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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14 October – 12 June

En coulisse offers an intimate twenty-minute guided tour that lifts the veil on stagecraft as sets are dismantled. Moving through the dim, humming machinery and the emptied stage, visitors encounter props, rigging and the traces of recent performances. The narration focuses on technical processes, light and sound transitions, and the choreography of crew work, conveying the rhythmic pulse behind a production. Practical details are provided separately.

In French.

15 October – 19 May

An after-show social evening that unfolds like a late-night salon, where a DJ set provides a soundtrack for dancing and conversation. A stylish bar offers drinks while a dedicated photocall captures guests’ most glamorous looks. The atmosphere blends playful elegance and live energy, inviting spontaneous moments of performance and connection. Designed as a convivial extension of the programme, the evenings focus on music, fashion and the shared joy of the night.

Sunday 25 October, 19:00

Led by Maestro Boudchart, this concert presents a fluid musical journey blending original compositions with beloved classics and contemporary Arabic hits, alongside timeless Western melodies. The programme balances virtuosic solos and ensemble passages, inviting attentive listening and shared moments of emotion. The evening foregrounds interaction with the audience, shaping dynamic interpretations that bridge cultural traditions and modern sensibilities. Intimate yet expansive, the performance highlights melodic richness and rhythmic nuance.

Wednesday 28 October, 20:00

Choreography and performance by Victoria Dauberville, this dance piece follows a ballerina who literally escapes her music box to discover a new world and, ultimately, herself. Like a doll shaped by strict rules, she abandons prescribed steps and meets other dancers and styles, inventing her own movement. The staging plays with expectation and humour, questioning what it means to dance with others and alone, and opening space for surprise and tenderness.

29 & 30 October

Guihome returns with a finely observed one‑man show that traces the passage from childhood to adulthood through a gallery of new characters and a naturalistic staging. The performance blends candid humour, tenderness and sharp, observational monologue as it follows first moves, first marriage and a first funeral. The staging favours realism and intimate storytelling, creating a warm, reflective atmosphere sustained across nearly two hours.

In French.

Sunday 1 November, 17:00

Hector Obalk, historian and art critic, delivers a fast-paced multimedia show that traces seven centuries of Western painting with wit and passion. Between lecture, stand-up and live music, he guides the audience using a giant screen and high-definition images, combining anecdotes, technical analysis and playful commentary. Musicians accompany the performance, creating an immersive audiovisual journey from Giotto to Yves Klein. Accessible to general audiences.

In French.

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