Don’t miss out: Events running for less than two weeks
Presented by Chris Packham, this evidence-driven documentary gathers ten leading scientists to illuminate the human realities of the climate crisis. Through lucid explanations, interviews and data visualizations, it links scientific findings to extreme weather, food security, public health and the rising cost of living. The film’s tone is sober and urgent, alternating clear exposition with intimate testimony, inviting civic reflection rather than polemic. Its strength lies in translating complex science into a tactile, emotional landscape that foregrounds collective responsibility and local action. As part of the “Building Bridges Sustainable Finance” event, taking place from October 6 to 8, 2026. In partnership with the Festival du Film Vert and Building Bridges.
English with French subtitles.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with Mr. Nick Oldridge, co-founder of the National Emergency Briefing.
Directed and performed by Eve Aouizerate, Amours subversives stages a wry, intimate interrogation of gender and desire. With performers Mathilde Lyon and Dylan Poletti, the piece pivots on a provocative premise — a young woman’s decision to abandon a nascent career for the tradwife ideal — and unfolds as a personal theatrical essay on power, intimacy and the contradictions of femininity in 2026. Sparse staging and candid narration create a fierce, tender atmosphere.
In French.
Explore a lively world of stories and music in this collective storytelling performance. Four storytellers and a musician weave myths, fables and observational tales that celebrate life’s diversity. Children are invited to listen, imagine and follow playful soundscapes, rhythmic pulses and vivid images that spark curiosity. The performance finishes with a collective after-session where families can gather and share.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
Follow the tiny princess found inside a glowing bamboo as she grows into Kaguya Hime, a young woman of extraordinary beauty. Through expressive dance and clear physical storytelling, children witness her adventures, feel a kaleidoscope of emotions, and explore themes of belonging, difference and what it means to be an outsider. Poetic movement, gentle wonder and a touch of melancholy create a tender experience that encourages empathy and sparks the imagination.
Kids ages 4 and up.
Three improvisers and composers — Maël Godinat (piano), William Jacquemet (trombone) and Pierre‑François Massy (double bass) — present a program of original material and carefully chosen covers. Arrangements emphasize close harmonies, intimate interplay and attentive listening, letting sparse textures open into rich, resonant chords. The trio’s sound balances lyrical phrasing with rhythmic subtlety; lighting and silence shape moments of suspended time, inviting a contemplative, warm atmosphere that reimagines harmonic conversation in the moment.
This roundtable examines how to reconstruct queer histories when archives are missing or silenced. It explores oral testimonies, activist and alternative archives, artistic practices, personal and fictional narratives, and the use of research methods and artificial intelligence to recover and preserve erased experiences. Panelists investigate how communities reframe historical records, challenge institutional silences, and create counter-archives that transmit memory across generations. The discussion highlights ethical and methodological issues in documenting marginalized pasts.
In French.
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Cinzia Cattaneo presents a residency of sharp, observational stand-up with new material and a rotating guest comedian every two weeks. Her candid delivery and precise timing create intimate, laugh-filled situations that probe everyday absurdities and personal anecdotes. The performances combine scripted bits and spontaneous exchanges with the audience, offering a direct, charismatic stage presence and an evolving set that highlights both solo work and collaborative comic interplay.
In French.
Curators Ghalas Charara and Rita Elhajj present the second part of a two‑part exhibition that shapes a liminal space between listening and gesture. Through acts of defunctionalization, duplication, displacement, fragmentation and sabotage, the participating artists generate potentials for action and reclaim rhythmic breaths, steps and voices. Works from the host collection sit alongside invited pieces to evoke survivance, mourning and resistance, where memory becomes an embrace enacted by bodies searching for—sometimes finding—ancestral gestures through repetition, dance and semantic shifts.
Opening: Thursday 17 September, 18:00
Votive brings together Rachel Labastie and Robert Montgomery in an exhibition exploring desire, belief, memory and shared dreams for the future. Through sculpture, poetry, light, and site-specific installations, the artists reflect on peace, human connection, and the transformative power of art.
Opening: Wednesday 3 September at 18:00.
Swiss artist Andreas Kressig presents Station 505, a temporary sculpture-pavilion conceived as an architectural and sensory intervention. Built in relation to an existing fountain, the work paradoxically conceals and reveals water while offering both an exterior sculpture to contemplate and an interior space to inhabit. Through material presence and spatial thresholds it interrogates public versus private realms. The project is activated by shared moments with the artist centred on a communal tea service and reflections on its diverse cultural interpretations.
Opening: 23 September, 17:00
Ken-You Ferrero presents luminous paper sculptures that explore nature and light. Working with tissue paper and washi, the artist constructs refined, fragile and symbolic forms that dialogue with materiality, balance and the living. The works emphasise translucency, subtle textures and the interplay of shadow and glow, offering a contemplative experience that interrogates fragility, regeneration and the intimate connections between craft and natural phenomena.
Opening: 3 October, 11:00 – 17:00
Closing 24 October, 11:00 – 17:00
Renowned for dissolving the boundaries between artist and audience, his work celebrated collaboration, transformation, and human connection through ever-changing, interactive creations. Blending political engagement with poetic imagination, Medalla explored themes of identity, migration, ecology, memory, and collective experience, leaving a lasting influence on contemporary art. This exhibition offers an opportunity to discover the work of one of the most visionary and experimental artists of the twentieth century, whose playful yet profound practice continues to inspire new generations of artists and audiences alike.
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Geneva Classics
Visiting for the first time? A quick guide to the city’s top attractions.
An intimate museum in the heart of Geneva, the Musée Tatiana Zoubov presents the refined collection assembled by its namesake collector. Paintings, furniture, porcelain, silverware and decorative objects evoke the atmosphere of a private European collection, offering a glimpse into the tastes and art of living of another era.
In the heart of Geneva’s Old Town, the International Museum of the Reformation traces the history and legacy of the Protestant Reformation from the 16th century to the present day. Historical objects, artworks and immersive displays explore a movement that profoundly shaped Geneva and influenced societies around the world.
Located in the historic heart of Carouge, the Musée de Carouge explores the artistic and cultural heritage of this distinctive town. Its collections and temporary exhibitions bring together fine and decorative arts, local history and contemporary creation, reflecting Carouge’s unique identity and creative spirit.
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