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

Thursday 10 July, 18:00

The Quartier des Bains invites you to a vibrant evening of contemporary art with its Summer Nocturne. Galleries and art spaces across the neighborhood open their doors after hours, offering a unique chance to explore current exhibitions, meet artists, and experience Geneva’s cultural pulse in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

8 – 11 July

The AI for Good Global Summit, hosted by the International Telecommunication Union at Palexpo in Geneva, will spotlight the potential of artificial intelligence in addressing global challenges. This free summit offers a variety of experiences including conferences, exhibitions, interactive youth workshops, and finals of robotics and innovation competitions. Beyond technology, the event will celebrate creativity with awards, a film festival, and art galleries. There will also be discussions on AI governance and international standards, ensuring ethical and inclusive technology development.

Thursday 10 July, 16:30

“Art en Bazar” offers a family-friendly workshop in collaboration with the Eaux-Vives Library as part of the PSOT NETEBRAS XUL exhibition. Hosted by MAMCO, this engaging event invites participants to playfully and dynamically interact with the art world.

Kids ages 5 and up.

 

8 – 10 July

The Ensemble Eole and its Musicobus are bringing the sixth edition of the Onex Musical Week, filled with concerts, performances, and workshops for all ages. This event features captivating shows such as “The Adventures of Basile,” “The Musicians of Bremen,” “FA.BLA.BLA,” “Off-Piste,” “The Flutist and His Buffalo,” alongside QAPHA’s pop-poetic concert. The program also includes engaging musical workshops for children and teenagers, ensuring a rich, cultural experience for everyone involved.

26 June – 10 July, every Thursday

Every Thursday, the exhibition extends its hours until 10 PM, offering a welcoming atmosphere at the pop-up bar Liaisons, where Florian Le Bouhec serves shareable dishes. Roaming guides are on hand to engage in discussions within the exhibition, and quick tours are available at 7 PM in both French and English. Dinner reservations can be made through Instagram or email.

10 – 12 July

Over three evenings, immerse yourself in a festival of live music, street art, and diverse culinary delights from food trucks and artisan stalls, drawing over 20,000 attendees and featuring more than 100 musicians and performers. The lineup includes acts from Sika Rlion, Queen Omega, Omar Perry, Gentleman, Breakfast Mood, Alborosie, Junior Tshaka, Jahneration, Koumba Tosh, Sergent Garcia, Cosmic Shuffling, and Capleton. Exciting entertainment like Cirque Production will also be on hand.

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Events running for an extended period

17 April 2025 – 17 April 2026

The exhibition invites you on a journey through anatomical models, casts, waxworks, and illustrated antique books. Modern tools like microscopy, medical imaging, and 3D printing uncover the inner workings of organs, currently utilized by medical students at the University of Geneva. This is a collaboration with the University of Geneva. Some images may not be suitable for younger or sensitive audiences.

9 July – 23 August

Skopia’s “Summer exhibition” is a group show featuring pieces by: Silvia Bächli, Alexandre Bianchini, Erik Bulatov, Pierre André Ferrand, Franz Gertsch, Pierre Schwerzmann.

Opening on Thursday July 10, from 18:00 to 21:00 on the occasion of the Nuit des Bains.

11 April 2025 – 4 January 2026

António Vasconcelos Lapa invites you into a fantastical realm where dreams blend with reality, a world brimming with lush vegetation, vibrant fruits, and peculiar creatures reminiscent of fairy tales. His works uniquely allow for touch, providing an immersive and unparalleled experience.

Guided visits:

Sunday 13 April, 15h (in the presence of the artist and curator)

Sunday 1 June, 14h (visit in Portuguese)

Sunday 21 September, 11h

Sunday 2 November, 14h

Sunday 7 December, 11h

Sunday 4 January, 11h

 

12 June – 31 August

Climate Fiction is an exhibition that offers a unique perspective on the Fonds cantonal d’art contemporain collection by exploring the multiple oppressions and inequalities underlying ecological crises. Curated by the winners of the exhibition grant, this traveling show features 20th and 21st-century artworks that reveal the connections between production models, power dynamics, social discrimination, and environmental issues.

5 June – 31 July

Every Thursday evening this summer, Jardin des Nations comes alive with open-air concerts in a laid-back, friendly atmosphere. Enjoy live music under the trees, discover local talent, and grab a drink or a bite from the on-site food stands. Free entry, every Thursday from 6 p.m.

10 December 2024 – 20 December 2025

International artist Iris Leroyer presents OPUS CARBONE, a groundbreaking exhibition that examines the impact of human activity on living organisms. Through charcoal sculptures, paintings made from carbon-based natural materials, and installations, the work engages the public with the current ecological crisis, prompting reflection on environmental issues and our relationship with nature.

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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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