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Directed by Sean Gandini and Kati Ylä-Hokkala, Heka is a bold reinvention of juggling within a contemporary circus frame, featuring magician Yann Frisch. The piece blends rigorous ensemble choreography with mind-bending sleight of hand, offering cerebral and visual fireworks where objects seem to have a will of their own, with disappearances, impossible gestures and sudden illusions. Precision, playfulness and a dry, so-British humour create a sharp, wondrous atmosphere.
Originating from the Léman region, Paradise Creek Jazz Band is a seven-piece ensemble led by vocalist Antonella Vulliens. Drawing on the inimitable sound of 1930s clubs in Chicago, New York and New Orleans, the group channels traditional jazz with lively swing, intimate ensemble interplay and inventive arrangements. Formed on the legacy of Swiss Yerba Buena and Dry Throat Five Fellows, their repertoire revives often-overlooked tunes alongside original takes, offering a warm, danceable evening rooted in early jazz traditions.
Jeremy Crausaz stages a comic yet tender portrait of family life, where laughter collides with reproach and joy sits beside quarrel. The piece moves between nostalgia, jealousy and small, fierce reconciliations; ruined desserts, heated conversations and offhand political arguments sketch a vivid domestic tableau. Intimate and sharply observed, the show examines how family ties persist despite awkwardness and unsaid affection.
In French.
Imen Lahmar turns personal history and keen observation into a sharp, playful stand-up performance about ‘francité’ and the wider world. A former media consultant, she mines career change, travels and intimate anecdotes for material, moving between self-deprecating confession and pointed cultural critique. Her delivery mixes rapid-fire jokes and sly sincerity, creating an engaging, conversational atmosphere that feels both candid and crafted.
In French.
With Vivo Duo, lyrical voice and electric guitar meet in an intimate concert lit by real candles. Viviane Urio and Flavio Vanini move from Puccini and Handel to Édith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Maxime Le Forestier and Michel Berger, before opening toward Solann, Zaho de Sagazan and original works by Urio. The result is a sensitive dialogue between opera, chanson, pop and contemporary music, shaped by poetry, emotion and a warm, immersive glow.
Swiss saxophonist Christoph Irniger and pianist Marc Perrenoud form a radiant, intimate duo that blends improvisational energy with technical brilliance. Rooted in jazz, their playing alternates original compositions and inventive reworkings of standards, allowing melodies and harmonic shifts to converse and mutually inspire. The music builds a symbiotic language — lyrical, exploratory and dynamic — where spontaneous dialogue and compositional craft feed one another. They recorded together for Unit Records.
An adaptation of Jusque dans nos bras, this theatrical staging follows Alice—half Kabyle, half Norman—and Mad, her childhood friend returned from Mali, as they confront hostile immigration procedures and social exclusion. The play blends narrative, direct address and collective performance: voices multiply, perspectives intersect and an ensemble becomes a space of solidarity, joy and resistance. Intimate choices become political acts, exploring identity, belonging and youthful refusal to resign.
In French.
Directed by Sean Gandini and Kati Ylä-Hokkala, Heka is a bold reinvention of juggling within a contemporary circus frame, featuring magician Yann Frisch. The piece blends rigorous ensemble choreography with mind-bending sleight of hand, offering cerebral and visual fireworks where objects seem to have a will of their own, with disappearances, impossible gestures and sudden illusions. Precision, playfulness and a dry, so-British humour create a sharp, wondrous atmosphere.
Originating from the Léman region, Paradise Creek Jazz Band is a seven-piece ensemble led by vocalist Antonella Vulliens. Drawing on the inimitable sound of 1930s clubs in Chicago, New York and New Orleans, the group channels traditional jazz with lively swing, intimate ensemble interplay and inventive arrangements. Formed on the legacy of Swiss Yerba Buena and Dry Throat Five Fellows, their repertoire revives often-overlooked tunes alongside original takes, offering a warm, danceable evening rooted in early jazz traditions.
Jeremy Crausaz stages a comic yet tender portrait of family life, where laughter collides with reproach and joy sits beside quarrel. The piece moves between nostalgia, jealousy and small, fierce reconciliations; ruined desserts, heated conversations and offhand political arguments sketch a vivid domestic tableau. Intimate and sharply observed, the show examines how family ties persist despite awkwardness and unsaid affection.
In French.
Imen Lahmar turns personal history and keen observation into a sharp, playful stand-up performance about ‘francité’ and the wider world. A former media consultant, she mines career change, travels and intimate anecdotes for material, moving between self-deprecating confession and pointed cultural critique. Her delivery mixes rapid-fire jokes and sly sincerity, creating an engaging, conversational atmosphere that feels both candid and crafted.
In French.
With Vivo Duo, lyrical voice and electric guitar meet in an intimate concert lit by real candles. Viviane Urio and Flavio Vanini move from Puccini and Handel to Édith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Maxime Le Forestier and Michel Berger, before opening toward Solann, Zaho de Sagazan and original works by Urio. The result is a sensitive dialogue between opera, chanson, pop and contemporary music, shaped by poetry, emotion and a warm, immersive glow.
Swiss saxophonist Christoph Irniger and pianist Marc Perrenoud form a radiant, intimate duo that blends improvisational energy with technical brilliance. Rooted in jazz, their playing alternates original compositions and inventive reworkings of standards, allowing melodies and harmonic shifts to converse and mutually inspire. The music builds a symbiotic language — lyrical, exploratory and dynamic — where spontaneous dialogue and compositional craft feed one another. They recorded together for Unit Records.
An adaptation of Jusque dans nos bras, this theatrical staging follows Alice—half Kabyle, half Norman—and Mad, her childhood friend returned from Mali, as they confront hostile immigration procedures and social exclusion. The play blends narrative, direct address and collective performance: voices multiply, perspectives intersect and an ensemble becomes a space of solidarity, joy and resistance. Intimate choices become political acts, exploring identity, belonging and youthful refusal to resign.
In French.
Directed by Sean Gandini and Kati Ylä-Hokkala, Heka is a bold reinvention of juggling within a contemporary circus frame, featuring magician Yann Frisch. The piece blends rigorous ensemble choreography with mind-bending sleight of hand, offering cerebral and visual fireworks where objects seem to have a will of their own, with disappearances, impossible gestures and sudden illusions. Precision, playfulness and a dry, so-British humour create a sharp, wondrous atmosphere.
Originating from the Léman region, Paradise Creek Jazz Band is a seven-piece ensemble led by vocalist Antonella Vulliens. Drawing on the inimitable sound of 1930s clubs in Chicago, New York and New Orleans, the group channels traditional jazz with lively swing, intimate ensemble interplay and inventive arrangements. Formed on the legacy of Swiss Yerba Buena and Dry Throat Five Fellows, their repertoire revives often-overlooked tunes alongside original takes, offering a warm, danceable evening rooted in early jazz traditions.
Jeremy Crausaz stages a comic yet tender portrait of family life, where laughter collides with reproach and joy sits beside quarrel. The piece moves between nostalgia, jealousy and small, fierce reconciliations; ruined desserts, heated conversations and offhand political arguments sketch a vivid domestic tableau. Intimate and sharply observed, the show examines how family ties persist despite awkwardness and unsaid affection.
In French.
Imen Lahmar turns personal history and keen observation into a sharp, playful stand-up performance about ‘francité’ and the wider world. A former media consultant, she mines career change, travels and intimate anecdotes for material, moving between self-deprecating confession and pointed cultural critique. Her delivery mixes rapid-fire jokes and sly sincerity, creating an engaging, conversational atmosphere that feels both candid and crafted.
In French.
With Vivo Duo, lyrical voice and electric guitar meet in an intimate concert lit by real candles. Viviane Urio and Flavio Vanini move from Puccini and Handel to Édith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Maxime Le Forestier and Michel Berger, before opening toward Solann, Zaho de Sagazan and original works by Urio. The result is a sensitive dialogue between opera, chanson, pop and contemporary music, shaped by poetry, emotion and a warm, immersive glow.
Swiss saxophonist Christoph Irniger and pianist Marc Perrenoud form a radiant, intimate duo that blends improvisational energy with technical brilliance. Rooted in jazz, their playing alternates original compositions and inventive reworkings of standards, allowing melodies and harmonic shifts to converse and mutually inspire. The music builds a symbiotic language — lyrical, exploratory and dynamic — where spontaneous dialogue and compositional craft feed one another. They recorded together for Unit Records.
FURTHER AFIELD
An award-winning comedy by Wole Soyinka, this staging follows Sidi, the village ‘jewel’, as she becomes the centre of a satirical clash between tradition and modernity. Director Yvette Stevens shapes a vibrant production that blends storytelling, music and dance, yoking sharp humour to ritual and spectacle. The opposing suitors—Lakunle, a westernised schoolteacher, and the wily chief Baroka—embody cultural tensions that the ensemble explores through lively choreography and precise comic timing.
In English.
As part of the Night of Bains, this event opens with a vernissage that sets a lively and playful tone. The presentation centres on an artistic encounter in which the exhibition is activated by an unexpected performance, adding a live and ephemeral dimension to the visual display. The title hints at a charged, provocative gesture, while the overall experience invites visitors to move between image, body, and surprise within a contemporary art setting.
Opening: Nuit des Bains, 12 November, 18:00
Performance at 19:00
Rémi Boyes draws on twelve years of stage work and thirty six years of life to shape a personal solo stand up that mixes sharp observation and sincere reflection. He explores turning thirty, our relationship with nature, and how to live with oneself through quick witty anecdotes and thoughtful tangents. His performance relies on conversational energy and cognitive agility, delivering intimate storytelling and broad comedy that invites laughter and recognition.
In French.
An adaptation of Jusque dans nos bras, this theatrical staging follows Alice—half Kabyle, half Norman—and Mad, her childhood friend returned from Mali, as they confront hostile immigration procedures and social exclusion. The play blends narrative, direct address and collective performance: voices multiply, perspectives intersect and an ensemble becomes a space of solidarity, joy and resistance. Intimate choices become political acts, exploring identity, belonging and youthful refusal to resign.
In French.
Join the ADC community for a warm celebration of its 40th anniversary. Everyone is invited to share in an evening of performances, music, cake and small surprises. Come as you are, curious and enthusiastic, to connect with artists, neighbours and fellow participants. The event is a chance to celebrate collective history, exchange stories and enjoy informal encounters that highlight our shared creative spirit.
For its 500th anniversary, the Grand Council is transforming this seat of power in the Old Town into a stage open to the public. Heritage becomes the medium for a narrative that connects the city’s past to its present. Through a visual and sound-based creation, this event offers a new way to discover the history of Geneva’s institutions.
Yacine Belhousse returns with « 2026 », a new show that blends absurd humour and poetry, drawn from an eventful year. Known to wide audiences through the Jamel Comedy Club, Bref and Golden Moustache, he offers an elegant, offbeat perspective on everyday life, weaving Anglo‑Saxon references and unexpected digressions. The staging balances stand-up rhythm with theatrical, lyrical moments, inviting laughter and reflection across sharp timing and gentle absurdity.
In French.
An adaptation of Jusque dans nos bras, this theatrical staging follows Alice—half Kabyle, half Norman—and Mad, her childhood friend returned from Mali, as they confront hostile immigration procedures and social exclusion. The play blends narrative, direct address and collective performance: voices multiply, perspectives intersect and an ensemble becomes a space of solidarity, joy and resistance. Intimate choices become political acts, exploring identity, belonging and youthful refusal to resign.
In French.
Directed by Sean Gandini and Kati Ylä-Hokkala, Heka is a bold reinvention of juggling within a contemporary circus frame, featuring magician Yann Frisch. The piece blends rigorous ensemble choreography with mind-bending sleight of hand, offering cerebral and visual fireworks where objects seem to have a will of their own, with disappearances, impossible gestures and sudden illusions. Precision, playfulness and a dry, so-British humour create a sharp, wondrous atmosphere.
Originating from the Léman region, Paradise Creek Jazz Band is a seven-piece ensemble led by vocalist Antonella Vulliens. Drawing on the inimitable sound of 1930s clubs in Chicago, New York and New Orleans, the group channels traditional jazz with lively swing, intimate ensemble interplay and inventive arrangements. Formed on the legacy of Swiss Yerba Buena and Dry Throat Five Fellows, their repertoire revives often-overlooked tunes alongside original takes, offering a warm, danceable evening rooted in early jazz traditions.
Jeremy Crausaz stages a comic yet tender portrait of family life, where laughter collides with reproach and joy sits beside quarrel. The piece moves between nostalgia, jealousy and small, fierce reconciliations; ruined desserts, heated conversations and offhand political arguments sketch a vivid domestic tableau. Intimate and sharply observed, the show examines how family ties persist despite awkwardness and unsaid affection.
In French.
Imen Lahmar turns personal history and keen observation into a sharp, playful stand-up performance about ‘francité’ and the wider world. A former media consultant, she mines career change, travels and intimate anecdotes for material, moving between self-deprecating confession and pointed cultural critique. Her delivery mixes rapid-fire jokes and sly sincerity, creating an engaging, conversational atmosphere that feels both candid and crafted.
In French.
With Vivo Duo, lyrical voice and electric guitar meet in an intimate concert lit by real candles. Viviane Urio and Flavio Vanini move from Puccini and Handel to Édith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Maxime Le Forestier and Michel Berger, before opening toward Solann, Zaho de Sagazan and original works by Urio. The result is a sensitive dialogue between opera, chanson, pop and contemporary music, shaped by poetry, emotion and a warm, immersive glow.
Swiss saxophonist Christoph Irniger and pianist Marc Perrenoud form a radiant, intimate duo that blends improvisational energy with technical brilliance. Rooted in jazz, their playing alternates original compositions and inventive reworkings of standards, allowing melodies and harmonic shifts to converse and mutually inspire. The music builds a symbiotic language — lyrical, exploratory and dynamic — where spontaneous dialogue and compositional craft feed one another. They recorded together for Unit Records.
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An intimate museum in the heart of Geneva, the Musée Tatiana Zoubov presents the refined collection assembled by its namesake collector. Paintings, furniture, porcelain, silverware and decorative objects evoke the atmosphere of a private European collection, offering a glimpse into the tastes and art of living of another era.
In the heart of Geneva’s Old Town, the International Museum of the Reformation traces the history and legacy of the Protestant Reformation from the 16th century to the present day. Historical objects, artworks and immersive displays explore a movement that profoundly shaped Geneva and influenced societies around the world.
Located in the historic heart of Carouge, the Musée de Carouge explores the artistic and cultural heritage of this distinctive town. Its collections and temporary exhibitions bring together fine and decorative arts, local history and contemporary creation, reflecting Carouge’s unique identity and creative spirit.
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