Directed by Muriel Imbach, Le nom des choses stages five performers in a poetic, playful investigation of language through a child’s gaze. Against a cloud of black confetti, the ensemble deconstructs and reshapes words, renaming objects to metamorphose realities. Combining theatre and philosophy, the piece mixes humor and lyricism to examine how language constructs and transforms the world, offering a gentle yet political reflection on imagination, naming and collective emancipation.
In French.
Chamamé is a celebration of Argentinian-Guaraní rhythms reworked with European polka, performed by Chamigos’ chamameceros on accordion and guitars. The evening invites swaying couple dances and warm acoustic textures, blending ancestral melodies with contemporary arrangements. After the set, the night continues with a screening of the film Conducta – Chala, a portrait of childhood on the island of Cuba, which echoes themes of memory and social bonds. The programme balances festive movement and cinematic reflection.
Célia Wa is a singer, flautist and multi-instrumentalist from Paris with deep ties to Guadeloupe. She forges a Karibfutursound where Caribbean traditional rhythms—especially gwo ka—meet electronics, soul, jazz and hip‑hop. Her flute winds luminous lines through textured percussion, machines and bass, weaving ancestral grooves into contemporary club-inflected spaces. In collaboration with Maquis Dékalé, the project balances rooted tradition and futuristic dancefloor energy.
An intimate series of open-air concerts presented by the municipality, offering high-quality music beneath century-old trees. Audiences are invited into a relaxed, convivial atmosphere where acoustic textures and lyrical lines unfold in the natural setting. Each programme spans varied styles and moods, favouring attentive listening and communal enjoyment. Refreshments and light food will be available on site. In case of poor weather, performances will be moved to an indoor space.
The Geneva International String Academy presents an exceptional series of concerts celebrating the artistry of emerging musicians and internationally renowned performers through a rich programme of chamber music, recitals, and masterclasses. Bringing together talented young violinists, violists, and cellists from around the world, the Academy creates a unique environment where education and performance meet, fostering artistic exchange, excellence, and creativity. Set in some of Geneva’s most inspiring cultural venues, these concerts offer audiences an intimate and vibrant musical experience while highlighting the next generation of classical talent alongside distinguished guest artists and professors.
Village des Cultures offers a cycle of adult workshops organized by ADEM and eMa, focusing on world music, voice and dance practices. Participants explore circle songs, cantos de trabajo, body percussion and diverse dance forms—sabar and flamenco—through practical sessions led by artists and pedagogues including Marine Pelletrau-Duris, Rebecca Roger Cruz, Roberto Castillo, Khady Sarr, Mbar Ndiaye and Felipe Clivio. The programme emphasizes technique, cultural context and collective improvisation to develop expressive and rhythmic skills.
Festival International de Carillon presents a weekly showcase of the carillon’s rich sonic palette, performed by local and international carillonneurs. The programme ranges from historic transcriptions to contemporary compositions, exploring timbre, rhythm and resonance across the city skyline. Intimate and expansive by turns, the concerts emphasise nuanced bell technique and spatial listening, inviting attentive moments of reflection and communal listening under open skies.
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