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Thursday 13 November, 19:30

The winners of the Viola Competition perform in concert, offering the audience an extended experience. In collaboration with the Institut National Genevois, the Concours de Genève annually hosts a concert that brings together the young winners for a convivial moment following the Viola Final.

Thursday 13 November, 11:00

Relaxed film screenings are being offered for audiences of all ages. The animated film “The Secret of the Perlims,” directed by Alê Abreu, tells the story of two agents, Claé and Bruô, on a mission to save the Magic Forest, promoting dialogue, respect, and environmental protection. This 70-minute screening is free and open to everyone aged six and up, without the need for a reservation. Attendees have the freedom to react as they wish, come and go during the viewing, with on-site assistance available.

Thursday 13 November, 19:30

This documentary pays tribute to Félix Vallotton on the centenary of his passing, delving into his significant influence on the early 20th-century European art scene. Known for his powerful lines, modern compositions, and keen societal insights, Vallotton was a versatile artist. Produced by Actua Films and UN FILM A LA PATTE, in collaboration with ARTE.tv and RTS, this 52-minute film provides a captivating exploration of a visionary artist’s world, as part of the “Rendez-vous avec Vallotton” after-work event.

In French.

5 – 16 November

The Soulitude Urban Expressions is a boutique multidisciplinary festival founded in Geneva in 2016, dedicated to celebrating soul culture and its global influence. Blending music, art, and community, it offers intimate concerts and encounters between emerging talents, legendary artists, and the public. Driven by a deep love for soul and Black music, the SOULITUDE collective has been passionately promoting this culture for over three decades.

Thursday 13 November, 17:30

As it approaches its fortieth anniversary, Maison Tavel has revamped its spaces to include a floor for temporary events, a reimagined permanent exhibition, and a music-dedicated salon. The exhibition “Quel froid !” exlplores the depictions of winter, showcasing paintings from the 17th century to the present alongside historical and contemporary photographs.

Thursday 13 November, 18:00

La Nuit des Bains is a vibrant cultural evening in Geneva, celebrating contemporary art through the simultaneous openings of galleries in the Quartier des Bains. Organized by the Contemporary Art Association of the Quartier des Bains, the event is free and open to the public, inviting visitors to explore new exhibitions and engage directly with artists over drinks.

Participating galleries and institutions: Andata.Ritorno, Centre d’édition contemporaine, Centre de la photographie Genève, DOMUM, Espace_L, Fabienne Levy, FMAC, Galerie 38, Galerie lange + pult, Galerie Mezzanin, Le Commun (Bourses de la Ville de Genève 2025), Lovay Fine Arts, MEG, Olivier Varenne, SEU – Salle d’exposition de l’UNIGE, Skopia / P.-H Jaccaud, Taste Contemporary, Wilde, Xippas.

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Events running for an extended period

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

16 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. The event features a variety of activities suitable for all ages, including fun missions for children, conferences, and guided tours. It also highlights the lake’s current challenges and encourages active engagement in its preservation.

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

9 October 2025 – 30 August 2026

The International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent presents the first European solo exhibition of Guatemalan Maya Kaqchikel artist Angélica Serech (*1982). Pach’un Q’ijul (Temps entrelacés – Deep Time) intertwines ancestral weaving gestures with personal and collective memory, drawing on Serech’s history shaped by Guatemala’s civil war. Using self-built looms and natural materials like corn husks and branches, her works explore resilience, repair, and the deep ties between textile traditions and humanitarian action.

2 June – 24 December

Every month, the Botanical Garden showcases a treasure from its collections through an audio commentary, accessible both at the library and on social media. These gems, which include engravings, rare books, objects, or archival letters, are enriched with insights from a librarian or archivist.

11 September – 15 November

Anjesa Dellova’s work, Finding Words, Fighting Words, delves into the challenging journey of weaving a fragmented identity into a comprehensive narrative. Drawing inspiration from Albania’s intricate cultural history, the exhibition brings this complexity into the dynamic physicality of her paintings. The display is further enriched with an accompanying text by Paolo Baggi.

Finissage: 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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