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4 – 5 March

In her debut choreographic work, international whacking icon Mounia Nassangar delves into the power of dance as a substitute for words when they fall short. Featuring five dancers with diverse backgrounds and bodies, this piece embodies the urgency and expression that arise from oppression, presenting a personal and evocative take on this cultural movement.

Thursday 5 March, 19:30

Presented by the Geneva company Alavan, Interstice#4 — Zone Grise follows four former friends who reunite ten years after attending the same pre-professional theatre class. Combining improvisation and devised stage writing developed during a residency week, the piece explores lingering complicity, unresolved resentments and the subtle shifts time imposes on identity and relations. Intimate and tactile, the staging invites a close exchange between artists and audience, tracing memory, silence and the fragile work of reconnecting.

In French.

Thursday 5 March, 19:30

Presented by Alpha FG Music, Pasión de Buena Vista gathers the Buena Vista Band, spirited backing singers and the dance company El Grupo de Bailar in a vibrant homage to Cuban music. The programme spans son, rumba, danzón, trova, mambo and salsa, propelled by percussive layers and brass accents. More than 150 tailor-made costumes and dynamic choreography evoke the streets and nights of Cuba, offering a sensory celebration of rhythm, voice and communal joy.

Thursday 5 March, 18:30

Co-authors Frédéric Wilner and Moataz Madi helm a probing documentary that follows the University of Geneva’s archaeological mission at Saqqâra. Their camera traces the unearthing of a tomb attributed to the vizier Ouni, raising questions about its ownership and purpose. The film blends measured investigative pacing with textured imagery of dust, stone and inscription, exploring themes of memory, legacy and the politics of archaeological narrative. Intimate interviews and revelatory finds create a contemplative, suspenseful atmosphere that foregrounds the human stories behind ancient monuments.

In French.

Thursday 5 March, 12:30

Ophélie Coelho is a researcher in digital geopolitics, affiliated with the Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques (IRIS) and a member of the Centre Internet et Société (CIS, CNRS). A developer, cartographer and practitioner with about fifteen years’ experience in the digital industry, she examines how Big Tech firms extend territorial influence through infrastructure, platforms and data control. This lecture investigates the geopolitical risks of technological imperialism and explores pathways to reduce dependency and reclaim digital sovereignty.

In French.

Thursday 5 March, 18:00

Afterwork #44 is part of the Groove’N’Move Festival and is held in collaboration with the Grand Théâtre de Genève.

4 – 5 March

In her debut choreographic work, international whacking icon Mounia Nassangar delves into the power of dance as a substitute for words when they fall short. Featuring five dancers with diverse backgrounds and bodies, this piece embodies the urgency and expression that arise from oppression, presenting a personal and evocative take on this cultural movement.

Thursday 5 March, 19:30

Presented by the Geneva company Alavan, Interstice#4 — Zone Grise follows four former friends who reunite ten years after attending the same pre-professional theatre class. Combining improvisation and devised stage writing developed during a residency week, the piece explores lingering complicity, unresolved resentments and the subtle shifts time imposes on identity and relations. Intimate and tactile, the staging invites a close exchange between artists and audience, tracing memory, silence and the fragile work of reconnecting.

In French.

Thursday 5 March, 19:30

Presented by Alpha FG Music, Pasión de Buena Vista gathers the Buena Vista Band, spirited backing singers and the dance company El Grupo de Bailar in a vibrant homage to Cuban music. The programme spans son, rumba, danzón, trova, mambo and salsa, propelled by percussive layers and brass accents. More than 150 tailor-made costumes and dynamic choreography evoke the streets and nights of Cuba, offering a sensory celebration of rhythm, voice and communal joy.

Thursday 5 March, 18:30

Co-authors Frédéric Wilner and Moataz Madi helm a probing documentary that follows the University of Geneva’s archaeological mission at Saqqâra. Their camera traces the unearthing of a tomb attributed to the vizier Ouni, raising questions about its ownership and purpose. The film blends measured investigative pacing with textured imagery of dust, stone and inscription, exploring themes of memory, legacy and the politics of archaeological narrative. Intimate interviews and revelatory finds create a contemplative, suspenseful atmosphere that foregrounds the human stories behind ancient monuments.

In French.

Thursday 5 March, 12:30

Ophélie Coelho is a researcher in digital geopolitics, affiliated with the Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques (IRIS) and a member of the Centre Internet et Société (CIS, CNRS). A developer, cartographer and practitioner with about fifteen years’ experience in the digital industry, she examines how Big Tech firms extend territorial influence through infrastructure, platforms and data control. This lecture investigates the geopolitical risks of technological imperialism and explores pathways to reduce dependency and reclaim digital sovereignty.

In French.

Thursday 5 March, 18:00

Afterwork #44 is part of the Groove’N’Move Festival and is held in collaboration with the Grand Théâtre de Genève.

4 – 5 March

In her debut choreographic work, international whacking icon Mounia Nassangar delves into the power of dance as a substitute for words when they fall short. Featuring five dancers with diverse backgrounds and bodies, this piece embodies the urgency and expression that arise from oppression, presenting a personal and evocative take on this cultural movement.

Thursday 5 March, 19:30

Presented by the Geneva company Alavan, Interstice#4 — Zone Grise follows four former friends who reunite ten years after attending the same pre-professional theatre class. Combining improvisation and devised stage writing developed during a residency week, the piece explores lingering complicity, unresolved resentments and the subtle shifts time imposes on identity and relations. Intimate and tactile, the staging invites a close exchange between artists and audience, tracing memory, silence and the fragile work of reconnecting.

In French.

Thursday 5 March, 19:30

Presented by Alpha FG Music, Pasión de Buena Vista gathers the Buena Vista Band, spirited backing singers and the dance company El Grupo de Bailar in a vibrant homage to Cuban music. The programme spans son, rumba, danzón, trova, mambo and salsa, propelled by percussive layers and brass accents. More than 150 tailor-made costumes and dynamic choreography evoke the streets and nights of Cuba, offering a sensory celebration of rhythm, voice and communal joy.

Thursday 5 March, 18:30

Co-authors Frédéric Wilner and Moataz Madi helm a probing documentary that follows the University of Geneva’s archaeological mission at Saqqâra. Their camera traces the unearthing of a tomb attributed to the vizier Ouni, raising questions about its ownership and purpose. The film blends measured investigative pacing with textured imagery of dust, stone and inscription, exploring themes of memory, legacy and the politics of archaeological narrative. Intimate interviews and revelatory finds create a contemplative, suspenseful atmosphere that foregrounds the human stories behind ancient monuments.

In French.

Thursday 5 March, 12:30

Ophélie Coelho is a researcher in digital geopolitics, affiliated with the Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques (IRIS) and a member of the Centre Internet et Société (CIS, CNRS). A developer, cartographer and practitioner with about fifteen years’ experience in the digital industry, she examines how Big Tech firms extend territorial influence through infrastructure, platforms and data control. This lecture investigates the geopolitical risks of technological imperialism and explores pathways to reduce dependency and reclaim digital sovereignty.

In French.

Thursday 5 March, 18:00

Afterwork #44 is part of the Groove’N’Move Festival and is held in collaboration with the Grand Théâtre de Genève.

6 – 15 March

Succès Reprise is a sparkling vaudeville that blurs the line between theatrical comedy and the comedy of everyday life. A charming love triangle performed by a tight trio of actors unfolds through rapid-fire exchanges, physical gags and shifting misunderstandings. The staging favours bright pace and playful timing, delivering light-hearted warmth while revealing awkward human impulses and social foibles. The piece leaves a lingering smile and a sense of affectionate irony.

In French.

Saturday 7 March, 14:00

Noetic, an association specialising in video game education and awareness, works on digital literacy and youth wellbeing related to gaming.

This interactive afternoon explores collaborative play, presents key digital issues such as cyberbullying, online anonymity and microtransactions, and examines how gaming shapes young people’s socialisation and learning. Participants engage in discovery-based sessions and guided discussions that investigate ethical, social and educational implications of play.

In French.

Saturday 7 March, 19:30

A screening of the documentary The Librarians, which exposes the large-scale removal of books and the culture war unfolding in the United States, followed by a hard-hitting debate on America’s authoritarian drift. From the erosion of civil liberties to the undermining of democratic institutions and the global export of these practices, experts and activists examine how recent U.S. policies are reshaping power at home and beyond.

Discussions are interpreted in English and French; the film is in English and German, with French and English subtitles.

Saturday 7 March, 21:00

Led by London-born pianist Dave O’Brien, newly based in Geneva, this quartet presents a varied programme of original, rhythmically propulsive compositions alongside reworkings of Punch Brothers and Duke Ellington. With Manu Gesseney on saxophone, Pierre Balda on double bass and Ibrahim Terkemani on drums, the group blends folk-inflected lyricism, modern jazz harmonies and cinematic textures inspired by Tigran Hamasyan, Chick Corea and Avishai Cohen. Expect close, improvisational interplay, dynamic shifts and a warm, tactile sound that moves between intimacy and expansive momentum.

Saturday 7 March, 15:00

Join an open house welcoming neurodivergent people and anyone concerned by neurodiversity. Together we’ll explore the space at a gentle pace, discover available resources, and enjoy a calm, supported atmosphere. This gathering is for individuals, families, and allies who want to learn, connect, or simply experience a quieter environment. We welcome everyone to come as they are, ask questions, and share moments of connection. Participants will leave feeling seen, informed, and a little more connected to a caring community.

In French.

Saturday 7 March, 20:30

A screening of the documentary Identidad, which traces the journey of Daniel Santucho Navajas—born in detention and stolen during Argentina’s military dictatorship—followed by a forum marking 50 years since the coup d’état. As Argentina grapples with memory, justice and accountability in a shifting political landscape, filmmakers, witnesses and experts reflect on the fundamental rights to identity and truth, and on the ongoing struggle against impunity.

Discussions are interpreted in English and French; the film is in Spanish, with French and English subtitles.

4 – 5 March

In her debut choreographic work, international whacking icon Mounia Nassangar delves into the power of dance as a substitute for words when they fall short. Featuring five dancers with diverse backgrounds and bodies, this piece embodies the urgency and expression that arise from oppression, presenting a personal and evocative take on this cultural movement.

Thursday 5 March, 19:30

Presented by the Geneva company Alavan, Interstice#4 — Zone Grise follows four former friends who reunite ten years after attending the same pre-professional theatre class. Combining improvisation and devised stage writing developed during a residency week, the piece explores lingering complicity, unresolved resentments and the subtle shifts time imposes on identity and relations. Intimate and tactile, the staging invites a close exchange between artists and audience, tracing memory, silence and the fragile work of reconnecting.

In French.

Thursday 5 March, 19:30

Presented by Alpha FG Music, Pasión de Buena Vista gathers the Buena Vista Band, spirited backing singers and the dance company El Grupo de Bailar in a vibrant homage to Cuban music. The programme spans son, rumba, danzón, trova, mambo and salsa, propelled by percussive layers and brass accents. More than 150 tailor-made costumes and dynamic choreography evoke the streets and nights of Cuba, offering a sensory celebration of rhythm, voice and communal joy.

Thursday 5 March, 18:30

Co-authors Frédéric Wilner and Moataz Madi helm a probing documentary that follows the University of Geneva’s archaeological mission at Saqqâra. Their camera traces the unearthing of a tomb attributed to the vizier Ouni, raising questions about its ownership and purpose. The film blends measured investigative pacing with textured imagery of dust, stone and inscription, exploring themes of memory, legacy and the politics of archaeological narrative. Intimate interviews and revelatory finds create a contemplative, suspenseful atmosphere that foregrounds the human stories behind ancient monuments.

In French.

Thursday 5 March, 12:30

Ophélie Coelho is a researcher in digital geopolitics, affiliated with the Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques (IRIS) and a member of the Centre Internet et Société (CIS, CNRS). A developer, cartographer and practitioner with about fifteen years’ experience in the digital industry, she examines how Big Tech firms extend territorial influence through infrastructure, platforms and data control. This lecture investigates the geopolitical risks of technological imperialism and explores pathways to reduce dependency and reclaim digital sovereignty.

In French.

Thursday 5 March, 18:00

Afterwork #44 is part of the Groove’N’Move Festival and is held in collaboration with the Grand Théâtre de Genève.

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Human rights lawyer Alain Werner, founder of Civitas Maxima, shares a few of his favourite cultural and everyday spots in Geneva.
Cultural director of the Société de Lecture, Emmanuel Tagnard shares his Geneva essentials — from must-see landmarks and favorite chocolatiers to the book currently on his bedside table.

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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