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28 – 29 May

The Annual Pierre du Bois Doctoral Workshop brings together doctoral researchers and specialists to examine economic, political and technological exchanges between Asian communist states and the capitalist world during the Cold War. Speakers include LIU Yi and YANG Ziru (Geneva Graduate Institute), Dr. Severyan Dyakonov (SNSF, University of Fribourg) and Karina Khasnulina (Leipzig University). The workshop investigates how cross-bloc entanglements across the so-called “Bamboo Curtain” persisted and how they shaped Cold War rivalry and Asian economic development.

29 – 31 May

Close the season with your family by experiencing an enchanting musical tale that combines psychedelic folk, swinging rhythms, and absurd poetry. Led by the duo Cyril Cyril and joined by two additional musicians, this show offers an imaginative road trip filled with tender humor and captivating melodies, blurring the lines between dream, music, and storytelling for a playful and uninhibited experience.

29 – 30 May

Futur(s) is a collective performance inspired by Yannis La Macchia’s graphic novel Naturellement. A theatre becomes a cyberpunk fiction where a digital virus seeps into the real: audiences wear mixed‑reality headsets and move through backstage, rehearsal rooms, the foyer and the stage, skirting the boundary between virtual and physical. Encounters with 3D characters, a sea that floods the auditorium and a dancer who animates avatars craft an immersive hybrid of live performance and digital creation set in 2056.

In French.

26 – 31 May

To celebrate its 175th anniversary, the Commune of Plan-les-Ouates unveils a vibrant year-long programme bringing together concerts, live performances, exhibitions, markets, sports tournaments, historical experiences, community celebrations and immersive cultural events. Blending heritage with contemporary creativity, the festivities highlight the people, traditions and local energy that have shaped the commune across generations, with everything from open-air celebrations and artistic workshops to virtual reality experiences, comedy shows, themed evenings and family-friendly activities designed to bring the entire community together.

29 – 31 May

Le train, directed by Joséphine de Weck and produced by Opus 89, stages a tense solo journey of a woman fleeing a controlling relationship. The text, breathless and fragmentary, follows her search for refuge as it probes longing, codependence and the politics of care. The staging is intimate and sensory, combining sparse language with live sound. The programme also includes a writing workshop and a concert by L’Amour du ciel.

In French.

29 – 31 May

Italian guitarist Carlo Marchione, guest artist and specialist in transcription and arrangement for the classical guitar, leads a weekend of concerts, masterclasses and a conference with HEM guitar students. Across sessions he examines strategies for transcription and arranging repertoire for guitar, demonstrating techniques and pedagogical approaches for adapting music from other media. The programme balances performance and hands-on learning, offering participants insight into artistic and technical decisions in arrangement practice.

In French.

28 – 29 May

The Annual Pierre du Bois Doctoral Workshop brings together doctoral researchers and specialists to examine economic, political and technological exchanges between Asian communist states and the capitalist world during the Cold War. Speakers include LIU Yi and YANG Ziru (Geneva Graduate Institute), Dr. Severyan Dyakonov (SNSF, University of Fribourg) and Karina Khasnulina (Leipzig University). The workshop investigates how cross-bloc entanglements across the so-called “Bamboo Curtain” persisted and how they shaped Cold War rivalry and Asian economic development.

29 – 31 May

Close the season with your family by experiencing an enchanting musical tale that combines psychedelic folk, swinging rhythms, and absurd poetry. Led by the duo Cyril Cyril and joined by two additional musicians, this show offers an imaginative road trip filled with tender humor and captivating melodies, blurring the lines between dream, music, and storytelling for a playful and uninhibited experience.

29 – 30 May

Futur(s) is a collective performance inspired by Yannis La Macchia’s graphic novel Naturellement. A theatre becomes a cyberpunk fiction where a digital virus seeps into the real: audiences wear mixed‑reality headsets and move through backstage, rehearsal rooms, the foyer and the stage, skirting the boundary between virtual and physical. Encounters with 3D characters, a sea that floods the auditorium and a dancer who animates avatars craft an immersive hybrid of live performance and digital creation set in 2056.

In French.

26 – 31 May

To celebrate its 175th anniversary, the Commune of Plan-les-Ouates unveils a vibrant year-long programme bringing together concerts, live performances, exhibitions, markets, sports tournaments, historical experiences, community celebrations and immersive cultural events. Blending heritage with contemporary creativity, the festivities highlight the people, traditions and local energy that have shaped the commune across generations, with everything from open-air celebrations and artistic workshops to virtual reality experiences, comedy shows, themed evenings and family-friendly activities designed to bring the entire community together.

29 – 31 May

Le train, directed by Joséphine de Weck and produced by Opus 89, stages a tense solo journey of a woman fleeing a controlling relationship. The text, breathless and fragmentary, follows her search for refuge as it probes longing, codependence and the politics of care. The staging is intimate and sensory, combining sparse language with live sound. The programme also includes a writing workshop and a concert by L’Amour du ciel.

In French.

29 – 31 May

Italian guitarist Carlo Marchione, guest artist and specialist in transcription and arrangement for the classical guitar, leads a weekend of concerts, masterclasses and a conference with HEM guitar students. Across sessions he examines strategies for transcription and arranging repertoire for guitar, demonstrating techniques and pedagogical approaches for adapting music from other media. The programme balances performance and hands-on learning, offering participants insight into artistic and technical decisions in arrangement practice.

In French.

28 – 29 May

The Annual Pierre du Bois Doctoral Workshop brings together doctoral researchers and specialists to examine economic, political and technological exchanges between Asian communist states and the capitalist world during the Cold War. Speakers include LIU Yi and YANG Ziru (Geneva Graduate Institute), Dr. Severyan Dyakonov (SNSF, University of Fribourg) and Karina Khasnulina (Leipzig University). The workshop investigates how cross-bloc entanglements across the so-called “Bamboo Curtain” persisted and how they shaped Cold War rivalry and Asian economic development.

29 – 31 May

Close the season with your family by experiencing an enchanting musical tale that combines psychedelic folk, swinging rhythms, and absurd poetry. Led by the duo Cyril Cyril and joined by two additional musicians, this show offers an imaginative road trip filled with tender humor and captivating melodies, blurring the lines between dream, music, and storytelling for a playful and uninhibited experience.

29 – 30 May

Futur(s) is a collective performance inspired by Yannis La Macchia’s graphic novel Naturellement. A theatre becomes a cyberpunk fiction where a digital virus seeps into the real: audiences wear mixed‑reality headsets and move through backstage, rehearsal rooms, the foyer and the stage, skirting the boundary between virtual and physical. Encounters with 3D characters, a sea that floods the auditorium and a dancer who animates avatars craft an immersive hybrid of live performance and digital creation set in 2056.

In French.

26 – 31 May

To celebrate its 175th anniversary, the Commune of Plan-les-Ouates unveils a vibrant year-long programme bringing together concerts, live performances, exhibitions, markets, sports tournaments, historical experiences, community celebrations and immersive cultural events. Blending heritage with contemporary creativity, the festivities highlight the people, traditions and local energy that have shaped the commune across generations, with everything from open-air celebrations and artistic workshops to virtual reality experiences, comedy shows, themed evenings and family-friendly activities designed to bring the entire community together.

29 – 31 May

Le train, directed by Joséphine de Weck and produced by Opus 89, stages a tense solo journey of a woman fleeing a controlling relationship. The text, breathless and fragmentary, follows her search for refuge as it probes longing, codependence and the politics of care. The staging is intimate and sensory, combining sparse language with live sound. The programme also includes a writing workshop and a concert by L’Amour du ciel.

In French.

29 – 31 May

Italian guitarist Carlo Marchione, guest artist and specialist in transcription and arrangement for the classical guitar, leads a weekend of concerts, masterclasses and a conference with HEM guitar students. Across sessions he examines strategies for transcription and arranging repertoire for guitar, demonstrating techniques and pedagogical approaches for adapting music from other media. The programme balances performance and hands-on learning, offering participants insight into artistic and technical decisions in arrangement practice.

In French.

27 – 31 May

“Paix” by Tiphanie Bovay-Klameth at Maison Saint-Gervais is a solo performance where she portrays all the characters in a work centered around the theme of peace. This production pays tribute to the spirit of community involvement and illustrates a diverse group coming together despite their differences. It delves into group dynamics and the individual’s role, while emphasizing the significance of popular culture as a vehicle for peace in an uncertain world.

In French.

29 – 30 May

Amine Radi offers a compelling solo performance that navigates identity, rhythm and intimate storytelling. His stage presence merges subtle theatricality with musical sensibility, crafting atmospheric moments that shift between humour, reflection and sharp observational detail. Minimalist staging and attentive pacing allow the audience to inhabit each narrative beat, while a refined use of voice and gesture shapes a vivid emotional arc. The piece invites contemplation through concentrated, finely tuned expression.

In French.

30 May & 6 June, 13:30

Ainhoa Cayuso, ceramic artist, leads the sculpting and painting sessions, while the NoOps association facilitates a hands-on dismantling workshop to source electronic components.

Across three linked workshops participants disassemble vintage devices, model them in self‑hardening clay, and apply colour to create sculptural memories. The programme examines material reuse, creative reuse of electronic detritus, and the cultural significance of tech nostalgia through practical making and discussion.

In French.

27 May – 7 June

Diane Givry presents a body of black-and-white photographs made over the past five years in medium and large formats. Portraits, nudes, plants and landscapes encounter one another through a pronounced materiality and the analogue silver grain of the photographic technique. The works explore sensual resonances between flesh and vegetation, treating fragments of bodies and skins—carnal or vegetal—as components of an integrated whole. The exhibition evokes tactility, presence and the porous boundaries between human and botanical forms.

Opening: Wednesday 27 May, 18:30

Saturday 30 May, 14:30

Explore four contemporary galleries on a lively walking route through the gallery district. Led by professional guide Julie Zelenova, the tour invites close-looking at artworks and exchanges with gallery staff, uncovering artists’ practices and curatorial approaches. The promenade balances thoughtful viewing with a dynamic pace, offering an energetic, social way to experience current exhibitions and the neighbourhood’s creative pulse. Suitable for participants of all levels.

Saturday 30 May, 19:00

Sophie Solo presents intimate French chansons rooted in wit and social engagement. A singer, musician, actor and self-taught illustrator, she blends humor and feminist insight in a repertoire of original songs and carefully chosen covers from Anne Sylvestre to Allain Leprest, accompanying herself on guitar. The evening offers close, conversational phrasing, warm acoustic timbres and incisive storytelling that moves between tenderness and mischievous bite, creating an intimate, reflective atmosphere.

In French.

28 – 29 May

The Annual Pierre du Bois Doctoral Workshop brings together doctoral researchers and specialists to examine economic, political and technological exchanges between Asian communist states and the capitalist world during the Cold War. Speakers include LIU Yi and YANG Ziru (Geneva Graduate Institute), Dr. Severyan Dyakonov (SNSF, University of Fribourg) and Karina Khasnulina (Leipzig University). The workshop investigates how cross-bloc entanglements across the so-called “Bamboo Curtain” persisted and how they shaped Cold War rivalry and Asian economic development.

29 – 31 May

Close the season with your family by experiencing an enchanting musical tale that combines psychedelic folk, swinging rhythms, and absurd poetry. Led by the duo Cyril Cyril and joined by two additional musicians, this show offers an imaginative road trip filled with tender humor and captivating melodies, blurring the lines between dream, music, and storytelling for a playful and uninhibited experience.

29 – 30 May

Futur(s) is a collective performance inspired by Yannis La Macchia’s graphic novel Naturellement. A theatre becomes a cyberpunk fiction where a digital virus seeps into the real: audiences wear mixed‑reality headsets and move through backstage, rehearsal rooms, the foyer and the stage, skirting the boundary between virtual and physical. Encounters with 3D characters, a sea that floods the auditorium and a dancer who animates avatars craft an immersive hybrid of live performance and digital creation set in 2056.

In French.

26 – 31 May

To celebrate its 175th anniversary, the Commune of Plan-les-Ouates unveils a vibrant year-long programme bringing together concerts, live performances, exhibitions, markets, sports tournaments, historical experiences, community celebrations and immersive cultural events. Blending heritage with contemporary creativity, the festivities highlight the people, traditions and local energy that have shaped the commune across generations, with everything from open-air celebrations and artistic workshops to virtual reality experiences, comedy shows, themed evenings and family-friendly activities designed to bring the entire community together.

29 – 31 May

Le train, directed by Joséphine de Weck and produced by Opus 89, stages a tense solo journey of a woman fleeing a controlling relationship. The text, breathless and fragmentary, follows her search for refuge as it probes longing, codependence and the politics of care. The staging is intimate and sensory, combining sparse language with live sound. The programme also includes a writing workshop and a concert by L’Amour du ciel.

In French.

29 – 31 May

Italian guitarist Carlo Marchione, guest artist and specialist in transcription and arrangement for the classical guitar, leads a weekend of concerts, masterclasses and a conference with HEM guitar students. Across sessions he examines strategies for transcription and arranging repertoire for guitar, demonstrating techniques and pedagogical approaches for adapting music from other media. The programme balances performance and hands-on learning, offering participants insight into artistic and technical decisions in arrangement practice.

In French.

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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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