13 January – 1 February

Canicule

Performances

Booking Required

Directed by Bastien Blanchard, CANICULE is a first play that turns a scorching domestic scene into a comedic yet unsettling probe of consumerist happiness. Actors Nadim Ahmed, Estelle Benaïch, Danae Dario and Angelo Dell’Aquila shift between light banter and mounting unease as a repairman exposes fissures in a marriage. Cornélius Spaeter’s scenography, Marc Heinmendinger’s lighting and Ljubica Markovic’s costumes frame moments of heat, claustrophobia and ironic intimacy, touching on climate change and overconsumption with dry wit and emotional precision.

In French.

Place du Temple 8,
1227 Carouge

Photo Credit: Claire Nicolas

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Photo Credit: Claire Nicolas

Sunday 21 December, 17:00

Christmas Oratorio by J.S. Bach

Performances

Cathédrale Saint-Pierre

The Cathedral of Geneva features three cantatas from J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, performed by the Ensemble Vocal Pierre de Lune and the Ensemble Instrumental Romand under Emmanuel Junod’s direction. Cantatas No. I, III, and VI depict the birth of Jesus, the adoration of the shepherds, and the visit of the Magi. Soloists Clémence Tilquin, Cristina Segura, Valério Contaldo, and Alexandre Beuchat will contribute to this concert, organized by the Fondation des Concerts de la Cathédrale.

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20 – 21 December

Gli Angeli

Performances

Victoria Hall

Gli Angeli Genève will perform Handel’s Messiah at Victoria Hall. This renowned oratorio, an annual December tradition for the ensemble, will be conducted by Stephan MacLeod and features soloists Jeanine De Bique, Alex Potter, and Samuel Boden. Celebrated for its flawless composition and numerous famous pieces, Handel’s work is an exquisite portrayal of Christ’s life and the liturgical year.

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Sunday 21 December, 18:00

Les Théâtrales – C’est pas facile d’être heureux

Performances

BFM

Nora and Jonathan have been together for way too long — and it sucks. Maxime goes to orgies hoping to meet the love of his life — which also sucks. Timothée thinks he’s happy, even though his life clearly sucks. Jeanne’s life definitely sucks, but at least she knows it. Dive into the hilarious and touching world of five Parisians searching for happiness — a mission that’s anything but easy, because it’s hard to feel good when everything feels wrong.

In French.

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13 – 31 December

An American in Paris

Performances

Grand Théâtre

The musical “An American in Paris,” featuring music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, makes its Swiss debut in Geneva. Directed by Wayne Marshall and staged by Christopher Wheeldon, the show unfolds the tale of three artists enamored with the same muse in post-war bohemian Paris. Following its phenomenal success on Broadway and in London, the talented cast performs accompanied by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, promising a spectacular end of year with dazzling choreography and a Broadway ambiance.

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4 November 2025 – 1 February 2026

The Scorpion-Fish

Performances

Théâtre de Carouge

Actor Samuel Labarthe turns Nicolas Bouvier’s fever-drenched memoir The Scorpion-Fish into a hypnotic, miniaturist tour de force: marooned in 1950s Ceylon after a headlong road trip from Geneva through the Balkans and Afghanistan, the once-ebullient traveller spirals into tropical delirium, trading human company for buzzing insects, mirage-bright visions and mordant humour that flits between the sublime and the grotesque. Under Catherine Schaub’s finely gauged direction, Labarthe channels both the lush lyricism and the slow-burn torment of this “motionless voyage,” distilling Bouvier’s languid prose into a tactile, rejuvenating elixir that lets the audience feel every bead of sweat, jolt of wonder and sting of isolation.

In French. Ages 12 and up.

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22 November – 4 January

Christmas Circus

Kids Performances

Plaine de Plainpalais

The Christmas Circus at Plainpalais captivates Geneva families with a show that seamlessly integrates tradition and innovation. Founded in 1992 by the Van Gool family, this time-honored institution, passed down through generations, continues to deliver magical and unforgettable moments for audiences of all ages under its big top.

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