Celebrating over fifty years of socially conscious roots reggae, Steel Pulse channels political urgency and soulful rhythms into a commanding live presence. The band’s sound fuses reggae with punk, R&B and rock, carrying messages of social justice and resistance that resonate across generations. Live performances are built on deep grooves, impassioned vocals and anthemic choruses that engage audiences physically and emotionally, creating a communal space of reflection and uplift.
Leonardo García Alarcón and his Cappella Mediterranea, in collaboration with the GTG Ballet, present the opera-dance Castor & Pollux by Jean-Philippe Rameau. Rarely performed in its 1737 version, the work delves into themes of brotherly love and sacrifice amidst a war between two peoples. The show features renowned baroque artists, including performances by Reinoud van Mechelen and Andreas Wolf. Dance is woven into the core of the dramaturgy, highlighting the emotional and musical depth of Rameau’s composition.
In French, with English subtitles.
Pour un temps sois peu is a powerful solo piece by Laurène Marx in which she recounts the life of a trans woman through razor-sharp, intimate detail. Text and performance by Laurène Marx, directed by Laurène Marx and Fanny Sintès, with lighting by Solange Dinand. The show blends anger, wit and tenderness to confront medical procedures, violences, social erasure and heteronormative pressures, shaping a raw, urgent language that reclaims lived experience.
In French.
Portrait is a creation by Alexandre Simon and Cosima Weiter that delves into the city through the lens of its diverse inhabitants. Combining text, acting, film sequences, and music, “Portrait” unveils a multicultural and unique Geneva. Pierre Maillet brings to life the testimonies collected by Cosima Weiter, supported by a trio of musicians under the direction of Vincent Bertholet. Filmed sequences by Alexandre Simon add depth to the staging, providing an artistic and anthropological view of the city.
In French.
Performed by Camélia Acef and Youri Rebeko, La tête ailleurs is a light, comic musical about Norah, who can’t help hearing songs in her head whenever she tries to concentrate. The piece slides between Broadway-classic, funk, pop and tango, treating the intrusive melodies as a playful yet unsettling manifestation of the unconscious. The staging balances energetic numbers and intimate moments, probing memory and identity. The show was nominated at the 2025 Trophées de la Comédie Musicale (Best Book; Revelation Masculine for Youri Rebeko).
In French.
La Keloke is an immersive Latin music night conceived by Rytm that blends urban Latin sounds—reggaeton, Latin trap and dembow—with traditional rhythms such as salsa, bachata and merengue. Expect a warm, dance-focused atmosphere where DJs and live percussion create continuous grooves tailored for social dancing. The programming favors rhythmic interplay and communal energy, with moments of call-and-response and high-energy floorwork. A festive sharing menu will be available on site.
Performed by Édouard Louis and directed by Thomas Ostermeier, this terse, unflinching monologue examines the premature exhaustion of a father’s body and traces the social forces that shaped it. A sequence of fragments alternates indignation, vengeance and abiding tenderness. Nina Wetzel’s scenography, Caroline Tavernier’s costumes and Erich Schneider’s lighting frame a stark, intimate staging, while Sylvain Jacques’ music and the dramaturgy of Florian Borchmeyer and Élisa Leroy shape its rhythm.
In French.
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