BFM - Bâtiment des Forces Motrices

BFM - Bâtiment des Forces Motrices

Located in the heart of the city, the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices (BFM) is a former hydroelectric power station on the Rhône that has been transformed into a versatile venue. It hosts a wide range of cultural events, including theatrical performances, dance shows, and concerts. Its entirely wooden interior enhances acoustic qualities, allowing it to accommodate up to 1,000 spectators.

Place des Volontaires 2,
1204 Genève

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Friday 25 June, 20:00

Alexis Tramoni delivers a raw, razor‑sharp stand-up performance that explores the best and the worst of life: heartbreak, loss, identity and the fallout of controversial jokes. He draws on an upbringing in one of France’s richest neighbourhoods and on personal trials — being harassed, adored, broken and loved — to craft a brutally honest, darkly comic portrait. The show balances provocation and sincerity, inviting reflection through wit and emotional truth.

In French.

Friday 1 October, 20:00

Jeremy Hababou is a pianist-composer whose music bridges traditional jazz, classical forms and oriental influences. His performances weave intimate narratives through evocative melodies and refined improvisation, balancing technical finesse with raw feeling. On stage he cultivates close dialogue with listeners, shaping moments of quiet reflection and radiant intensity. The programme explores memory, travel and emotional landscapes, delivered with subtle dynamics and a distinctive lyrical voice.

Thursday 4 November, 20:30

Arnaud Tsamère presents a new, sharply written one-man show that blends absurdity, precise timing and theatrical flair. Known for his cinematic sketches and television presence on Canal+, he delivers a dense comic performance that plays with language, rhythm and the unpredictable. His stage persona alternates deadpan observation and increasingly surreal set pieces, engaging audiences with theatrical imagination and rhythmic delivery.

In French.

19 – 21 November

Conceived by Floriana Frassetto, Mummenschanz « Adieu ! » presents a final, wordless journey through the company’s fifty‑five‑year language of visual theatre. Iconic figures, unexpected objects and new images are woven into poetic, humorous and magical tableaux. The masked ensemble combines physical precision, sculptural play and delicate timing to evoke universal, timeless moments that touch all generations. This farewell programme traces Mummenschanz’s creative legacy in a sensitive, poetic staging.

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