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Le Chant des Trognes is a unique festival dedicated to popular singing traditions, polyphonic music, and cultural transmission, bringing together artists, audiences, and communities around a shared celebration of voice, heritage, and collective creativity. Blending concerts, workshops, and participatory experiences, the festival explores the richness of traditional and contemporary vocal expressions while fostering meaningful connections between generations and cultures. Rooted in values of conviviality, accessibility, and artistic exchange, it offers an immersive experience where music, storytelling, and community come together in a warm and inspiring atmosphere.
Discover exquisite flavours and unforgettable culinary delights.
We promise a feast you won’t be able to resist, with plenty of surprises along the way! More than 60 food trucks, stalls, and bars will be serving local specialities, alongside DJs from Thursday evenings through to Saturday nights.
New this year: La Cuisine Ouverte! A space showcasing the expertise of Geneva-based chefs, featuring a different pop-up each day. In total, 11 local addresses and 11 styles of cuisine to discover, in addition to the 60 street food specialists already on site.
So mark your calendars and don’t miss the must-visit food event right in the heart of the city!
Ciné-Plage brings together music, film and world cuisine for evenings of shared conviviality and celebration. Over several nights, the programme offers live concerts, open-air film screenings and a relaxed guinguette atmosphere where neighbours, families and visitors can meet, chat and enjoy diverse cultural flavours. Everyone is welcome to join a warm, inclusive programme that highlights local and international artistic voices and the simple pleasure of being together.
Philippe Muri, former sports columnist for the daily Le Matin and cultural journalist at Tribune de Genève, brings journalistic insight into sports and cultural history.
This humorous guided tour explores parallels between football and the Protestant Reformation, examining rituals, rivalries, iconoclasm and collective identity through provocative questions and historical anecdotes. It investigates how religious language, attire and conflicts mirror sporting culture and fandom and fan practices.
In French.
Science Night brings together hundreds of researchers and science enthusiasts to present hands-on stands and activities for the public. The event fosters public engagement, showcasing diverse scientific disciplines and informal learning practices. It explores how interactive demonstrations and conversations can inspire curiosity, deepen knowledge, and connect specialist research with everyday experience. Themes include science communication, interdisciplinary dialogue, and cultivating wonder as a driver for learning and civic participation.
Follow Myla as she remembers her grandfather in a gentle musical tale sung and signed in both French and sign language. Walk with her through the forest, listen to soft songs and the creak of the oak, and watch gestures turn feelings into images. Children will explore memory, loss, and how stories help us keep people close. The show mixes music, voice, and movement to invite quiet reflection and shared warmth.
Bilingual French/sign language version. Kids ages 4 and up.
Compagnie Esperluette presents an intimate summer concert highlighting delicate chamber music and close ensemble interplay. The programme focuses on subtle dynamics and resonant harmonies that take full advantage of the venue’s exceptional acoustics, offering a luminous, contemplative experience. Performers explore repertoire that blends classical textures with contemporary gestures, privileging clarity of tone and expressive nuance. The staging remains spare to let the music’s timbres and phrasing speak directly to the audience.
Le Chant des Trognes is a unique festival dedicated to popular singing traditions, polyphonic music, and cultural transmission, bringing together artists, audiences, and communities around a shared celebration of voice, heritage, and collective creativity. Blending concerts, workshops, and participatory experiences, the festival explores the richness of traditional and contemporary vocal expressions while fostering meaningful connections between generations and cultures. Rooted in values of conviviality, accessibility, and artistic exchange, it offers an immersive experience where music, storytelling, and community come together in a warm and inspiring atmosphere.
Discover exquisite flavours and unforgettable culinary delights.
We promise a feast you won’t be able to resist, with plenty of surprises along the way! More than 60 food trucks, stalls, and bars will be serving local specialities, alongside DJs from Thursday evenings through to Saturday nights.
New this year: La Cuisine Ouverte! A space showcasing the expertise of Geneva-based chefs, featuring a different pop-up each day. In total, 11 local addresses and 11 styles of cuisine to discover, in addition to the 60 street food specialists already on site.
So mark your calendars and don’t miss the must-visit food event right in the heart of the city!
Ciné-Plage brings together music, film and world cuisine for evenings of shared conviviality and celebration. Over several nights, the programme offers live concerts, open-air film screenings and a relaxed guinguette atmosphere where neighbours, families and visitors can meet, chat and enjoy diverse cultural flavours. Everyone is welcome to join a warm, inclusive programme that highlights local and international artistic voices and the simple pleasure of being together.
Philippe Muri, former sports columnist for the daily Le Matin and cultural journalist at Tribune de Genève, brings journalistic insight into sports and cultural history.
This humorous guided tour explores parallels between football and the Protestant Reformation, examining rituals, rivalries, iconoclasm and collective identity through provocative questions and historical anecdotes. It investigates how religious language, attire and conflicts mirror sporting culture and fandom and fan practices.
In French.
Science Night brings together hundreds of researchers and science enthusiasts to present hands-on stands and activities for the public. The event fosters public engagement, showcasing diverse scientific disciplines and informal learning practices. It explores how interactive demonstrations and conversations can inspire curiosity, deepen knowledge, and connect specialist research with everyday experience. Themes include science communication, interdisciplinary dialogue, and cultivating wonder as a driver for learning and civic participation.
Follow Myla as she remembers her grandfather in a gentle musical tale sung and signed in both French and sign language. Walk with her through the forest, listen to soft songs and the creak of the oak, and watch gestures turn feelings into images. Children will explore memory, loss, and how stories help us keep people close. The show mixes music, voice, and movement to invite quiet reflection and shared warmth.
Bilingual French/sign language version. Kids ages 4 and up.
Compagnie Esperluette presents an intimate summer concert highlighting delicate chamber music and close ensemble interplay. The programme focuses on subtle dynamics and resonant harmonies that take full advantage of the venue’s exceptional acoustics, offering a luminous, contemplative experience. Performers explore repertoire that blends classical textures with contemporary gestures, privileging clarity of tone and expressive nuance. The staging remains spare to let the music’s timbres and phrasing speak directly to the audience.
Le Chant des Trognes is a unique festival dedicated to popular singing traditions, polyphonic music, and cultural transmission, bringing together artists, audiences, and communities around a shared celebration of voice, heritage, and collective creativity. Blending concerts, workshops, and participatory experiences, the festival explores the richness of traditional and contemporary vocal expressions while fostering meaningful connections between generations and cultures. Rooted in values of conviviality, accessibility, and artistic exchange, it offers an immersive experience where music, storytelling, and community come together in a warm and inspiring atmosphere.
Discover exquisite flavours and unforgettable culinary delights.
We promise a feast you won’t be able to resist, with plenty of surprises along the way! More than 60 food trucks, stalls, and bars will be serving local specialities, alongside DJs from Thursday evenings through to Saturday nights.
New this year: La Cuisine Ouverte! A space showcasing the expertise of Geneva-based chefs, featuring a different pop-up each day. In total, 11 local addresses and 11 styles of cuisine to discover, in addition to the 60 street food specialists already on site.
So mark your calendars and don’t miss the must-visit food event right in the heart of the city!
Ciné-Plage brings together music, film and world cuisine for evenings of shared conviviality and celebration. Over several nights, the programme offers live concerts, open-air film screenings and a relaxed guinguette atmosphere where neighbours, families and visitors can meet, chat and enjoy diverse cultural flavours. Everyone is welcome to join a warm, inclusive programme that highlights local and international artistic voices and the simple pleasure of being together.
Philippe Muri, former sports columnist for the daily Le Matin and cultural journalist at Tribune de Genève, brings journalistic insight into sports and cultural history.
This humorous guided tour explores parallels between football and the Protestant Reformation, examining rituals, rivalries, iconoclasm and collective identity through provocative questions and historical anecdotes. It investigates how religious language, attire and conflicts mirror sporting culture and fandom and fan practices.
In French.
Science Night brings together hundreds of researchers and science enthusiasts to present hands-on stands and activities for the public. The event fosters public engagement, showcasing diverse scientific disciplines and informal learning practices. It explores how interactive demonstrations and conversations can inspire curiosity, deepen knowledge, and connect specialist research with everyday experience. Themes include science communication, interdisciplinary dialogue, and cultivating wonder as a driver for learning and civic participation.
Follow Myla as she remembers her grandfather in a gentle musical tale sung and signed in both French and sign language. Walk with her through the forest, listen to soft songs and the creak of the oak, and watch gestures turn feelings into images. Children will explore memory, loss, and how stories help us keep people close. The show mixes music, voice, and movement to invite quiet reflection and shared warmth.
Bilingual French/sign language version. Kids ages 4 and up.
Compagnie Esperluette presents an intimate summer concert highlighting delicate chamber music and close ensemble interplay. The programme focuses on subtle dynamics and resonant harmonies that take full advantage of the venue’s exceptional acoustics, offering a luminous, contemplative experience. Performers explore repertoire that blends classical textures with contemporary gestures, privileging clarity of tone and expressive nuance. The staging remains spare to let the music’s timbres and phrasing speak directly to the audience.
Le Chant des Trognes is a unique festival dedicated to popular singing traditions, polyphonic music, and cultural transmission, bringing together artists, audiences, and communities around a shared celebration of voice, heritage, and collective creativity. Blending concerts, workshops, and participatory experiences, the festival explores the richness of traditional and contemporary vocal expressions while fostering meaningful connections between generations and cultures. Rooted in values of conviviality, accessibility, and artistic exchange, it offers an immersive experience where music, storytelling, and community come together in a warm and inspiring atmosphere.
Discover exquisite flavours and unforgettable culinary delights.
We promise a feast you won’t be able to resist, with plenty of surprises along the way! More than 60 food trucks, stalls, and bars will be serving local specialities, alongside DJs from Thursday evenings through to Saturday nights.
New this year: La Cuisine Ouverte! A space showcasing the expertise of Geneva-based chefs, featuring a different pop-up each day. In total, 11 local addresses and 11 styles of cuisine to discover, in addition to the 60 street food specialists already on site.
So mark your calendars and don’t miss the must-visit food event right in the heart of the city!
Ciné-Plage brings together music, film and world cuisine for evenings of shared conviviality and celebration. Over several nights, the programme offers live concerts, open-air film screenings and a relaxed guinguette atmosphere where neighbours, families and visitors can meet, chat and enjoy diverse cultural flavours. Everyone is welcome to join a warm, inclusive programme that highlights local and international artistic voices and the simple pleasure of being together.
Philippe Muri, former sports columnist for the daily Le Matin and cultural journalist at Tribune de Genève, brings journalistic insight into sports and cultural history.
This humorous guided tour explores parallels between football and the Protestant Reformation, examining rituals, rivalries, iconoclasm and collective identity through provocative questions and historical anecdotes. It investigates how religious language, attire and conflicts mirror sporting culture and fandom and fan practices.
In French.
Science Night brings together hundreds of researchers and science enthusiasts to present hands-on stands and activities for the public. The event fosters public engagement, showcasing diverse scientific disciplines and informal learning practices. It explores how interactive demonstrations and conversations can inspire curiosity, deepen knowledge, and connect specialist research with everyday experience. Themes include science communication, interdisciplinary dialogue, and cultivating wonder as a driver for learning and civic participation.
Follow Myla as she remembers her grandfather in a gentle musical tale sung and signed in both French and sign language. Walk with her through the forest, listen to soft songs and the creak of the oak, and watch gestures turn feelings into images. Children will explore memory, loss, and how stories help us keep people close. The show mixes music, voice, and movement to invite quiet reflection and shared warmth.
Bilingual French/sign language version. Kids ages 4 and up.
Compagnie Esperluette presents an intimate summer concert highlighting delicate chamber music and close ensemble interplay. The programme focuses on subtle dynamics and resonant harmonies that take full advantage of the venue’s exceptional acoustics, offering a luminous, contemplative experience. Performers explore repertoire that blends classical textures with contemporary gestures, privileging clarity of tone and expressive nuance. The staging remains spare to let the music’s timbres and phrasing speak directly to the audience.
Le Chant des Trognes is a unique festival dedicated to popular singing traditions, polyphonic music, and cultural transmission, bringing together artists, audiences, and communities around a shared celebration of voice, heritage, and collective creativity. Blending concerts, workshops, and participatory experiences, the festival explores the richness of traditional and contemporary vocal expressions while fostering meaningful connections between generations and cultures. Rooted in values of conviviality, accessibility, and artistic exchange, it offers an immersive experience where music, storytelling, and community come together in a warm and inspiring atmosphere.
Discover exquisite flavours and unforgettable culinary delights.
We promise a feast you won’t be able to resist, with plenty of surprises along the way! More than 60 food trucks, stalls, and bars will be serving local specialities, alongside DJs from Thursday evenings through to Saturday nights.
New this year: La Cuisine Ouverte! A space showcasing the expertise of Geneva-based chefs, featuring a different pop-up each day. In total, 11 local addresses and 11 styles of cuisine to discover, in addition to the 60 street food specialists already on site.
So mark your calendars and don’t miss the must-visit food event right in the heart of the city!
Ciné-Plage brings together music, film and world cuisine for evenings of shared conviviality and celebration. Over several nights, the programme offers live concerts, open-air film screenings and a relaxed guinguette atmosphere where neighbours, families and visitors can meet, chat and enjoy diverse cultural flavours. Everyone is welcome to join a warm, inclusive programme that highlights local and international artistic voices and the simple pleasure of being together.
Philippe Muri, former sports columnist for the daily Le Matin and cultural journalist at Tribune de Genève, brings journalistic insight into sports and cultural history.
This humorous guided tour explores parallels between football and the Protestant Reformation, examining rituals, rivalries, iconoclasm and collective identity through provocative questions and historical anecdotes. It investigates how religious language, attire and conflicts mirror sporting culture and fandom and fan practices.
In French.
Science Night brings together hundreds of researchers and science enthusiasts to present hands-on stands and activities for the public. The event fosters public engagement, showcasing diverse scientific disciplines and informal learning practices. It explores how interactive demonstrations and conversations can inspire curiosity, deepen knowledge, and connect specialist research with everyday experience. Themes include science communication, interdisciplinary dialogue, and cultivating wonder as a driver for learning and civic participation.
Follow Myla as she remembers her grandfather in a gentle musical tale sung and signed in both French and sign language. Walk with her through the forest, listen to soft songs and the creak of the oak, and watch gestures turn feelings into images. Children will explore memory, loss, and how stories help us keep people close. The show mixes music, voice, and movement to invite quiet reflection and shared warmth.
Bilingual French/sign language version. Kids ages 4 and up.
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