• Art & Exhibits
  • Performances
  • Lectures & Workshops
  • Outdoor
  • Kids
  • Cool Stuff
  • Independent Cinema
  • Community

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

24 – 30 November

This photography exhibition captures a creative road trip from Geneva to Tbilisi by the Rousselle brothers. Traveling in an Opel Corsa, they poetically and artistically explore the landscapes through dance, video, and photography. The event highlights their deep connection to the land and their landscape sensitivity.

Monday 24 November, 12:30

The conference hosted by Fair Trade Town Geneva during Climate Week 2025 will explore the intersection of ecological urgency and social inequality. Experts including Yvan Maillard Ardenti, Catherine Schümperli Younossian, and Lara Baranzini will delve into the disproportionate impact of the climate crisis on impoverished communities, the role of austerity policies in exacerbating North-South imbalances, and sustainable economic alternatives such as fair trade. The event aims to deepen our understanding and seek equitable solutions to the climate crisis, with the discussion moderated by Daniel Tillmanns.

In French.

18 – 30 November

The Festival Les Créatives, a multidisciplinary event in Geneva, highlights the artistic and intellectual works of women and gender minorities. The 21st edition features concerts, theater, exhibitions, and discussions on topics such as chosen families and friendships. Notable participants include Hélène Giannecchini, Sophie Lewis, and Chloé Delaume. The festival reaffirms its commitment to combatting gender-based violence, working with the Canton and City of Geneva on local awareness campaigns.

24 – 27 November

The group “B cœur” offers a fresh take on Chet Baker’s music, delivering intimate and straightforward melodies. This quartet presents innovative rearrangements and free translations into French, blending love and humor. The ensemble features Nicolas Lambert on vocals, guitar, and lyrics; Pierre Balda on double bass; Maxime Van Heghe on trumpet and flugelhorn; and Emilie Bugnion on tenor saxophone.

Monday 24 November, 18:00

As part of Geneva’s Climate Week, a unique evening event will envision the future of the Geneva-based watchmaking company Chronosphère in 2040. Participants, acting as shareholders, will debate and vote on strategic directions involving artificial intelligence, sustainability, governance, and production within planetary boundaries. Various Swiss personalities will present future challenges. This event is organized in collaboration with several local and national institutions.

In French.

Monday 24 November, 20:00

A dysfunctional family — the father, mother, two brothers Max and Jérôme, and Jérôme’s wife Alice — who rarely see each other, are brought together for an event that will change their lives. The evening is full of surprises, blending misunderstandings, laughter, and moments of love.

In French.

Oops! It seems there
are no events matching your selection!

Please adjust your criteria to see more results.

Events running for an extended period

10 December 2024 – 20 December 2025

International artist Iris Leroyer presents OPUS CARBONE, a groundbreaking exhibition that examines the impact of human activity on living organisms. Through charcoal sculptures, paintings made from carbon-based natural materials, and installations, the work engages the public with the current ecological crisis, prompting reflection on environmental issues and our relationship with nature.

29 September – 15 December

The Ciné-Club Universitaire, a long-standing institution at UNIGE founded in 1951, launches its Autumn 2025 cycle dedicated to Dance in Cinema. This eclectic program moves beyond musicals to include drama, psychological thrillers, and documentaries, offering reflections on the body, identity, and artistic expression on screen. Open to all, each session invites viewers to experience dance as both a transformative force and a narrative tool.

Program :

  • Monday 29 September, 20:00Black Swan (Darren Aronofsky, 2010) + inauguration apéro (Café du Grütli)

  • Monday 6 October, 20:30And Then We Danced (Et puis nous danserons, Levan Akin, 2019)

  • Wednesday 22 October, 20:30Girl (Lukas Dhont, 2018)

  • Monday 27 October, 20:30Summer Interlude (Jeux d’été, Ingmar Bergman, 1951)

  • Monday 10 November, 20:30West Side Story (Robert Wise, 1961)

  • Monday 24 November, 20:30Frances Ha (Noah Baumbach, 2012)

  • Monday 1 December, 20:30Pina (Wim Wenders, 2011)

  • Monday 8 December, 20:30Horizontes (Eileen Hofer, 2015) + short Nuestro Mar + discussion with the director

  • Monday 15 December, 20:00Billy Elliot (Stephen Daldry, 1999) + closing apéro (Café du Grütli)

17 September – 8 December

Olivier Varenne introduces the first solo exhibition of French artist Benoît Mazzer. Mazzer’s paintings provide an immersive experience, balancing wonder and unease, as colors, shapes, and figures reveal expansive inner landscapes.

Opening: Thursday 13 November, 18:00 – 21:00

20 November – 24 December

Experience the magic of Christmas at “Noël au Quai,” Geneva’s charming Christmas market now set along Quai du Mont-Blanc. Explore a variety of artisan chalets offering unique gifts, indulge in culinary delights, and entertain your children with various activities. Enjoy a stroll by the illuminated shores of Lake Geneva and savor a traditional Geneva fondue at the renowned Chalet à Fondue. A festive celebration not to be missed!

6 November – 19 December

The exhibition delves into the delicate and harmonious grace in 16th and 17th-century Flemish painting, examining how the masters of this period used color and intricate details to achieve this elusive quality. Grace, seen as a feminine attribute that favors delight over strength, suggests a balance between the soul and nature.

Opening during the Art en Vieille-Ville collective vernissage on Thursday, November 6, from 16:00 to 21:00.

13 November – 14 December

Artist and composer Robin Meier Wiratunga delves into the realms of human thought, insects, swarms, and machines through experiments that blend sound and science. He crafts unique installations featuring singing mosquitoes, synchronized fireflies, neural networks, and musical pigeons. Working alongside experts, he merges artificial and animal intelligence to produce groundbreaking music.

Nuit des Bains event: Thursday 13 November, 18:00 – 21:00

Oops! It seems there
are no events matching your selection!

Please adjust your criteria to see more results.

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.

Array

– CLOSED FOR RENOVATION –

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.

Array

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.

Array

Add to Calendar

Select the date to be saved in your Google calendar.

calendar placeholder

Done!

Event removed from your CoolAgenda.

Yeah!

Event Saved to your CoolAgenda

Add to CoolAgenda

In your CoolAgenda

Reset password

Password was reset

Your password has been reset successfully. You can now log in with your new password.

Check your Inbox

We’ve sent you a password reset email to the address provided. Please check your inbox and/or spam folder.

Forgot your password?

Thank you!

Please check your inbox for a verification email to complete your sign-up.

Sign Up

Create your Account and Culture Up!