Villa Dutoit is hosting a concert as part of a retrospective exhibition dedicated to Madeleine Spierer. Pianist Yannick Delez and saxophonist Xavier Good will perform as the duo XY, delving into a free and dreamlike contemporary jazz. Their music is influenced by the impressionist and contemporary harmonies of the 20th century.
The Festival Les Créatives, a multidisciplinary event in Geneva, highlights the artistic and intellectual works of women and gender minorities. The 21st edition features concerts, theater, exhibitions, and discussions on topics such as chosen families and friendships. Notable participants include Hélène Giannecchini, Sophie Lewis, and Chloé Delaume. The festival reaffirms its commitment to combatting gender-based violence, working with the Canton and City of Geneva on local awareness campaigns.
The Theatrical Walks offer an immersive exploration of Geneva, blending history and theater within natural settings. Expect surprises and emotions with quirky stories and outdoor theater scenes, designed for both locals and visitors alike.
In French.
Enjoy a unique experience with Laëtycia Vumuka during a dance-guided tour of the “Afrosonica – Soundscapes” exhibition. This artist invites you to embark on a sensory journey that blends African and Afro-diasporic music with expressive movement. It’s an original way to discover the exhibition, led by the rhythm of dance.
Afrosonica – Soundscapes is an immersive exhibition exploring the deep cultural significance of sound and music in African societies and their diasporas. Through historical and contemporary perspectives, it highlights the power of sound as a bridge between memory, identity, and transformation. Featuring a diverse collection of instruments, archival recordings, and contemporary installations, the exhibition invites visitors on a multisensory journey where music connects the past and present, the human and the spiritual.
With Les lettres de mon père, Cie Gare Centrale offers an intimate and moving story where family memory and colonial history intertwine. Through puppetry, objects, and her trademark offbeat humor, Agnès revisits her childhood exile from Congo in 1960 and her father’s letters, to shed light—65 years later—on past wounds while questioning the weight of both personal and historical legacy.
In French. Ages 9 and up.
Blending theatre and music, Quentin Teixeira reimagines Nordic folklore in a moving tale about the power of imagination. Alone on stage, he brilliantly embodies a host of characters, while the Lemanic Modern Ensemble performs Grieg’s famous music live. Peer, a young boy searching for his lost mother, encounters trolls, healers, and the starry sky in an adventure that is both joyful and deeply human, offering solace in loss and rekindling the light of hope.
In French. Ages 6 and up.
“To Hell with War!” is a satirical parody of “Ubu Roi” by the Studio d’Action Théâtrale, under the direction of Gabriel Alvarez. Drawing inspiration from Jarry, the performance condemns war as a grotesque and tragic charade. Actors portray absurd characters that lay bare the senselessness and brutality of conflict, staging a macabre dance against destructive capitalism.
In French.
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