For its first Christmas programme, Les Ondes invites audiences on a musical journey through the rich British tradition of Christmas Carols with Peace on Earth, at St Pierre Cathedral in Geneva. Blending a cappella works with organ-accompanied pieces performed by Margot Boitard, under the direction of Léonie Cachelin, the programme spans centuries of sacred and popular heritage and features the luminous Peace on Earth by American composer Amy Beach, whose message remains profoundly relevant.
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.
Dansehabile presents “Kora” at the MEG auditorium, complementing the Afrosonica exhibition. This inclusive performance blends contemporary dance with hip-hop, highlighting collaboration between dancers with and without disabilities. Established in 2001, the organization aims to promote cultural and social projects, fostering connections through art and movement. The show draws inspiration from the West African kora instrument, delving into storytelling through body, music, and words. Choreographed by Maroussia Ehrnrooth, with dancers and musicians, “Kora” offers a journey through both past and present.
Alexandre Païta presents the final piece of Lorca’s dramatic trilogy, “Blood Wedding”. This poignant and visually stunning drama portrays Andalusian peasantry through the tale of a bride who elopes with her former lover on her wedding day. Themes of honor, possession, passion, and rivalry intertwine beneath a moon symbolizing death. The play exalts the quest for freedom and love until death, set against a backdrop of scorching landscapes and wounded hearts.
In French.
Blending humor, poetry, and live music, Le Poche Cabaret | On s’inquiètera en janvier envisions a post-apocalyptic future where, in a makeshift refuge, artists and musicians create a dazzling cabaret of songs, dances, and vivid characters. Directed by Antoine Courvoisier, this collective piece playfully yet poignantly questions what still brings us together in the face of a world in crisis.
In French.
Lou Mey and Shelter Twins are performing at Catalyse, in partnership with L’Abri.
Lou Mey, a self-taught singer, delivers electro-pop music and is presenting her debut EP, “Bienvenue dans ma tête.” Performing solo with just her keyboard and computer, she shares her intimate creations and is gearing up for a new project in September 2025.
Shelter Twins, featuring Timour Nigolian and Yann Longchamp, blends oriental nu-beat, hypnotic house, drum and bass on the piano, and dub techno, offering a unique emotional journey. Timour is celebrated for his performances at renowned clubs and festivals, while Yann combines deep percussion with Balearic influences in his sets.
Back from the ashes like a mischievous phoenix, this stage adaptation of Hergé’s timeless comic hurls Bianca Castafiore’s shrill “Heavens, my jewels!” onto the boards and detonates a riotous, closed-door whodunnit inside the tranquil walls of Moulinsart: red herrings fly, misunderstandings snowball and Tintin’s entire gallery of eccentrics careen through a dazzling, hyper-faithful recreation of the album, where actors vanish into near-unrecognisable guises and the set itself crackles with playful theatrical sleight-of-hand—proof that some productions really do possess a magic, living soul of their own.
In French. Ages 7 and up.
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