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27 – 29 March

Bryana Fritz, Stefa Govaart & Chloe Chignell — BEGIN / The Mirror

Performances

Pavillon ADC

Three artists, Bryana Fritz, Stefa Govaart, and Chloe Chignell, reinterpret the history of the beguines, devout and defiant women from the Middle Ages, through the dance performance BEGIN / The Mirror. Inspired by Marguerite Porete’s book “The Mirror of Simple Annihilated Souls,” this show delves into the seven stages of mystical love, translating this profound text into a performance that blends dance, sound, and spoken word.

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Saturday 29 March, 15:30

Advanced Research

Lectures & Workshops

Bibliothèque des Eaux-Vives

This workshop invites participants to use poetry and keywords to explore the Eaux-Vives Library’s databases. The goal is to generate prompts for the Midjourney visual AI, creating surprising and absurd images. It is part of the Spring Poetry Festival.

In French.

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29 and 30 March

Scoooootch !

Kids

Salle du Lignon

“Unroll, stick, cut, paste…” is a playful and graphic object theater performance for children. The show, performed by three actress-rocker-dancers, uses adhesive tape as the raw material for a creative adventure. While singing a rock nursery rhyme, they unroll, tear, and twist tape to create structures like cabins and playmates, exploring the unexpected and the joy of improvisation. The performance encourages children to use their imagination, teaching them that mistakes are part of the creative process. After the show, there is a puppet construction workshop where children can make their own colorful tape puppets.

In French. Kids ages 2 and up.

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Saturday 29 March, 19:00

David Hallyday

Performances

Arena

David Hallyday brings back the legend of Johnny Hallyday with “Requiem pour un fou” at Geneva’s Arena. By blending his own repertoire with his father’s greatest hits, this event promises two hours of unforgettable music.

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20 – 30 March 2025

Don’t Make A (psycho)Drama, We’re Still In A Game! – Caroline Bernard

Performances

Théâtre Saint-Gervais

This multidisciplinary performance continues Bernard’s exploration of internment and healing, which she began in 2019, inspired by her friend Valerio, who suffers from an incurable mental illness. Blending documentary and fiction, the work examines suffering and healing from a collective and spiritual perspective, offering audiences an immersive and profound experience.

In French.

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Saturday 29 March, 11:00 & 13:30

Let’s Dance! The Returning Image

Art & Exhibits Kids

Musée Rath

Join a unique dance journey designed for families with children, accompanied by an adult. Explore the experience with a cultural mediator and dance choreographer Lucy Nightingale.

In French.

Saturday 29 March, 11:00 – for ages 4 to 5.
Saturday 29 March, 13:30 – for ages 6 and up.

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27 – 29 March

Bryana Fritz, Stefa Govaart & Chloe Chignell — BEGIN / The Mirror

Performances

Pavillon ADC

Three artists, Bryana Fritz, Stefa Govaart, and Chloe Chignell, reinterpret the history of the beguines, devout and defiant women from the Middle Ages, through the dance performance BEGIN / The Mirror. Inspired by Marguerite Porete’s book “The Mirror of Simple Annihilated Souls,” this show delves into the seven stages of mystical love, translating this profound text into a performance that blends dance, sound, and spoken word.

Array

Saturday 29 March, 15:30

Advanced Research

Lectures & Workshops

Bibliothèque des Eaux-Vives

This workshop invites participants to use poetry and keywords to explore the Eaux-Vives Library’s databases. The goal is to generate prompts for the Midjourney visual AI, creating surprising and absurd images. It is part of the Spring Poetry Festival.

In French.

Array

29 and 30 March

Scoooootch !

Kids

Salle du Lignon

“Unroll, stick, cut, paste…” is a playful and graphic object theater performance for children. The show, performed by three actress-rocker-dancers, uses adhesive tape as the raw material for a creative adventure. While singing a rock nursery rhyme, they unroll, tear, and twist tape to create structures like cabins and playmates, exploring the unexpected and the joy of improvisation. The performance encourages children to use their imagination, teaching them that mistakes are part of the creative process. After the show, there is a puppet construction workshop where children can make their own colorful tape puppets.

In French. Kids ages 2 and up.

Array

Saturday 29 March, 19:00

David Hallyday

Performances

Arena

David Hallyday brings back the legend of Johnny Hallyday with “Requiem pour un fou” at Geneva’s Arena. By blending his own repertoire with his father’s greatest hits, this event promises two hours of unforgettable music.

Array

20 – 30 March 2025

Don’t Make A (psycho)Drama, We’re Still In A Game! – Caroline Bernard

Performances

Théâtre Saint-Gervais

This multidisciplinary performance continues Bernard’s exploration of internment and healing, which she began in 2019, inspired by her friend Valerio, who suffers from an incurable mental illness. Blending documentary and fiction, the work examines suffering and healing from a collective and spiritual perspective, offering audiences an immersive and profound experience.

In French.

Array

Saturday 29 March, 11:00 & 13:30

Let’s Dance! The Returning Image

Art & Exhibits Kids

Musée Rath

Join a unique dance journey designed for families with children, accompanied by an adult. Explore the experience with a cultural mediator and dance choreographer Lucy Nightingale.

In French.

Saturday 29 March, 11:00 – for ages 4 to 5.
Saturday 29 March, 13:30 – for ages 6 and up.

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29 & 30 March

BiblioWeekend @Ariana

Cool Stuff Lectures & Workshops

Musée Ariana

The Musée Ariana joins BiblioWeekend with an engaging weekend filled with diverse activities centered around books and stained glass. Visitors can enjoy the storytelling of “Mathias the Apprentice Glassmaker,” inspired by the museum’s collections, or engage in a debate on the relationship between artificial intelligence and libraries. All activities will take place in the museum’s library on the first floor.

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21 – 30 March

Pouvoir

Kids Performances

Théâtre des Marionnettes

This bunraku puppet show, designed for adults and teens aged 12 and up, offers a humorous yet profound take on democracy. It tells the story of a rebellious puppet that decides to seize control over its own life, engaging in tumultuous negotiations with the puppeteers. Through this narrative, the performance delves into themes of power, free will, and collective decision-making. By breaking the conventions of traditional theater, it encourages the audience to ponder the significance of democracy.

In French.

Array

27 – 29 March

Bryana Fritz, Stefa Govaart & Chloe Chignell — BEGIN / The Mirror

Performances

Pavillon ADC

Three artists, Bryana Fritz, Stefa Govaart, and Chloe Chignell, reinterpret the history of the beguines, devout and defiant women from the Middle Ages, through the dance performance BEGIN / The Mirror. Inspired by Marguerite Porete’s book “The Mirror of Simple Annihilated Souls,” this show delves into the seven stages of mystical love, translating this profound text into a performance that blends dance, sound, and spoken word.

Array

Saturday 29 March, 15:30

Advanced Research

Lectures & Workshops

Bibliothèque des Eaux-Vives

This workshop invites participants to use poetry and keywords to explore the Eaux-Vives Library’s databases. The goal is to generate prompts for the Midjourney visual AI, creating surprising and absurd images. It is part of the Spring Poetry Festival.

In French.

Array

29 and 30 March

Scoooootch !

Kids

Salle du Lignon

“Unroll, stick, cut, paste…” is a playful and graphic object theater performance for children. The show, performed by three actress-rocker-dancers, uses adhesive tape as the raw material for a creative adventure. While singing a rock nursery rhyme, they unroll, tear, and twist tape to create structures like cabins and playmates, exploring the unexpected and the joy of improvisation. The performance encourages children to use their imagination, teaching them that mistakes are part of the creative process. After the show, there is a puppet construction workshop where children can make their own colorful tape puppets.

In French. Kids ages 2 and up.

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25 – 31 March

Geneva International Jewish Film Festival 2025

Independent Cinema

Multiple locations

The Geneva International Jewish Film Festival (GIJFF) 2025 edition presents a diverse program highlighting Jewish culture, history, and narratives from around the world. This year’s selection includes award-winning films, compelling documentaries, and engaging stories, complemented by discussions with filmmakers and cultural experts, offering a rich exploration of themes that resonate beyond borders.

Array

Saturday 29 March, 19:00

David Hallyday

Performances

Arena

David Hallyday brings back the legend of Johnny Hallyday with “Requiem pour un fou” at Geneva’s Arena. By blending his own repertoire with his father’s greatest hits, this event promises two hours of unforgettable music.

Array

29 & 30 March

BiblioWeekend @Ariana

Cool Stuff Lectures & Workshops

Musée Ariana

The Musée Ariana joins BiblioWeekend with an engaging weekend filled with diverse activities centered around books and stained glass. Visitors can enjoy the storytelling of “Mathias the Apprentice Glassmaker,” inspired by the museum’s collections, or engage in a debate on the relationship between artificial intelligence and libraries. All activities will take place in the museum’s library on the first floor.

Array

27 – 29 March

Bryana Fritz, Stefa Govaart & Chloe Chignell — BEGIN / The Mirror

Performances

Pavillon ADC

Three artists, Bryana Fritz, Stefa Govaart, and Chloe Chignell, reinterpret the history of the beguines, devout and defiant women from the Middle Ages, through the dance performance BEGIN / The Mirror. Inspired by Marguerite Porete’s book “The Mirror of Simple Annihilated Souls,” this show delves into the seven stages of mystical love, translating this profound text into a performance that blends dance, sound, and spoken word.

Array

Saturday 29 March, 15:30

Advanced Research

Lectures & Workshops

Bibliothèque des Eaux-Vives

This workshop invites participants to use poetry and keywords to explore the Eaux-Vives Library’s databases. The goal is to generate prompts for the Midjourney visual AI, creating surprising and absurd images. It is part of the Spring Poetry Festival.

In French.

Array

29 and 30 March

Scoooootch !

Kids

Salle du Lignon

“Unroll, stick, cut, paste…” is a playful and graphic object theater performance for children. The show, performed by three actress-rocker-dancers, uses adhesive tape as the raw material for a creative adventure. While singing a rock nursery rhyme, they unroll, tear, and twist tape to create structures like cabins and playmates, exploring the unexpected and the joy of improvisation. The performance encourages children to use their imagination, teaching them that mistakes are part of the creative process. After the show, there is a puppet construction workshop where children can make their own colorful tape puppets.

In French. Kids ages 2 and up.

Array

25 – 31 March

Geneva International Jewish Film Festival 2025

Independent Cinema

Multiple locations

The Geneva International Jewish Film Festival (GIJFF) 2025 edition presents a diverse program highlighting Jewish culture, history, and narratives from around the world. This year’s selection includes award-winning films, compelling documentaries, and engaging stories, complemented by discussions with filmmakers and cultural experts, offering a rich exploration of themes that resonate beyond borders.

Array

Saturday 29 March, 19:00

David Hallyday

Performances

Arena

David Hallyday brings back the legend of Johnny Hallyday with “Requiem pour un fou” at Geneva’s Arena. By blending his own repertoire with his father’s greatest hits, this event promises two hours of unforgettable music.

Array

20 – 30 March 2025

Don’t Make A (psycho)Drama, We’re Still In A Game! – Caroline Bernard

Performances

Théâtre Saint-Gervais

This multidisciplinary performance continues Bernard’s exploration of internment and healing, which she began in 2019, inspired by her friend Valerio, who suffers from an incurable mental illness. Blending documentary and fiction, the work examines suffering and healing from a collective and spiritual perspective, offering audiences an immersive and profound experience.

In French.

Array

31 January – 22 June

La Genevoise: Carte Blanche à Carole Bove

Art & Exhibits

MAH

Immerse yourself in 15,000 years of Geneva history, reinterpreted by New York artist Carol Bove, born in Geneva in 1971. The exhibition takes a fresh look at the MAH collection, inviting visitors to follow a timeline from regional archaeological discoveries to the most recent contemporary pieces. Presented chronologically, the works take a creative, anthropological, interactive and educational approach. Between ancient artifacts, masterpieces and everyday objects, this new Carte Blanche revisits the museum space, blurring the boundaries between art and everyday objects. An invitation to touch, feel and observe in a new way, free from convention, to redefine our relationship with art and the museum.

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21 – 30 March

Pouvoir

Kids Performances

Théâtre des Marionnettes

This bunraku puppet show, designed for adults and teens aged 12 and up, offers a humorous yet profound take on democracy. It tells the story of a rebellious puppet that decides to seize control over its own life, engaging in tumultuous negotiations with the puppeteers. Through this narrative, the performance delves into themes of power, free will, and collective decision-making. By breaking the conventions of traditional theater, it encourages the audience to ponder the significance of democracy.

In French.

Array

27 – 29 March

Bryana Fritz, Stefa Govaart & Chloe Chignell — BEGIN / The Mirror

Performances

Pavillon ADC

Three artists, Bryana Fritz, Stefa Govaart, and Chloe Chignell, reinterpret the history of the beguines, devout and defiant women from the Middle Ages, through the dance performance BEGIN / The Mirror. Inspired by Marguerite Porete’s book “The Mirror of Simple Annihilated Souls,” this show delves into the seven stages of mystical love, translating this profound text into a performance that blends dance, sound, and spoken word.

Array

Saturday 29 March, 15:30

Advanced Research

Lectures & Workshops

Bibliothèque des Eaux-Vives

This workshop invites participants to use poetry and keywords to explore the Eaux-Vives Library’s databases. The goal is to generate prompts for the Midjourney visual AI, creating surprising and absurd images. It is part of the Spring Poetry Festival.

In French.

Array

29 and 30 March

Scoooootch !

Kids

Salle du Lignon

“Unroll, stick, cut, paste…” is a playful and graphic object theater performance for children. The show, performed by three actress-rocker-dancers, uses adhesive tape as the raw material for a creative adventure. While singing a rock nursery rhyme, they unroll, tear, and twist tape to create structures like cabins and playmates, exploring the unexpected and the joy of improvisation. The performance encourages children to use their imagination, teaching them that mistakes are part of the creative process. After the show, there is a puppet construction workshop where children can make their own colorful tape puppets.

In French. Kids ages 2 and up.

Array

25 – 31 March

Geneva International Jewish Film Festival 2025

Independent Cinema

Multiple locations

The Geneva International Jewish Film Festival (GIJFF) 2025 edition presents a diverse program highlighting Jewish culture, history, and narratives from around the world. This year’s selection includes award-winning films, compelling documentaries, and engaging stories, complemented by discussions with filmmakers and cultural experts, offering a rich exploration of themes that resonate beyond borders.

Array

Saturday 29 March, 19:00

David Hallyday

Performances

Arena

David Hallyday brings back the legend of Johnny Hallyday with “Requiem pour un fou” at Geneva’s Arena. By blending his own repertoire with his father’s greatest hits, this event promises two hours of unforgettable music.

Array

Geneva Classics

Visiting for the first time? A quick guide to the city’s top attractions.

MEG (Musée d’ethnographie de Genève)

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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MAMCO (Museum of Contemporary Art)

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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Ariana Museum

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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