Situated in a majestic building overlooking Place Neuve, Le Grand Théâtre serves as Geneva’s premier opera house. As the largest artistic stage in Switzerland, it proudly hosts both the Geneva opera house and the Geneva Ballet Company. The venue’s annual program includes nine opera performances, three dance productions, and a diverse array of recitals and cultural events.
Join a 55-minute journey through the Grand Théâtre de Genève, from its marble entrance to hidden spaces like the Atrium and the Milky Way. Led by in-house experts, the visit reveals the history, anecdotes, and architectural secrets of this emblematic building.
In French.
Visits on Mondays 15 September, 13 October, 10 November & 8 December at 12:30.
“Abracadabra” is a workshop-performance for children, offered by the Grand Théâtre de Genève. Led by Maud Bessard-Morandas or Aurélie Brémond, it tells the tale of a kind witch with a love for singing who, with the help of the children and her apprentice, seeks to revive the magic in the theater. Participants are introduced to opera through magical spells and playful interactions, all set to the music of composers such as Purcell, Offenbach, Mozart, and Grieg.
In French. Kids ages 3 – 7.
For the season’s first apéro ballet, the Japanese musicians of “Bal impérial”—Tsubasa Hori, Shogo Yoshii, and Kazutomi “Tsuki”—showcase their collaboration with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and dancer Riley O’Flynn. The event takes place at the Foyer of the Grand Théâtre de Genève.
The Ballet of the Grand Théâtre de Genève invites the public to an open rehearsal of “Bal impérial,” a new creation by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. Attendees will have the opportunity to watch dancers as they prepare, with glimpses into various segments of the performance. The rehearsal will be followed by a screening of Romain Girard’s documentary “Don’t put me in a Box,” which delves into Cherkaoui’s artistic journey.
Le Grand Brunch takes place in the foyer of the Grand Théâtre de Genève, where guests can enjoy a generous buffet in the theatre’s ballroom setting. Each brunch is accompanied by a musical interlude that echoes the current opera or ballet production, creating a link between the stage and the table. With limited seating in the Main Foyer, advance reservations are required.
Sundays 14 September, 19 October, 16 November and 7 December, at 11:00.
Reservations are required, as places are limited.
“Bal Impérial – Boléro” seamlessly blends an imperial waltz with Ravel’s mesmerizing Boléro. Created by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Damien Jalet, this work delves into the social and political roots of dance. The first segment, “Bal Impérial,” marks the bicentennial of Johann Strauss by juxtaposing Viennese music with Japanese percussion, all set in an evocative stage design and costumes by Tim Yip. The second segment, “Boléro,” revisits the 2013 choreography, presenting an intense, visceral dance to Ravel’s dramatic crescendo, enriched by artistic influences from Marina Abramović.
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