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7 – 18 October

Rien is a poetic, clownish exploration of the human condition performed through table puppets and object theatre. Performed and manipulated by Aurélie Gourvès and Délia Sartor, the piece stages themes of possession, authority, false beliefs, rivalry, fear of the void and boredom with a minimal scenography by Henry Castres. Assistants Cristina Iosif and François Accard support the staging, while Émile Parisien provides the music. A tender, comic and slightly melancholic show for audiences from six years.

In French.

2 – 11 October

An introspective monologue for multiple voices, La Table d’Amour is a poetic theatrical immersion inspired by a Tinos island tradition. Performed by Manon Krüttli and Jeanne De Mont, the piece follows Manon Krüttli’s journey between autobiography, fiction and dreamlike reverie. It probes questions of living together, reconciliation and the role of conviviality as an artistic gesture, creating an intimate, sensory staging that favors lyricism and shared presence.

In French.

7 – 16 October

Les Inoubliables is a community festival celebrating women composers from past and present across classical music and jazz. Over a varied programme — concerts, guided musical visits, a cine-concert, masterclasses and immersive experiences — it offers opportunities for everyone to listen, learn and connect. Artists and audiences come together to highlight women’s creativity, share knowledge and build community through performance and conversation. Open to all, the festival fosters exchange, discovery and lasting cultural connections.

6 – 7 October

Follow the tiny princess found inside a glowing bamboo as she grows into Kaguya Hime, a young woman of extraordinary beauty. Through expressive dance and clear physical storytelling, children witness her adventures, feel a kaleidoscope of emotions, and explore themes of belonging, difference and what it means to be an outsider. Poetic movement, gentle wonder and a touch of melancholy create a tender experience that encourages empathy and sparks the imagination.

Kids ages 4 and up.

7 – 11 October

Step into a playful weather workshop where children help wake the weather and dress the day. Through lively objects, gentle surprises and playful mishaps, the sun, clouds and rain take on mischievous personalities. The piece blends humor and tenderness, inviting sensory exploration, imagination and close observation. Short, poetic scenes spark wonder for little ones and offer knowing smiles for grown-ups.

In French. Kids ages 3 and up.

7 – 18 October

Echo Chamber is an immersive, interactive and participatory exhibition that probes self-image and perception. Housed in a contained space, it stages a sequence of installations and collaborative artworks that invite visitors to engage, modify and reflect on representations of identity. The show extends into a virtual environment, using audiovisual and sensor-driven elements to examine how images circulate, transform and are interpreted—raising questions about gaze, agency and consent in contemporary visual culture.

7 – 18 October

Rien is a poetic, clownish exploration of the human condition performed through table puppets and object theatre. Performed and manipulated by Aurélie Gourvès and Délia Sartor, the piece stages themes of possession, authority, false beliefs, rivalry, fear of the void and boredom with a minimal scenography by Henry Castres. Assistants Cristina Iosif and François Accard support the staging, while Émile Parisien provides the music. A tender, comic and slightly melancholic show for audiences from six years.

In French.

2 – 11 October

An introspective monologue for multiple voices, La Table d’Amour is a poetic theatrical immersion inspired by a Tinos island tradition. Performed by Manon Krüttli and Jeanne De Mont, the piece follows Manon Krüttli’s journey between autobiography, fiction and dreamlike reverie. It probes questions of living together, reconciliation and the role of conviviality as an artistic gesture, creating an intimate, sensory staging that favors lyricism and shared presence.

In French.

7 – 16 October

Les Inoubliables is a community festival celebrating women composers from past and present across classical music and jazz. Over a varied programme — concerts, guided musical visits, a cine-concert, masterclasses and immersive experiences — it offers opportunities for everyone to listen, learn and connect. Artists and audiences come together to highlight women’s creativity, share knowledge and build community through performance and conversation. Open to all, the festival fosters exchange, discovery and lasting cultural connections.

6 – 7 October

Follow the tiny princess found inside a glowing bamboo as she grows into Kaguya Hime, a young woman of extraordinary beauty. Through expressive dance and clear physical storytelling, children witness her adventures, feel a kaleidoscope of emotions, and explore themes of belonging, difference and what it means to be an outsider. Poetic movement, gentle wonder and a touch of melancholy create a tender experience that encourages empathy and sparks the imagination.

Kids ages 4 and up.

7 – 11 October

Step into a playful weather workshop where children help wake the weather and dress the day. Through lively objects, gentle surprises and playful mishaps, the sun, clouds and rain take on mischievous personalities. The piece blends humor and tenderness, inviting sensory exploration, imagination and close observation. Short, poetic scenes spark wonder for little ones and offer knowing smiles for grown-ups.

In French. Kids ages 3 and up.

7 – 18 October

Echo Chamber is an immersive, interactive and participatory exhibition that probes self-image and perception. Housed in a contained space, it stages a sequence of installations and collaborative artworks that invite visitors to engage, modify and reflect on representations of identity. The show extends into a virtual environment, using audiovisual and sensor-driven elements to examine how images circulate, transform and are interpreted—raising questions about gaze, agency and consent in contemporary visual culture.

7 – 18 October

Rien is a poetic, clownish exploration of the human condition performed through table puppets and object theatre. Performed and manipulated by Aurélie Gourvès and Délia Sartor, the piece stages themes of possession, authority, false beliefs, rivalry, fear of the void and boredom with a minimal scenography by Henry Castres. Assistants Cristina Iosif and François Accard support the staging, while Émile Parisien provides the music. A tender, comic and slightly melancholic show for audiences from six years.

In French.

2 – 11 October

An introspective monologue for multiple voices, La Table d’Amour is a poetic theatrical immersion inspired by a Tinos island tradition. Performed by Manon Krüttli and Jeanne De Mont, the piece follows Manon Krüttli’s journey between autobiography, fiction and dreamlike reverie. It probes questions of living together, reconciliation and the role of conviviality as an artistic gesture, creating an intimate, sensory staging that favors lyricism and shared presence.

In French.

7 – 16 October

Les Inoubliables is a community festival celebrating women composers from past and present across classical music and jazz. Over a varied programme — concerts, guided musical visits, a cine-concert, masterclasses and immersive experiences — it offers opportunities for everyone to listen, learn and connect. Artists and audiences come together to highlight women’s creativity, share knowledge and build community through performance and conversation. Open to all, the festival fosters exchange, discovery and lasting cultural connections.

6 – 7 October

Follow the tiny princess found inside a glowing bamboo as she grows into Kaguya Hime, a young woman of extraordinary beauty. Through expressive dance and clear physical storytelling, children witness her adventures, feel a kaleidoscope of emotions, and explore themes of belonging, difference and what it means to be an outsider. Poetic movement, gentle wonder and a touch of melancholy create a tender experience that encourages empathy and sparks the imagination.

Kids ages 4 and up.

7 – 11 October

Step into a playful weather workshop where children help wake the weather and dress the day. Through lively objects, gentle surprises and playful mishaps, the sun, clouds and rain take on mischievous personalities. The piece blends humor and tenderness, inviting sensory exploration, imagination and close observation. Short, poetic scenes spark wonder for little ones and offer knowing smiles for grown-ups.

In French. Kids ages 3 and up.

7 – 18 October

Echo Chamber is an immersive, interactive and participatory exhibition that probes self-image and perception. Housed in a contained space, it stages a sequence of installations and collaborative artworks that invite visitors to engage, modify and reflect on representations of identity. The show extends into a virtual environment, using audiovisual and sensor-driven elements to examine how images circulate, transform and are interpreted—raising questions about gaze, agency and consent in contemporary visual culture.

Saturday 10 October, 10:00

Guided by puppeteers Cécile Chevalier and Franck Fedele of Tête-dans-le-sac marionnettes, this hands-on workshop introduces participants to puppet construction and the basics of manipulation. In a playful, practice-focused session, attendees will explore materials, simple mechanisms and performance gestures to bring a creation to life. Suitable for the general public from age nine; children must be accompanied by an adult. Learning outcomes include construction techniques and movement fundamentals.

In French.

7 – 17 October

Je ne suis pas Johnny is a theatrical exploration of identity, memory and the weight of cultural myth. Combining intimate staging, physical sensitivity and moments of dark humour, the piece unsettles familiar narratives and invites audiences to reconsider how personas are constructed and performed. Sparse lighting and a fluid rhythm shape an intense, close-up experience, where silence and gesture reveal hidden tensions and unexpected tenderness.

10 – 17 October

Discover the joy of lyric singing in this lively workshop-performance for little ones and their grown-ups. Created in 2021 with early-childhood specialists, the format invites 3–6‑year‑olds to explore the singing voice through short, participatory moments adapted to young attention spans. Children join playful songs, gentle movement and attentive listening, sharing tender scenes with adults and artists. The balance of listening and interaction sparks curiosity and early musical discovery.

In French. Kids ages 3 and up accompanied by an adult.

8 – 11 October

An open collective of workshop participants presents multidisciplinary works that trace creative processes across visual and performing arts. The program gathers painting, sculpture, photography and video, alongside theatre and music performances, to explore trajectories of making and ephemeral scenes arising from collaborative practice.
Photographic and filmic fragments, staged moments and sculptural interventions foreground processes of rehearsal, transmission and community. The exhibition examines how workshops nurture experimentation, shared authorship and the evolution of creative ideas.

In French.

1 – 10 October

Animatou is the leading animation film festival in French-speaking Switzerland, dedicated to showcasing the best of contemporary animated cinema and championing bold, author-driven works that rarely find space in traditional theatres. Both locally rooted and internationally recognised, the festival brings together generations, cultures and sensibilities through a rich programme of competitive short films, special screenings, feature films, retrospectives, workshops and masterclasses. With a strong commitment to education and year-round activities for schools and the wider public, Animatou has become a key platform for animation in Geneva and beyond.

Saturday 10 October, 20:00

Presented by La Boîte à Musique, this concert offers an intimate programme exploring timbral color and chamber textures. The performance favors nuanced dynamics and close listening, with emphasis on dialogue between instruments and finely shaped phrasing. Soundscapes alternate between lyrical introspection and spirited interplay, inviting attentive immersion in the repertoire. Staging is spare and focused on musical detail, privileging acoustic clarity and expressive nuance.

Booking: reservations@la-boite-a-musique.ch

7 – 18 October

Rien is a poetic, clownish exploration of the human condition performed through table puppets and object theatre. Performed and manipulated by Aurélie Gourvès and Délia Sartor, the piece stages themes of possession, authority, false beliefs, rivalry, fear of the void and boredom with a minimal scenography by Henry Castres. Assistants Cristina Iosif and François Accard support the staging, while Émile Parisien provides the music. A tender, comic and slightly melancholic show for audiences from six years.

In French.

2 – 11 October

An introspective monologue for multiple voices, La Table d’Amour is a poetic theatrical immersion inspired by a Tinos island tradition. Performed by Manon Krüttli and Jeanne De Mont, the piece follows Manon Krüttli’s journey between autobiography, fiction and dreamlike reverie. It probes questions of living together, reconciliation and the role of conviviality as an artistic gesture, creating an intimate, sensory staging that favors lyricism and shared presence.

In French.

7 – 16 October

Les Inoubliables is a community festival celebrating women composers from past and present across classical music and jazz. Over a varied programme — concerts, guided musical visits, a cine-concert, masterclasses and immersive experiences — it offers opportunities for everyone to listen, learn and connect. Artists and audiences come together to highlight women’s creativity, share knowledge and build community through performance and conversation. Open to all, the festival fosters exchange, discovery and lasting cultural connections.

6 – 7 October

Follow the tiny princess found inside a glowing bamboo as she grows into Kaguya Hime, a young woman of extraordinary beauty. Through expressive dance and clear physical storytelling, children witness her adventures, feel a kaleidoscope of emotions, and explore themes of belonging, difference and what it means to be an outsider. Poetic movement, gentle wonder and a touch of melancholy create a tender experience that encourages empathy and sparks the imagination.

Kids ages 4 and up.

7 – 11 October

Step into a playful weather workshop where children help wake the weather and dress the day. Through lively objects, gentle surprises and playful mishaps, the sun, clouds and rain take on mischievous personalities. The piece blends humor and tenderness, inviting sensory exploration, imagination and close observation. Short, poetic scenes spark wonder for little ones and offer knowing smiles for grown-ups.

In French. Kids ages 3 and up.

7 – 18 October

Echo Chamber is an immersive, interactive and participatory exhibition that probes self-image and perception. Housed in a contained space, it stages a sequence of installations and collaborative artworks that invite visitors to engage, modify and reflect on representations of identity. The show extends into a virtual environment, using audiovisual and sensor-driven elements to examine how images circulate, transform and are interpreted—raising questions about gaze, agency and consent in contemporary visual culture.

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