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26 September – 5 October

The Festival de Cinéma des Cinq Continents (F5C) is a 10-day cross-border festival celebrating global cinema, bringing together 20 international guests across six cinemas in France and Switzerland. With 40 films in original versions with French subtitles, masterclasses, cine-conferences, and themed focuses like “Music in Cinema,” “At the Heart of Ukraine,” and Ibero-American screenings, the festival offers a rich cultural program.

At the heart of the event, the Village du Monde in Ferney-Voltaire hosts virtual reality experiences, photo exhibitions, and daily international dinners, fostering exchanges between audiences, filmmakers, and local associations, making the festival a unique hub for discovery, dialogue, and cinematic enjoyment.

Wednesday 1 October, 14:30

As part of the International Day of Older Persons, Espace Léman invites all generations to gather around the exhibition “Léman: l’éveil d’un peuple”, which retraces how citizen mobilization in the 1980s saved Lake Geneva from ecological collapse. Blending storytelling with intergenerational dialogue, the event passes on the experiences of those who lived this history to inspire the future guardians of the lake.

In French.

Wednesday 1 October, 14:00

Explore the fascinating world of mosses up close, using a magnifying glass either outdoors or in a lab depending on the weather. Marvel at the unexpected diversity of their shapes and shades of green during this weather-proof activity.

Wednesday 1 October, 20:00

The United Soloists Orchestra elevates Coldplay’s songs into a remarkable symphonic experience. Based in Ticino, this international ensemble of young soloists offers a 90-minute concert blending live chamber music with an immersive audiovisual show. From “Yellow” to “Viva la Vida,” each piece is creatively reimagined with stunning symphonic arrangements, promising an unforgettable musical evening.

1 – 3 October

The Global Sustainability Flagship Conference brings together leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners to explore urgent questions at the intersection of climate, nature, peace, and conflict. Organized by the Hoffmann Centre for Global Sustainability with CEPR and ReCIPE, the conference features keynotes, panels, and research sessions on energy transition, biodiversity, corporate sustainability, and geopolitics of resources.

Venues: Auditorium Ivan Pictet, Maison de la Paix; Villa Barton; Jacques-Freymond Auditorium, Domaine Barton.

Program Highlights

  • Tuesday 30 September: Pricing Nature on the Balance Sheet & UN Special Rapporteur discussion

  • Wednesday 1 October: Keynotes on energy transition & mass extinctions

  • Thursday 2 October: Economics of biodiversity with Sir Partha Dasgupta

  • Friday 3 October: Closing keynotes by Sergei Guriev & Catherine de Vries

Wednesday 1 October, 20:00

Organised by the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire, join a special screening at Cinémas du Grütli with Corinne Borel, curator of the exhibition Casanova in Geneva: A Libertine at Calvin’s.

 

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Events running for an extended period

18 September – 4 December

Lari Medawar and Danniel Tostes present the second chapter of their residency at FMAC, titled VISIONS. This exhibition is a continuation of VISIBLE, which already delved into the diversity and representation within the City of Geneva’s Contemporary Art Fund collection. VISIONS highlights works by women, queer and trans individuals, artists of color, and other historically marginalized communities. It celebrates non-normative presences, intergenerational dialogues, and poetic expressions while questioning the future of public collections. The exhibition features pieces from numerous artists, including Luc Andrié, Pauline Boudry, and Renate Lorenz, among others.

10 February – 4 October

Editions Zoé, a Geneva-based publishing house, has launched nearly 400 authors, standing out in the French-speaking literary world. Their archives, held at the Bibliothèque de Genève, chart this journey from artisanal printing in 1975 to prestigious literary awards. This exhibition, in collaboration with RTS Archives and Interrail, invites you to explore this rich history of success and discovery.

 

18 September – 8 November

This exhibition pairs two Austrian artists who transform industrial materials into contemporary sculpture through different approaches.

Hans Kupelwieser creates works that blur two and three dimensions, using unconventional materials to simulate non-existent functions while exploring the linguistic possibilities of sculptural form.

Rudolf Polanszky removes industrially produced materials from their original contexts, preserving traces of their previous use to create new fields of meaning in his mural works. Both artists challenge traditional sculptural constraints by liberating materials from predetermined purposes, demonstrating how contemporary art transcends disciplinary boundaries through “functional illusions” that appear purposeful yet open rich territories for contemplating form, process, and artistic meaning.

Opening during the Nuit des Bains, Wednesday 17 September, 17:00 – 20:00.

16 May – 11 October

A group exhibition delves into the complex and paradoxical relationship between humans and plants. Acting as indicators of climate change, pharmaceutical resources, or fashion items, plants are laden with diverse cultural meanings. Through documentary, speculative, or experimental works, the artists investigate the status of plants—whether decorative, invasive, or medicinal. The exhibition unravels the myriad representations and values of plants in today’s society, featuring contributions from various artists and institutions like the Conservatory and Botanical Garden of Geneva.

17 September – 18 October

Axelle Snakkers presents a collection at Galerie Andata/Ritorno, featuring works on aluminum that delve into themes of time, perception, and plant memory. Her oil paintings, characterized by bold colors and recurring circular shapes, interact with light to create shifting landscapes, inviting viewers to contemplate and wander.

25 September – 30 October

The 8th edition of the Curatorial Project exhibition, titled “Origins,” delves into the intricate theme of origins through multidimensional works by renowned artists such as Philip Baldwin, Monica Guggisberg, and others. As both an educational and professional initiative, Ecoart raises awareness about contemporary art professions and curatorial practices. The exhibition also features 19th-century Japanese prints from the Gilbert Luber Collection, highlighting the influence of manga on Western art. This presentation is part of the 2025 Japanese Culture Autumn, celebrating both traditional and contemporary Japanese culture in the Lake Geneva region.

Vernissage, 25 September at 17:00

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Geneva Classics

Visiting for the first time? A quick guide to the city’s top attractions.

The MEG is a renowned museum dedicated to the exploration and presentation of cultural diversity from around the world. Located in the heart of Geneva, it houses an extensive collection of over 80,000 objects, including artifacts, textiles, and artworks that highlight the rich traditions and histories of various communities. The museum emphasizes interactive and immersive exhibitions, engaging visitors with contemporary issues related to culture and identity.

Cool fact: The e-MEG app serves as a digital twin of the permanent exhibition, providing an audio guide and detailed descriptions along with photographs of all displayed objects.

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Since its opening in 1994, the MAMCO Geneva (Musée d’art moderne et contemporain)  has staged 450 exhibitions with works dating from the 1960s to the present day. Mamco’s holdings include works by Christo, Martin Kippenberger, Jenny Holzer, Dan Flavin, Sarkis, Franz Erhard Walther and Sylvie Fleury, among many others.

Cool fact: The MAMCO is the epicenter of the “Nuit des Bains”, held three times a year.  During this event, the district around the museum is transformed into a large gallery and attracts thousands of art lovers and sightseers each night.

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With a collection of 27,000 items from Switzerland, Europe and the Middle and Far East, and a witness to twelve centuries of ceramic art from the Middle Ages to modern times, the Ariana is one of Europe’s great museums specializing in glass and ceramics.

Cool fact: On the first Sunday of each month, the Ariana Museum opens its temporary exhibitions to the public.

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