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.
Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen brings her acclaimed Met Opera presence to a Schubert recital that probes the intimate link between music and literature. Her interpretations illuminate Schubert’s fascination with Goethe, culminating in a dramatic reading of the ballad that inspired Erlkönig. With luminous tone and concentrated phrasing, Davidsen shapes each lied with emotional clarity, balancing lyricism and intensity to reveal the poetry’s dark undercurrents.
Alain Kraft, a fifty-year-old of modest origins, faces an absurd and satirical ordeal when his bank freezes his account, accusing him of having “changed caste” after accumulating wealth. This sharp comedy examines social mobility, identity and institutional arbitrariness through crisp dialogue and keenly observed character dynamics. Nominated for the 2026 Molières as Best Comedy, the play blends dark humour and social critique to unsettle and amuse audiences.
In French.
Choreographed by Damien Jalet and Kyle Abraham, Oceans presents a diptych that channels the energy and metamorphoses of water. Jalet’s hypnotic Brise‑lames, created with artist JR to a score by Koki Nakano, assembles nine dancers into a human wave that evokes power, fragility and resilience. Abraham’s River Without Banks, set to Leo Svirsky’s entrancing music, investigates the passage of time and emotional vulnerability through solos, duets and ensembles within a constantly shifting scenographic and lighting design by Dan Scully.
In French.
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.
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.
Late Night returns in 2026 with a bold evening of DJ sets, live music and immersive visual performances that imagine desirable futures. The bill features Tatyana Jane, deBasement and Qlub Qimeras alongside an installation curated by Noemi Grütter, with audio-reactive visuals by Eleonora Bonorva and scenography by Zoé Bilgeri. The programme blends club energy and experimental staging to create a participative, sensory experience that foregrounds collaboration and speculative imagination.
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