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Saturday 7 March, 20:00

Carminho, one of the most renowned fado singers, will perform at Victoria Hall for a special evening celebrating The Great Voices of Fado. As a true heir to the fadista tradition and daughter of Teresa Siqueira, Carminho captivates with her modern sensibility while preserving the essence of fado. Known for her collaborations with artists like Rosalía, she brings remarkable cultural fusions to the stage. Her powerful vocals and commanding presence promise a unique experience, ensuring an unforgettable evening that melds tradition with modernity.

Saturday 7 March, 11:00 & 14:30

Set off on a musical world tour with a conductor, an actress and an illustrator. The orchestra travels to meet musicians and plays familiar classical pieces alongside lesser-known works. Chloé Perarnau draws bright, live images that dance across the stage. Children and families hear different instruments, spot colors and shapes in the drawings, and join moments of singing and movement. Short storytelling and lively sounds invite curiosity and a love for music.

In French. Ages 6 and up.

5 – 8 March

A man performs on stage, sharing a personal reflection alongside his family, friends, therapist, colleagues, and ex-partners. In seven acts, he delves into pivotal anecdotes to question gender imperatives from childhood to adulthood. The play, “Le Premier Sexe,” addresses the journey from oppression to emancipation and the shift from toxic masculinity to a distinctive masculine identity. Produced by Compagnie Passages, with Mickaël Délis responsible for both writing and directing, in collaboration with Vladimir Perrin and other artists.

In French.

7 – 8 March

Alongside the CLEO production at Théâtre Am Stram Gramm, Rémi De Vos will lead a theater writing workshop at Maison Rousseau et Littérature. Over two days, participants will engage in practical exercises to explore why some writings are suited for the stage while others may present challenges. This friendly workshop offers a chance to benefit from De Vos’s expertise and delve into the process of writing for theater.

In French.

Saturday 7 March, 20:00

Led by conductor Jean-Paul Odiau, a 50‑musician cross‑border orchestra pays a large-scale tribute to Miles Davis on the centenary of his birth. Trumpeter Médéric Collignon and his quartet bring an explosive, free-spirited energy, blending composed arrangements with improvisation. The performance moves between transmission and celebration, exploring the textures and moods of Davis’s repertoire with orchestral power and jazz freedom. Presented by the Service de la culture et de la communication — Ville de Vernier in partnership with JazzContreBand, Château Rouge and Vernier Culture.

Saturday 7 March, 16:00

Black Water follows Lokhi and her family as they flee a ravaged southern Bangladesh toward Dhaka. Framed with the pulsing rhythm of a thriller, the film moves from intimate domestic tension to the apocalyptic collapse of cities, observing exile, displacement and the human cost of climate change. Its cinematography favors textured close-ups and wide, drowning panoramas that trade familiarity for menace, creating a tense, elegiac atmosphere. The film’s strength lies in its restrained empathy and searing portrait of a world at the brink of submersion.

In Bengali orignal version with French subtitles.

Screening followed by a discussion with the protagonist and activist Shakila Islam.

Saturday 7 March, 20:00

Carminho, one of the most renowned fado singers, will perform at Victoria Hall for a special evening celebrating The Great Voices of Fado. As a true heir to the fadista tradition and daughter of Teresa Siqueira, Carminho captivates with her modern sensibility while preserving the essence of fado. Known for her collaborations with artists like Rosalía, she brings remarkable cultural fusions to the stage. Her powerful vocals and commanding presence promise a unique experience, ensuring an unforgettable evening that melds tradition with modernity.

Saturday 7 March, 11:00 & 14:30

Set off on a musical world tour with a conductor, an actress and an illustrator. The orchestra travels to meet musicians and plays familiar classical pieces alongside lesser-known works. Chloé Perarnau draws bright, live images that dance across the stage. Children and families hear different instruments, spot colors and shapes in the drawings, and join moments of singing and movement. Short storytelling and lively sounds invite curiosity and a love for music.

In French. Ages 6 and up.

5 – 8 March

A man performs on stage, sharing a personal reflection alongside his family, friends, therapist, colleagues, and ex-partners. In seven acts, he delves into pivotal anecdotes to question gender imperatives from childhood to adulthood. The play, “Le Premier Sexe,” addresses the journey from oppression to emancipation and the shift from toxic masculinity to a distinctive masculine identity. Produced by Compagnie Passages, with Mickaël Délis responsible for both writing and directing, in collaboration with Vladimir Perrin and other artists.

In French.

7 – 8 March

Alongside the CLEO production at Théâtre Am Stram Gramm, Rémi De Vos will lead a theater writing workshop at Maison Rousseau et Littérature. Over two days, participants will engage in practical exercises to explore why some writings are suited for the stage while others may present challenges. This friendly workshop offers a chance to benefit from De Vos’s expertise and delve into the process of writing for theater.

In French.

Saturday 7 March, 20:00

Led by conductor Jean-Paul Odiau, a 50‑musician cross‑border orchestra pays a large-scale tribute to Miles Davis on the centenary of his birth. Trumpeter Médéric Collignon and his quartet bring an explosive, free-spirited energy, blending composed arrangements with improvisation. The performance moves between transmission and celebration, exploring the textures and moods of Davis’s repertoire with orchestral power and jazz freedom. Presented by the Service de la culture et de la communication — Ville de Vernier in partnership with JazzContreBand, Château Rouge and Vernier Culture.

Saturday 7 March, 16:00

Black Water follows Lokhi and her family as they flee a ravaged southern Bangladesh toward Dhaka. Framed with the pulsing rhythm of a thriller, the film moves from intimate domestic tension to the apocalyptic collapse of cities, observing exile, displacement and the human cost of climate change. Its cinematography favors textured close-ups and wide, drowning panoramas that trade familiarity for menace, creating a tense, elegiac atmosphere. The film’s strength lies in its restrained empathy and searing portrait of a world at the brink of submersion.

In Bengali orignal version with French subtitles.

Screening followed by a discussion with the protagonist and activist Shakila Islam.

Saturday 7 March, 20:00

Carminho, one of the most renowned fado singers, will perform at Victoria Hall for a special evening celebrating The Great Voices of Fado. As a true heir to the fadista tradition and daughter of Teresa Siqueira, Carminho captivates with her modern sensibility while preserving the essence of fado. Known for her collaborations with artists like Rosalía, she brings remarkable cultural fusions to the stage. Her powerful vocals and commanding presence promise a unique experience, ensuring an unforgettable evening that melds tradition with modernity.

Saturday 7 March, 11:00 & 14:30

Set off on a musical world tour with a conductor, an actress and an illustrator. The orchestra travels to meet musicians and plays familiar classical pieces alongside lesser-known works. Chloé Perarnau draws bright, live images that dance across the stage. Children and families hear different instruments, spot colors and shapes in the drawings, and join moments of singing and movement. Short storytelling and lively sounds invite curiosity and a love for music.

In French. Ages 6 and up.

5 – 8 March

A man performs on stage, sharing a personal reflection alongside his family, friends, therapist, colleagues, and ex-partners. In seven acts, he delves into pivotal anecdotes to question gender imperatives from childhood to adulthood. The play, “Le Premier Sexe,” addresses the journey from oppression to emancipation and the shift from toxic masculinity to a distinctive masculine identity. Produced by Compagnie Passages, with Mickaël Délis responsible for both writing and directing, in collaboration with Vladimir Perrin and other artists.

In French.

7 – 8 March

Alongside the CLEO production at Théâtre Am Stram Gramm, Rémi De Vos will lead a theater writing workshop at Maison Rousseau et Littérature. Over two days, participants will engage in practical exercises to explore why some writings are suited for the stage while others may present challenges. This friendly workshop offers a chance to benefit from De Vos’s expertise and delve into the process of writing for theater.

In French.

Saturday 7 March, 20:00

Led by conductor Jean-Paul Odiau, a 50‑musician cross‑border orchestra pays a large-scale tribute to Miles Davis on the centenary of his birth. Trumpeter Médéric Collignon and his quartet bring an explosive, free-spirited energy, blending composed arrangements with improvisation. The performance moves between transmission and celebration, exploring the textures and moods of Davis’s repertoire with orchestral power and jazz freedom. Presented by the Service de la culture et de la communication — Ville de Vernier in partnership with JazzContreBand, Château Rouge and Vernier Culture.

Saturday 7 March, 16:00

Black Water follows Lokhi and her family as they flee a ravaged southern Bangladesh toward Dhaka. Framed with the pulsing rhythm of a thriller, the film moves from intimate domestic tension to the apocalyptic collapse of cities, observing exile, displacement and the human cost of climate change. Its cinematography favors textured close-ups and wide, drowning panoramas that trade familiarity for menace, creating a tense, elegiac atmosphere. The film’s strength lies in its restrained empathy and searing portrait of a world at the brink of submersion.

In Bengali orignal version with French subtitles.

Screening followed by a discussion with the protagonist and activist Shakila Islam.

Saturday 7 March, 20:00

Carminho, one of the most renowned fado singers, will perform at Victoria Hall for a special evening celebrating The Great Voices of Fado. As a true heir to the fadista tradition and daughter of Teresa Siqueira, Carminho captivates with her modern sensibility while preserving the essence of fado. Known for her collaborations with artists like Rosalía, she brings remarkable cultural fusions to the stage. Her powerful vocals and commanding presence promise a unique experience, ensuring an unforgettable evening that melds tradition with modernity.

Saturday 7 March, 11:00 & 14:30

Set off on a musical world tour with a conductor, an actress and an illustrator. The orchestra travels to meet musicians and plays familiar classical pieces alongside lesser-known works. Chloé Perarnau draws bright, live images that dance across the stage. Children and families hear different instruments, spot colors and shapes in the drawings, and join moments of singing and movement. Short storytelling and lively sounds invite curiosity and a love for music.

In French. Ages 6 and up.

5 – 8 March

A man performs on stage, sharing a personal reflection alongside his family, friends, therapist, colleagues, and ex-partners. In seven acts, he delves into pivotal anecdotes to question gender imperatives from childhood to adulthood. The play, “Le Premier Sexe,” addresses the journey from oppression to emancipation and the shift from toxic masculinity to a distinctive masculine identity. Produced by Compagnie Passages, with Mickaël Délis responsible for both writing and directing, in collaboration with Vladimir Perrin and other artists.

In French.

7 – 8 March

Alongside the CLEO production at Théâtre Am Stram Gramm, Rémi De Vos will lead a theater writing workshop at Maison Rousseau et Littérature. Over two days, participants will engage in practical exercises to explore why some writings are suited for the stage while others may present challenges. This friendly workshop offers a chance to benefit from De Vos’s expertise and delve into the process of writing for theater.

In French.

Saturday 7 March, 20:00

Led by conductor Jean-Paul Odiau, a 50‑musician cross‑border orchestra pays a large-scale tribute to Miles Davis on the centenary of his birth. Trumpeter Médéric Collignon and his quartet bring an explosive, free-spirited energy, blending composed arrangements with improvisation. The performance moves between transmission and celebration, exploring the textures and moods of Davis’s repertoire with orchestral power and jazz freedom. Presented by the Service de la culture et de la communication — Ville de Vernier in partnership with JazzContreBand, Château Rouge and Vernier Culture.

Saturday 7 March, 16:00

Black Water follows Lokhi and her family as they flee a ravaged southern Bangladesh toward Dhaka. Framed with the pulsing rhythm of a thriller, the film moves from intimate domestic tension to the apocalyptic collapse of cities, observing exile, displacement and the human cost of climate change. Its cinematography favors textured close-ups and wide, drowning panoramas that trade familiarity for menace, creating a tense, elegiac atmosphere. The film’s strength lies in its restrained empathy and searing portrait of a world at the brink of submersion.

In Bengali orignal version with French subtitles.

Screening followed by a discussion with the protagonist and activist Shakila Islam.

Saturday 7 March, 20:00

Carminho, one of the most renowned fado singers, will perform at Victoria Hall for a special evening celebrating The Great Voices of Fado. As a true heir to the fadista tradition and daughter of Teresa Siqueira, Carminho captivates with her modern sensibility while preserving the essence of fado. Known for her collaborations with artists like Rosalía, she brings remarkable cultural fusions to the stage. Her powerful vocals and commanding presence promise a unique experience, ensuring an unforgettable evening that melds tradition with modernity.

Saturday 7 March, 11:00 & 14:30

Set off on a musical world tour with a conductor, an actress and an illustrator. The orchestra travels to meet musicians and plays familiar classical pieces alongside lesser-known works. Chloé Perarnau draws bright, live images that dance across the stage. Children and families hear different instruments, spot colors and shapes in the drawings, and join moments of singing and movement. Short storytelling and lively sounds invite curiosity and a love for music.

In French. Ages 6 and up.

5 – 8 March

A man performs on stage, sharing a personal reflection alongside his family, friends, therapist, colleagues, and ex-partners. In seven acts, he delves into pivotal anecdotes to question gender imperatives from childhood to adulthood. The play, “Le Premier Sexe,” addresses the journey from oppression to emancipation and the shift from toxic masculinity to a distinctive masculine identity. Produced by Compagnie Passages, with Mickaël Délis responsible for both writing and directing, in collaboration with Vladimir Perrin and other artists.

In French.

7 – 8 March

Alongside the CLEO production at Théâtre Am Stram Gramm, Rémi De Vos will lead a theater writing workshop at Maison Rousseau et Littérature. Over two days, participants will engage in practical exercises to explore why some writings are suited for the stage while others may present challenges. This friendly workshop offers a chance to benefit from De Vos’s expertise and delve into the process of writing for theater.

In French.

Saturday 7 March, 20:00

Led by conductor Jean-Paul Odiau, a 50‑musician cross‑border orchestra pays a large-scale tribute to Miles Davis on the centenary of his birth. Trumpeter Médéric Collignon and his quartet bring an explosive, free-spirited energy, blending composed arrangements with improvisation. The performance moves between transmission and celebration, exploring the textures and moods of Davis’s repertoire with orchestral power and jazz freedom. Presented by the Service de la culture et de la communication — Ville de Vernier in partnership with JazzContreBand, Château Rouge and Vernier Culture.

Saturday 7 March, 16:00

Black Water follows Lokhi and her family as they flee a ravaged southern Bangladesh toward Dhaka. Framed with the pulsing rhythm of a thriller, the film moves from intimate domestic tension to the apocalyptic collapse of cities, observing exile, displacement and the human cost of climate change. Its cinematography favors textured close-ups and wide, drowning panoramas that trade familiarity for menace, creating a tense, elegiac atmosphere. The film’s strength lies in its restrained empathy and searing portrait of a world at the brink of submersion.

In Bengali orignal version with French subtitles.

Screening followed by a discussion with the protagonist and activist Shakila Islam.

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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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