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Five bodies in a landscape of ash prepare for what they do not yet know. Guided by cephalopod imagery, the performers move between intention and intuition, thought and sensation. This optimistic piece probes our anxieties while championing collective resilience and childish wonder. The choreography blends precise ensemble composition with impulsive, instinctive gestures, creating intimate, atmospheric tableaux. Lighting and sound sculpt a fragile, shifting world that invites viewers into a shared experience of uncertainty and hope.
In French.
Performed by Vincent Kucholl as the cult figure Reto Zenhäusern and directed by Vincent Veillon, this multimedia lecture-show dissects human motives with chilly wit. Presenting himself alternately as economist, sociologist and anthropologist, the character delivers a rigorously deadpan analysis of work, consumerism and the aesthetics of poverty. The staging combines spoken monologue, visual media and precise timing to turn black humour into a probing critique of neoliberalism and collective myths.
In French.
Join us for an informal afterwork gathering for the climate and sustainability community. Everyone engaged or curious about sustainability is welcome to relax, meet peers, and exchange ideas. The evening includes a brief welcome, speed networking, short mini‑pitches to share opportunities and needs, followed by relaxed networking over drinks. Together we’ll celebrate achievements, share experiences and learnings, and build connections to collaborate for a more sustainable future. Come as you are to connect, inspire and grow with the community.
In French.
Julien Sigalas revisits the songs of Georges Brassens in an intimate, poetic show alongside multi-instrumentalist Francis Colaud. The duo reimagines classics and lesser-known pieces with wit and musical inventiveness, blending humour and lyrical intimacy while remaining faithful to Brassens’s spirit. The performance intersperses anecdotes about the songwriter’s life and craft, creating a warm, conversational atmosphere that highlights vocal nuance, acoustic arrangements and subtle theatricality.
In French.
Swiss comedian Thomas Wiesel returns with his fifth solo show, Société écrans, a sharp, observational set that dissects our screen addiction across generations. He confesses spending nearly eight hours a day under blue light and turns his own digital habits into comic material—searches that spiral, headline overload and endless sports clips. Between fake news, TikTok dances and artificial intelligence, Wiesel mixes irony and self-mockery to expose modern anxieties, delivering a pointed, fast-paced performance with assured timing.
In French.
Philippe Charlier, forensic physician and anthropologist and research director at the Musée du quai Branly, draws on fieldwork in Africa and the Caribbean to investigate vodou cosmologies. Following the justicial divinity Heviosso, the egungun dances of Benin and the spirit flight with zombies in Haiti, he examines the circulating metaphysics of vodou, where gestures are meaningful and disease and death are rarely considered merely natural. Charlier presents powerful funeral rituals and the role of intermediaries between the living, souls and ancestors.
In French.
A day of awareness exploring heart health through medical information and cultural reflection. Presented with healthcare partners, the programme invites visitors to learn about cardiovascular prevention, discuss risk factors and listen to their bodies through guided breathing and movement. Using an object from the permanent collection, the event examines the heart as a symbol of love, compassion and inner life, and offers talks and interactive moments to promote wellbeing and community exchange.
In French.
Five bodies in a landscape of ash prepare for what they do not yet know. Guided by cephalopod imagery, the performers move between intention and intuition, thought and sensation. This optimistic piece probes our anxieties while championing collective resilience and childish wonder. The choreography blends precise ensemble composition with impulsive, instinctive gestures, creating intimate, atmospheric tableaux. Lighting and sound sculpt a fragile, shifting world that invites viewers into a shared experience of uncertainty and hope.
In French.
Performed by Vincent Kucholl as the cult figure Reto Zenhäusern and directed by Vincent Veillon, this multimedia lecture-show dissects human motives with chilly wit. Presenting himself alternately as economist, sociologist and anthropologist, the character delivers a rigorously deadpan analysis of work, consumerism and the aesthetics of poverty. The staging combines spoken monologue, visual media and precise timing to turn black humour into a probing critique of neoliberalism and collective myths.
In French.
Join us for an informal afterwork gathering for the climate and sustainability community. Everyone engaged or curious about sustainability is welcome to relax, meet peers, and exchange ideas. The evening includes a brief welcome, speed networking, short mini‑pitches to share opportunities and needs, followed by relaxed networking over drinks. Together we’ll celebrate achievements, share experiences and learnings, and build connections to collaborate for a more sustainable future. Come as you are to connect, inspire and grow with the community.
In French.
Julien Sigalas revisits the songs of Georges Brassens in an intimate, poetic show alongside multi-instrumentalist Francis Colaud. The duo reimagines classics and lesser-known pieces with wit and musical inventiveness, blending humour and lyrical intimacy while remaining faithful to Brassens’s spirit. The performance intersperses anecdotes about the songwriter’s life and craft, creating a warm, conversational atmosphere that highlights vocal nuance, acoustic arrangements and subtle theatricality.
In French.
Swiss comedian Thomas Wiesel returns with his fifth solo show, Société écrans, a sharp, observational set that dissects our screen addiction across generations. He confesses spending nearly eight hours a day under blue light and turns his own digital habits into comic material—searches that spiral, headline overload and endless sports clips. Between fake news, TikTok dances and artificial intelligence, Wiesel mixes irony and self-mockery to expose modern anxieties, delivering a pointed, fast-paced performance with assured timing.
In French.
Philippe Charlier, forensic physician and anthropologist and research director at the Musée du quai Branly, draws on fieldwork in Africa and the Caribbean to investigate vodou cosmologies. Following the justicial divinity Heviosso, the egungun dances of Benin and the spirit flight with zombies in Haiti, he examines the circulating metaphysics of vodou, where gestures are meaningful and disease and death are rarely considered merely natural. Charlier presents powerful funeral rituals and the role of intermediaries between the living, souls and ancestors.
In French.
A day of awareness exploring heart health through medical information and cultural reflection. Presented with healthcare partners, the programme invites visitors to learn about cardiovascular prevention, discuss risk factors and listen to their bodies through guided breathing and movement. Using an object from the permanent collection, the event examines the heart as a symbol of love, compassion and inner life, and offers talks and interactive moments to promote wellbeing and community exchange.
In French.
Five bodies in a landscape of ash prepare for what they do not yet know. Guided by cephalopod imagery, the performers move between intention and intuition, thought and sensation. This optimistic piece probes our anxieties while championing collective resilience and childish wonder. The choreography blends precise ensemble composition with impulsive, instinctive gestures, creating intimate, atmospheric tableaux. Lighting and sound sculpt a fragile, shifting world that invites viewers into a shared experience of uncertainty and hope.
In French.
Performed by Vincent Kucholl as the cult figure Reto Zenhäusern and directed by Vincent Veillon, this multimedia lecture-show dissects human motives with chilly wit. Presenting himself alternately as economist, sociologist and anthropologist, the character delivers a rigorously deadpan analysis of work, consumerism and the aesthetics of poverty. The staging combines spoken monologue, visual media and precise timing to turn black humour into a probing critique of neoliberalism and collective myths.
In French.
Join us for an informal afterwork gathering for the climate and sustainability community. Everyone engaged or curious about sustainability is welcome to relax, meet peers, and exchange ideas. The evening includes a brief welcome, speed networking, short mini‑pitches to share opportunities and needs, followed by relaxed networking over drinks. Together we’ll celebrate achievements, share experiences and learnings, and build connections to collaborate for a more sustainable future. Come as you are to connect, inspire and grow with the community.
In French.
Julien Sigalas revisits the songs of Georges Brassens in an intimate, poetic show alongside multi-instrumentalist Francis Colaud. The duo reimagines classics and lesser-known pieces with wit and musical inventiveness, blending humour and lyrical intimacy while remaining faithful to Brassens’s spirit. The performance intersperses anecdotes about the songwriter’s life and craft, creating a warm, conversational atmosphere that highlights vocal nuance, acoustic arrangements and subtle theatricality.
In French.
Swiss comedian Thomas Wiesel returns with his fifth solo show, Société écrans, a sharp, observational set that dissects our screen addiction across generations. He confesses spending nearly eight hours a day under blue light and turns his own digital habits into comic material—searches that spiral, headline overload and endless sports clips. Between fake news, TikTok dances and artificial intelligence, Wiesel mixes irony and self-mockery to expose modern anxieties, delivering a pointed, fast-paced performance with assured timing.
In French.
Philippe Charlier, forensic physician and anthropologist and research director at the Musée du quai Branly, draws on fieldwork in Africa and the Caribbean to investigate vodou cosmologies. Following the justicial divinity Heviosso, the egungun dances of Benin and the spirit flight with zombies in Haiti, he examines the circulating metaphysics of vodou, where gestures are meaningful and disease and death are rarely considered merely natural. Charlier presents powerful funeral rituals and the role of intermediaries between the living, souls and ancestors.
In French.
Directed by Nathalie Cuenet and written by Valérie Poirier, Dire adieu is performed by Compagnie Volodia. The piece stages fragmented conversations between a daughter and her mother, probing a quest for recognition and the fragile possibility of reconciliation. Its form recalls the codes of Greek tragedy, using heightened language and concentrated staging to explore memory, silence and unresolved grief. The ensemble creates a tense, intimate atmosphere that makes emotional rupture palpable.
In French.
Rallye Gourmand 2026 invites food lovers to explore Geneva’s local terroir on a fun culinary journey. Discover local producers, taste regional specialities, and enjoy a unique day combining gastronomy, discovery and the Geneva countryside.
Starting point: Ferme des Biolays – route des Fayards 107, 1239 Collex-Bossy
Marine, from the Le Temps Des Rêves workshops, is a workshop facilitator who guides participants through introductory embroidery techniques and basic stitches.
The session introduces basic stitches and design choices, then supports participants in personalizing and stitching a bookmark using a selection of colorful threads. It explores fine motor control, concentration, and creative expression, offering practical techniques for composing small embroidered motifs and messages to accompany future reading.
In French. Kids ages 14 and up.
La Colonie de Vacances gathers members of Electric Electric, Marvin, Pneu and Papier Tigre into a sprawling, 18‑musician ensemble that deploys a quadriphonic sound system placing the audience at the heart of four stages. Rooted in noise-rock experimentation, the collective explores polyrhythms, trance-like grooves and uncanny harmonies, crafting enveloping sonic architectures that shift perspective and intensity. This farewell project channels improvisation and compositional rigor, inviting deep, multi-layered listening and a theatrical collapse of performer–audience boundaries.
Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor’s Naza is a nocturnal, investigative film shot on the rooftops of Tel‑Aviv that exposes the mechanisms behind Israeli operations responsible for mass civilian deaths in Gaza. Combining intimate night photography with forensic narration, the documentary traces how technologies and tactics reshape the battlefield and civilian vulnerability. Presented at the Venice Film Festival 2026 (Special Jury Prize), the screening is followed by a discussion with Jean‑Mark Rickli about the use of artificial intelligence in targeting civilian populations.
Film language: Hebrew, English with French subtitles.
Special screening of Naza on Saturday, October 3 at 8:45 PM, in partnership with the International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH). Attended by Jean-Mark Rickli, Head of Global and Emerging Risks at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP). Screening followed by a discussion on the use of artificial intelligence in targeting civilian populations in Gaza.
Jeremy Crausaz invites the audience into a family celebration where laughter collides with reproach and affection sits uneasily beside rivalry. His sharp observations blend nostalgia, jealousy and everyday absurdities, with failed desserts, conversations that derail and blunt political tangents all delivered with a humane, comic eye. The show mines recognition and discomfort, offering intimate sketches that often reflect the viewer back at themselves, provocative and tender in equal measure.
In French.
Dilara Bayrak, president of the Grand Council of Geneva; Dr. Laurent Koelliker, Sautier of the Republic and Canton of Geneva; Laurie Liccardo and Stéphane Garcia, co‑president and secretary‑general of ET PK PAS?.
This workshop presents La Place, a new meeting space dedicated to youth democracy and civic engagement. Through collaborative sessions across three thematic strands, young people and communal and cantonal elected officials will exchange expectations, co‑construct proposals and synthesize key themes, examining barriers to participation and strategies to strengthen youth political involvement.
In French.
A day of awareness exploring heart health through medical information and cultural reflection. Presented with healthcare partners, the programme invites visitors to learn about cardiovascular prevention, discuss risk factors and listen to their bodies through guided breathing and movement. Using an object from the permanent collection, the event examines the heart as a symbol of love, compassion and inner life, and offers talks and interactive moments to promote wellbeing and community exchange.
In French.
Five bodies in a landscape of ash prepare for what they do not yet know. Guided by cephalopod imagery, the performers move between intention and intuition, thought and sensation. This optimistic piece probes our anxieties while championing collective resilience and childish wonder. The choreography blends precise ensemble composition with impulsive, instinctive gestures, creating intimate, atmospheric tableaux. Lighting and sound sculpt a fragile, shifting world that invites viewers into a shared experience of uncertainty and hope.
In French.
Performed by Vincent Kucholl as the cult figure Reto Zenhäusern and directed by Vincent Veillon, this multimedia lecture-show dissects human motives with chilly wit. Presenting himself alternately as economist, sociologist and anthropologist, the character delivers a rigorously deadpan analysis of work, consumerism and the aesthetics of poverty. The staging combines spoken monologue, visual media and precise timing to turn black humour into a probing critique of neoliberalism and collective myths.
In French.
Join us for an informal afterwork gathering for the climate and sustainability community. Everyone engaged or curious about sustainability is welcome to relax, meet peers, and exchange ideas. The evening includes a brief welcome, speed networking, short mini‑pitches to share opportunities and needs, followed by relaxed networking over drinks. Together we’ll celebrate achievements, share experiences and learnings, and build connections to collaborate for a more sustainable future. Come as you are to connect, inspire and grow with the community.
In French.
Julien Sigalas revisits the songs of Georges Brassens in an intimate, poetic show alongside multi-instrumentalist Francis Colaud. The duo reimagines classics and lesser-known pieces with wit and musical inventiveness, blending humour and lyrical intimacy while remaining faithful to Brassens’s spirit. The performance intersperses anecdotes about the songwriter’s life and craft, creating a warm, conversational atmosphere that highlights vocal nuance, acoustic arrangements and subtle theatricality.
In French.
Swiss comedian Thomas Wiesel returns with his fifth solo show, Société écrans, a sharp, observational set that dissects our screen addiction across generations. He confesses spending nearly eight hours a day under blue light and turns his own digital habits into comic material—searches that spiral, headline overload and endless sports clips. Between fake news, TikTok dances and artificial intelligence, Wiesel mixes irony and self-mockery to expose modern anxieties, delivering a pointed, fast-paced performance with assured timing.
In French.
Philippe Charlier, forensic physician and anthropologist and research director at the Musée du quai Branly, draws on fieldwork in Africa and the Caribbean to investigate vodou cosmologies. Following the justicial divinity Heviosso, the egungun dances of Benin and the spirit flight with zombies in Haiti, he examines the circulating metaphysics of vodou, where gestures are meaningful and disease and death are rarely considered merely natural. Charlier presents powerful funeral rituals and the role of intermediaries between the living, souls and ancestors.
In French.
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Located in the heart of Geneva’s international district, the Portail des Nations is a space dedicated to dialogue, cooperation, and global issues. Through exhibitions, talks, and cultural events, it offers visitors an entry point into the major challenges shaping our world and Geneva’s role as a hub for international governance.
Nestled in the Geneva countryside, the Collection du Crest showcases a remarkable selection of modern and contemporary art. Through temporary exhibitions and its private collection, this unique venue offers an intimate encounter with artistic creation, in dialogue with the history and landscape of the estate.
Discover one of the world’s most remarkable libraries and museums, home to an exceptional collection of manuscripts, rare books, and historical documents spanning over 5,000 years of human history. Located in Cologny overlooking Lake Geneva, the Fondation Martin Bodmer offers a unique journey through literature, philosophy, religion, science, and the arts, bringing together some of humanity’s most significant written treasures.
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