Fabien Orelli (Service des espaces verts, SEVE) and specialists from the Natural History Museum bring field expertise on insect ecology and urban biodiversity.
The session examines the diversity and behaviour of dung beetles, their ecological roles in nutrient recycling, and the benefits of eco-grazing with sheep as ‘green mowers’. It discusses habitat connections, links to municipal biodiversity strategies and implications for urban biodiversity management and restoration.
In French.
An inauguration event combining hands-on workshops, a convivial apéro and a presentation of the festival programme. Participants can take part in practical sessions such as gardening and cooking, explore simple techniques and exchange tips with facilitators and other attendees. The session focuses on skill-sharing, creative practice and community building, offering actionable insights and inspiration for personal projects. Suitable for curious adults and beginners interested in practical arts and sustainable practices.
In French.
An open air celebration of Geneva’s independent breweries, where visitors stroll between tasting stalls and sample a variety of craft beers. The setting buzzes with friendly conversations, live animation and the tempting scents of small food stalls. Moving through the festival, you feel the communal rhythm of sampling and sharing, with a relaxed yet vibrant energy. Accessible to all, the event highlights local brewing creativity and convivial outdoor moments that bring people together around beer and snacks.
Join a lively, family-friendly bike parade where children take the lead. Pedal together through colorful streets, wave flags, and listen to cheerful rhythms as the group rides. Kids will practice balance, explore safe cycling, and feel the wind and buzzing sounds of wheels. Build confidence, meet other families, and celebrate moving together. Gentle routes and playful energy encourage curiosity and teamwork while little riders discover the joy of being on two wheels.
Balades Théâtralisées invites audiences on an outdoor theatrical promenade that uncovers hidden city histories through staged scenes in natural settings. The troupe blends guided narration with short dramatic tableaux, favouring emotional resonance over strict historical reenactment. Soundscapes and simple lighting sculpt nocturnal and intimate atmospheres, while performers shift between storytelling and embodiment. The route alternates between the company’s traditional itinerary and a new underground-themed walk, creating a layered experience of memory, surprise and communal discovery.
In French.
Walk through the streets, tracing the footsteps of women who reshaped Geneva’s public space. This urban stroll combines close-up street scenes, hidden corners and changing façades with conversational pacing and collective curiosity. Expect an accessible, low-impact route that invites reflection on how names and monuments shape city life. The atmosphere blends storytelling, communal rhythm and thoughtful observation, turning familiar pavements into a political landscape where personal histories meet everyday movement.
This community festival gathers experts, artists and citizens to imagine shared futures and stimulate collective reflection. Through immersive exhibitions, debates, workshops and performances, it explores major social, environmental and urban challenges and investigates pathways for sustainable transition. Sessions examine cross-cutting themes—innovation, governance, ecological adaptation and cultural practices—offering diverse perspectives and practical insights to help audiences understand systemic issues and identify strategies for local transformation.
In French.
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