19 – 20 September

SailGP 2026

SailGP 2026 presents high-speed F50 foiling catamaran racing across a global series of coastal host cities. Teams pilot carbon‑fiber machines that lift above the water, reaching intense speeds that demand split-second strategy, teamwork and physical control. Races combine tactical course navigation, gusty sea conditions and spectator-friendly shorelines, creating a dynamic outdoor spectacle. Coverage includes news, videos and full results for fans following team performance and season standings.

Genève,
Switzerland

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Sunday 6 September, 14:00

Botanical Stroll

Outdoor

Place du Lignon

Step through local paths and green spaces at a thoughtful walking pace, guided by two specialists — a Rousseau scholar and a botanist. The stroll invites close, sensory attention to leaves, flowers and the hidden stories of plants, learning to recognise local species and their particularities. The rhythm of walking blends reflection and shared discovery, evoking Rousseau’s herb-gathering wanderings while offering a gentle physical experience that reconnects participants with the living landscape.

Starting point: Ferme du Lignon

In French.

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Saturday 12 September, 19:30

De Thônex à Madagascar

Independent Cinema Outdoor

Place de Graveson

Directed by the association Grave’Side Family, this observational documentary follows a year-long grassroots effort that sends fifteen young people from Thônex to Ambohimanatrika, Madagascar, to help build a village water network. Through intimate portraits and sunlit, hand-held sequences, the film explores youth, solidarity and civic engagement, privileging everyday gestures over grand narratives. The camera lingers on labor, laughter and cultural exchange, offering a textured, human-scale account of collective commitment and the emotional rhythms of communal work.

In French.

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23 March – 8 November

Balades Théâtralisées – From One Shore to the Other

Outdoor Performances

Centre-Ville

Balades Théâtralisées invites audiences on an outdoor theatrical promenade that uncovers hidden city histories through staged scenes in natural settings. The troupe blends guided narration with short dramatic tableaux, favouring emotional resonance over strict historical reenactment. Soundscapes and simple lighting sculpt nocturnal and intimate atmospheres, while performers shift between storytelling and embodiment. The route alternates between the company’s traditional itinerary and a new underground-themed walk, creating a layered experience of memory, surprise and communal discovery.

In French.

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25 August – 6 October

Garden Visit and Tasting

Outdoor

La Gara

Explore cultivated garden paths and discover a variety of plantings on a guided outdoor walk that blends gentle exercise with moments of sensory discovery. Participants move through diverse beds and green spaces, experiencing textures, scents and seasonal flavors during short sampling stops. The pace is relaxed and accessible, designed for those who enjoy calm movement in nature and convivial shared moments. Expect an engaging, sensory exploration of the landscape that highlights seasonal produce and the rhythm of the gardens.

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Saturday 19 September, 09:00

Oh ! Les oiseaux

Outdoor

Bibliothèque des Eaux-Vives

Walk through a leafy urban park, listening for birdsong and spotting passing migrants as they navigate tree canopies and ponds. Guided by ornithologist Laurent Vallotton, the stroll combines close observation with lively explanation of behaviours and flight rhythms. Expect short, gentle paths, moments of quiet listening, and bursts of discovery as species move south. Accessible to older children and adults (from age 10), the experience balances gentle physical activity with active natural interpretation.

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19 – 20 September

Russin Grape Harvest Festival

Community Outdoor

Russin

Rooted in a village tradition for decades, this grape harvest festival celebrates wine, local gastronomy and live music in an open-air, convivial setting. Stalls and producers foreground artisanal flavours while concerts and street entertainment create a lively, communal rhythm. The long-standing community organisation behind the event shapes its warm, participatory atmosphere, where sensory pleasures—aromatic wines, rustic dishes, and the hum of conversation—combine with folk and contemporary sounds to invite relaxed celebration.

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