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Friday 15 May, 21:00

Led by saxophonist Chris Potter, this trio juxtaposes virtuosic improvisation and lyrical composition. Potter, a renowned composer and bandleader who has worked with Herbie Hancock, John Scofield and Steely Dan, anchors the music with expansive lines. Matt Brewer’s double bass and Kendrick Scott’s drums provide a responsive rhythmic and harmonic foundation, blending subtle textures and propulsive swing. The interplay emphasizes close listening, dynamic contrast and a warm, immersive sound that balances technical mastery with emotional immediacy.

14 – 17 May

Presented by the Association des Comédies Musicales de l’Université de Genève, Projet 51 follows two friends, Robin and Bobby, who encounter a whimsical alien and embark on a time-transcending odyssey. Through original songs and theatrical tableaux, the piece explores family, love and the act of telling one’s life. Staged as an intimate yet expansive musical, it blends humour, tenderness and imagination to create vivid moments that shift between playful wonder and heartfelt reflection.

In French.

15 – 16 May

Thibaud Agoston offers a frank, intimate stand-up that navigates love, friendship, sexuality and loss through the frame of a recent breakup. In this third and most personal show he mixes sharp observation and self-deprecating humour to transform sadness into laugh-out-loud moments. A leading figure of Swiss stand-up, Agoston brings experience from radio and televised columns and major comedy festivals to a compact, emotionally charged hour on stage.

In French.

Friday 15 May, 21:00

The Flying Feet Collective revives the golden swing era with an energetic sextet that blends tradition and social-dance momentum. Arranged by Micaël Vuataz, the band features Chloé Marsigny (clarinet), Fabrizio Fresu (trumpet), Andrew Audiger (piano), Nicolas Bircher (bass) and Samuel Boutros (drums), with Vuataz on saxophone. Their music balances elegant phrasing and lively rhythms crafted for lindy hop, conjuring warm brass, driving grooves and an atmosphere of communal dance and nostalgia.

14 – 16 May

Entre guillemets presents a titleless performance where objects fall, slide and unsettle the stage. The company blends circus, theatre and visual performance to probe the fragility of everyday life and the challenge of keeping emotional and physical balance. Recovered objects from each venue become autonomous elements within a poetic, chaotic set. The piece mixes physical humour, gravity and touching moments. Performers include Camille Boitel, Sève Bernard, Kenzo Bernard and Étienne Charles, with alternating casts.

In French.

Friday 15 May, 20:00

Goran Bregović leads his Orchestra in a jubilant sonic celebration that blends Balkan folk, Roma brass, Bulgarian choirs and pop. Known for the Wedding and Funeral Band, Bregović draws on his rock roots with Bijelo Dugme and his acclaimed film scores for Emir Kusturica to create music that is powerful, ecstatic and deeply moving. The performance moves between ritual and dance, mixing raucous brass with lyrical textures to create warmth, humor and communal intensity.

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Events running for an extended period

7 May – 20 June

MABE Gallery presents Forza Silenziosa, the second solo exhibition of Sofia Cacciapaglia, whose paintings evoke a quiet, fluid world where forms, bodies, and landscapes gently merge, expressing a soft yet powerful feminine presence rooted in emotion, connection, and subtle energy.

Her work emphasizes transformation, intimacy, and dreamlike atmospheres, where silence carries intensity. Using reclaimed cardboard from her Milan neighborhood, she connects to the ethos of Arte Povera—a movement theorized by Germano Celant and associated with artists like Michelangelo Pistoletto and Jannis Kounellis—by embracing ‘poor’ materials and their histories; however, she diverges through her distinctly figurative and painterly approach, transforming humble surfaces into poetic images that bridge material awareness with narrative, imagination, and contemporary femininity.

Opening: Thursday 7 May, 16:00 – 21:00

12 March – 16 May

Architecture of Memories is a two-person exhibition by German artist Alina Frieske and Swiss artist Tobias Nussbaumer. Frieske reworks fragments of online imagery into digital collages that question image production and contemporary visual culture. Nussbaumer constructs layered virtual and architectural spaces through detailed pencil and ink drawings based on personal archives. Together their works probe how images configure memory, spatial perception and identity, juxtaposing digital fragmentation with meticulous draughtsmanship.

Opening during Nuit des Bains, Thursday 12 March, 18:00.

6 May – 4 June

Leila Alaoui’s photography presents a humane, boundary-crossing vision that interrogates identity, migration and the lives of migrant workers. This exhibition brings together iconic series, rarely seen photographs and coherent photographic ensembles to reveal the dignity of her subjects and the visual language that frames their stories. Through portraiture and documentary practice, Alaoui explores gender, displacement and cultural interconnection with formal rigor and emotional clarity, forging intimate encounters that bridge histories and territories.

Opening: Wednesday 6 May, 18:30

6 – 25 May

Carlo D’Anselmi presents paintings that emerge from imagination, assembling figures, animals and landscapes into dreamlike compositions defined by colour, textured surfaces and a quietly emotive atmosphere. The exhibition considers painting as a silent language that unfolds through attention, light and time, while mountains assert themselves through scale and presence. Developed during the artist’s first stay in Switzerland overlooking the French Alps, the works respond to shifting rhythms and seasonal transformations in the landscape.

16 October 2025 – 30 August 2026

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.

29 October 2025 – 31 May 2026

Pleasing the Spirits invites you on a journey through the Barbier-Mueller Collection, showcasing artworks from around the globe. Curated by Séverine Fromaigeat and Paul Maheke, the exhibition offers an open-ended exploration of diverse objects, awakening spirits and uncovering territories to discover.

Guided tour : Sunday 26 April, 14:30 (in English) 

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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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