Wednesday 24 December, 17:00

Christmas Eve – Nine Lessons and Carols

Performances

The traditional Christmas Eve – Nine Lessons and Carols offers a moving and timeless Christmas Eve experience in Geneva. The evening begins with organ music at 5:00 pm, followed at 5:30 pm by the renowned service combining biblical readings and carols in the great Anglican tradition.

Cour de Saint-Pierre 8,
1204 Genève

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22 November – 4 January

Christmas Circus

Kids Performances

Plaine de Plainpalais

The Christmas Circus at Plainpalais captivates Geneva families with a show that seamlessly integrates tradition and innovation. Founded in 1992 by the Van Gool family, this time-honored institution, passed down through generations, continues to deliver magical and unforgettable moments for audiences of all ages under its big top.

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13 – 31 December

An American in Paris

Performances

Grand Théâtre

The musical “An American in Paris,” featuring music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, makes its Swiss debut in Geneva. Directed by Wayne Marshall and staged by Christopher Wheeldon, the show unfolds the tale of three artists enamored with the same muse in post-war bohemian Paris. Following its phenomenal success on Broadway and in London, the talented cast performs accompanied by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, promising a spectacular end of year with dazzling choreography and a Broadway ambiance.

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16 – 28 December

Titania’s Tears

Performances

Théâtre le Galpon

Pierandré Boo presents a show titled “Sissi, Imperative!” where Greta Gratos takes on the role of Empress Elisabeth of Wittelsbach in a daring and activist portrayal. Directed by Michel Albasini, the performance uncovers the hidden, revolutionary side of Sissi, highlighting her fights for justice and freedom. Through powerful and evocative texts, the production dismantles the traditional and romanticized image of the empress, revealing a modern, engaged figure that resonates with today’s feminist, ecological, and political struggles.

In French.

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9 October – 31 December

La Revue Genevoise

Performances

Casino Théâtre

The 133rd edition of Geneva’s iconic satirical show, La Revue Genevoise 2025, takes place at the Casino-Théâtre before its renovation. Blending musical comedy, songs, dance, and sharp humor, the Revue playfully revisits local, national, and international news. It promises a festive and witty evening to enjoy with friends, family, or colleagues, celebrating laughter, wonder, and the end of an era at the theater.

In French.

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20 – 25 December

Christmas Concerts

Performances

Espace Saint-Gervais

Led by conductor Diego Innocenzi, this seasonal programme gathers soloists and instrumentalists across three connected music events: community carols drawn from traditions around the world, presented by sopranos Laura Andres and Célia Kinzer Cornu and soloists Géraldine Cloux Boso, Jaime Caicompai and Rodrigo García; Saint‑Saëns’s Christmas Oratorio op.12 with strings, harp and organ; and a Christmas service pairing violin and organ. Percussionist Aurélien Peccoud and organist Zeltzin Pérez colour the sound, inviting communal singing and intimate sacred atmospheres.

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24 & 25 December

Peace on Earth | Les Ondes

Performances

Cathédrale Saint-Pierre

For its first Christmas programme, Les Ondes invites audiences on a musical journey through the rich British tradition of Christmas Carols with Peace on Earth, at St Pierre Cathedral in Geneva. Blending a cappella works with organ-accompanied pieces performed by Margot Boitard, under the direction of Léonie Cachelin, the programme spans centuries of sacred and popular heritage and features the luminous Peace on Earth by American composer Amy Beach, whose message remains profoundly relevant.

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