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BLUE BLUE SKY brings an indie rock-pop set that moves between playful energy and dreamy escape. The music turns human rock ’n’ roll mayhem into a breezy, sunlit ride, with a sound that feels both buoyant and slightly surreal. Its imagery of blue skies, waves, and summer warmth suggests a performance built on lightness, movement, and an easy sense of release.
Historian Johann Boillat presents a historical perspective on Geneva’s watchmaking and its transformations in the early twentieth century. He frames the discussion through a study of a work from the collection.
The session examines how crisis and regulatory responses reshaped Geneva’s watchmaking branch, investigating industrial reorganization, labour and production changes, and the role of regulatory frameworks in stabilizing the sector. It reveals how material culture and archival objects illuminate broader economic and social shifts.
In French.
Patrice Thibaud and Philippe Leygnac form an unforgettable, multifaceted comic duo whose work blends pantomime, music, acrobatics and contortion. Conceived by Patrice Thibaud and staged by Susy Firth, Michèle Guigon and Thibaud, the show layers silent burlesque with original music by Leygnac, inventive lighting by Charlotte Dubail and costumes by Isabelle Beaudoin. Through poetic physical comedy evoking Tati and Chaplin, the performance explores sporting rituals and human foibles with irony and tenderness.
Julie Benzoni, Manon Heurtel and Jérôme Prouvost’s documentary The Tradwives of America examines the recent rise of the #Tradwife movement through intimate portraits and testimony. Focusing on Solie and Andre, a practising Catholic couple, and Enitza, a former tradwife who left after ten years and four children, the film probes how online conservatism shapes domestic ideals and challenges women’s autonomy. Concise and observational (25 min), it navigates ideology, family intimacy and the emotional costs of prescribed gender roles.
This opening evening of the 25 November Geneva campaign brings together a round table on incest as a central issue within the continuum of sexist, sexual and gender-based violence. The discussion also addresses violence against children, as well as the broader links between equality and democracy. Géraldine Morel, Cécile Cée and Kaoutar Harchi contribute their perspectives, with moderation by journalist Agathe Seppey. Representatives of the Geneva authorities will also be present, alongside Fahrenheit 451.
Assembled at the initiative of Vincent Ruiz and Nicolas Masson, this newly formed quartet offers an open, democratic interpretation of recent compositions by Nicolas Masson. The project blends composed material and responsive improvisation, allowing structures to emerge and be shaped in real time. The ensemble—Nicolas Masson (saxophone), Théo Duboule (guitar), Vincent Ruiz (double bass) and Nathan Vandenbulcke (drums)—explores textural interplay, collective listening and the elasticity of form in contemporary chamber jazz.
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.
BLUE BLUE SKY brings an indie rock-pop set that moves between playful energy and dreamy escape. The music turns human rock ’n’ roll mayhem into a breezy, sunlit ride, with a sound that feels both buoyant and slightly surreal. Its imagery of blue skies, waves, and summer warmth suggests a performance built on lightness, movement, and an easy sense of release.
Historian Johann Boillat presents a historical perspective on Geneva’s watchmaking and its transformations in the early twentieth century. He frames the discussion through a study of a work from the collection.
The session examines how crisis and regulatory responses reshaped Geneva’s watchmaking branch, investigating industrial reorganization, labour and production changes, and the role of regulatory frameworks in stabilizing the sector. It reveals how material culture and archival objects illuminate broader economic and social shifts.
In French.
Patrice Thibaud and Philippe Leygnac form an unforgettable, multifaceted comic duo whose work blends pantomime, music, acrobatics and contortion. Conceived by Patrice Thibaud and staged by Susy Firth, Michèle Guigon and Thibaud, the show layers silent burlesque with original music by Leygnac, inventive lighting by Charlotte Dubail and costumes by Isabelle Beaudoin. Through poetic physical comedy evoking Tati and Chaplin, the performance explores sporting rituals and human foibles with irony and tenderness.
Julie Benzoni, Manon Heurtel and Jérôme Prouvost’s documentary The Tradwives of America examines the recent rise of the #Tradwife movement through intimate portraits and testimony. Focusing on Solie and Andre, a practising Catholic couple, and Enitza, a former tradwife who left after ten years and four children, the film probes how online conservatism shapes domestic ideals and challenges women’s autonomy. Concise and observational (25 min), it navigates ideology, family intimacy and the emotional costs of prescribed gender roles.
This opening evening of the 25 November Geneva campaign brings together a round table on incest as a central issue within the continuum of sexist, sexual and gender-based violence. The discussion also addresses violence against children, as well as the broader links between equality and democracy. Géraldine Morel, Cécile Cée and Kaoutar Harchi contribute their perspectives, with moderation by journalist Agathe Seppey. Representatives of the Geneva authorities will also be present, alongside Fahrenheit 451.
Assembled at the initiative of Vincent Ruiz and Nicolas Masson, this newly formed quartet offers an open, democratic interpretation of recent compositions by Nicolas Masson. The project blends composed material and responsive improvisation, allowing structures to emerge and be shaped in real time. The ensemble—Nicolas Masson (saxophone), Théo Duboule (guitar), Vincent Ruiz (double bass) and Nathan Vandenbulcke (drums)—explores textural interplay, collective listening and the elasticity of form in contemporary chamber jazz.
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.
BLUE BLUE SKY brings an indie rock-pop set that moves between playful energy and dreamy escape. The music turns human rock ’n’ roll mayhem into a breezy, sunlit ride, with a sound that feels both buoyant and slightly surreal. Its imagery of blue skies, waves, and summer warmth suggests a performance built on lightness, movement, and an easy sense of release.
Historian Johann Boillat presents a historical perspective on Geneva’s watchmaking and its transformations in the early twentieth century. He frames the discussion through a study of a work from the collection.
The session examines how crisis and regulatory responses reshaped Geneva’s watchmaking branch, investigating industrial reorganization, labour and production changes, and the role of regulatory frameworks in stabilizing the sector. It reveals how material culture and archival objects illuminate broader economic and social shifts.
In French.
Patrice Thibaud and Philippe Leygnac form an unforgettable, multifaceted comic duo whose work blends pantomime, music, acrobatics and contortion. Conceived by Patrice Thibaud and staged by Susy Firth, Michèle Guigon and Thibaud, the show layers silent burlesque with original music by Leygnac, inventive lighting by Charlotte Dubail and costumes by Isabelle Beaudoin. Through poetic physical comedy evoking Tati and Chaplin, the performance explores sporting rituals and human foibles with irony and tenderness.
Julie Benzoni, Manon Heurtel and Jérôme Prouvost’s documentary The Tradwives of America examines the recent rise of the #Tradwife movement through intimate portraits and testimony. Focusing on Solie and Andre, a practising Catholic couple, and Enitza, a former tradwife who left after ten years and four children, the film probes how online conservatism shapes domestic ideals and challenges women’s autonomy. Concise and observational (25 min), it navigates ideology, family intimacy and the emotional costs of prescribed gender roles.
This opening evening of the 25 November Geneva campaign brings together a round table on incest as a central issue within the continuum of sexist, sexual and gender-based violence. The discussion also addresses violence against children, as well as the broader links between equality and democracy. Géraldine Morel, Cécile Cée and Kaoutar Harchi contribute their perspectives, with moderation by journalist Agathe Seppey. Representatives of the Geneva authorities will also be present, alongside Fahrenheit 451.
Assembled at the initiative of Vincent Ruiz and Nicolas Masson, this newly formed quartet offers an open, democratic interpretation of recent compositions by Nicolas Masson. The project blends composed material and responsive improvisation, allowing structures to emerge and be shaped in real time. The ensemble—Nicolas Masson (saxophone), Théo Duboule (guitar), Vincent Ruiz (double bass) and Nathan Vandenbulcke (drums)—explores textural interplay, collective listening and the elasticity of form in contemporary chamber jazz.
Entrañas is a visceral object-theatre piece by El Patio Teatro that explores the human body through a poetic collection of rare, strange and wondrous objects. Conceived and directed by El Patio Teatro and performed by Izaskun Fernández and Julián Sáenz López, the show blends scientific knowledge and imaginative fantasy to reveal the anatomy and mysteries of our inner life. A sensory, tactile and lyrical journey, it invites adults and older children to rediscover embodiment and existence.
In French.
Dominik Locher’s film arrives as a tense, quietly devastating portrait of power, labour, and attachment. Introduced by the director and the film’s team, it follows a woman working inside a world of privilege, where the polished surface of a famous ski resort hides intimate forms of inequality. Carried by Mercedes Cabral and Alexis Manenti, the story traces the invisible realities of domestic work, migration, and the desperate need to protect a fragile bond with a daughter.
Preview screening, with director Dominik Locher and the rest of the film crew in attendance.
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.
Born from a three-day residency, this collaborative concert brings musicians from Porto’s Porta Jazz together with AMR artists. Two guests join two hosts to craft an encounter that balances composition and free improvisation. The programme explores timbre, collective listening and cross-cultural dialogue, shifting between delicate chamber textures and bold, expressive passages. The focus is on ensemble dynamics, spontaneous responses and the forging of new musical languages.
Led by the association Histoire sans chute, the session is facilitated by the group named in the programme and focuses on artisanal bookbinding techniques.
Participants cut, fold and stitch reclaimed papers to assemble their own notebook, exploring traditional binding methods, material selection and sustainable reuse. The workshop examines practical techniques and step-by-step processes to develop durable handmade books and to deepen understanding of craft practices.
Adults and kids above 14 years old.
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.
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.
BLUE BLUE SKY brings an indie rock-pop set that moves between playful energy and dreamy escape. The music turns human rock ’n’ roll mayhem into a breezy, sunlit ride, with a sound that feels both buoyant and slightly surreal. Its imagery of blue skies, waves, and summer warmth suggests a performance built on lightness, movement, and an easy sense of release.
Historian Johann Boillat presents a historical perspective on Geneva’s watchmaking and its transformations in the early twentieth century. He frames the discussion through a study of a work from the collection.
The session examines how crisis and regulatory responses reshaped Geneva’s watchmaking branch, investigating industrial reorganization, labour and production changes, and the role of regulatory frameworks in stabilizing the sector. It reveals how material culture and archival objects illuminate broader economic and social shifts.
In French.
Patrice Thibaud and Philippe Leygnac form an unforgettable, multifaceted comic duo whose work blends pantomime, music, acrobatics and contortion. Conceived by Patrice Thibaud and staged by Susy Firth, Michèle Guigon and Thibaud, the show layers silent burlesque with original music by Leygnac, inventive lighting by Charlotte Dubail and costumes by Isabelle Beaudoin. Through poetic physical comedy evoking Tati and Chaplin, the performance explores sporting rituals and human foibles with irony and tenderness.
Julie Benzoni, Manon Heurtel and Jérôme Prouvost’s documentary The Tradwives of America examines the recent rise of the #Tradwife movement through intimate portraits and testimony. Focusing on Solie and Andre, a practising Catholic couple, and Enitza, a former tradwife who left after ten years and four children, the film probes how online conservatism shapes domestic ideals and challenges women’s autonomy. Concise and observational (25 min), it navigates ideology, family intimacy and the emotional costs of prescribed gender roles.
This opening evening of the 25 November Geneva campaign brings together a round table on incest as a central issue within the continuum of sexist, sexual and gender-based violence. The discussion also addresses violence against children, as well as the broader links between equality and democracy. Géraldine Morel, Cécile Cée and Kaoutar Harchi contribute their perspectives, with moderation by journalist Agathe Seppey. Representatives of the Geneva authorities will also be present, alongside Fahrenheit 451.
Assembled at the initiative of Vincent Ruiz and Nicolas Masson, this newly formed quartet offers an open, democratic interpretation of recent compositions by Nicolas Masson. The project blends composed material and responsive improvisation, allowing structures to emerge and be shaped in real time. The ensemble—Nicolas Masson (saxophone), Théo Duboule (guitar), Vincent Ruiz (double bass) and Nathan Vandenbulcke (drums)—explores textural interplay, collective listening and the elasticity of form in contemporary chamber jazz.
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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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