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Don’t miss out: Events running for less than two weeks

16 – 28 December

Pierandré Boo presents a show titled “Sissi, Imperative!” where Greta Gratos takes on the role of Empress Elisabeth of Wittelsbach in a daring and activist portrayal. Directed by Michel Albasini, the performance uncovers the hidden, revolutionary side of Sissi, highlighting her fights for justice and freedom. Through powerful and evocative texts, the production dismantles the traditional and romanticized image of the empress, revealing a modern, engaged figure that resonates with today’s feminist, ecological, and political struggles.

In French.

Monday 29 December, 19:00

Join the Ensemble Sinfonietta Bern for Christmas Classics by Tim Burton, a concert that transforms traditional holiday music through immersive arrangements. These reinterpretations reveal delicate and enchanting nuances alongside the dark touches typical of Burton’s universe, crafting a cinematic atmosphere blending storytelling, emotion, and virtuosity. It’s a perfect opportunity to experience festive music in a uniquely evocative way.

Monday 29 December, 19:30

Highlights from Verdi’s greatest operas come to life in a captivating event featuring famous scenes from La Traviata, Rigoletto, Aida, Il Trovatore, Nabucco, and I Vespri Siciliani. The show includes enchanting arias, duets, and choruses like “Va pensiero” from Nabucco and the “Triumphal March” from Aida. Accompanied by stunning sets, exquisite costumes, and unique choreography, this promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Tuesday 30 December, 19:00

Experience a festive evening with the Ensemble Sinfonietta Bern as they perform Tchaïkovski’s iconic pieces, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. Be swept away by the shimmering orchestral colors, elegant melodies, and a magical winter fairy-tale atmosphere.

 

 

Tuesday 30 December, 20:00

Experience the legendary music of Pink Floyd live with a spectacular tribute concert performing two of their iconic albums back-to-back: The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall. Featuring original musicians who have toured with Pink Floyd, this immersive performance brings the classic songs to life with stunning stage production and rock opera energy.

Wednesday 31 December, 21:00

Geneva rings in 2026 on the Quai Gustave-Ador with three DJ stages — from Italo-Disco to Latin Rave and glittery ’80s vibes — plus karaoke, food trucks, bars, and a spectacular midnight fireworks display lighting up the entire harbour. A free, open-air celebration where the city gathers to dance, sparkle, and welcome the new year lakeside.

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Events running for an extended period

17 March 2025 – 1 September 2026

The Biopark is temporarily hosting Janus, a unique two-headed Greek tortoise, during the renovation of the Museum. Each head of this male tortoise has its own independent brain, which sometimes makes its movements challenging. In captivity, Janus receives attentive care, resulting in an impressive lifespan of 26 years.

10 September – 1 February

Apocalypses. What Did You See in Hiroshima? is a powerful exhibition curated by Nicolas Crispini, exploring the devastation and legacy of the atomic bombings through testimonies, photographs, films, objects, and soundscapes. From survivor accounts to cultural echoes and traces of nuclear tests, it confronts the enduring threat of nuclear apocalypse and asks whether humanity has truly grasped the magnitude of Hiroshima.
Guided tours organsied every Sunday, 11:00 & 13:00.

29 October 2025 – 31 May 2026

Pleasing the Spirits invites you on a journey through the Barbier-Mueller Collection, showcasing artworks from around the globe. Curated by Séverine Fromaigeat and Paul Maheke, the exhibition offers an open-ended exploration of diverse objects, awakening spirits and uncovering territories to discover.

15 October – 20 January

Explore coding through play with the duo Pinaffo & Pluvinage. Families are invited to turn colour into code by arranging colourful sequences that act as instructions to assemble cardboard modules and reveal a circuit. Drop a ball to watch it trace its path and discover cause and effect. Visitors can also create and save their own colour-coded circuits to share. Code Set sits between design, toy, installation and scenography, encouraging hands-on experimentation and sensory discovery.

Kids ages 4 and up.

19 September 2025 – 4 October 2026

The Tender Buttons exhibition offers a multidisciplinary exploration centered on buttons, delving into their identity and historical significance. Featuring over three hundred ceramic and glass buttons, the exhibition interacts with the museum’s works to highlight their role in both formal experimentation and socio-cultural narratives. The exhibition’s architecture evokes the commercial arcades of the 19th century, a pivotal era for button industrialization. Curated by Claire FitzGerald, the exhibition is supported by the Swiss Fashion Museum and showcases never-before-seen pieces from several prestigious collections.

16 May – 4 January

The MEG, Musée d’ethnographie de Genève, showcases the immersive exhibition Afrosonica – Paysages sonores, which delves into the significance of music and sound in African societies and their diasporas. Featuring instruments, sound archives, and contemporary installations, the exhibition highlights the ability of sound to communicate, connect, convey knowledge and emotions, and evoke memories.

 

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Geneva Classics

Visiting for the first time? A quick guide to the city’s top attractions.

The MEG is a renowned museum dedicated to the exploration and presentation of cultural diversity from around the world. Located in the heart of Geneva, it houses an extensive collection of over 80,000 objects, including artifacts, textiles, and artworks that highlight the rich traditions and histories of various communities. The museum emphasizes interactive and immersive exhibitions, engaging visitors with contemporary issues related to culture and identity.

Cool fact: The e-MEG app serves as a digital twin of the permanent exhibition, providing an audio guide and detailed descriptions along with photographs of all displayed objects.

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Since its opening in 1994, the MAMCO Geneva (Musée d’art moderne et contemporain)  has staged 450 exhibitions with works dating from the 1960s to the present day. Mamco’s holdings include works by Christo, Martin Kippenberger, Jenny Holzer, Dan Flavin, Sarkis, Franz Erhard Walther and Sylvie Fleury, among many others.

Cool fact: The MAMCO is the epicenter of the “Nuit des Bains”, held three times a year.  During this event, the district around the museum is transformed into a large gallery and attracts thousands of art lovers and sightseers each night.

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With a collection of 27,000 items from Switzerland, Europe and the Middle and Far East, and a witness to twelve centuries of ceramic art from the Middle Ages to modern times, the Ariana is one of Europe’s great museums specializing in glass and ceramics.

Cool fact: On the first Sunday of each month, the Ariana Museum opens its temporary exhibitions to the public.

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