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15 – 19 July

FURTHER AFIELD

Sion sous les étoiles is a major summer music festival held in Sion, Switzerland, on the scenic Plaine de Tourbillon. The 2025 edition will take place from July 15 to 19, marking its 10th anniversary with a diverse lineup of international and local artists.

Highlights include performances by The Beach Boys, Michel Polnareff, Tower of Power, and Swiss band Pegasus on opening night. The festival spans various genres—from urban pop and rock (with acts like Soprano, Alice Cooper, Judas Priest) to rap (Slimka, La Fouine, Tiakola).

With over 59,000 attendees in 2024, the festival continues to grow, known for its vibrant atmosphere and stunning alpine setting.

Thursday 17 July, 18:00

And yet it all began so well. Living in Switzerland in the 1930s

From the modernist impetus of the 1930s, revealed notably by the construction of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret’s Clarté building, to the brutal interruption of the Second World War, architecture underwent a radical upheaval, moving from a quest for utopia to a confrontation with reality. The MAH explores architectural concepts inspired by masters such as Le Corbusier and Jean Prouvé, using reconstructed period pavilions and sets of furniture to illustrate the architectural evolutions that modernity was able to construct and deconstruct.

The opening night presents a unique experience featuring interactive exhibitions, live demonstrations, and artistic performances, all set in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Join us to discover local and international talents in an exceptional setting.

 

8 – 19 July

The WRP Foundation is showcasing artist Luis Marques in his exhibition “Circular Storms.” This exhibition delves into the inner space through hand-drawn circles, representing unity, infinity, and introspection, and embodying mental and meditative landscapes. By employing ordinary and fragile materials, Marques highlights the vulnerability and beauty of the ephemeral. His work balances mastery and surrender, meditation and unrest, creating a sensitive mapping of an intimate journey.

Thursday 17 July, 15:00

Family visit to discover an aspect of the MEG permanent exhibition.

As part of the “Partir en livres” programme, whose theme for this summer is “Animals and us”, let’s discover the gifts given by all the animals of the Arctic on the occasion of Koulou’s birth. After looking at the Inuit objects in the permanent exhibition, let’s listen to Koulou’s poem in the music room of the library. The visit will end with listening to Inuit sounds.

In French.

16 – 27 July

Macbeths on Air reimagines Shakespeare’s tragedy as a true crime podcast. Three performers take on the roles of investigative reporters, unravelling the Macbeths’ dark ambition through shifting voices, languages, and perspectives. A sharp, contemporary and female-led political thriller.

Multilingual, with subtitles in English and French.

3 & 17 July

Jean-Rodolphe Petter, the exhibition curator, offers guided tours of the exhibition.

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.

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Events running for an extended period

3 April – 5 September

CKS Gallery presents “Impulsion abstraite”, an exhibition dedicated to the paintings of renowned artists such as Georges Mathieu, André Marfaing, Alfred Reth, Anselm Kiefer amongst others. This exhibition explores the dynamic and expressive abstract styles of these 20th century painters, focusing on their innovative use of form and gesture. Through a selection of powerful and evocative artworks, “Impulsion abstraite” offers a deep dive into the post-war abstract movement.

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.

10 July – 17 August

CinéTransat is a beloved summer event in Geneva that offers free open-air film screenings at Perle du Lac. From 10 July to 17 August 2025, every Thursday to Sunday, audiences can enjoy cult classics and themed evenings in a relaxed lakeside setting — picnic and deck chair encouraged!

17 July – 15 Août

Lancy fait son cinéma brings the magic of open-air cinema to neighborhoods across the city, with free evening screenings that blend adventure, comedy, and animated films. Whether you’re lounging on a deckchair or a picnic blanket, it’s a perfect way to enjoy warm summer nights under the stars in a relaxed, communal atmosphere. See event website for program details.

Thursday 17 July, 21:00 – Place de Pont-Rouge
Friday 18 July, 21:00 – Place de Pont-Rouge
Thursday 24 July, 21:00 – Parc Marignac
Friday 25 July, 21:00 – Parc Marignac
Thursday 31 July, 21:00 – Parc de La Chapelle
Friday 1 August, 21:00 – Parc de La Chapelle
Thursday 7 August, 21:00 – Parc Chuit
Friday 8 August, 21:00 – Parc Chuit
Thursday 14 August, 21:00 – Parc Navazza-Oltramare
Friday 15 August, 21:00 – Parc Navazza-Oltramare

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.

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.

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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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