Explore a bustling comic world filled with colorful panels, sketching corners and lively artist meet-ups. Storytellers and illustrators share comics and manga through exhibitions, live drawings and workshops. Children can try simple comic-making, watch playful performances, and see artists signing books as colors, speech bubbles and laughter fill the space. Hands-on activities invite drawing, storytelling and meeting creators, sparking curiosity and a love of pictures.
La Bâtie Festival celebrates its 50th edition from 25 August to 13 September 2026! Over three weeks, theatre, dance, concerts, performances, circus and parties will take over venues across Geneva and the region. This anniversary edition also introduces Le Béaba, a new open-air hub at the Musée Ariana, bringing together free events, performances and concerts in a lively, convivial setting.
Join a welcoming open day designed for everyone interested in the creative process. Through hands-on activities and informal encounters, visitors can explore artistic professions and meet practising artists. The programme highlights demonstrations of craft, short artistic presentations and opportunities to learn about the day-to-day work behind performances and productions. Suitable for families, students and curious neighbours alike, the event invites shared discovery and conversation that strengthen community connections.
Explore local heritage during the European Heritage Days with open historic sites, hands-on workshops and continuous film screenings. Discover the city’s visual memory through an outdoor art exhibition and an illustrated historical and architectural walk. Activities invite people of all ages to share memories, learn about preservation and connect with neighbours. Organized by the canton under the theme ‘Heritage at Risk’, the programme welcomes everyone to engage in collective reflection and celebrate shared cultural identity.
Join neighbours and community members for a week of activities focused on reducing waste and protecting our environment. The programme offers information stands, hands-on workshops, reuse and repair initiatives, food-waste awareness and community clean-ups such as urban plogging. Activities are suitable for all ages and invite everyone to learn practical tips, share resources and act together for a cleaner, more sustainable neighbourhood. Participation encourages local solidarity and everyday changes that benefit people and nature.
Orion Festival brings together young students and local communities to celebrate the Swiss music scene across two alternating stages—one for live artists, the other for DJ sets. From rap and electro to pop and rock, the programme spotlights emerging Swiss talent and encourages shared musical discovery. Created by and for local youth, the festival is rooted in values of accessibility, ecological responsibility and inclusivity. Everyone is welcome to connect, dance and support a vibrant, community-driven cultural experience.
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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