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

Thursday 26 June, 20:00

Throughout the summer, casual meetups with artists from the Psot Netebras Xul exhibition are held at Bar Liaisons. Enjoy informal 30-minute discussions over drinks, free of charge and open to everyone without needing to register. Participating artists include Mai Thu Perret, Vidya Gastaldon, and Mathias Pfund.

While the MAMCO undergoes renovations, the museum offers exhibitions outside its usual location. “Psot Netebras Xul” kicks off this initiative in an unconventional industrial space reminiscent of SIP venues. This exhibition explores the Geneva art scene from the 1990s to the present, featuring works from the MAMCO collection alongside recent creations. Participating artists include Timothée Calame, Valentin Carron, Emilie Ding, Sylvie Fleury, among others.

Thursday 26 June, 18:30

As part of the temporary exhibition “Chinese Women,” independent researcher Claire Hui Tang invites attendees to a lecture titled “In Pursuit of Beauty: Women on Chinese Ceramics.”

In French.

Thursday 26 June, 20:30

Join us on the Bateau Genève for an extraordinary musical evening featuring students from EPI and Catalyse. Experience a concert where voices, rhythms, collective creation, and stage presence intertwine to deliver a sensitive and vibrant experience. In this historic setting, music transforms into a space for connection and expression. The young artists, fueled by the group’s dynamic energy, will offer a generous performance that blends improvisation with original compositions.

Thursday 26 June, 14:30

“Et si on en parlait ?” features expert talks, fresh perspectives, and a dynamic round table discussion. Free entry with registration required. Organized by palliative genève.

In French.

Thursday 26 June, 22:00

Le Spoutnik is hosting outdoor cinema sessions at Bains des Pâquis, featuring a screening of Sara Dosa’s “Fire of Love.” The film delves into the passionate lives of Katia and Maurice Krafft, who devoted themselves to studying volcanoes until their tragic demise during a volcanic eruption in Japan. The event offers on-site dining and a bar with free entry, embracing a pay-what-you-wish model. These open-air screenings explore dreamlike themes across three films, including a special session in collaboration with the Animatou animation film festival.

16 – 28 June

In March 1974, a slightly nervous Michel Berger played a song for France Gall—one he had written for himself but with her in mind. As he strummed a few chords, the lyrics left little room for doubt: Quand je suis seul et que je peux rêver / Je rêve que je suis dans tes bras / Je rêve que je te fais tout bas / Une déclaration, ma déclaration.

But the greatest love of the singer-songwriter was neither Véronique Sanson nor France Gall—his longtime partner in both life and music—but rather music itself, the only remedy for wounds that never quite healed. Behind his polished, almost reserved exterior lay a tormented man who drew boundless energy from his own fractures. A singular melodist and an underrated lyricist whose simplicity struck straight to the heart, Michel Berger didn’t just revive France Gall’s career—he also shaped those of icons like Françoise Hardy (Message personnel) and Johnny Hallyday (Le Chanteur abandonné, Quelque chose de Tennessee).

In French.

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Events running for an extended period

5 June – 31 July

Every Thursday evening this summer, Jardin des Nations comes alive with open-air concerts in a laid-back, friendly atmosphere. Enjoy live music under the trees, discover local talent, and grab a drink or a bite from the on-site food stands. Free entry, every Thursday from 6 p.m.

10 February – 4 October

Editions Zoé, a Geneva-based publishing house, has launched nearly 400 authors, standing out in the French-speaking literary world. Their archives, held at the Bibliothèque de Genève, chart this journey from artisanal printing in 1975 to prestigious literary awards. This exhibition, in collaboration with RTS Archives and Interrail, invites you to explore this rich history of success and discovery.

 

5 March – 29 June

The exhibition “Songs for Lake Geneva” showcases forty songs inspired by the lake. You can listen to and view eleven of these songs, illustrated by Cyrille Chatelain and performed by contemporary artists like Aliose and Jérémie Kisling. The remaining twenty-nine songs are presented in their original versions.

15 May – 29 July

Olivier Varenne presents a new group exhibition featuring works by major modern and contemporary artists, including John Armleder, Jean Dubuffet, Chiharu Shiota, and Dana Schutz. The show explores the intersections of materiality, gesture, and perception through a wide range of artistic approaches, creating a dynamic dialogue across generations and disciplines.

30 April – 29 June

The Baur Foundation highlights the magnificent lacquers from the Virginia and Edward Chow donation with an exhibition at the museum. Showcasing twelve rare pieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties, the collection includes intricately decorated boxes, dishes, and other precious items adorned with engravings or mother-of-pearl inlays. The event kicks off with a lecture by Helen Loveday, who delves into the splendor of these Chinese treasures.

3 October 2024 – 24 August 2025

“Tuning in – The Acoustics of Emotion” is an exhibition that delves into the connections between sound, voice, heritage, and humanitarian action. Utilizing sound archives and collections from the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, the exhibition explores which voices we preserve, their significance, and the role of music in humanitarian efforts. It features soundtracks, historical recordings, posters, photographs, prisoners’ objects, and artworks both historical and contemporary.

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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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