
Located on the edge of Geneva’s old town, the Alhambra has been part of the city’s cultural landscape since its establishment in 1920. It primarily serves as a venue for contemporary music events, organized by private entities and non-profit associations. The venue also hosts concerts and events during Geneva’s many festivals, offering a diverse range of musical performances.
The Spot Geneva presents Black Star (Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey) at the Alhambra. This legendary conscious hip-hop duo celebrates three decades of collaboration with an intense and generous performance. Expect incisive lyrics, masterful flows, and raw energy, combining Yasiin Bey’s poetic and activist voice with Talib Kweli’s sharp wordplay. This concert promises to champion the values of authentic and committed hip-hop.
Led by artistic director Amal Guermazi, Mazzika Orchestra & Guests offers an orchestral journey through the musical heritage of the Orient and the Maghreb. Soloists and virtuoso musicians reawaken timeless songs with lush orchestral arrangements that balance fidelity and contemporary flair. The music moves between intimate passages and sweeping climaxes, evoking nostalgia, warmth and communal memory. The performance unfolds as a sensory voyage, where orchestral colour and vocal expressiveness invite listening, feeling and shared celebration.
Presented by ContinentPremier and marking Geneva’s Francophonie celebration, Ismaël Lô brings his luminous voice and poetic songwriting to a program centred on peace, fraternity and environmental stewardship. Joined by guest vocalists Mahawa Kouyaté and Eva Lizza, the evening blends West African traditions and contemporary arrangements, highlighting griot storytelling and intimate melodies. The performance favors lyricism and dialogue, creating a warm, reflective atmosphere that honours intercultural exchange and human solidarity.
South Korea’s Rolling Quartz channels raw rock energy and K-pop intensity in a high-voltage live set. The five-member band — vocalist Jayoung, guitarists Iree and Hyunjung, bassist Arem and drummer Yeongeun — blends punchy riffs, driving rhythms and commanding vocals. Their 2022 mini-album Fighting marked an international breakthrough, reflecting a sound that fuses garage-rooted rock with polished stagecraft. The performance promises muscular musicianship, tight ensemble interplay and an electrifying, crowd-driven atmosphere.
The comedian and actor Vincent Dedienne is venturing into new creative territory with “Un lendemain soir de gala,” a unique event that combines humor and music. Dedienne will perform original songs crafted by artists he admires, including Alex Beaupain, Jeanne Cherhal, and Vincent Delerm. This promises to be a one-of-a-kind evening filled with theater, music, humor, and warmth. Tickets purchased for the previous date are still valid for the new event.
In French.
Thylacine presents a cinematic electronic set that blends field recordings, textured beats and projected imagery. The producer and performer translates travels into layered soundscapes, where intimate melodies unfold into immersive, rhythmic waves. Live processing and dynamic lighting shape shifting moods, inviting focused listening and physical response. The performance favors nuance over spectacle, mapping memory and motion through subtle sonic architecture and live visuals that extend the artist’s singular universe.
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