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Julie Moulin, author of Jupe et Pantalon and Domovoï and finalist for the Goncourt de la Nouvelle with L’insulation, explores intimate tensions and family ties. She moved to Singapore in 2020; the exchange is mediated by Typhaine Marc.
The session examines L’insulation’s portrayal of Singapore’s urban textures, colonial echoes and shifting identities, exploring narrative voice, the short story form and themes of belonging and displacement. Discussion reveals how place and memory shape contemporary fiction.
In French.
Traktor presents an intimate evening with a lean trio: Brooks Giger (double bass), Anthony Dietrich Buclin (trombone) and Dominic Egli (drums). The set foregrounds close musical conversation, contrasting lyrical lines with rhythmic immediacy and open textures. The musicians navigate between composed motifs and spontaneous interaction, creating moments of tension and release in a concentrated, exploratory format. The performance is presented with the support of a local association offering the performance space free of charge.
Wright Colloquium 2026 brings together interdisciplinary inquiry to rethink what we call intelligence. The program examines intelligence across scales — from artificial systems and ant colonies to neurons and engrams — and considers cognitive, neurological and philosophical perspectives. Participants will explore how different forms of intelligence shape societies, knowledge and our worldviews, with discussions, panels and workshops aimed at advancing conceptual and practical understanding.
In French and in English.
Dive into the heart of GIFF NIGHTS, the unmissable nighttime event where the Geneva International Film Festival fuses cinema, digital creation, and electronic music. Set against a spectacular backdrop brought to life by audiovisual performances and vibrant DJ sets, these extraordinary evenings transform the space into a unique, immersive, and festive experience—the perfect setting to gather, dance, and celebrate contemporary culture long into the night.
The Kodály Francophone Institute and the Geneva Hungarian Association present a commemorative concert dedicated to the memory of the minor victims of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Framed by a spirit of remembrance, the event brings together music and collective reflection in a solemn, respectful atmosphere. The performance honours historical memory through a program shaped by commemoration rather than spectacle, offering audiences a quiet and moving encounter with the past.
In French.
Associations Encontro and Kinch present a two-part evening of jazz and Brazilian music led by rising star Frederico Heliodoro and composer-arranger Louis Matute. Heliodoro opens with intimate quartet pieces that blend rhythmic warmth and modern improvisation. Later, Matute’s Large Ensemble performs Dolce Vita with legendary singer Joyce Moreno, weaving generational dialogues between classic samba, bossa nova and contemporary jazz textures. The concert celebrates Brazil’s musical heritage and inventive spirit across multiple generations.
Founded in 1995, the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) is one of Geneva’s longest-standing cinema festivals and among the first in the world to integrate television into its programming. A hub for experimentation, encounters, and celebration, the ten-day festival presents films, series, and immersive audiovisual experiences to some 35,000 visitors each year. GIFF also hosts the Geneva Digital Market, Switzerland’s only meeting point for professionals in innovation and audiovisual content, and maintains year-round activities including school programmes and GIFF UNLIMITED events. Recognized as a key driver of Switzerland’s audiovisual sector, GIFF combines artistic ambition with international reach.
Julie Moulin, author of Jupe et Pantalon and Domovoï and finalist for the Goncourt de la Nouvelle with L’insulation, explores intimate tensions and family ties. She moved to Singapore in 2020; the exchange is mediated by Typhaine Marc.
The session examines L’insulation’s portrayal of Singapore’s urban textures, colonial echoes and shifting identities, exploring narrative voice, the short story form and themes of belonging and displacement. Discussion reveals how place and memory shape contemporary fiction.
In French.
Traktor presents an intimate evening with a lean trio: Brooks Giger (double bass), Anthony Dietrich Buclin (trombone) and Dominic Egli (drums). The set foregrounds close musical conversation, contrasting lyrical lines with rhythmic immediacy and open textures. The musicians navigate between composed motifs and spontaneous interaction, creating moments of tension and release in a concentrated, exploratory format. The performance is presented with the support of a local association offering the performance space free of charge.
Wright Colloquium 2026 brings together interdisciplinary inquiry to rethink what we call intelligence. The program examines intelligence across scales — from artificial systems and ant colonies to neurons and engrams — and considers cognitive, neurological and philosophical perspectives. Participants will explore how different forms of intelligence shape societies, knowledge and our worldviews, with discussions, panels and workshops aimed at advancing conceptual and practical understanding.
In French and in English.
Dive into the heart of GIFF NIGHTS, the unmissable nighttime event where the Geneva International Film Festival fuses cinema, digital creation, and electronic music. Set against a spectacular backdrop brought to life by audiovisual performances and vibrant DJ sets, these extraordinary evenings transform the space into a unique, immersive, and festive experience—the perfect setting to gather, dance, and celebrate contemporary culture long into the night.
The Kodály Francophone Institute and the Geneva Hungarian Association present a commemorative concert dedicated to the memory of the minor victims of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Framed by a spirit of remembrance, the event brings together music and collective reflection in a solemn, respectful atmosphere. The performance honours historical memory through a program shaped by commemoration rather than spectacle, offering audiences a quiet and moving encounter with the past.
In French.
Associations Encontro and Kinch present a two-part evening of jazz and Brazilian music led by rising star Frederico Heliodoro and composer-arranger Louis Matute. Heliodoro opens with intimate quartet pieces that blend rhythmic warmth and modern improvisation. Later, Matute’s Large Ensemble performs Dolce Vita with legendary singer Joyce Moreno, weaving generational dialogues between classic samba, bossa nova and contemporary jazz textures. The concert celebrates Brazil’s musical heritage and inventive spirit across multiple generations.
Founded in 1995, the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) is one of Geneva’s longest-standing cinema festivals and among the first in the world to integrate television into its programming. A hub for experimentation, encounters, and celebration, the ten-day festival presents films, series, and immersive audiovisual experiences to some 35,000 visitors each year. GIFF also hosts the Geneva Digital Market, Switzerland’s only meeting point for professionals in innovation and audiovisual content, and maintains year-round activities including school programmes and GIFF UNLIMITED events. Recognized as a key driver of Switzerland’s audiovisual sector, GIFF combines artistic ambition with international reach.
Julie Moulin, author of Jupe et Pantalon and Domovoï and finalist for the Goncourt de la Nouvelle with L’insulation, explores intimate tensions and family ties. She moved to Singapore in 2020; the exchange is mediated by Typhaine Marc.
The session examines L’insulation’s portrayal of Singapore’s urban textures, colonial echoes and shifting identities, exploring narrative voice, the short story form and themes of belonging and displacement. Discussion reveals how place and memory shape contemporary fiction.
In French.
Traktor presents an intimate evening with a lean trio: Brooks Giger (double bass), Anthony Dietrich Buclin (trombone) and Dominic Egli (drums). The set foregrounds close musical conversation, contrasting lyrical lines with rhythmic immediacy and open textures. The musicians navigate between composed motifs and spontaneous interaction, creating moments of tension and release in a concentrated, exploratory format. The performance is presented with the support of a local association offering the performance space free of charge.
Wright Colloquium 2026 brings together interdisciplinary inquiry to rethink what we call intelligence. The program examines intelligence across scales — from artificial systems and ant colonies to neurons and engrams — and considers cognitive, neurological and philosophical perspectives. Participants will explore how different forms of intelligence shape societies, knowledge and our worldviews, with discussions, panels and workshops aimed at advancing conceptual and practical understanding.
In French and in English.
Dive into the heart of GIFF NIGHTS, the unmissable nighttime event where the Geneva International Film Festival fuses cinema, digital creation, and electronic music. Set against a spectacular backdrop brought to life by audiovisual performances and vibrant DJ sets, these extraordinary evenings transform the space into a unique, immersive, and festive experience—the perfect setting to gather, dance, and celebrate contemporary culture long into the night.
The Kodály Francophone Institute and the Geneva Hungarian Association present a commemorative concert dedicated to the memory of the minor victims of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Framed by a spirit of remembrance, the event brings together music and collective reflection in a solemn, respectful atmosphere. The performance honours historical memory through a program shaped by commemoration rather than spectacle, offering audiences a quiet and moving encounter with the past.
In French.
Associations Encontro and Kinch present a two-part evening of jazz and Brazilian music led by rising star Frederico Heliodoro and composer-arranger Louis Matute. Heliodoro opens with intimate quartet pieces that blend rhythmic warmth and modern improvisation. Later, Matute’s Large Ensemble performs Dolce Vita with legendary singer Joyce Moreno, weaving generational dialogues between classic samba, bossa nova and contemporary jazz textures. The concert celebrates Brazil’s musical heritage and inventive spirit across multiple generations.
After 463 performances of his first show, available on YouTube, Jason Brokerss — one of the sharpest minds in stand-up comedy today — is back on stage. “If I had seen this poster and this new show 10 years ago… I would have said, ‘Who is this man? What kind of life is this?’ Apparently, that man is me, and that’s my life. I have to tell you about it!”
In French.
Lola Jay investigates memory, imagery and the ways we reconstruct our past. Working at the intersection of painting and visual culture, she produces oil paintings and painted-objects that reinterpret family photographs, film stills and found images. Her compositions borrow photographic framing to isolate gestures and everyday fragments, questioning how selection, framing and repetition transform recollection. The exhibition examines the porous boundary between intimate and collective memory, showing how images do not merely preserve the past but reshape and remake it. Lola Jay is based in Geneva.
Opening : 28 October, 18:00
Closing : 8 October, 17:00
An energetic homage to pop icons, this concert revisits the greatest hits of the Kings of Pop through powerful, elegant arrangements. Performed by a high‑calibre ensemble, the programme offers rich, dynamic reinterpretations that blend groove, emotion and theatrical energy. Expect moments of soaring melody, rhythmic drive and intimate passages that highlight vocal and instrumental interplay. The evening is crafted to celebrate the legacy of pop music with a festive and unifying atmosphere.
FURTHER AFIELD
Step into a playful, circular world where two actresses transform a child’s bedroom into a stage of discovery. Through a choreography of bodies and sounds, they animate toys and invite little ones to enter dreamlike universes full of surprises, gentle poetry and sensory adventures. This luminous, mischievous creation celebrates the joy of experimenting and the beginnings of self through play.
In French. Kids ages 0-3.
Create a tiny illustrated book from cover to pages and sew its binding by hand. We will recycle pages from old books and turn them into colorful paper to draw on. Observe insects—butterflies, beetles, dragonflies and grasshoppers—to study shapes, antennae, wings and bright patterns. Feel the scratch of pencils, the flutter of wings, and the smoothness of paper as you draw, cut and stitch. A hands-on art and nature workshop to explore small creatures and make your own pocket book.
In French. Kids ages 8 and up.
Set between domestication and escape, La zone nono follows a troupe of ragged yet endearing animals seeking community and freedom. Two table puppeteers and two musicians bring to life quirky creatures through live music and songs, blending humour and poetry. The staging balances intimacy and playful invention, exploring solidarity, resilience and the pull of the wild. The show is performed in French and mixes witty storytelling with musicality and inventive puppetry.
In French.
Autothérapie is a solo dance work that unfolds as a choreographic form of introspection. Fragmented sessions weave geography of memory, trauma and cultural references to explore Haiti, personal history and intergenerational memory. The piece favors intimate, physical staging and concentrated dramaturgy, inviting viewers into an embodied investigation of identity, inherited narratives and resilience. Rawness and poetic movement alternate, producing a dense emotional atmosphere that lingers beyond the performance.
Founded in 1995, the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) is one of Geneva’s longest-standing cinema festivals and among the first in the world to integrate television into its programming. A hub for experimentation, encounters, and celebration, the ten-day festival presents films, series, and immersive audiovisual experiences to some 35,000 visitors each year. GIFF also hosts the Geneva Digital Market, Switzerland’s only meeting point for professionals in innovation and audiovisual content, and maintains year-round activities including school programmes and GIFF UNLIMITED events. Recognized as a key driver of Switzerland’s audiovisual sector, GIFF combines artistic ambition with international reach.
Julie Moulin, author of Jupe et Pantalon and Domovoï and finalist for the Goncourt de la Nouvelle with L’insulation, explores intimate tensions and family ties. She moved to Singapore in 2020; the exchange is mediated by Typhaine Marc.
The session examines L’insulation’s portrayal of Singapore’s urban textures, colonial echoes and shifting identities, exploring narrative voice, the short story form and themes of belonging and displacement. Discussion reveals how place and memory shape contemporary fiction.
In French.
Traktor presents an intimate evening with a lean trio: Brooks Giger (double bass), Anthony Dietrich Buclin (trombone) and Dominic Egli (drums). The set foregrounds close musical conversation, contrasting lyrical lines with rhythmic immediacy and open textures. The musicians navigate between composed motifs and spontaneous interaction, creating moments of tension and release in a concentrated, exploratory format. The performance is presented with the support of a local association offering the performance space free of charge.
Wright Colloquium 2026 brings together interdisciplinary inquiry to rethink what we call intelligence. The program examines intelligence across scales — from artificial systems and ant colonies to neurons and engrams — and considers cognitive, neurological and philosophical perspectives. Participants will explore how different forms of intelligence shape societies, knowledge and our worldviews, with discussions, panels and workshops aimed at advancing conceptual and practical understanding.
In French and in English.
Dive into the heart of GIFF NIGHTS, the unmissable nighttime event where the Geneva International Film Festival fuses cinema, digital creation, and electronic music. Set against a spectacular backdrop brought to life by audiovisual performances and vibrant DJ sets, these extraordinary evenings transform the space into a unique, immersive, and festive experience—the perfect setting to gather, dance, and celebrate contemporary culture long into the night.
The Kodály Francophone Institute and the Geneva Hungarian Association present a commemorative concert dedicated to the memory of the minor victims of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Framed by a spirit of remembrance, the event brings together music and collective reflection in a solemn, respectful atmosphere. The performance honours historical memory through a program shaped by commemoration rather than spectacle, offering audiences a quiet and moving encounter with the past.
In French.
Associations Encontro and Kinch present a two-part evening of jazz and Brazilian music led by rising star Frederico Heliodoro and composer-arranger Louis Matute. Heliodoro opens with intimate quartet pieces that blend rhythmic warmth and modern improvisation. Later, Matute’s Large Ensemble performs Dolce Vita with legendary singer Joyce Moreno, weaving generational dialogues between classic samba, bossa nova and contemporary jazz textures. The concert celebrates Brazil’s musical heritage and inventive spirit across multiple generations.
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An intimate museum in the heart of Geneva, the Musée Tatiana Zoubov presents the refined collection assembled by its namesake collector. Paintings, furniture, porcelain, silverware and decorative objects evoke the atmosphere of a private European collection, offering a glimpse into the tastes and art of living of another era.
In the heart of Geneva’s Old Town, the International Museum of the Reformation traces the history and legacy of the Protestant Reformation from the 16th century to the present day. Historical objects, artworks and immersive displays explore a movement that profoundly shaped Geneva and influenced societies around the world.
Located in the historic heart of Carouge, the Musée de Carouge explores the artistic and cultural heritage of this distinctive town. Its collections and temporary exhibitions bring together fine and decorative arts, local history and contemporary creation, reflecting Carouge’s unique identity and creative spirit.
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