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Don’t miss out: Events running for less than two weeks

Wednesday 19 November, 20:00

To kick off the Les Créatives festival, Alhambra hosts a concert featuring Draga, a musical project inspired by Monique Wittig’s “Les Guérillères,” alongside the Swiss group Cocon Javel. Draga, comprising Lucie Antunes, Anna Mouglalis, P.R2B, Théodora Delilez, and Narumi Herisson, delivers an energetic performance fusing activist rock, krautrock, analog electro, and post-punk. Cocon Javel, recognized for their intense and transformative music, blends electronic, experimental, pop, and rock styles, with their debut EP set for release in early 2025.

Wednesday 19 November, 18:45

Poet and philosopher Philippe Beck delves into the intricate relationship between music and poetry, exploring the poet’s longing for “pure music” and the composer’s impulse to turn toward words. From Verlaine to Baudelaire, from Hegel to Apollinaire, this conference offers a captivating reflection on the musicality of language and the dialogue between two temporal arts — where poetry dreams of sound, and music seeks words.

In French.

Wednesday 19 November, 20:00

The Ensemble Temenos with Chouchane Siranossian presents a concert dedicated to Jean-Féry Rebel at the Lutheran Church of Geneva. This program delves into the instrumental music of Rebel, a violinist with the King’s 24 Violins and a composer for the Royal Academy of Music, who was both a student and legacy-bearer of Lully. Featured are the Trio Sonata “La Flore”, the solo violin sonatas from Opus 2, and the Sonata No. 7 in C minor “Tombeau de Monsieur de Lully”. The performance highlights the fusion of French dance and Italian influence, celebrating Rebel’s discreet virtuosity and characteristic stylistic harmony.

18 & 19 November

Screening followed by discussion with film-makers Stephanie Barbey (Nov 18) and Luc Peter (Nov 19).

Carlos was 9 years old when his parents took him to the United States “for vacation.” Since then, they have never returned to Mexico, their homeland. Now 38, Carlos is about to become a father, yet he still has no legal status under U.S. law, which considers him an undocumented immigrant. He is one of 2.5 million people this nation does not recognize as its own. A deeply moving documentary about the everyday life of a family that could have been ordinary…

19 – 25 November

“Bal Impérial – Boléro” seamlessly blends an imperial waltz with Ravel’s mesmerizing Boléro. Created by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Damien Jalet, this work delves into the social and political roots of dance. The first segment, “Bal Impérial,” marks the bicentennial of Johann Strauss by juxtaposing Viennese music with Japanese percussion, all set in an evocative stage design and costumes by Tim Yip. The second segment, “Boléro,” revisits the 2013 choreography, presenting an intense, visceral dance to Ravel’s dramatic crescendo, enriched by artistic influences from Marina Abramović.

12 – 26 November

The FILMAR festival presents a series of ten animated short films for children titled “An Idea for the Planet.” These four films, creatively and emotionally tackle themes of environment, solidarity, and species coexistence. The lineup features films like “Los carpinchos,” “El armadillo fronterizo,” “Cosmonauta 360: misión rescate,” and “La maquina.” Screenings are often paired with creative workshops and snacks, ensuring a family-friendly and educational experience. The event is supported by the City of Geneva’s Agenda 21 Service as part of Climate Week.

Kids ages 4 and up.

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Events running for an extended period

12 November – 14 December

Elise Gagnebin-de Bons showcases her exhibition “Nos corps perceptibles” at the Ferme de la Chapelle, delving into social and political engagement through diverse artistic techniques. Her work focuses on the fringes, the passage of time, and neglected urban objects. By reimagining these elements, she invites reflection on their symbolism and our relationship to spaces of expression and daily life.

13 November – 27 December

Join the opening of Mammoth steps. One for Kevin, two for Lisa by Chris Lovasoa Kauffmann, co-produced with the Swiss Cultural Center in Paris and Béa Foundation for Young Artists. Two additional exhibitions, L’Argent Comme Seul Lien by Manuela Morales Délano and CORRENTES by Nina Wolf, will also debut at Les Halles de l’Ile. The main exhibition will be available from Tuesday to Saturday, with display windows accessible at all times. Don’t miss the guided tour and performance by Thilda Bourqui featuring Kairaan Kika.

Opening: Thursday 13 November, 18:00 – 21:00

16 May – 4 January

The MEG, Musée d’ethnographie de Genève, showcases the immersive exhibition Afrosonica – Paysages sonores, which delves into the significance of music and sound in African societies and their diasporas. Featuring instruments, sound archives, and contemporary installations, the exhibition highlights the ability of sound to communicate, connect, convey knowledge and emotions, and evoke memories.

 

13 November – 14 January

Taste Contemporary is pleased to present Altered States; a two-person exhibition featuring the work of Belgian ceramic artist Anne Marie Laureys and Italian fine art photographer Costanza Gastaldi. In this exhibition, ideas within both practices are brought into dialogue with each other as each artist invites us into a space where forms are fluid, unstable, and metamorphic. Sculptures and images appear still, yet remain intensely alive, as we enter a world where matter is shifting, dissolving, and is perpetually remade. Anne Marie Laureys’ vessels are recognizable and strange at the same time. Like nocturnal visions, Costanza Gastaldi images exist in a place where the boundaries between perception, sensation and memory dissolve.

Opening: Thursday 13 November, 18:00 – 21:00

4 October 2025 – 23 May 2026

The exhibition “Sauvages” at the Cité Library invites visitors to delve into the behind-the-scenes of Claude Barras’s film. It is divided into three sections that cover the ecological and cultural aspects of Borneo, reveal the creative and production processes of the film, and immerse the audience in the filming atmosphere through never-before-seen photos and testimonials. Original documents, drawings, travel journals, sets, and figurines enhance this immersive experience.

24 September – 14 December

The ASL is marking its 45th anniversary with the immersive exhibition “Léman, l’éveil d’un peuple” (Léman, the Awakening of a People). This exhibition chronicles the fierce battle to rescue Lake Geneva from suffocation between the 1960s and 2000, driven by the collective efforts of associations, scientists, fishermen, journalists, and institutions. It offers a journey filled with documents and personal accounts, reminding visitors of the power of individual action in protecting the lake.

In French.

Dates & timings:

Wednesday 24 September, 18:00
Sunday 5 October, 14:00
Wednesday 8 October, 18:00
Sunday 19 October, 14:00
Wednesday 22 October, 18:00
Sunday 2 November, 14:00
Wednesday 5 November, 18:00
Sunday 16 November, 14:00
Wednesday 19 November, 18:00
Sunday 30 November, 14:00
Wednesday 3 December, 18:00
Sunday 14 December, 14:00

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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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