1 – 3 October

Festival Animatou x Alhambra: Grand Opening Weekend

Booking Required

Animatou brings together families, enthusiasts and local creators for a lively weekend celebrating contemporary animation. Over three days we share short-film screenings from around the world, hands-on workshops, mini-masterclasses and artist talks, plus special programmes for schools and families. The festival also showcases virtual-reality works and offers free activities aimed at welcoming everyone. Join the community to discover emerging talents, exchange ideas and celebrate animation as a shared creative experience.

Rue de la Rôtisserie 10,
1204 Genève

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Photo Credit: DR

24 September – 3 October

Caramelo y Limón Festival 2026

Community

Multiple locations

Caramelo y Limón Festival celebrates ten years of Hispanic cinema, bringing together films, conversations and shared thrills on the big screen. Open to everyone, the programme features feature films and short films in their original languages with French subtitles, plus exhibitions and special screenings. Audiences can meet filmmakers, attend talks and discover diverse stories from Spanish-speaking cultures. Families and cinephiles are invited to connect through film and community.

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1 – 31 October

LGBTIQ+ Memories Programme

Community

Multiple locations

LGBTIQ+ Memories Programme collects and shares the histories and memories of LGBTIQ+ movements and struggles in Geneva. Each year the programme supports exhibitions, a collected volume of texts, an annual prize and a call for archive and memory projects, while coordinating month-long activities that recognise diverse experiences. Open to everyone, it brings together community members, researchers and cultural partners to preserve stories, foster dialogue and strengthen communal ties across generations.

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1 – 3 October

Wakat Festival

Community

Temple des Pâquis

Three days of music, dance, theatre and intercultural exchange in the heart of Les Pâquis. Join us at Temple des Pâquis for live performances, workshops and inspiring conversations celebrating art and togetherness.

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2 – 3 Octobre

Afrik Rire

Community

Centre des Arts

Afrik Rire brings together established and emerging comedians from the French‑speaking African and Afro‑descendant communities for two evenings of comedy and cultural exchange. Open to everyone, the festival showcases diverse voices, stories and styles, creating a welcoming space for shared laughter and conversation. Organized by a Geneva-based non-profit, the programme highlights contemporary African creativity while fostering connections between artists and audiences across cultures. The event celebrates humour as a means of expression and community.

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Saturday 3 October, 10:00

Acacias Celebration — A Day of Festivities

Community

Acacias

Join a free outdoor day of community gatherings and performances celebrating local life. Everyone is welcome to enjoy live music, dance and street theatre, playful machines and a cine‑concert, a spontaneous orchestra, clowns and roaming musicians, a 3v3 basketball tournament, a bike workshop, association stalls and all‑styles dance battles. The program mixes shows, workshops and opportunities to meet neighbors and local groups, fostering connections, creativity and shared moments across generations.

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Saturday 3 October, 14:00

6th Edition of Cuves Ouvertes

Community

Multiple locations

Celebrate Geneva’s craft beer scene with neighbours and fellow beer enthusiasts. Ten local breweries open their doors for tastings, tours of production spaces, light food options and takeaway sales. Everyone is welcome—families, friends and newcomers—to learn about brewing, meet local makers and share convivial moments. The gathering emphasizes community and connection, inviting people to come together, exchange stories and support local producers while favouring sustainable mobility.

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