27 & 28 June

Transforme Festival

Performances

Transforme Festival is back for its 8th edition with a bold, youth-driven celebration of the freshest sounds in hip-hop, R&B, and genre-defying music. Held at Geneva’s CFP de Ternier, this high-energy weekend blends local rising stars and international talent like 1Pliké140, Merveille, and Slimka & Friends. With concerts, streetball, creative pop-ups, and a strong commitment to inclusion and youth empowerment, Transforme is more than a festival—it’s a cultural movement led by and for the next generation.

Chemin Gérard-de-Ternier 10,
1213 Petit-Lancy

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27 – 29 June

Festival Tous à la Plage

Cool Stuff Performances

La Canopée

Tous à la Plage (TAP) takes over the Canopée on Quai Gustave-Ador for three free open-air evenings of music, ranging from Latin beats to classical melodies and bold brass sounds. Set against the stunning backdrop of the lake, Geneva’s local musicians and a festive summer atmosphere promise the perfect way to kick off the season.

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25 – 29 June

42nd AMR Festival at Cropettes

Cool Stuff Performances

Parc des Cropettes

The AMR Festival brings Parc des Cropettes to life with five days of free open-air concerts celebrating jazz and improvised music. In a laid-back, summery atmosphere, local and international artists take the stage for an eclectic mix of sounds, from bold experiments to groovy rhythms. With food and drink stands on site, it’s the perfect spot to soak up Geneva’s creative energy well into the night.

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25 June – 6 July

La Politique du Pire

Performances

Théâtre de l'Orangerie

As part of the 2025 season at Théâtre de l’Orangerie, Adrien Barazzone presents “L’Homme de dos”. In this solo performance, he embodies a City Council embroiled in absurd debates and hilarious contradictions over a contemporary art piece. With biting energy, he crafts a political portrait both incisive and joyous. This play is the second installment in the “Trilogy of Systems,” following the highly acclaimed “Toute intention de nuire.”

In French.

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16 – 28 June

Il jouait du piano debout

Performances

Théâtre des Amis

In March 1974, a slightly nervous Michel Berger played a song for France Gall—one he had written for himself but with her in mind. As he strummed a few chords, the lyrics left little room for doubt: Quand je suis seul et que je peux rêver / Je rêve que je suis dans tes bras / Je rêve que je te fais tout bas / Une déclaration, ma déclaration.

But the greatest love of the singer-songwriter was neither Véronique Sanson nor France Gall—his longtime partner in both life and music—but rather music itself, the only remedy for wounds that never quite healed. Behind his polished, almost reserved exterior lay a tormented man who drew boundless energy from his own fractures. A singular melodist and an underrated lyricist whose simplicity struck straight to the heart, Michel Berger didn’t just revive France Gall’s career—he also shaped those of icons like Françoise Hardy (Message personnel) and Johnny Hallyday (Le Chanteur abandonné, Quelque chose de Tennessee).

In French.

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20 June – 22 August

Scène Ella Fitzgerald 2025

Performances

Scène Ella Fitzgerald

The Summer Concerts at the Ella Fitzgerald Stage in La Grange Park present a diverse lineup of free concerts for everyone. From the Music Festival to performances featuring rap, cumbia, soul, jazz, and more, each evening showcases a different musical genre. With artists like Oxmo Puccino, The Lemon Twigs, KNOWER, the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, and Burning Spear, the program ensures an eclectic and international experience, creating unforgettable summer evenings.

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23 May – 29 June

Cirque du Soleil – KURIOS

Performances

Plaine de Plainpalais

In Geneva for 5 weeks, the Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios transforms the stage into a fantastical steampunk world where a curious inventor’s imagination takes flight. Daring acrobats, contortionists, and whimsical characters bring his chaotic cabinet of curiosities to life in a poetic, high-energy spectacle that celebrates wonder and possibility.

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