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Ta Ka Dim is an intercultural musical project that connects the spiritual depth of Hindustani classical music with the expressive intensity of flamenco guitar. Vocalist She Rose (Namrata), trained in the ancient Dhrupad tradition, shapes sound through breath, resonance and sustained tone. Sound engineer and guitarist Yann Sauvin contributes flamenco nuance and real-time sonic sculpting. The programme unfolds through improvisation and close dialogue, creating a meditative, luminous atmosphere that bridges ritual, travel and oral transmission.
Les Estivales is the Conservatoire de Musique de Genève’s summer academy, offering children and teenagers an inspiring week where intensive musical learning meets the joy of the holiday season. Through individual lessons, chamber music, orchestra, ensemble playing, and creative workshops led by the Conservatoire’s experienced faculty, young musicians develop their skills in a stimulating and supportive environment. Complemented by outdoor activities and a final public concert, Les Estivales combines artistic excellence, collaboration, and fun, creating an unforgettable experience that nurtures both musical growth and lasting friendships. Info and booking: estivales@cmg.ch
For kids and teenagers.
Follow Fritz, a devoted municipal gardener whose orderly routine is upended when an odd little cabin appears in the park. Marguerite, a whimsical and endearing character, lives there with Toni, her pet fish. From this unlikely cohabitation springs a comic encounter of mishaps, pratfalls and absurd situations where tiny gestures trigger cascading consequences. Performed by a duo of clowns, this wordless show blends visual humour, slapstick and tender moments for the whole family.
Kids ages 3 and up.
Set out on a playful, family-friendly exploration of Lake Geneva’s shore to discover local biodiversity. Children and parents hunt for natural treasures, follow clues left by plants and animals, and make simple land art using found materials. The session mixes observation, hands-on creativity and storytelling to spark curiosity, sensory awareness and teamwork in an outdoor setting.
In French. Kids ages 8 and up.
Explore the pond to discover who lives beneath the surface. Search for dragonflies, frogs and newts, and learn about curious water creatures like backswimmers, hydrophilids and diving beetles. Listen to short readings, make careful observations with magnifiers, and play gentle games that reveal how the watery world works. Feel cool breezes, spot ripples and bright wings as David and Chloé guide curious kids through this lively, splashy ecosystem.
In French. Kids ages 4–10.
Explore the playful world of Édouard Manceau through lively storytime and a hands-on craft session. Children will listen to colourful picture books, enjoy animated readings led by librarians, and build a painted cardboard puppet to take home. The workshop encourages imagination, fine motor skills and creative play with bright shapes and textures. Sessions combine listening, drawing and simple cutting and assembly in a calm, friendly setting.
In French. Kids ages 4 and up.
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Accrochage d’été brings together selected works by Andrea Gabutti, Etienne Krähnembühl, Laurent de Pury and Jean‑Patrice Rozand. The presentation highlights recent investigations in painting, sculpture and mixed media, juxtaposing material textures and sculptural line. Through compact compositions and attention to process, the artists explore perception, the limits of representation and the tactile qualities of surfaces. The selection emphasizes subtle dialogues between form, colour and spatial tension.
Cécile Koepfli creates a site-specific window installation of colorful, poetic drawings. Mischievous characters, everyday objects, and fragments of text assemble into a playful, sensitive imaginary world. The works, rendered directly on window panes, unfold as tableaux and narrative vignettes that invite viewers to imagine the activities and encounters that will animate the space.
A seek-and-find game encourages close looking and slow discovery across the illustrated surfaces.
Julian Charrière presents a major project that traces geological, climatic and planetary time through sculpture, installation, film and photography. Using stone, ice, coal, lava, metals and fossil matter as both material and subject, the works examine entangled histories of nature, extraction, industry and myth. Charrière compresses deep timescales into sculptural processes — coring glacial boulders repaired with precious metals, mechanically transforming ancient rocks, and reframing extractive landscapes as sites of destruction and wonder.
Puplinge Classique is a distinguished music festival dedicated to celebrating the richness and diversity of classical music through an inspiring programme of concerts, chamber music performances, orchestral productions, and artistic encounters. Bringing together internationally acclaimed musicians alongside emerging talents, the festival offers audiences a unique musical journey spanning centuries of repertoire while embracing a spirit of creativity, excellence, and discovery. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to artistic transmission, Puplinge Classique creates meaningful connections between performers and audiences, fostering cultural exchange and making world-class music accessible to all generations.
Maliza Kiasuwa and Gavin Goodman present a black-and-white duo exploring emergence, connection and material memory.
Kiasuwa’s “Rhizomes” comprises sculptures of rope and woven elements that evoke roots and organic networks, invoking Deleuzean rhizomes to probe multiplicity, transformation and fragile relational structures.
Goodman’s “Vela” consists of photographic, hand‑painted works that reinterpret traditional garments through minimalist restraint, allowing motifs of appearance and becoming to surface.
Together the projects juxtapose sculptural tactility and photographic restraint to question how tradition and form reappear in contemporary practice.
Closing event: Wednesday 9 September, 18:00
The MAH showcases Tonutopie, an innovative installation by German artist Hans-Walter Müller, a trailblazer in inflatable structures. This large, transparent, and habitable sphere, nestled within Vincent Lamouroux’s La Passerelle, offers a unique sensory experience. It delves into the contrasts between the fluidity of inflatable structures and the rigidity of traditional architecture, providing visitors with a fresh perspective on space.
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Visiting for the first time? A quick guide to the city’s top attractions.
Located in the heart of Geneva’s international district, the Portail des Nations is a space dedicated to dialogue, cooperation, and global issues. Through exhibitions, talks, and cultural events, it offers visitors an entry point into the major challenges shaping our world and Geneva’s role as a hub for international governance.
Nestled in the Geneva countryside, the Collection du Crest showcases a remarkable selection of modern and contemporary art. Through temporary exhibitions and its private collection, this unique venue offers an intimate encounter with artistic creation, in dialogue with the history and landscape of the estate.
Discover one of the world’s most remarkable libraries and museums, home to an exceptional collection of manuscripts, rare books, and historical documents spanning over 5,000 years of human history. Located in Cologny overlooking Lake Geneva, the Fondation Martin Bodmer offers a unique journey through literature, philosophy, religion, science, and the arts, bringing together some of humanity’s most significant written treasures.
Culture, curated weekly.
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