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Friday 13 February, 19:30

Presented by Antigel Festival, Anna von Hausswolff transforms organ and voice into a monumental, cathedral-like soundscape. Her magnetic presence blends gothic fervour and dark rock vertigo, where sacred solemnity meets obscure trance. The performance unfolds as ritual, with thunderous organ textures and a voice that soars from whisper to roar, creating immersive sonic catharses. Sparse electronic and resonant tones sculpt tense atmospheres, guiding listeners through hypnotic passages and intense emotional release.

Friday 13 February, 21:00

On Season 25–26, Christoph Grab’s SHAPE & FORM ensemble sculpts music that breathes, born of motifs and intervals and full of sudden changes. Without fixed chords, a linear, wandering harmony carries collective improvisation: alto and tenor saxophones (Christoph Grab), trumpet (Lina Allemano), piano (Matthieu Mazué), double bass (Christian Weber) and drums (Dieter Ulrich). Between jazz, contemporary-classical colours and pulsating rhythms, the group builds a dense, open sound space where structure and spontaneity evolve in equal measure.

10 – 22 February

In early January 2022, two construction vehicles belonging to a Swiss multinational were set on fire at a gravel pit in the Geneva countryside. Over a year later, a young man — referred to as Jérémy — was arrested and suspected of involvement in the arson. Held in pre-trial detention, he was released after more than three months, following strong public support and mobilization.

In French.
11 – 13 February

Artistic direction by Cédric Pescia frames a collective traversal of György Kurtág’s landmark piano cycle Játékok, performed by students and young pianists from HEM, CMG, CPMDT, IJD and pre‑college programmes. The cycle presents Books I–X alongside the world premiere of the unpublished Book XI, a sequence of miniatures that are playful yet exacting. The repertoire explores gesture, texture and concentrated musical language, creating an intimate sonic landscape that balances delicate detail with sudden bursts of intensity. Presented for Kurtág’s centenary and CMG’s 190th anniversary.

Friday 13 February, 21:00

Featuring pianist Gabriel Zufferey and the duo of Vincent Schmidt (guitar, oud) and Natan Niddam (piano, vocals), this double bill contrasts intimate lyricism with adventurous timbres. Zufferey — a Montreux Special Jury Prize winner — continues his Bill Evans–inspired exploration with a contemporary touch; the HEMU-trained duo, recent winners of JazzContreBand 2025, weave oud, guitar and piano into textured dialogues. Expect close interplay, warm harmonic language and rhythmic surprises that shift between tenderness and intensity.

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.

Friday 13 February, 19:30

Presented by Antigel Festival, Anna von Hausswolff transforms organ and voice into a monumental, cathedral-like soundscape. Her magnetic presence blends gothic fervour and dark rock vertigo, where sacred solemnity meets obscure trance. The performance unfolds as ritual, with thunderous organ textures and a voice that soars from whisper to roar, creating immersive sonic catharses. Sparse electronic and resonant tones sculpt tense atmospheres, guiding listeners through hypnotic passages and intense emotional release.

Friday 13 February, 21:00

On Season 25–26, Christoph Grab’s SHAPE & FORM ensemble sculpts music that breathes, born of motifs and intervals and full of sudden changes. Without fixed chords, a linear, wandering harmony carries collective improvisation: alto and tenor saxophones (Christoph Grab), trumpet (Lina Allemano), piano (Matthieu Mazué), double bass (Christian Weber) and drums (Dieter Ulrich). Between jazz, contemporary-classical colours and pulsating rhythms, the group builds a dense, open sound space where structure and spontaneity evolve in equal measure.

10 – 22 February

In early January 2022, two construction vehicles belonging to a Swiss multinational were set on fire at a gravel pit in the Geneva countryside. Over a year later, a young man — referred to as Jérémy — was arrested and suspected of involvement in the arson. Held in pre-trial detention, he was released after more than three months, following strong public support and mobilization.

In French.
11 – 13 February

Artistic direction by Cédric Pescia frames a collective traversal of György Kurtág’s landmark piano cycle Játékok, performed by students and young pianists from HEM, CMG, CPMDT, IJD and pre‑college programmes. The cycle presents Books I–X alongside the world premiere of the unpublished Book XI, a sequence of miniatures that are playful yet exacting. The repertoire explores gesture, texture and concentrated musical language, creating an intimate sonic landscape that balances delicate detail with sudden bursts of intensity. Presented for Kurtág’s centenary and CMG’s 190th anniversary.

Friday 13 February, 21:00

Featuring pianist Gabriel Zufferey and the duo of Vincent Schmidt (guitar, oud) and Natan Niddam (piano, vocals), this double bill contrasts intimate lyricism with adventurous timbres. Zufferey — a Montreux Special Jury Prize winner — continues his Bill Evans–inspired exploration with a contemporary touch; the HEMU-trained duo, recent winners of JazzContreBand 2025, weave oud, guitar and piano into textured dialogues. Expect close interplay, warm harmonic language and rhythmic surprises that shift between tenderness and intensity.

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.

Friday 13 February, 19:30

Presented by Antigel Festival, Anna von Hausswolff transforms organ and voice into a monumental, cathedral-like soundscape. Her magnetic presence blends gothic fervour and dark rock vertigo, where sacred solemnity meets obscure trance. The performance unfolds as ritual, with thunderous organ textures and a voice that soars from whisper to roar, creating immersive sonic catharses. Sparse electronic and resonant tones sculpt tense atmospheres, guiding listeners through hypnotic passages and intense emotional release.

Friday 13 February, 21:00

On Season 25–26, Christoph Grab’s SHAPE & FORM ensemble sculpts music that breathes, born of motifs and intervals and full of sudden changes. Without fixed chords, a linear, wandering harmony carries collective improvisation: alto and tenor saxophones (Christoph Grab), trumpet (Lina Allemano), piano (Matthieu Mazué), double bass (Christian Weber) and drums (Dieter Ulrich). Between jazz, contemporary-classical colours and pulsating rhythms, the group builds a dense, open sound space where structure and spontaneity evolve in equal measure.

10 – 22 February

In early January 2022, two construction vehicles belonging to a Swiss multinational were set on fire at a gravel pit in the Geneva countryside. Over a year later, a young man — referred to as Jérémy — was arrested and suspected of involvement in the arson. Held in pre-trial detention, he was released after more than three months, following strong public support and mobilization.

In French.
11 – 13 February

Artistic direction by Cédric Pescia frames a collective traversal of György Kurtág’s landmark piano cycle Játékok, performed by students and young pianists from HEM, CMG, CPMDT, IJD and pre‑college programmes. The cycle presents Books I–X alongside the world premiere of the unpublished Book XI, a sequence of miniatures that are playful yet exacting. The repertoire explores gesture, texture and concentrated musical language, creating an intimate sonic landscape that balances delicate detail with sudden bursts of intensity. Presented for Kurtág’s centenary and CMG’s 190th anniversary.

Friday 13 February, 21:00

Featuring pianist Gabriel Zufferey and the duo of Vincent Schmidt (guitar, oud) and Natan Niddam (piano, vocals), this double bill contrasts intimate lyricism with adventurous timbres. Zufferey — a Montreux Special Jury Prize winner — continues his Bill Evans–inspired exploration with a contemporary touch; the HEMU-trained duo, recent winners of JazzContreBand 2025, weave oud, guitar and piano into textured dialogues. Expect close interplay, warm harmonic language and rhythmic surprises that shift between tenderness and intensity.

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.

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

A concert by the Orchestre de Suisse Romande designed for young listeners. The story follows Léo, a clever young boy, who finds himself in the Pesant-Pays, a kingdom where everything is heavy and silent. Through his curiosity, Léo challenges the rules of the wizard-king, inspiring the inhabitants to embrace lightness, imagination, and play.

Kids ages 4 and up.

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.

Saturday 14 February, 13:00

A workshop of imagination, based on the fictional universe of Bâtir aussi — a collective work published by Cambourakis in 2018 — invites participants into the alternate history of the Haraka, a social movement that began with the Arab Spring in 2011 and spread to uprisings around the world.

Through small and large group discussions, this is a collective moment of exploration and experimentation, guided by two facilitators. The Labo Fiction / Antémonde Workshops offer a space to craft hopeful, feminist, and critical imaginaries that challenge the techno-industrial complex.

In French.

12 – 14 February

Club Amour presents three pieces by the Ensemble Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch and guest dancers, conceived by Pina Bausch and Boris Charmatz: Café Müller (1978) and two works by Charmatz, Aatt enen tionon (1996) and herses, duo (excerpt 1997). The programme probes desire, proximity and withdrawal between bodies, mixing contrasting aesthetics and music from PJ Harvey to Purcell. For some pieces the audience is placed on stage, creating an intimate, immersive encounter.

Saturday 14 February, 14:00

“Unearth” by Jefta van Dinther at Maison Saint-Gervais offers an immersive experience with ten dancers, integrating a cappella singing and fluid movements. Seated on cushions, the audience intensely feels the choreographic and vocal vibrations. This performance delves into the aesthetic possibilities of body and voice, delivering a captivating and surprising show in perfect harmony.

Friday 13 February, 19:30

Presented by Antigel Festival, Anna von Hausswolff transforms organ and voice into a monumental, cathedral-like soundscape. Her magnetic presence blends gothic fervour and dark rock vertigo, where sacred solemnity meets obscure trance. The performance unfolds as ritual, with thunderous organ textures and a voice that soars from whisper to roar, creating immersive sonic catharses. Sparse electronic and resonant tones sculpt tense atmospheres, guiding listeners through hypnotic passages and intense emotional release.

Friday 13 February, 21:00

On Season 25–26, Christoph Grab’s SHAPE & FORM ensemble sculpts music that breathes, born of motifs and intervals and full of sudden changes. Without fixed chords, a linear, wandering harmony carries collective improvisation: alto and tenor saxophones (Christoph Grab), trumpet (Lina Allemano), piano (Matthieu Mazué), double bass (Christian Weber) and drums (Dieter Ulrich). Between jazz, contemporary-classical colours and pulsating rhythms, the group builds a dense, open sound space where structure and spontaneity evolve in equal measure.

10 – 22 February

In early January 2022, two construction vehicles belonging to a Swiss multinational were set on fire at a gravel pit in the Geneva countryside. Over a year later, a young man — referred to as Jérémy — was arrested and suspected of involvement in the arson. Held in pre-trial detention, he was released after more than three months, following strong public support and mobilization.

In French.
11 – 13 February

Artistic direction by Cédric Pescia frames a collective traversal of György Kurtág’s landmark piano cycle Játékok, performed by students and young pianists from HEM, CMG, CPMDT, IJD and pre‑college programmes. The cycle presents Books I–X alongside the world premiere of the unpublished Book XI, a sequence of miniatures that are playful yet exacting. The repertoire explores gesture, texture and concentrated musical language, creating an intimate sonic landscape that balances delicate detail with sudden bursts of intensity. Presented for Kurtág’s centenary and CMG’s 190th anniversary.

Friday 13 February, 21:00

Featuring pianist Gabriel Zufferey and the duo of Vincent Schmidt (guitar, oud) and Natan Niddam (piano, vocals), this double bill contrasts intimate lyricism with adventurous timbres. Zufferey — a Montreux Special Jury Prize winner — continues his Bill Evans–inspired exploration with a contemporary touch; the HEMU-trained duo, recent winners of JazzContreBand 2025, weave oud, guitar and piano into textured dialogues. Expect close interplay, warm harmonic language and rhythmic surprises that shift between tenderness and intensity.

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.

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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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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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