15 – 18 April

Viva Youth Festival

Celebrate a vibrant festival of live arts created for young people aged 12 to 20. Over several days, participants explore theatre, movement and performance through immersive shows, hands-on workshops about stage professions, and presentations of school projects. Young creatives will experiment with storytelling, sound and visual design, collaborate with peers and discover the creative process behind productions. Each year the festival’s graphic identity is designed by a student in graphic arts, offering a learning and creative spotlight.

Kids ages 12-20.

Esplanade Alice-Bailly 1,
1207 Genève
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Photo Credit: DR

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