Friday 27 February, 19:30

Antigel Festival – The Divine Comedy

Booking Required

Neil Hannon leads The Divine Comedy in a show built on orchestral pop, British irony and a gentle melancholy. Driven by the new album Rainy Sunday Afternoon—recorded at Abbey Road Studios—the music blends baroque-inspired harmonies with lush string arrangements and wry, introspective songwriting. The performance alternates theatrical flourishes and intimate, wistful moments, creating a refined emotional landscape where humour and sadness coexist, carried by elegant melodies that bridge classical textures and timeless pop sensibilities.

Rue de la Rôtisserie 10,
1204 Genève
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Photo Credit: DR

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