Les Inoubliables festival in Geneva shines a spotlight on women composers past and present, from classical to jazz, through an eclectic programme of concerts, screenings, masterclasses, cine-concerts, round tables, and workshops for all audiences. It also carries out long-term initiatives such as residencies, score publications, and outreach activities, helping preserve and promote this rich female musical heritage.
The Festival de Cinéma des Cinq Continents (F5C) is a 10-day cross-border festival celebrating global cinema, bringing together 20 international guests across six cinemas in France and Switzerland. With 40 films in original versions with French subtitles, masterclasses, cine-conferences, and themed focuses like “Music in Cinema,” “At the Heart of Ukraine,” and Ibero-American screenings, the festival offers a rich cultural program.
At the heart of the event, the Village du Monde in Ferney-Voltaire hosts virtual reality experiences, photo exhibitions, and daily international dinners, fostering exchanges between audiences, filmmakers, and local associations, making the festival a unique hub for discovery, dialogue, and cinematic enjoyment.
The 1st Biennale des Artisans de Carouge invites visitors to explore the rich artisanal heritage of Carouge. Local artisans open their workshops to showcase their craft alongside guest creators, blending tradition and innovation. Visitors can discover unique creative dialogues, meet the makers, and experience the vibrant soul of Carouge’s artisanal community.
The Global Sustainability Flagship Conference brings together leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners to explore urgent questions at the intersection of climate, nature, peace, and conflict. Organized by the Hoffmann Centre for Global Sustainability with CEPR and ReCIPE, the conference features keynotes, panels, and research sessions on energy transition, biodiversity, corporate sustainability, and geopolitics of resources.
Venues: Auditorium Ivan Pictet, Maison de la Paix; Villa Barton; Jacques-Freymond Auditorium, Domaine Barton.
Program Highlights
Tuesday 30 September: Pricing Nature on the Balance Sheet & UN Special Rapporteur discussion
Wednesday 1 October: Keynotes on energy transition & mass extinctions
Thursday 2 October: Economics of biodiversity with Sir Partha Dasgupta
Friday 3 October: Closing keynotes by Sergei Guriev & Catherine de Vries
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Animatou festival in Geneva offers a diverse lineup of short films and animations. The program includes participatory events with local Geneva organizations, a retrospective of standout films, and collaborations with the Clermont-Ferrand festival. Attendees will also have the chance to meet with Swiss animation professionals.
The 28th edition of the Chopin Festival in Geneva invites you to indulge in the tender, passionate, and noble music of Chopin. Exceptional performers and outstanding chamber musicians will bring his masterpieces to life in the city’s concert halls.
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