7 November – 11 December

Celtic Festival — From Scotland to Galicia

Curating traditional and contemporary Celtic expressions, this festival gathers musicians, singers and dancers from Scotland, Ireland, Galicia and beyond. Artists such as The Curious Bards, Norðan and Donald MacInley present concerts, storytelling, dance and screenings that weave myths, languages and coastal landscapes into layered performances. The programme alternates intimate sessions, communal music-making and cinematic moments, balancing archival traditions with contemporary reinterpretations to create an evocative, sea-borne atmosphere of memory and movement.

Genève,
Switzerland
Photo Credit: DR
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Photo Credit: DR

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