14 – 15 February

Le chemin des métaphores

Kids

As part of the Plan-les-Ouates Cultural Season, the Singe Diesel company presents a poetic and enchanting performance. Join the journey of a hurried old man who learns to savor time through encounters along his path. Set against the backdrop of a frozen carnival, the stunning puppets and immersive soundscape whisk the audience away on a magical adventure, encouraging them to slow down and find wonder. Founded by Juan Perez Escala, the company draws from magical realism and popular culture to craft captivating shows.

In French. Kids ages 5 and up.

Chemin de la Mère-Voie 62,
1228 Plan-les-Ouates

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Photo Credit: TKx Photography

6 – 8 February

Antigel Festival: Copiar

Kids

Am Stram Gram

Play and imitate in Copiar, a playful, wordless show where imitation becomes creation. Led by acrobat Quim Giron, the performance invites children onto the stage to mirror gestures, sounds and movements. Together with the performer they shape a unique, co-created experience that reveals each child’s individuality through mimicry. Set within a sensitive interplay of scenery, light and sound, the piece is immersive, physical and full of small surprises that spark imagination and bodily discovery.

Kids ages 8 and up. In French.

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17 March 2025 – 1 September 2026

Janus at the Bioparc

Kids

Bioparc

The Biopark is temporarily hosting Janus, a unique two-headed Greek tortoise, during the renovation of the Museum. Each head of this male tortoise has its own independent brain, which sometimes makes its movements challenging. In captivity, Janus receives attentive care, resulting in an impressive lifespan of 26 years.

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3 – 7 February, 19:30

Les Dinos et l’Arche – A Darwinian Opera, a Dystopian Fable

Kids Performances

La Cité Bleue

World premiere in French at La Cité Bleue
Music: Thomas Leininger | Libretto: Cédric Costantino & Tina Hartmann

What if the dinosaurs missed Noah’s Ark—not because of a meteorite, but because a sundial was thrown off by the clouds? In this whimsical yet thought-provoking opera, Charles Darwin and his beloved Galápagos iguana travel through time to give dinosaurs a second chance. Boarding a fantastical ship, the creatures set off in search of a magical plant that might transform them into birds and save them from the Flood.

Part satire, part tender fable, Les Dinos et l’Arche brings together humans, animals, and extinct species in a distorted mirror of our own changing society. Through absurd dialogues, wild transformations, and a swirl of humor and emotion, the opera reminds us that survival often demands reinvention.

Directed by Julien Condemine, with musical direction by Leonardo García-Alarcón, and performed by a vibrant cast and a ten-piece ensemble, this visually daring and musically rich production draws on baroque influences to speak to curious minds of all ages.

Kids ages 10 and up.

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7 February & 6 March, 10:00 & 11:00

The Museum on All Fours

Kids

MAH

Lie back with your baby and explore the museum through touch, sound, and gentle movement. A cultural mediator and musician Morgane Frémaux invite you to listen to rhythms, tap soft textures, and follow small playful gestures. Babies will discover different noises, calming melodies, and bright colours while adults join in guided interactions. Short activities encourage attention, bonding, and sensory discovery in a warm, rhythmic atmosphere.

In French. Kids ages 10 months–2 years.

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28 January – 8 February

Sur les pas d’Oodaaq

Kids

Théâtre des Marionnettes

Follow a tender little creature who, having fallen from its nest, must learn that soft fur won’t let it fly and that its path lies on the ground. Braving seasons and elements, it walks step by step through encounters both hostile and kind, discovering its place in the world. The journey unfolds within a mechanical storytelling stage: a moving conveyor, dreamlike landscapes and chimera characters create poetic, animated tableaux that feed this curious hero’s adventures.

In French. Kids ages 6 and up.

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Saturday 7 February, 10:30

Le Rêve du condor – concert with live illustration

Kids

Florimont

Experience a unique artistic journey where music and drawing come together, taking the audience from the vibrant rhythms of Latin America to the elegance of Paris. Cellist Lionel Cottet, pianist Jorge Viladoms, and illustrator Fabian Menor combine their talents to create a living artwork before your eyes, with the cello-piano dialogue forming a backdrop to each pencil stroke. This illustrated concert blends virtuosity and imagination, offering a sensory adventure for families and curious music lovers alike, celebrating South American music and cultures.

Ages 6 and up.

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