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

Wednesday 20 August, 14:00

The Fondation Convergences invites all ages to a free afternoon of urban art, dance, quirky bikes, and hands-on workshops at the Maison de l’enfance et de l’adolescence. From tape art and breakdance to recycled music and plant mosaics, the event offers a playful and creative way to kick off the school year. With dance shows, short films from Latin America, exhibitions, and food stands, it’s a festive gathering open to everyone.

Wednesday 20 August, 14:00

Embark on an unconventional stroll where art and nature intersect within the garden. Encounter sculptures and artworks from the FMAC along the pathways, each sharing its unique story. Be captivated by these unexpected artistic encounters.

In French.

Wednesday 20 August, 21:00

Get ready for an adrenaline rush with The Jackets, a Swiss garage rock trio fronted by Jackie Brutsche. For 17 years, they’ve been setting stages ablaze across Europe, the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Japan with their raw and irresistible rock’n’roll. With five albums under their belt, their unrestrained energy and artistic independence have made them a staple in the genre. On stage, they deliver an intense and liberating expression of rock.

7 – 21 August, on Thursdays

In August, the museum courtyard is set to be transformed into a vibrant stage for contemporary electronic music, thanks to DJ sets organized in collaboration with the Headfun association.

Thursday 21 August, 21:00

Yacine Nemra presents a witty, honest solo performance about ambition, burnout, and missed expectations. Blending childhood memories with adult disillusionment, he explores the weight of success and the comedy of failure in a show that is as personal as it is relatable.

In French.

21 – 31 August

For its 6th edition, La BIG takes over the Bois de la Bâtie, transforming the hill into a vibrant, ephemeral village where independent art spaces and collectives from Greater Geneva come together to celebrate ten years of shared creation. Between forest paths and the open esplanade, the site becomes a joyful and intentional space for experimentation, care, rest, and collective imagination. With installations, performances, talks, and gatherings, this biennale celebrates the vitality and resilience of Geneva’s independent art scene while inviting us to dream up future possibilities—together.

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Events running for an extended period

22 May – 7 September

To mark the 100th anniversary of Jean Tinguely’s birth, the MAH celebrates the artist’s deep ties to the museum with a vibrant tribute. A restored kinetic sculpture—Si c’est noir, je m’appelle Jean (1960)—takes center stage, joined by a major donation of graphic works from the Niki Charitable Art Foundation. Echoing the spirit of Tinguely’s last exhibition at the Musée Rath in 1983, the show features over thirty mechanical sculptures and rarely seen works on paper, many connected to Geneva’s cultural history.

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.

20 February – 31 August

“Home Is Where We Start From” is a contemporary art exhibition organized by ART for The World, in collaboration with Geneva’s Department of Culture and the Museum of Art and History. Featuring works by around 30 artists with diverse migratory backgrounds, the exhibition explores themes of migration, interculturality, and resilience. Notable artists include Marina Abramović, Mona Hatoum, and Shirin Neshat. The exhibition is curated by Adelina von Fürstenberg and includes a book of interviews on the concept of “home” in the context of migration. A special event on International Women’s Day (March 8, 2025) will feature workshops, performances, screenings, and a concert celebrating women artists.

30 June – 24 August

Allianz Cinéma Genève offers open-air screenings at Port-Noir, nestled between Eaux-Vives beach and Geneva Plage. Set against the idyllic backdrop of the lake, this event is a summer highlight in Geneva, featuring a mix of classic and new films in its program.

10 July – 4 September

Wilde gallery presents “Your Thoughts Become Your Words, Your Words Become Your Reality”, the first solo exhibition in the city by Márton Nemes, fresh from representing Hungary at the 60th Venice Biennale. Blending abstraction with techno aesthetics and meditative themes, Nemes creates immersive environments using enamel murals, LED-infused paintings, mirrored steel, and ceramics. His bold, multisensory works challenge the boundaries of painting and sculpture, inviting viewers into a vibrant, psychedelic space where perception and intention shape reality.

Opening on Thursday July 10, from 6 to 9pm on the occasion of the Nuit des Bains.

22 July – 28 August

Theodore Bonnet, an architect and amateur photographer, showcases his debut exhibition at the WRP Foundation. Driven by the legacy of Albert Kahn, Bonnet traveled the globe for twelve years, hitchhiking his way through various countries and capturing thousands of photographs. His collection invites visitors to explore the complexity, beauty, and contrasts of contemporary urban environments.

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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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