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Friday 29 May, 21:00

Roots reggae evening featuring The Abyssinians, the seminal Jamaican group celebrated for their rich vocal harmonies and enduring Rastafari anthems. Joined by Lone Ranger, the renowned Jamaican DJ stepping in for Big Youth, the lineup blends classic roots vocals with dynamic MC and sound-system traditions. Rounding the bill, Mother Dubber x 1000 balles delivers a deep dub and DJ set rooted in heavyweight bass and echoing textures. The programme honours reggae legends and sound-system culture.

28 May – 7 June

Bold and poetic, “Insuline” is a powerful denouncement of virilist and heteronormative excesses. Combining the sharp words of Lou Lepori, the music of Marc Berman, and the performance of Cédric Leproust, this fiery recital challenges conventions and unspoken norms. This queer show, driven by tumultuous and subversive expression, celebrates a body that rejects imposed normality.

In French.

29 – 30 May

Futur(s) is a collective performance inspired by Yannis La Macchia’s graphic novel Naturellement. A theatre becomes a cyberpunk fiction where a digital virus seeps into the real: audiences wear mixed‑reality headsets and move through backstage, rehearsal rooms, the foyer and the stage, skirting the boundary between virtual and physical. Encounters with 3D characters, a sea that floods the auditorium and a dancer who animates avatars craft an immersive hybrid of live performance and digital creation set in 2056.

In French.

Friday 29 May, 20:00

Led by longtime bassist and musical director Dale Davis, The Amy Winehouse Band reunites original members to celebrate Amy Winehouse’s repertoire through a soulful, immersive concert. The performance weaves faithful vocal interpretations with raw instrumental textures, framed by rare photo and video archives that create a cinematic backdrop. Lighting and sound shape intimate and expansive moments, inviting nostalgia and immediacy as iconic songs are revisited with warmth and reverence. This return engagement follows a previous sold-out show.

Friday 29 May, 20:30

Text by Alain Guyard, Sacco & Vanzetti is a tense two-hander performed by Jean‑Pierre Bugnon and Sylvain Bugnon under the direction of Pierre Lericq. The piece reconstructs the 1927 trial and execution of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, exploring themes of injustice, xenophobia and political manipulation. Sparse staging, precise physicality and a gallery of corrupt witnesses and officials create a claustrophobic atmosphere that interrogates power, prejudice and the costs of dissent.

In French.

26 May – 7 June

Directed by François Marin, this intimate staging examines the fraught passion between Martin Heidegger and Hannah Arendt against the moral upheavals of Nazi Germany. Mario Diament’s text, adapted by André Nerman, traces a forbidden love between a philosopher and his student, probing complicity, memory and the struggle to reconcile heart and conscience. Sabrina Martin and Frank Semelet inhabit the roles with spare, intense performances, supported by a precise, austere mise en scène that foregrounds emotional conflict and ethical ambiguity.

In French.

Friday 29 May, 21:00

Roots reggae evening featuring The Abyssinians, the seminal Jamaican group celebrated for their rich vocal harmonies and enduring Rastafari anthems. Joined by Lone Ranger, the renowned Jamaican DJ stepping in for Big Youth, the lineup blends classic roots vocals with dynamic MC and sound-system traditions. Rounding the bill, Mother Dubber x 1000 balles delivers a deep dub and DJ set rooted in heavyweight bass and echoing textures. The programme honours reggae legends and sound-system culture.

28 May – 7 June

Bold and poetic, “Insuline” is a powerful denouncement of virilist and heteronormative excesses. Combining the sharp words of Lou Lepori, the music of Marc Berman, and the performance of Cédric Leproust, this fiery recital challenges conventions and unspoken norms. This queer show, driven by tumultuous and subversive expression, celebrates a body that rejects imposed normality.

In French.

29 – 30 May

Futur(s) is a collective performance inspired by Yannis La Macchia’s graphic novel Naturellement. A theatre becomes a cyberpunk fiction where a digital virus seeps into the real: audiences wear mixed‑reality headsets and move through backstage, rehearsal rooms, the foyer and the stage, skirting the boundary between virtual and physical. Encounters with 3D characters, a sea that floods the auditorium and a dancer who animates avatars craft an immersive hybrid of live performance and digital creation set in 2056.

In French.

Friday 29 May, 20:00

Led by longtime bassist and musical director Dale Davis, The Amy Winehouse Band reunites original members to celebrate Amy Winehouse’s repertoire through a soulful, immersive concert. The performance weaves faithful vocal interpretations with raw instrumental textures, framed by rare photo and video archives that create a cinematic backdrop. Lighting and sound shape intimate and expansive moments, inviting nostalgia and immediacy as iconic songs are revisited with warmth and reverence. This return engagement follows a previous sold-out show.

Friday 29 May, 20:30

Text by Alain Guyard, Sacco & Vanzetti is a tense two-hander performed by Jean‑Pierre Bugnon and Sylvain Bugnon under the direction of Pierre Lericq. The piece reconstructs the 1927 trial and execution of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, exploring themes of injustice, xenophobia and political manipulation. Sparse staging, precise physicality and a gallery of corrupt witnesses and officials create a claustrophobic atmosphere that interrogates power, prejudice and the costs of dissent.

In French.

26 May – 7 June

Directed by François Marin, this intimate staging examines the fraught passion between Martin Heidegger and Hannah Arendt against the moral upheavals of Nazi Germany. Mario Diament’s text, adapted by André Nerman, traces a forbidden love between a philosopher and his student, probing complicity, memory and the struggle to reconcile heart and conscience. Sabrina Martin and Frank Semelet inhabit the roles with spare, intense performances, supported by a precise, austere mise en scène that foregrounds emotional conflict and ethical ambiguity.

In French.

Friday 29 May, 21:00

Roots reggae evening featuring The Abyssinians, the seminal Jamaican group celebrated for their rich vocal harmonies and enduring Rastafari anthems. Joined by Lone Ranger, the renowned Jamaican DJ stepping in for Big Youth, the lineup blends classic roots vocals with dynamic MC and sound-system traditions. Rounding the bill, Mother Dubber x 1000 balles delivers a deep dub and DJ set rooted in heavyweight bass and echoing textures. The programme honours reggae legends and sound-system culture.

28 May – 7 June

Bold and poetic, “Insuline” is a powerful denouncement of virilist and heteronormative excesses. Combining the sharp words of Lou Lepori, the music of Marc Berman, and the performance of Cédric Leproust, this fiery recital challenges conventions and unspoken norms. This queer show, driven by tumultuous and subversive expression, celebrates a body that rejects imposed normality.

In French.

29 – 30 May

Futur(s) is a collective performance inspired by Yannis La Macchia’s graphic novel Naturellement. A theatre becomes a cyberpunk fiction where a digital virus seeps into the real: audiences wear mixed‑reality headsets and move through backstage, rehearsal rooms, the foyer and the stage, skirting the boundary between virtual and physical. Encounters with 3D characters, a sea that floods the auditorium and a dancer who animates avatars craft an immersive hybrid of live performance and digital creation set in 2056.

In French.

Friday 29 May, 20:00

Led by longtime bassist and musical director Dale Davis, The Amy Winehouse Band reunites original members to celebrate Amy Winehouse’s repertoire through a soulful, immersive concert. The performance weaves faithful vocal interpretations with raw instrumental textures, framed by rare photo and video archives that create a cinematic backdrop. Lighting and sound shape intimate and expansive moments, inviting nostalgia and immediacy as iconic songs are revisited with warmth and reverence. This return engagement follows a previous sold-out show.

Friday 29 May, 20:30

Text by Alain Guyard, Sacco & Vanzetti is a tense two-hander performed by Jean‑Pierre Bugnon and Sylvain Bugnon under the direction of Pierre Lericq. The piece reconstructs the 1927 trial and execution of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, exploring themes of injustice, xenophobia and political manipulation. Sparse staging, precise physicality and a gallery of corrupt witnesses and officials create a claustrophobic atmosphere that interrogates power, prejudice and the costs of dissent.

In French.

26 May – 7 June

Directed by François Marin, this intimate staging examines the fraught passion between Martin Heidegger and Hannah Arendt against the moral upheavals of Nazi Germany. Mario Diament’s text, adapted by André Nerman, traces a forbidden love between a philosopher and his student, probing complicity, memory and the struggle to reconcile heart and conscience. Sabrina Martin and Frank Semelet inhabit the roles with spare, intense performances, supported by a precise, austere mise en scène that foregrounds emotional conflict and ethical ambiguity.

In French.

28 – 31 May

“Phèdre!” is a joyful monologue performed by Romain Daroles, who enthusiastically delves into the richness of Racine’s text and the elements of tragedy. Celebrated at the 2019 Avignon Festival, this adaptation inspires a love for language and a renewed interest in rediscovering this classic masterpiece. Designed and directed by François Gremaud, the show combines simplicity with passion, transforming the tragedy of Phèdre into a vibrant and engaging experience.

In French.

Saturday 30 May, 10:00

Wander through rolling vineyard hills and village lanes to explore three distinct wine regions. Gentle slopes, river valleys and sunlit terraces create a variety of terrain underfoot, from dirt tracks to quiet village paths. The day hums with convivial energy as neighbours and visitors move from cellar to cellar, sampling recent vintages and discovering local character. Ideal for gentle walks and curious explorers, the route blends accessible outdoor activity with sensory moments among vines and open countryside.

Saturday 30 May, 21:00

Violinist Dominique Pifarély and pianist François Couturier reunite in a delicate duo built around their album Préludes et Chansons. Nearly thirty years after Poros, the programme explores attentive musical dialogue, where improvisation, lyricism and silence create a porous exchange. The musicians listen and respond, honoring distinct paths while shaping a shared language. Sparse, luminous textures and sudden intensities evoke intimacy and longing, transporting listeners through moments of reflection and improvised discovery.

27 – 31 May

Choreographer Cindy Van Acker brings Iannis Xenakis’s Pléïades to the stage, assembling five dancers, six percussionists from the Eklekto collective and a large percussion arsenal. Van Acker shapes a moving percussion landscape where bodies confront the score’s power and complexity, constantly shifting posture and relation to sound. Music is played live; scenography and lighting by Victor Roy frame waves, galaxies and whirlwinds in a rigorous, visceral performance. Creation 2026; coproduction.

29 – 31 May

Le train, directed by Joséphine de Weck and produced by Opus 89, stages a tense solo journey of a woman fleeing a controlling relationship. The text, breathless and fragmentary, follows her search for refuge as it probes longing, codependence and the politics of care. The staging is intimate and sensory, combining sparse language with live sound. The programme also includes a writing workshop and a concert by L’Amour du ciel.

In French.

Saturday 30 May, 10:00

Explore the open river as it wakes with colors, sounds and movement. Follow short guided tours and browse an exhibition with a scale model of the new neighborhood project. Kids can join playful workshops, try simple sports and step into virtual reality corners. Walk along the water, feel the breeze, listen to laughter and music, and make art or games together. Bright visuals and hands-on activities invite curiosity and creativity.

Friday 29 May, 21:00

Roots reggae evening featuring The Abyssinians, the seminal Jamaican group celebrated for their rich vocal harmonies and enduring Rastafari anthems. Joined by Lone Ranger, the renowned Jamaican DJ stepping in for Big Youth, the lineup blends classic roots vocals with dynamic MC and sound-system traditions. Rounding the bill, Mother Dubber x 1000 balles delivers a deep dub and DJ set rooted in heavyweight bass and echoing textures. The programme honours reggae legends and sound-system culture.

28 May – 7 June

Bold and poetic, “Insuline” is a powerful denouncement of virilist and heteronormative excesses. Combining the sharp words of Lou Lepori, the music of Marc Berman, and the performance of Cédric Leproust, this fiery recital challenges conventions and unspoken norms. This queer show, driven by tumultuous and subversive expression, celebrates a body that rejects imposed normality.

In French.

29 – 30 May

Futur(s) is a collective performance inspired by Yannis La Macchia’s graphic novel Naturellement. A theatre becomes a cyberpunk fiction where a digital virus seeps into the real: audiences wear mixed‑reality headsets and move through backstage, rehearsal rooms, the foyer and the stage, skirting the boundary between virtual and physical. Encounters with 3D characters, a sea that floods the auditorium and a dancer who animates avatars craft an immersive hybrid of live performance and digital creation set in 2056.

In French.

Friday 29 May, 20:00

Led by longtime bassist and musical director Dale Davis, The Amy Winehouse Band reunites original members to celebrate Amy Winehouse’s repertoire through a soulful, immersive concert. The performance weaves faithful vocal interpretations with raw instrumental textures, framed by rare photo and video archives that create a cinematic backdrop. Lighting and sound shape intimate and expansive moments, inviting nostalgia and immediacy as iconic songs are revisited with warmth and reverence. This return engagement follows a previous sold-out show.

Friday 29 May, 20:30

Text by Alain Guyard, Sacco & Vanzetti is a tense two-hander performed by Jean‑Pierre Bugnon and Sylvain Bugnon under the direction of Pierre Lericq. The piece reconstructs the 1927 trial and execution of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, exploring themes of injustice, xenophobia and political manipulation. Sparse staging, precise physicality and a gallery of corrupt witnesses and officials create a claustrophobic atmosphere that interrogates power, prejudice and the costs of dissent.

In French.

26 May – 7 June

Directed by François Marin, this intimate staging examines the fraught passion between Martin Heidegger and Hannah Arendt against the moral upheavals of Nazi Germany. Mario Diament’s text, adapted by André Nerman, traces a forbidden love between a philosopher and his student, probing complicity, memory and the struggle to reconcile heart and conscience. Sabrina Martin and Frank Semelet inhabit the roles with spare, intense performances, supported by a precise, austere mise en scène that foregrounds emotional conflict and ethical ambiguity.

In French.

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If you’ve walked along the boulevard des Philosophes recently, you may have paused in front of number 20, wondering about the banner stretched across the facade: "Equality is built. Together. La Collective will open its doors in 2027— a space bringing together seven women's associations, a café, a library, housing, childcare, and cultural life under one roof. One of the women behind it, Laurence Levrat-Pictet, has spent a lifetime making things like this happen. I went to find out how.
Writer, interviewer, collector of conversations. Alain Elkann has sat across from presidents, cardinals, artists, and Nobel Prize winners — thousands of conversations spanning decades — and never once posed a question he wasn't willing to abandon. I met him at his home in Geneva to talk a bit about everything: the craft of the interview, the future of books, why common sense might be the most underrated virtue of our time, and the advice that has stayed with him since childhood.

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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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