Le Chaudron - École des Musiques Actuelles

Le Chaudron - École des Musiques Actuelles

Located within the EMA music school in the Plainpalais district, Le Chaudron is one of the school’s concert and recording venues. Throughout the year, it hosts a diverse array of concerts featuring contemporary artists spanning genres from jazz to metal. These performances are occasionally preceded by masterclasses conducted by the guest musicians, providing a unique opportunity for both students and the public to engage with accomplished professionals in an intimate setting.

Passage de la Radio 2,
1205 Genève

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All Events at this Venue

8 September – 8 June

Christophe Godin and his team invite participants to take the stage, unleash roaring riffs, and trade blazing solos in an evening of raw live energy. Whether playing or watching, expect an electric, generous and unpredictable performance where musical passion is embraced wholeheartedly and with kindness. The repertoire offered encourages spontaneous collaboration, playful improvisation and an intense shared experience among musicians and audience.

9 September – 9 June

Led by Edwin Sanz, Jazz Night Latina gathers musicians and enthusiasts around vibrant Latin rhythms. The programme explores salsa, cumbia, merengue and Latin jazz through tight grooves, lively improvisation and moments of communal exchange. Soloists take turns to push creative boundaries while the ensemble blends danceable beats with nuanced phrasing, creating a warm, festive atmosphere that highlights musical conversation and improvisational energy. Listeners are invited to share the experience.

15 September, 17 November, 15 December

An essential evening of live rock from Geneva, opening with L’affaire Tournesoul blending soul, rhythm’n’blues and funk before Electric Paradise delivers an explosive set enriched by surprise guests. Led by singer André Schmid (Electric Paradise, BlackStone, BACAS), the bill favours high-energy riffs, syncopated grooves and charismatic vocals, promising a raw, danceable atmosphere and dynamic stage chemistry that highlights Geneva’s vibrant rock scene.

17 September – 20 May

Hosted by pianist and organiser Nicolas Hafner, this open mic celebrates francophone song and invites singers and musicians to step on stage and share the pieces that move them. Guided by Hafner and his collaborators, the evening privileges musical exchange, the joy of live performance and a diversity of repertoires. Original compositions are welcome and performers are supported by a resident backing ensemble featuring Carine Tripet (voice), Théodore Monnet (accordion) and François Torche (drums).

In French.

23 September – 26 May

Led by Matthieu Llodra with guest musicians, this evening blends jazz, funk, electro and contemporary sounds in a fluid mix of live performance and improvisation. The format alternates composed material and open jams that invite both musicians and audience into a collective groove. Expect shifting textures, rhythmic intensity and moments of spontaneous interplay where the energy of the room becomes part of the music.

Thursday 15 October, 20:30

Led by Théodore Monnet, this open mic celebrates the francophone jazz songbook—Sacha Distel, Claude Nougaro, Maurane and others—inviting singers and instrumentalists to share songs that inspire them. Accompanied by Carine Tripet (voice), Théodore Monnet (accordion) and François Torche (drums), the evening privileges musical exchange, live expression and diverse repertoires. Original compositions are welcome, fostering collaboration between performers and the audience.

In French.

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