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Sunday 15 February, 20:00

Presented as part of Antigel Festival, Jeff Tweedy offers a rare solo performance that foregrounds songwriting, storytelling and an intimate stage presence. The Wilco leader distils decades of Americana into spare, resonant arrangements, where lyrical wit and melancholic warmth alternate. Lighting and sound sculpt close, reflective atmospheres that highlight his voice and guitar, inviting attentive listening and quiet emotion. This concert traces his singular career through pared-back melodies and candid narration, revealing the timeless potency of contemporary American songwriting.

Sunday 15 February, 16:30

Le Tremplin gathers emerging Swiss musical talents in a televised talent journey that starts with open-mic auditions and evolves through filmed stages and coached workshops. Each artist presents two songs — a full piece and a shorter excerpt — across any genre or language, originals or covers. Around sixty participants advance from auditions to final selection, with twenty chosen for the next season. The piece emphasizes community, mentorship and the thrill of live performance, balancing intimate moments with staged showcases.

6 – 15 February

A musical journey through the history of cabaret, from its origins to the present day, takes the stage at Théâtre Les Salons. Directed by Philippe Cohen, this production includes artists such as Bobby Lapointe and Aristide Bruant, accompanied by the talented Gaëlle Poirier on accordion and Narcisso Saùl on guitar. The ensemble, featuring Majbritt Byskov-Bridges, Philippe Cohen, Marie-Stéphane Fidanza, Claudia Lachat, Thomas Laubacher, and Kim Selamet, delivers a captivating evening filled with sketches and songs, offering a delightful blend of whimsy, romance, and humor.

Sunday 15 February, 17:00

Ensemble Musicâme France presents a programme of fiery passion and intimate lyricism, weaving Tchaikovsky, Puccini, Massenet, Bizet, Saint-Saëns and Queen into a textured evening. Flutist Issam Garfi and solo violinist Christophe Quatremer join Claire Dassesse (second violin), Mariam Rüetschi (viola) and Aude Dassesse (cello) to alternate sweeping gestures and fragile, tender episodes. Dynamic contrasts and carefully shaped soundscapes move from dramatic surges to hushed vulnerability, creating a visceral, heart‑felt voyage.

14 – 15 February

An exceptional public release of an institutional costume archive, presenting nearly 15,000 garments, accessories and shoes from opera and dance productions. Institutional costume artisans’ handcrafted pieces range from Renaissance silhouettes to 2000s stagewear, juxtaposing historical tailoring with imaginative theatrical creations. The presentation highlights material workmanship—tailoring, embroidery, textile layering—and reveals how costume constructs character, period and spectacle. The sale evokes questions about preservation, reuse and the afterlife of performance objects while offering close encounters with living fragments of stage history.

14 – 15 February

As part of the Plan-les-Ouates Cultural Season, the Singe Diesel company presents a poetic and enchanting performance. Join the journey of a hurried old man who learns to savor time through encounters along his path. Set against the backdrop of a frozen carnival, the stunning puppets and immersive soundscape whisk the audience away on a magical adventure, encouraging them to slow down and find wonder. Founded by Juan Perez Escala, the company draws from magical realism and popular culture to craft captivating shows.

In French.  Kids ages 5 and up.

Sunday 15 February, 20:00

Presented as part of Antigel Festival, Jeff Tweedy offers a rare solo performance that foregrounds songwriting, storytelling and an intimate stage presence. The Wilco leader distils decades of Americana into spare, resonant arrangements, where lyrical wit and melancholic warmth alternate. Lighting and sound sculpt close, reflective atmospheres that highlight his voice and guitar, inviting attentive listening and quiet emotion. This concert traces his singular career through pared-back melodies and candid narration, revealing the timeless potency of contemporary American songwriting.

Sunday 15 February, 16:30

Le Tremplin gathers emerging Swiss musical talents in a televised talent journey that starts with open-mic auditions and evolves through filmed stages and coached workshops. Each artist presents two songs — a full piece and a shorter excerpt — across any genre or language, originals or covers. Around sixty participants advance from auditions to final selection, with twenty chosen for the next season. The piece emphasizes community, mentorship and the thrill of live performance, balancing intimate moments with staged showcases.

6 – 15 February

A musical journey through the history of cabaret, from its origins to the present day, takes the stage at Théâtre Les Salons. Directed by Philippe Cohen, this production includes artists such as Bobby Lapointe and Aristide Bruant, accompanied by the talented Gaëlle Poirier on accordion and Narcisso Saùl on guitar. The ensemble, featuring Majbritt Byskov-Bridges, Philippe Cohen, Marie-Stéphane Fidanza, Claudia Lachat, Thomas Laubacher, and Kim Selamet, delivers a captivating evening filled with sketches and songs, offering a delightful blend of whimsy, romance, and humor.

Sunday 15 February, 17:00

Ensemble Musicâme France presents a programme of fiery passion and intimate lyricism, weaving Tchaikovsky, Puccini, Massenet, Bizet, Saint-Saëns and Queen into a textured evening. Flutist Issam Garfi and solo violinist Christophe Quatremer join Claire Dassesse (second violin), Mariam Rüetschi (viola) and Aude Dassesse (cello) to alternate sweeping gestures and fragile, tender episodes. Dynamic contrasts and carefully shaped soundscapes move from dramatic surges to hushed vulnerability, creating a visceral, heart‑felt voyage.

14 – 15 February

An exceptional public release of an institutional costume archive, presenting nearly 15,000 garments, accessories and shoes from opera and dance productions. Institutional costume artisans’ handcrafted pieces range from Renaissance silhouettes to 2000s stagewear, juxtaposing historical tailoring with imaginative theatrical creations. The presentation highlights material workmanship—tailoring, embroidery, textile layering—and reveals how costume constructs character, period and spectacle. The sale evokes questions about preservation, reuse and the afterlife of performance objects while offering close encounters with living fragments of stage history.

14 – 15 February

As part of the Plan-les-Ouates Cultural Season, the Singe Diesel company presents a poetic and enchanting performance. Join the journey of a hurried old man who learns to savor time through encounters along his path. Set against the backdrop of a frozen carnival, the stunning puppets and immersive soundscape whisk the audience away on a magical adventure, encouraging them to slow down and find wonder. Founded by Juan Perez Escala, the company draws from magical realism and popular culture to craft captivating shows.

In French.  Kids ages 5 and up.

Sunday 15 February, 20:00

Presented as part of Antigel Festival, Jeff Tweedy offers a rare solo performance that foregrounds songwriting, storytelling and an intimate stage presence. The Wilco leader distils decades of Americana into spare, resonant arrangements, where lyrical wit and melancholic warmth alternate. Lighting and sound sculpt close, reflective atmospheres that highlight his voice and guitar, inviting attentive listening and quiet emotion. This concert traces his singular career through pared-back melodies and candid narration, revealing the timeless potency of contemporary American songwriting.

Sunday 15 February, 16:30

Le Tremplin gathers emerging Swiss musical talents in a televised talent journey that starts with open-mic auditions and evolves through filmed stages and coached workshops. Each artist presents two songs — a full piece and a shorter excerpt — across any genre or language, originals or covers. Around sixty participants advance from auditions to final selection, with twenty chosen for the next season. The piece emphasizes community, mentorship and the thrill of live performance, balancing intimate moments with staged showcases.

6 – 15 February

A musical journey through the history of cabaret, from its origins to the present day, takes the stage at Théâtre Les Salons. Directed by Philippe Cohen, this production includes artists such as Bobby Lapointe and Aristide Bruant, accompanied by the talented Gaëlle Poirier on accordion and Narcisso Saùl on guitar. The ensemble, featuring Majbritt Byskov-Bridges, Philippe Cohen, Marie-Stéphane Fidanza, Claudia Lachat, Thomas Laubacher, and Kim Selamet, delivers a captivating evening filled with sketches and songs, offering a delightful blend of whimsy, romance, and humor.

Sunday 15 February, 17:00

Ensemble Musicâme France presents a programme of fiery passion and intimate lyricism, weaving Tchaikovsky, Puccini, Massenet, Bizet, Saint-Saëns and Queen into a textured evening. Flutist Issam Garfi and solo violinist Christophe Quatremer join Claire Dassesse (second violin), Mariam Rüetschi (viola) and Aude Dassesse (cello) to alternate sweeping gestures and fragile, tender episodes. Dynamic contrasts and carefully shaped soundscapes move from dramatic surges to hushed vulnerability, creating a visceral, heart‑felt voyage.

14 – 15 February

An exceptional public release of an institutional costume archive, presenting nearly 15,000 garments, accessories and shoes from opera and dance productions. Institutional costume artisans’ handcrafted pieces range from Renaissance silhouettes to 2000s stagewear, juxtaposing historical tailoring with imaginative theatrical creations. The presentation highlights material workmanship—tailoring, embroidery, textile layering—and reveals how costume constructs character, period and spectacle. The sale evokes questions about preservation, reuse and the afterlife of performance objects while offering close encounters with living fragments of stage history.

14 – 15 February

As part of the Plan-les-Ouates Cultural Season, the Singe Diesel company presents a poetic and enchanting performance. Join the journey of a hurried old man who learns to savor time through encounters along his path. Set against the backdrop of a frozen carnival, the stunning puppets and immersive soundscape whisk the audience away on a magical adventure, encouraging them to slow down and find wonder. Founded by Juan Perez Escala, the company draws from magical realism and popular culture to craft captivating shows.

In French.  Kids ages 5 and up.

Sunday 15 February, 20:00

Presented as part of Antigel Festival, Jeff Tweedy offers a rare solo performance that foregrounds songwriting, storytelling and an intimate stage presence. The Wilco leader distils decades of Americana into spare, resonant arrangements, where lyrical wit and melancholic warmth alternate. Lighting and sound sculpt close, reflective atmospheres that highlight his voice and guitar, inviting attentive listening and quiet emotion. This concert traces his singular career through pared-back melodies and candid narration, revealing the timeless potency of contemporary American songwriting.

Sunday 15 February, 16:30

Le Tremplin gathers emerging Swiss musical talents in a televised talent journey that starts with open-mic auditions and evolves through filmed stages and coached workshops. Each artist presents two songs — a full piece and a shorter excerpt — across any genre or language, originals or covers. Around sixty participants advance from auditions to final selection, with twenty chosen for the next season. The piece emphasizes community, mentorship and the thrill of live performance, balancing intimate moments with staged showcases.

6 – 15 February

A musical journey through the history of cabaret, from its origins to the present day, takes the stage at Théâtre Les Salons. Directed by Philippe Cohen, this production includes artists such as Bobby Lapointe and Aristide Bruant, accompanied by the talented Gaëlle Poirier on accordion and Narcisso Saùl on guitar. The ensemble, featuring Majbritt Byskov-Bridges, Philippe Cohen, Marie-Stéphane Fidanza, Claudia Lachat, Thomas Laubacher, and Kim Selamet, delivers a captivating evening filled with sketches and songs, offering a delightful blend of whimsy, romance, and humor.

Sunday 15 February, 17:00

Ensemble Musicâme France presents a programme of fiery passion and intimate lyricism, weaving Tchaikovsky, Puccini, Massenet, Bizet, Saint-Saëns and Queen into a textured evening. Flutist Issam Garfi and solo violinist Christophe Quatremer join Claire Dassesse (second violin), Mariam Rüetschi (viola) and Aude Dassesse (cello) to alternate sweeping gestures and fragile, tender episodes. Dynamic contrasts and carefully shaped soundscapes move from dramatic surges to hushed vulnerability, creating a visceral, heart‑felt voyage.

14 – 15 February

An exceptional public release of an institutional costume archive, presenting nearly 15,000 garments, accessories and shoes from opera and dance productions. Institutional costume artisans’ handcrafted pieces range from Renaissance silhouettes to 2000s stagewear, juxtaposing historical tailoring with imaginative theatrical creations. The presentation highlights material workmanship—tailoring, embroidery, textile layering—and reveals how costume constructs character, period and spectacle. The sale evokes questions about preservation, reuse and the afterlife of performance objects while offering close encounters with living fragments of stage history.

14 – 15 February

As part of the Plan-les-Ouates Cultural Season, the Singe Diesel company presents a poetic and enchanting performance. Join the journey of a hurried old man who learns to savor time through encounters along his path. Set against the backdrop of a frozen carnival, the stunning puppets and immersive soundscape whisk the audience away on a magical adventure, encouraging them to slow down and find wonder. Founded by Juan Perez Escala, the company draws from magical realism and popular culture to craft captivating shows.

In French.  Kids ages 5 and up.

Sunday 15 February, 20:00

Presented as part of Antigel Festival, Jeff Tweedy offers a rare solo performance that foregrounds songwriting, storytelling and an intimate stage presence. The Wilco leader distils decades of Americana into spare, resonant arrangements, where lyrical wit and melancholic warmth alternate. Lighting and sound sculpt close, reflective atmospheres that highlight his voice and guitar, inviting attentive listening and quiet emotion. This concert traces his singular career through pared-back melodies and candid narration, revealing the timeless potency of contemporary American songwriting.

Sunday 15 February, 16:30

Le Tremplin gathers emerging Swiss musical talents in a televised talent journey that starts with open-mic auditions and evolves through filmed stages and coached workshops. Each artist presents two songs — a full piece and a shorter excerpt — across any genre or language, originals or covers. Around sixty participants advance from auditions to final selection, with twenty chosen for the next season. The piece emphasizes community, mentorship and the thrill of live performance, balancing intimate moments with staged showcases.

6 – 15 February

A musical journey through the history of cabaret, from its origins to the present day, takes the stage at Théâtre Les Salons. Directed by Philippe Cohen, this production includes artists such as Bobby Lapointe and Aristide Bruant, accompanied by the talented Gaëlle Poirier on accordion and Narcisso Saùl on guitar. The ensemble, featuring Majbritt Byskov-Bridges, Philippe Cohen, Marie-Stéphane Fidanza, Claudia Lachat, Thomas Laubacher, and Kim Selamet, delivers a captivating evening filled with sketches and songs, offering a delightful blend of whimsy, romance, and humor.

Sunday 15 February, 17:00

Ensemble Musicâme France presents a programme of fiery passion and intimate lyricism, weaving Tchaikovsky, Puccini, Massenet, Bizet, Saint-Saëns and Queen into a textured evening. Flutist Issam Garfi and solo violinist Christophe Quatremer join Claire Dassesse (second violin), Mariam Rüetschi (viola) and Aude Dassesse (cello) to alternate sweeping gestures and fragile, tender episodes. Dynamic contrasts and carefully shaped soundscapes move from dramatic surges to hushed vulnerability, creating a visceral, heart‑felt voyage.

14 – 15 February

An exceptional public release of an institutional costume archive, presenting nearly 15,000 garments, accessories and shoes from opera and dance productions. Institutional costume artisans’ handcrafted pieces range from Renaissance silhouettes to 2000s stagewear, juxtaposing historical tailoring with imaginative theatrical creations. The presentation highlights material workmanship—tailoring, embroidery, textile layering—and reveals how costume constructs character, period and spectacle. The sale evokes questions about preservation, reuse and the afterlife of performance objects while offering close encounters with living fragments of stage history.

14 – 15 February

As part of the Plan-les-Ouates Cultural Season, the Singe Diesel company presents a poetic and enchanting performance. Join the journey of a hurried old man who learns to savor time through encounters along his path. Set against the backdrop of a frozen carnival, the stunning puppets and immersive soundscape whisk the audience away on a magical adventure, encouraging them to slow down and find wonder. Founded by Juan Perez Escala, the company draws from magical realism and popular culture to craft captivating shows.

In French.  Kids ages 5 and up.

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Cool fact: On the first Sunday of each month, the Ariana Museum opens its temporary exhibitions to the public.

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