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

Thursday 13 November, 19:00, 20:30

Immerse yourself in “Sounds of the Ocean,” an captivating concert that combines live music with the enchanting calls of whales and dolphins, accompanied by mesmerizing underwater visuals. This family-friendly event offers a unique journey into the heart of the oceans, promoting reflection and a connection with marine life. In support of ocean conservation, 1 CHF from every ticket sold goes to OceanCare, dedicated to protecting the oceans since 1989.

Thursday 13 November, 18:30

Martin Rauch champions the use of raw earth in contemporary architecture as a response to climate challenges and dwindling resources. Trained as a ceramist, he was deeply influenced by local techniques he encountered in Africa. As the founder of Lehm Ton Erde, he has refined the technique of rammed earth and specializes in prefabricating large raw earth elements. His projects blend traditional craftsmanship with technical innovation. An acclaimed award winner, he also teaches at the University of Linz and ETH Zurich.

Thursday 13 November, 18:00

Jean-Francois Billeter, an emeritus professor from the University of Geneva, introduces his latest book “New Sketches” at the Boulevard Bookstore. Having transitioned from his role as a professor of Chinese studies, he now focuses on his writings, blending scholarly precision with educational clarity. His work delves into the texts of Zhuangzi, Chinese calligraphy, and critiques Chinese history. “New Sketches” expands on his reflections regarding the current critical state, promoting a revolution in thought. This event offers an opportunity to discuss his career as a sinologist, philosopher, and historian, championing the spirit of the Enlightenment.

In French.

Thursday 13 November, 18:15

The Shameless is a powerful film that explores caste, gender, and queer resistance through the story of two women on the margins of Indian society. Set against a backdrop of oppression and forbidden love, the film raises urgent questions about identity, freedom, and justice. A panel discussion with scholars and activists will follow the screening.

Thursday 13 November, 18:00

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) is a distinguished annual competition that honors watchmaking excellence. The 25th edition will take place at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices in Geneva. Members of the GPHG Academy will nominate timepiece creations eligible for awards, with about twenty prizes, including the prestigious Aiguille d’Or Grand Prize, to recognize the finest creations and key figures in the industry.

10 – 14 November

The 2025 Human Rights Week, organized by the Global Studies Institute at the University of Geneva, focuses on defending the rule of law through a diverse and thought-provoking program. Bridging law, political science, and history, the initiative explores contemporary challenges to the rule of law, including the concentration of executive power, weakening of checks and balances, and questions over the legitimacy of constitutional and supranational courts.

With the participation of students and institutional partners, the week offers around twenty events that invite reflection, debate, and action on legal, institutional, and civic tools to preserve and strengthen the rule of law at both national and European levels.

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Events running for an extended period

17 September – 17 November

The group exhibition DREAM UP, curated by Séverine Redon, features over 40 works by 23 artists. In a world facing crises, it seeks to reimagine our connections with life, matter, and time through the lens of dreaming. The artworks blend dream and wonder, reviving ancient and intuitive knowledge to offer an expanded consciousness. Here, dreaming becomes a gentle yet profound commitment, a gateway to other worlds.

6 November – 6 December

The exhibition showcases nearly a hundred original editions by Rodolphe Töpffer, the pioneer of comics, including some signed copies. This event celebrates the release of a catalog dedicated to his work.

Opening during the Art en Vieille-Ville collective vernissage on Thursday, November 6, from 16:00 to 21:00.

31 October 2025 – 10 January 2026

The exhibition showcases the works of the Geneva Photography Survey laureates from 2019, 2020, and 2021, focusing on the theme of mobility. A collaboration between the Geneva Library and the Geneva Photography Center, it highlights pieces by Zoé Aubry, Gabriela Löffel, and Laurence Rasti. Their projects explore the movement of people, the structuring of migratory flows, and bodily transformations, providing a critical perspective on migration policies and societal pressures.

Opening: Thursday 30 October, 18:00

17 September – 8 December

Olivier Varenne introduces the first solo exhibition of French artist Benoît Mazzer. Mazzer’s paintings provide an immersive experience, balancing wonder and unease, as colors, shapes, and figures reveal expansive inner landscapes.

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

18 September – 15 November

Fifteen previously unseen photographs by Alexandre de Rougemont, captured in California in 2024, engage in a conversation with 20th-century decorative arts and antique canes, spanning from the 17th century to the 1930s.

The gallery will be open during the Art en Vieille-Ville collective vernissage on Thursday, November 6, from 16:00 to 21:00.

14 November – 20 December

The gallery in Geneva is showcasing the group exhibition Ce sont les fleurs qui ont changé, curated by Mathieu Mercier. This exhibition features ten artists, including Michel Blazy, Gaël Davrinche, and Bertrand Lavier, who explore floral motifs through diverse artistic approaches, ranging from organic installations to painting.

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

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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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