19 & 20 September

La Nuit Antique – 10th Anniversary

The Nuit Antique festival brings ancient history to life at Promenade Saint-Antoine with a reimagined ancient village experience. Activities include pottery, ancient writing, forging, antique hairstyles and attire, and coin minting. New features include a children’s tent with storytelling, an adult-only area offering lectures on ancient intimate life, an excavation pit for budding archaeologists, a virtual reality booth, and gladiator battles. The festival also offers guided tours, academic lectures, ancient music, gladiator shows, and processions.

Promenade Saint-Antoine,
1204 Geneva
Photo Credit: Nuit Antique
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Photo Credit: Nuit Antique

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