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Wednesday 11 February, 20:30

Antigel Festival – Quiet Man

Performances

Quiet Man is a rising figure in British folk whose airy arrangements and hypnotic voice invite introspective listening. Originating from London and based in Glasgow, he is known for minimalist, emotive songwriting that blends fragile melodies with intimate textures. Having opened for Fred Again.., Medium Build and Harrison Storm across the UK and Ireland, his debut EP Oversensitive (2025) earned BBC attention and established him as one to watch on the contemporary folk scene.

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Wednesday 11 February, 15:30

Make a 3D Game with Kodu

Kids

Bibliothèque de la Cité

Build your first 3D video game using Kodu. Start by shaping a colorful world, placing landscapes, obstacles and characters on the screen. Learn simple programming steps to make your hero move, jump and interact with sounds and effects. Test scenes, tweak behavior and watch your game come alive with motion, color and sound. Hands-on time lets you experiment, solve problems and see code turn into playful action.

In French. Kids ages 8–12.

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11 February – 18 February

Tiny Steps Visit: In the Footsteps of Barü the Crocodile

Kids

Musée Rath

These visits for little ones, designed to inspire dreams, storytelling, and wonder, are tailored for young children.

Ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult.

Dates & Times:
Wednesday 11 February, 10:30
Friday 13 February, 10:30
Wednesday 18 February 10:30 & 15:30

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Wednesday 11 February, 18:00

The Role of Evidence in a (Forced) Reimagining of Foreign Aid

Lectures & Workshops

Maison de la Paix

Dean Karlan, professor of economics and finance at the Kellogg School of Management and founder of Innovations for Poverty Action, draws on experimental and behavioural research to examine what works to reduce poverty. He discusses the role of rigorous evidence in reshaping foreign aid, with concrete examples from economic and financial inclusion policy. The lecture explores implications for programme design, evaluation and policy decisions, and reflects on translating experimental findings into scalable interventions.

In English.

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11 – 13 February

Chiara Bersani — Sottobosco

Performances

Pavillon ADC

Choreographer Chiara Bersani invites the audience into the undergrowth of an imagined forest, performed in duo with dancer Elena Sgarbossa and a group of workshop participants. The piece stages bodies limited by disability to probe movement, survival and collective care. Inspired by confinement and the inequalities revealed by the pandemic, it turns the stage into an ecosystem — a vibrating floor, layered soundscape and a shared spatial attention — where small gestures, bodily memory and vulnerability become transformative forces and the basis for a newly imagined community.

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Wednesday 11 February, 13:00

Tracking the Fox – Panda Club Outing (WWF Geneva)

Kids Outdoor

Le Bois-de-la-Bâtie

Come explore the world of the red fox! Learn about its habitat, diet, and winter survival strategies. Discover how to identify its tracks and spot the signs it leaves behind.

In French. Kids ages 6 – 12.

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Events running for an extended period

28 January – 8 July

Children’s’ Workshops: L’Art du Cosmétique au Naturel

Kids

Espace de quartier Eaux-Vives

Creative workshops for children where they learn to make natural cosmetics—like fruity soaps and lip balms—using healthy, eco-friendly ingredients. These fun, hands-on sessions raise kids’ awareness of nature and ecology while letting them proudly take home their handmade creations.

Kids ages 6 – 12.

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9 October 2025 – 30 August 2026

Angélica Serech Pach’un Q’ijul (Temps entrelacés – Deep Time)

Art & Exhibits

Red Cross Museum

The International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent presents the first European solo exhibition of Guatemalan Maya Kaqchikel artist Angélica Serech (*1982). Pach’un Q’ijul (Temps entrelacés – Deep Time) intertwines ancestral weaving gestures with personal and collective memory, drawing on Serech’s history shaped by Guatemala’s civil war. Using self-built looms and natural materials like corn husks and branches, her works explore resilience, repair, and the deep ties between textile traditions and humanitarian action.

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8 January – 8 March

Winter of Caecilia

Performances

Théâtre Cæcilia

Winter of Caecilia gathers seven local theatre productions that revisit contemporary and classic forms through monologue and solo performance. Artists such as Nastassja Tanner, Ahmed Belbachir, Roland Vouilloz and Vincent Jacquet offer intimate, visceral interpretations, while texts by playwrights like Fabrice Melquiot are brought to life under directors including Jean‑Yves Ruf. The programme mixes poetic, comic and physically charged pieces that privilege sensory staging and emotional immediacy, inviting audiences into distinct, singular theatrical universes.

In French.

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21 January & 11 February, 15:00

Mercredi Family: The Journey of the Rainbow Serpent

Kids

Musée Rath

In conjunction with the exhibition “ELLES: Contemporary Australian Indigenous Women Artists,”

ELLES brings together powerful contemporary Aboriginal women artists whose work bridges ancestral storytelling and modern abstraction. Featuring major figures such as Emily Kam Kngwarray and Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori, alongside artists from the Bérengère Primat Collection / Fondation Opale, the exhibition at the Musée Rath highlights symbolic, vibrant works rooted in land, memory, and spirituality. Between tradition and contemporary expression, these intimate visual cartographies celebrate the deep connection between culture, nature, and creation.

In French. Ages 6 and up, accompanied by an adult.

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28 January – 23 December

Our Biodiversity: Memory game

Lectures & Workshops

Jardin botanique

This interactive memory challenge invites participants to test their memory while exploring practical ways to preserve biodiversity based on Geneva’s municipal strategy. Players match “before-and-after” images that illustrate individual and institutional actions, and each correct pair reveals concise information explaining the measure. The activity examines themes such as habitat restoration, species-friendly practices, urban greening and policy responses, helping participants understand the impact and rationale behind everyday and organisational conservation choices.

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7 January – 18 February

Kimochis Feelings Workshops

Kids

EVE Grand-Salève

Discover emotions through playful workshops using Kimochis, soft characters that help children name and share feelings. Create and sew your own Kimochi, listen to short stories, and practice gentle breathing and expressiveness. Activities mix hands-on making, bright fabrics, and soft sounds to encourage trust and communication. Children work in small age groups to explore feelings, build confidence, and practice speaking about emotions in a calm, caring space.

In French. Kids ages 3–8.

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Geneva Classics

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

MEG (Musée d’ethnographie de Genève)

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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MAMCO (Museum of Contemporary Art)

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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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Ariana Museum

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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Antigel Festival – Quiet Man

Make a 3D Game with Kodu

Tiny Steps Visit: In the Footsteps of Barü the Crocodile

The Role of Evidence in a (Forced) Reimagining of Foreign Aid

Chiara Bersani — Sottobosco

Tracking the Fox – Panda Club Outing (WWF Geneva)

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Children’s’ Workshops: L’Art du Cosmétique au Naturel

Angélica Serech Pach’un Q’ijul (Temps entrelacés – Deep Time)

Winter of Caecilia

Mercredi Family: The Journey of the Rainbow Serpent

Our Biodiversity: Memory game

Kimochis Feelings Workshops

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MEG (Musée d’ethnographie de Genève)

MAMCO (Museum of Contemporary Art)

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Ariana Museum

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