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

Wednesday 1 October, 15:30

A Conversation with Composer Céline Fankhauser

Discover the work of Céline Fankhauser, who has created original scores for the silent films of cinema pioneer Alice Guy. Through this exchange, explore how music shapes emotion, enriches storytelling, and brings new life to Guy’s groundbreaking imagery. Presented in collaboration with the festival Les Inoubliables.

In French.

30 September – 2 October

Building Bridges returns to Geneva for its sixth edition, bringing together global leaders in sustainable finance to explore innovative solutions and investment opportunities. Over three dynamic days, the conference will feature high-level discussions, hands-on workshops, and rapid-fire solution pitches—all designed to mobilize capital for real-world impact and foster cross-sector collaboration at a crucial moment for sustainability.

30 September – 2 October, 20:00

Choreographer Soa Ratsifandrihana brings together four performers with diasporic roots to explore themes of identity, connection, and individuality through dance and song. Titled Fampitaha, fampita, fampitàna (Malagasy for comparison, transmission, rivalry), the piece celebrates shared cultural expression. It is accompanied by the podcast Rouge cratère, a personal and political reflection on Madagascar, colonization, and the embodied experience of diaspora.

Wednesday 1 October, 14:30

As part of the International Day of Older Persons, Espace Léman invites all generations to gather around the exhibition “Léman: l’éveil d’un peuple”, which retraces how citizen mobilization in the 1980s saved Lake Geneva from ecological collapse. Blending storytelling with intergenerational dialogue, the event passes on the experiences of those who lived this history to inspire the future guardians of the lake.

In French.

25 September – 5 October

The Old Masters present “The Painting Horse” at Maison Saint-Gervais. This performance features a trio of performers in a horse costume, blending the human and the animal. Through this hybrid character, they explore freedom and artistic creation with a playful and philosophical approach, delving into the desire to create.

In French.

27 September – 5 October

The 1st Biennale des Artisans de Carouge invites visitors to explore the rich artisanal heritage of Carouge. Local artisans open their workshops to showcase their craft alongside guest creators, blending tradition and innovation. Visitors can discover unique creative dialogues, meet the makers, and experience the vibrant soul of Carouge’s artisanal community.

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Events running for an extended period

17 April 2025 – 17 April 2026

The exhibition invites you on a journey through anatomical models, casts, waxworks, and illustrated antique books. Modern tools like microscopy, medical imaging, and 3D printing uncover the inner workings of organs, currently utilized by medical students at the University of Geneva. This is a collaboration with the University of Geneva. Some images may not be suitable for younger or sensitive audiences.

17 September – 18 October

Axelle Snakkers presents a collection at Galerie Andata/Ritorno, featuring works on aluminum that delve into themes of time, perception, and plant memory. Her oil paintings, characterized by bold colors and recurring circular shapes, interact with light to create shifting landscapes, inviting viewers to contemplate and wander.

15 November 2024 – 2 November 2025

The stained glass collections of the Musée Ariana are coming out of storage! When the museum was bequeathed to the City of Geneva in 1890, Gustave Revilliod had acquired 118 stained glass pieces. Today, the museum boasts over 400 pieces, spanning from the 12th to the 21st century. The fifth installment of the “The Ariana Unveils Its Reserves” series showcases an exceptional selection of this heritage.

20 September 2025 – 1 February 2026

To mark the 300th anniversary of Giacomo Casanova, the MAH presents a major exhibition on this iconic 18th-century figure. Seducer, adventurer, writer, and traveler, Casanova left his mark on Geneva through his encounters with Voltaire. Rare manuscripts and objects trace the captivating journey of a libertine in Calvin’s city.

17 September – 17 November

The group exhibition DREAM UP, curated by Séverine Redon, features over 40 works by 23 artists. In a world facing crises, it seeks to reimagine our connections with life, matter, and time through the lens of dreaming. The artworks blend dream and wonder, reviving ancient and intuitive knowledge to offer an expanded consciousness. Here, dreaming becomes a gentle yet profound commitment, a gateway to other worlds.

4 September – 26 October

Camille Dumond presents an immersive exhibition at Ferme de la Chapelle, combining film, sculpture, and installations. Titled “Everything but sliced,” the exhibition features a video installation, ceramic pieces, and circular objects that delve into the connections between territories, social structures, and individual identities. It examines themes such as power, surveillance, and the movement of bodies, while engaging with the venue’s architecture.

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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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