Sunday 17 January, 18:00

Goldmen — Tribute to Jean-Jacques Goldman

Booking Required

Goldmen pays tribute to the songs of Jean-Jacques Goldman, exploring hits from the 1980s to the 2000s in a theatrical concert format. Led by Alain Stevez with vocalists Sabrina and Manu Simoens, the production recreates the textures and spirit of the original recordings while offering live reinterpretations. Staging, lighting and tight ensemble arrangements place the songs at the centre, inviting an intimate yet celebratory atmosphere that highlights craftsmanship, vocal harmonies and emotional storytelling.

Route des Batailleux 3,
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland

Photo Credit: DR

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Photo Credit: DR

Tuesday 20 October, 18:30

Mary Candies “Un Nouveau Monde S’Illumine”

Performances

BFM

Over the past four years more than 200,000 spectators have been drawn into the world of Mary Candies. This reimagined family spectacle unveils new sets and characters, sparkling costumes and a fresh direction that heightens immersion, intensity and wonder. The production favors tactile staging, luminous scenic effects and playful choreography to create layered moments of astonishment and warmth, inviting audiences of all ages to share a night of theatrical magic.

In French.

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20 – 24 October

Anthony Kavanagh en Rodage

Performances

Uptown

Anthony Kavanagh returns with a polished stand-up evening that mixes sharp social observation, warm storytelling and physical comedy. On stage he navigates identity, family and contemporary life with infectious energy and precise timing, inviting laughter that often shifts into quieter reflection. The show balances wit and sincerity, offering moments of absurdity alongside pointed critique, and showcases Kavanagh’s ability to connect intimately with audiences through voice, gesture and character-driven sketches.

In French.

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15 – 23 October

32nd Mondial d’Improvisation

Performances

Théâtre de la Madeleine

An energetic evening of spontaneous theatre, the 32nd Mondial d’Improvisation brings together agile improvisers who craft scenes and characters on the spot. The ensemble explores rapid storytelling, sharp comic timing and emotional risk, playing with form and audience suggestion. Staging favors minimal props and a nimble ensemble dynamic, producing a vibrant, unpredictable atmosphere where creativity and collaboration drive every moment.

In French.

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1 – 31 October

JazzContreBand 2026

Performances

Multiple locations

JazzContreBand celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new creation led by trumpeter Erik Truffaz. Franco‑Swiss musicians join forces with the Orchestre des Alpes et du Léman in Side by Side, a programme that blends classical writing, jazz phrasing and open-ended improvisation. The project explores textural contrasts, orchestral colours and solo interplay, shifting from intimate chamber passages to wide, cinematic swells. Expect nuanced dynamics, luminous timbres and collaborative dialogue across genres.

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22 September – 29 November

La Demande en mariage et l’ours

Performances

Théâtre de Carouge

Two short plays by Anton Chekhov staged by Tibor Ockenfels and Flavie Tapparel, presented as compact dramatic machines where romantic comedy masks escalating confrontations between desire, affection and material interest. Performances rely on precise physical timing, terse exchanges and a lean, playful design to reveal the simmering violence behind courtship rituals. The three actors — Estelle Bridet, Matteo Prandi and Raphaël Vachoux — inhabit heightened character types that shift between farce and darker comic truth, creating a sharply observed, kinetic evening.

In French.

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14 – 24 October

Le Dieu du carnage

Performances

Théâtre Pitoëff

Directed by Elidan Arzoni, this fiery, hilarious staging of Yasmina Reza’s play follows two couples whose polite attempt to resolve a quarrel between their sons collapses into a savage verbal carnage. Performers Sophie Broustal, Vincent Jacquet, Camille Édith Bouzaglo and Frédéric Landenberg unleash sharp, tightly wound exchanges, while Benoît Delaunay’s scenography and Hervé Broillet’s costumes frame escalating social fractures. Danielle Milovic’s lighting and meticulous stagecraft intensify a darkly comic exploration of civility, hypocrisy and unleashed instincts.

In French.

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Goldmen — Tribute to Jean-Jacques Goldman