and Clément Thirion, developed in close partnership with researchers, with special attention to set design and technical aspects.

In French.

14 – 15 February

As part of the Plan-les-Ouates Cultural Season, the Singe Diesel company presents a poetic and enchanting performance. Join the journey of a hurried old man who learns to savor time through encounters along his path. Set against the backdrop of a frozen carnival, the stunning puppets and immersive soundscape whisk the audience away on a magical adventure, encouraging them to slow down and find wonder. Founded by Juan Perez Escala, the company draws from magical realism and popular culture to craft captivating shows.

In French.  Kids ages 5 and up.

6 – 15 February

A musical journey through the history of cabaret, from its origins to the present day, takes the stage at Théâtre Les Salons. Directed by Philippe Cohen, this production includes artists such as Bobby Lapointe and Aristide Bruant, accompanied by the talented Gaëlle Poirier on accordion and Narcisso Saùl on guitar. The ensemble, featuring Majbritt Byskov-Bridges, Philippe Cohen, Marie-Stéphane Fidanza, Claudia Lachat, Thomas Laubacher, and Kim Selamet, delivers a captivating evening filled with sketches and songs, offering a delightful blend of whimsy, romance, and humor.

Sunday 15 February, 17:00

Tenor saxophonist Nicolas Masson and pianist Colin Vallon share a rare musical complicity born of over twenty years of collaboration. Their duo — shaped by recordings on the ECM label — unfolds a lyrical, introspective soundscape where composition and improvisation dissolve. Sparse motifs breathe, silences enlarge, and an almost telepathic dialogue reveals nuanced phrasing and attentive listening. The performance offers intimate, resonant moments where melody emerges from the saxophone’s breath and the piano’s lingering resonance, concentrated in the intensity of the present.

5 – 15 February

Directed by Geneviève Pasquier and performed by Vincent Babel, LETTRE À MON DICTATEUR stages Eugène’s cathartic gesture of writing to Nicolae Ceauşescu. The production blends intimate monologue with archival echoes, folding fragments of Pierre Omer’s Swing Revue into a jazz-tinged score that punctuates memory and revelation. The creative space favors spare tableaux, tactile sound textures and a nimble rhythm that offsets historical weight with mischievous warmth, transforming personal trauma into a tender, witty coming-of-age confession.

In French.

Sunday 15 February, 15:00

Cie Soulmagnet and Cie Marchepied, two choreographic companies, lead the session and present two new choreographies created especially for the event.

Participants learn both choreographies through step-by-step instruction and collective practice, exploring structure, musicality and group dynamics. The workshop culminates in a social dance set: a DJ opens the floor, allowing dancers to experiment with the pieces in a playful, offbeat atmosphere that emphasizes learning through movement.

In French.

11 – 15 February

The company Chantal et Bernadette explores, with both naïveté and documentary precision, the foundations and challenges of the education system through the story of Kévin, who feels let down by it. By merging scientific inquiry with theatrical expression, they engage the audience’s critical thinking. This production is a collaborative creation by Arnaud Hoedt, Jérôme Piron, Antoine Defoort, and Clément Thirion, developed in close partnership with researchers, with special attention to set design and technical aspects.

In French.

14 – 15 February

As part of the Plan-les-Ouates Cultural Season, the Singe Diesel company presents a poetic and enchanting performance. Join the journey of a hurried old man who learns to savor time through encounters along his path. Set against the backdrop of a frozen carnival, the stunning puppets and immersive soundscape whisk the audience away on a magical adventure, encouraging them to slow down and find wonder. Founded by Juan Perez Escala, the company draws from magical realism and popular culture to craft captivating shows.

In French.  Kids ages 5 and up.

6 – 15 February

A musical journey through the history of cabaret, from its origins to the present day, takes the stage at Théâtre Les Salons. Directed by Philippe Cohen, this production includes artists such as Bobby Lapointe and Aristide Bruant, accompanied by the talented Gaëlle Poirier on accordion and Narcisso Saùl on guitar. The ensemble, featuring Majbritt Byskov-Bridges, Philippe Cohen, Marie-Stéphane Fidanza, Claudia Lachat, Thomas Laubacher, and Kim Selamet, delivers a captivating evening filled with sketches and songs, offering a delightful blend of whimsy, romance, and humor.

Sunday 15 February, 17:00

Tenor saxophonist Nicolas Masson and pianist Colin Vallon share a rare musical complicity born of over twenty years of collaboration. Their duo — shaped by recordings on the ECM label — unfolds a lyrical, introspective soundscape where composition and improvisation dissolve. Sparse motifs breathe, silences enlarge, and an almost telepathic dialogue reveals nuanced phrasing and attentive listening. The performance offers intimate, resonant moments where melody emerges from the saxophone’s breath and the piano’s lingering resonance, concentrated in the intensity of the present.

5 – 15 February

Directed by Geneviève Pasquier and performed by Vincent Babel, LETTRE À MON DICTATEUR stages Eugène’s cathartic gesture of writing to Nicolae Ceauşescu. The production blends intimate monologue with archival echoes, folding fragments of Pierre Omer’s Swing Revue into a jazz-tinged score that punctuates memory and revelation. The creative space favors spare tableaux, tactile sound textures and a nimble rhythm that offsets historical weight with mischievous warmth, transforming personal trauma into a tender, witty coming-of-age confession.

In French.

Sunday 15 February, 15:00

Cie Soulmagnet and Cie Marchepied, two choreographic companies, lead the session and present two new choreographies created especially for the event.

Participants learn both choreographies through step-by-step instruction and collective practice, exploring structure, musicality and group dynamics. The workshop culminates in a social dance set: a DJ opens the floor, allowing dancers to experiment with the pieces in a playful, offbeat atmosphere that emphasizes learning through movement.

In French.

11 – 15 February

The company Chantal et Bernadette explores, with both naïveté and documentary precision, the foundations and challenges of the education system through the story of Kévin, who feels let down by it. By merging scientific inquiry with theatrical expression, they engage the audience’s critical thinking. This production is a collaborative creation by Arnaud Hoedt, Jérôme Piron, Antoine Defoort, and Clément Thirion, developed in close partnership with researchers, with special attention to set design and technical aspects.

In French.

14 – 15 February

As part of the Plan-les-Ouates Cultural Season, the Singe Diesel company presents a poetic and enchanting performance. Join the journey of a hurried old man who learns to savor time through encounters along his path. Set against the backdrop of a frozen carnival, the stunning puppets and immersive soundscape whisk the audience away on a magical adventure, encouraging them to slow down and find wonder. Founded by Juan Perez Escala, the company draws from magical realism and popular culture to craft captivating shows.

In French.  Kids ages 5 and up.

6 – 15 February

A musical journey through the history of cabaret, from its origins to the present day, takes the stage at Théâtre Les Salons. Directed by Philippe Cohen, this production includes artists such as Bobby Lapointe and Aristide Bruant, accompanied by the talented Gaëlle Poirier on accordion and Narcisso Saùl on guitar. The ensemble, featuring Majbritt Byskov-Bridges, Philippe Cohen, Marie-Stéphane Fidanza, Claudia Lachat, Thomas Laubacher, and Kim Selamet, delivers a captivating evening filled with sketches and songs, offering a delightful blend of whimsy, romance, and humor.

Sunday 15 February, 17:00

Tenor saxophonist Nicolas Masson and pianist Colin Vallon share a rare musical complicity born of over twenty years of collaboration. Their duo — shaped by recordings on the ECM label — unfolds a lyrical, introspective soundscape where composition and improvisation dissolve. Sparse motifs breathe, silences enlarge, and an almost telepathic dialogue reveals nuanced phrasing and attentive listening. The performance offers intimate, resonant moments where melody emerges from the saxophone’s breath and the piano’s lingering resonance, concentrated in the intensity of the present.

5 – 15 February

Directed by Geneviève Pasquier and performed by Vincent Babel, LETTRE À MON DICTATEUR stages Eugène’s cathartic gesture of writing to Nicolae Ceauşescu. The production blends intimate monologue with archival echoes, folding fragments of Pierre Omer’s Swing Revue into a jazz-tinged score that punctuates memory and revelation. The creative space favors spare tableaux, tactile sound textures and a nimble rhythm that offsets historical weight with mischievous warmth, transforming personal trauma into a tender, witty coming-of-age confession.

In French.

Sunday 15 February, 15:00

Cie Soulmagnet and Cie Marchepied, two choreographic companies, lead the session and present two new choreographies created especially for the event.

Participants learn both choreographies through step-by-step instruction and collective practice, exploring structure, musicality and group dynamics. The workshop culminates in a social dance set: a DJ opens the floor, allowing dancers to experiment with the pieces in a playful, offbeat atmosphere that emphasizes learning through movement.

In French.

11 – 15 February

The company Chantal et Bernadette explores, with both naïveté and documentary precision, the foundations and challenges of the education system through the story of Kévin, who feels let down by it. By merging scientific inquiry with theatrical expression, they engage the audience’s critical thinking. This production is a collaborative creation by Arnaud Hoedt, Jérôme Piron, Antoine Defoort, and Clément Thirion, developed in close partnership with researchers, with special attention to set design and technical aspects.

In French.

14 – 15 February

As part of the Plan-les-Ouates Cultural Season, the Singe Diesel company presents a poetic and enchanting performance. Join the journey of a hurried old man who learns to savor time through encounters along his path. Set against the backdrop of a frozen carnival, the stunning puppets and immersive soundscape whisk the audience away on a magical adventure, encouraging them to slow down and find wonder. Founded by Juan Perez Escala, the company draws from magical realism and popular culture to craft captivating shows.

In French.  Kids ages 5 and up.

6 – 15 February

A musical journey through the history of cabaret, from its origins to the present day, takes the stage at Théâtre Les Salons. Directed by Philippe Cohen, this production includes artists such as Bobby Lapointe and Aristide Bruant, accompanied by the talented Gaëlle Poirier on accordion and Narcisso Saùl on guitar. The ensemble, featuring Majbritt Byskov-Bridges, Philippe Cohen, Marie-Stéphane Fidanza, Claudia Lachat, Thomas Laubacher, and Kim Selamet, delivers a captivating evening filled with sketches and songs, offering a delightful blend of whimsy, romance, and humor.

Sunday 15 February, 17:00

Tenor saxophonist Nicolas Masson and pianist Colin Vallon share a rare musical complicity born of over twenty years of collaboration. Their duo — shaped by recordings on the ECM label — unfolds a lyrical, introspective soundscape where composition and improvisation dissolve. Sparse motifs breathe, silences enlarge, and an almost telepathic dialogue reveals nuanced phrasing and attentive listening. The performance offers intimate, resonant moments where melody emerges from the saxophone’s breath and the piano’s lingering resonance, concentrated in the intensity of the present.

5 – 15 February

Directed by Geneviève Pasquier and performed by Vincent Babel, LETTRE À MON DICTATEUR stages Eugène’s cathartic gesture of writing to Nicolae Ceauşescu. The production blends intimate monologue with archival echoes, folding fragments of Pierre Omer’s Swing Revue into a jazz-tinged score that punctuates memory and revelation. The creative space favors spare tableaux, tactile sound textures and a nimble rhythm that offsets historical weight with mischievous warmth, transforming personal trauma into a tender, witty coming-of-age confession.

In French.

Sunday 15 February, 15:00

Cie Soulmagnet and Cie Marchepied, two choreographic companies, lead the session and present two new choreographies created especially for the event.

Participants learn both choreographies through step-by-step instruction and collective practice, exploring structure, musicality and group dynamics. The workshop culminates in a social dance set: a DJ opens the floor, allowing dancers to experiment with the pieces in a playful, offbeat atmosphere that emphasizes learning through movement.

In French.

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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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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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Cool fact: On the first Sunday of each month, the Ariana Museum opens its temporary exhibitions to the public.

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