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

Thursday 13 November, 19:00

Universal Sounds presents Chantress Seba live at the Alhambra. Known for her ethereal and powerful vocals, she delivers a transformative musical experience. Accompanied by the melodies of Gemini and Finn, she crafts an atmosphere of deep remembrance and divine connection. This concert, a fusion of music, intention, and unity, invites a collective prayer for healing.

Thursday 13 November, 20:00

Get ready for an enchanting evening filled with Afrobeats, 70s Funk, and Disco Soul! Peter Solo and Vaudou Game unveil “Fintou,” their fifth album drawing inspiration from Colombian cumbia. This project blends enigmatic sounds with vintage Afro-funk, adding a cumbia twist for a truly unique experience. The tracks, driven by guitars, percussion, brass, and keyboards, deliver political and ecological messages with humor. Let yourself be carried away by this groovy, activist trance, and share the experience on your feet.

Thursday 13 November, 18:00

An after-work evening dedicated to commemorating the 100th anniversary of Félix Vallotton’s death.

4 – 16 November

At La Parfumerie, Serge Martin presents a unique dialogue between Diogenes and the Joker. Diogenes, sometimes appearing as a hologram, highlights life’s essentials while the Joker entertains the audience. Together, they critique modern cynicism and assert that life should overcome. This subversive and humorous performance explores themes such as simplicity, sexual freedom, gender equality, pacifism, and the rejection of money. Featuring José Lillo and Serge Martin on stage, the production uses holograms and meticulous staging to create an immersive experience.

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.

13 – 15 November

“Avignon, une école,” by Fanny de Chaillé, takes audiences on a journey through the iconic moments of the Avignon Festival using a rich tapestry of photo archives, films, reports, and radio broadcasts. Conceived in 2024 with 15 actors from La Manufacture, this production delves into 77 years of theatrical history, stage memories, scandals, and artistic testimonials, all brought to life with exuberant theatricality and infectious enthusiasm.

In French.

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Events running for an extended period

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

 

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

5 November – 20 December

Xippas Gallery in Geneva is hosting, for the first time, a solo exhibition dedicated to the Uruguayan artist José Gamarra. The anthological exhibition, Whispers in the Forest, spans fifty years of his work and presents an exceptional selection of paintings and drawings, curated by Manuel Neves

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.

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.

10 September – 11 January

Apocalypses. What Did You See in Hiroshima? is a powerful exhibition curated by Nicolas Crispini, exploring the devastation and legacy of the atomic bombings through testimonies, photographs, films, objects, and soundscapes. From survivor accounts to cultural echoes and traces of nuclear tests, it confronts the enduring threat of nuclear apocalypse and asks whether humanity has truly grasped the magnitude of Hiroshima.

Guided tours organsied every Sunday, 11:00 & 13:00.

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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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