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Sylvia Sleigh’s portraiture challenges conventional representations through nuanced figuration and a subversive reversal of traditional gender roles. This presentation highlights her painterly technique, from meticulous brushwork to a restrained palette, alongside selected works that interrogate art-historical narratives and institutional biases. Viewers are invited to observe the artist’s reworking of perspective and presence, where everyday subjects gain dignity and agency and the conventions of the male gaze are critically reconfigured.
Zooloo Festival returns for an eclectic two-day celebration welcoming everyone. Across diverse stages the programme mixes folk, rock, reggae and sharp electronic sounds, alongside circus performances, a spicy pepper contest and surprise attractions. By day it keeps a playful fairground atmosphere; at dusk the mood shifts toward a quirky freak-show vibe. The event invites people of all ages to gather, share music and experiences, and celebrate community together.
Rencontres Musicales – Feel the Groove gathers a spirited lineup of pop, funk and soul acts for a weekend of energetic live performances. Expect iconic tributes — The James Brown Tribute Show, Prince, The Only French Tribute, For You Tribute to Michael Jackson and Soho Tribute to Jamiroquai — alongside groove bands Groovebusters, Funk Therapy, WTFUNK!?, FUNKYDYLYC and Back To Soul. Local artists Amandine, Da Cruz, Tacuarepo and Mehdy Vonti add regional flavour. Family-friendly animations and food stands create a festive atmosphere.
Arthur Harari’s intimate drama follows David Zimmerman, a reclusive photographer whose life is unsettled when he fixates on a stranger at a party and wakes up in her body. Harari deploys restrained framing, naturalistic performances and a cool, precise visual palette to explore identity, desire and the disquiet of inhabiting another self. Tautly paced and atmospheric, the film balances psychological tension with moments of quiet humanity, inviting reflection rather than giving easy answers.
In French. In the presence of director Arthur Harari.
Directed by Louis Bonard, Les Voüéces follows two reclusive women, Rodogonde and Frénéjus, who live atop a high tower. Louis Bonard and Michèle Gurtner wrote and perform a piece in an enchanted pseudo‑medieval tongue where voice, embroidery and play weave a poetic fable. The performance probes silence, the passage of time, guilt and the unsettling presence of other voices — ghostly, culpable or absurd — with a blend of darkness and dark humour.
In French.
FURTHER AFIELD
Jval Openair presents a dynamic open-air music festival showcasing an eclectic mix of emerging and established acts across multiple stages. The announced lineup features Uzi Freyja, Tendinites, Adieu Marcel, Deadletter, Honeyglaze, Parker Leftlover, Valencia Grace, Copycat and Lum, plus late-night aftershows with Cazoule & DJ Zinzin, Aurore & Zou_Diak and Club Katel. Scenic concepts and aftershow programming are developed by Club Katel in collaboration with Jval, offering immersive staging and club-infused atmospheres.
Thirty days of walking across Scotland: two longtime friends trek six hundred kilometres through the Scottish Highlands to reconnect with each other, renew their bond with nature and recover parts of themselves they had lost. Shot in expansive, luminous landscapes and driven by subtle, naturalistic performances, the film offers a careful, contemplative portrait of time’s passage, friendship and the small, telling details of everyday life. A meditative road movie that privileges atmosphere, silence and quiet emotional shifts.
Sylvia Sleigh’s portraiture challenges conventional representations through nuanced figuration and a subversive reversal of traditional gender roles. This presentation highlights her painterly technique, from meticulous brushwork to a restrained palette, alongside selected works that interrogate art-historical narratives and institutional biases. Viewers are invited to observe the artist’s reworking of perspective and presence, where everyday subjects gain dignity and agency and the conventions of the male gaze are critically reconfigured.
Zooloo Festival returns for an eclectic two-day celebration welcoming everyone. Across diverse stages the programme mixes folk, rock, reggae and sharp electronic sounds, alongside circus performances, a spicy pepper contest and surprise attractions. By day it keeps a playful fairground atmosphere; at dusk the mood shifts toward a quirky freak-show vibe. The event invites people of all ages to gather, share music and experiences, and celebrate community together.
Rencontres Musicales – Feel the Groove gathers a spirited lineup of pop, funk and soul acts for a weekend of energetic live performances. Expect iconic tributes — The James Brown Tribute Show, Prince, The Only French Tribute, For You Tribute to Michael Jackson and Soho Tribute to Jamiroquai — alongside groove bands Groovebusters, Funk Therapy, WTFUNK!?, FUNKYDYLYC and Back To Soul. Local artists Amandine, Da Cruz, Tacuarepo and Mehdy Vonti add regional flavour. Family-friendly animations and food stands create a festive atmosphere.
Arthur Harari’s intimate drama follows David Zimmerman, a reclusive photographer whose life is unsettled when he fixates on a stranger at a party and wakes up in her body. Harari deploys restrained framing, naturalistic performances and a cool, precise visual palette to explore identity, desire and the disquiet of inhabiting another self. Tautly paced and atmospheric, the film balances psychological tension with moments of quiet humanity, inviting reflection rather than giving easy answers.
In French. In the presence of director Arthur Harari.
Directed by Louis Bonard, Les Voüéces follows two reclusive women, Rodogonde and Frénéjus, who live atop a high tower. Louis Bonard and Michèle Gurtner wrote and perform a piece in an enchanted pseudo‑medieval tongue where voice, embroidery and play weave a poetic fable. The performance probes silence, the passage of time, guilt and the unsettling presence of other voices — ghostly, culpable or absurd — with a blend of darkness and dark humour.
In French.
FURTHER AFIELD
Jval Openair presents a dynamic open-air music festival showcasing an eclectic mix of emerging and established acts across multiple stages. The announced lineup features Uzi Freyja, Tendinites, Adieu Marcel, Deadletter, Honeyglaze, Parker Leftlover, Valencia Grace, Copycat and Lum, plus late-night aftershows with Cazoule & DJ Zinzin, Aurore & Zou_Diak and Club Katel. Scenic concepts and aftershow programming are developed by Club Katel in collaboration with Jval, offering immersive staging and club-infused atmospheres.
Thirty days of walking across Scotland: two longtime friends trek six hundred kilometres through the Scottish Highlands to reconnect with each other, renew their bond with nature and recover parts of themselves they had lost. Shot in expansive, luminous landscapes and driven by subtle, naturalistic performances, the film offers a careful, contemplative portrait of time’s passage, friendship and the small, telling details of everyday life. A meditative road movie that privileges atmosphere, silence and quiet emotional shifts.
Sylvia Sleigh’s portraiture challenges conventional representations through nuanced figuration and a subversive reversal of traditional gender roles. This presentation highlights her painterly technique, from meticulous brushwork to a restrained palette, alongside selected works that interrogate art-historical narratives and institutional biases. Viewers are invited to observe the artist’s reworking of perspective and presence, where everyday subjects gain dignity and agency and the conventions of the male gaze are critically reconfigured.
Zooloo Festival returns for an eclectic two-day celebration welcoming everyone. Across diverse stages the programme mixes folk, rock, reggae and sharp electronic sounds, alongside circus performances, a spicy pepper contest and surprise attractions. By day it keeps a playful fairground atmosphere; at dusk the mood shifts toward a quirky freak-show vibe. The event invites people of all ages to gather, share music and experiences, and celebrate community together.
Rencontres Musicales – Feel the Groove gathers a spirited lineup of pop, funk and soul acts for a weekend of energetic live performances. Expect iconic tributes — The James Brown Tribute Show, Prince, The Only French Tribute, For You Tribute to Michael Jackson and Soho Tribute to Jamiroquai — alongside groove bands Groovebusters, Funk Therapy, WTFUNK!?, FUNKYDYLYC and Back To Soul. Local artists Amandine, Da Cruz, Tacuarepo and Mehdy Vonti add regional flavour. Family-friendly animations and food stands create a festive atmosphere.
Arthur Harari’s intimate drama follows David Zimmerman, a reclusive photographer whose life is unsettled when he fixates on a stranger at a party and wakes up in her body. Harari deploys restrained framing, naturalistic performances and a cool, precise visual palette to explore identity, desire and the disquiet of inhabiting another self. Tautly paced and atmospheric, the film balances psychological tension with moments of quiet humanity, inviting reflection rather than giving easy answers.
In French. In the presence of director Arthur Harari.
Directed by Louis Bonard, Les Voüéces follows two reclusive women, Rodogonde and Frénéjus, who live atop a high tower. Louis Bonard and Michèle Gurtner wrote and perform a piece in an enchanted pseudo‑medieval tongue where voice, embroidery and play weave a poetic fable. The performance probes silence, the passage of time, guilt and the unsettling presence of other voices — ghostly, culpable or absurd — with a blend of darkness and dark humour.
In French.
FURTHER AFIELD
Jval Openair presents a dynamic open-air music festival showcasing an eclectic mix of emerging and established acts across multiple stages. The announced lineup features Uzi Freyja, Tendinites, Adieu Marcel, Deadletter, Honeyglaze, Parker Leftlover, Valencia Grace, Copycat and Lum, plus late-night aftershows with Cazoule & DJ Zinzin, Aurore & Zou_Diak and Club Katel. Scenic concepts and aftershow programming are developed by Club Katel in collaboration with Jval, offering immersive staging and club-infused atmospheres.
Celebrating Haiti’s revolutionary heritage, this concert brings together the legendary vodou-rock pioneers Boukman Eksperyans and singer–multi-instrumentalist Paul Beaubrun. Drawing on the adjae tradition and roots music, the performance fuses ancestral rhythms with bold contemporary arrangements. Expect powerful vocals, polyrhythmic percussions and electric textures that bridge tradition and innovation while carrying a message of freedom, social conscience and love. The collaboration highlights musical lineage and a creative renewal of cultural expression.
An open-air rock festival, celebrated for its authentic atmosphere, live energy, and strong community spirit. Bringing together local and international artists across rock, blues, and alternative music, the festival transforms the countryside into a vibrant gathering space where concerts, regional food, and convivial encounters come together in a uniquely festive setting. Driven by passion and a longstanding independent spirit, Festiverbant offers an immersive musical experience that combines raw sound, artistic discovery, and the warm character of Geneva’s cultural scene.
Genève, Rêve d’Eau turns the lakeside into a spectacular open-air stage where water, light, music and nightlife come together. Alongside immersive aquatic shows and dazzling projections, the programme brings electronic music into the mix with DJ nights designed to keep the summer energy flowing. Expect pumping house beats, live DJ sets, lasers, fountains and a unique atmosphere by the lake — a free celebration where Geneva’s iconic waterfront meets music, light and summer vibes. With its mix of visual spectacle and electronic sounds, Genève, Rêve d’Eau offers a fresh new way to experience the city after dark.
Variations Musicales de Tannay presents a ten-day classical music festival offering a series of tented concerts featuring invited soloists, chamber ensembles, orchestral projects and family-friendly performances. Programmes range from intimate recitals and chamber music to larger ensemble and orchestral works, with one free family concert aimed at young audiences. Concerts are staged regardless of weather, and the festival emphasizes artistic variety, lyrical expression and accessible programming that invites listeners of all ages into the world of classical music.
Join a playful reading of Les Vœux de Vany with author Noémi Michel. Children will follow Vany, a seven-year-old from Geneva, as she turns the city into a glittering playground filled with slides, talking statues, tasty treats and silly adventures. The session mixes lively storytelling, a friendly conversation with the author and a book signing. Bright imagery, movement and humour invite listeners to imagine and explore alongside the heroine.
In French. Kids ages 3.
This guided tour examines the St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, exploring its causes — religious tensions, political manipulation and collective fears — and the immediate dynamics that transformed an attempted assassination into widespread violence. It investigates how the massacre affected relations between Catholics and Protestants, its spread beyond Paris, and its symbolic resonance within the Reformation. The narrative situates the events in broader social and political contexts, revealing the mechanisms that turned political rivalry into mass sectarian bloodshed.
FURTHER AFIELD
Jval Openair presents a dynamic open-air music festival showcasing an eclectic mix of emerging and established acts across multiple stages. The announced lineup features Uzi Freyja, Tendinites, Adieu Marcel, Deadletter, Honeyglaze, Parker Leftlover, Valencia Grace, Copycat and Lum, plus late-night aftershows with Cazoule & DJ Zinzin, Aurore & Zou_Diak and Club Katel. Scenic concepts and aftershow programming are developed by Club Katel in collaboration with Jval, offering immersive staging and club-infused atmospheres.
Thirty days of walking across Scotland: two longtime friends trek six hundred kilometres through the Scottish Highlands to reconnect with each other, renew their bond with nature and recover parts of themselves they had lost. Shot in expansive, luminous landscapes and driven by subtle, naturalistic performances, the film offers a careful, contemplative portrait of time’s passage, friendship and the small, telling details of everyday life. A meditative road movie that privileges atmosphere, silence and quiet emotional shifts.
Sylvia Sleigh’s portraiture challenges conventional representations through nuanced figuration and a subversive reversal of traditional gender roles. This presentation highlights her painterly technique, from meticulous brushwork to a restrained palette, alongside selected works that interrogate art-historical narratives and institutional biases. Viewers are invited to observe the artist’s reworking of perspective and presence, where everyday subjects gain dignity and agency and the conventions of the male gaze are critically reconfigured.
Zooloo Festival returns for an eclectic two-day celebration welcoming everyone. Across diverse stages the programme mixes folk, rock, reggae and sharp electronic sounds, alongside circus performances, a spicy pepper contest and surprise attractions. By day it keeps a playful fairground atmosphere; at dusk the mood shifts toward a quirky freak-show vibe. The event invites people of all ages to gather, share music and experiences, and celebrate community together.
Rencontres Musicales – Feel the Groove gathers a spirited lineup of pop, funk and soul acts for a weekend of energetic live performances. Expect iconic tributes — The James Brown Tribute Show, Prince, The Only French Tribute, For You Tribute to Michael Jackson and Soho Tribute to Jamiroquai — alongside groove bands Groovebusters, Funk Therapy, WTFUNK!?, FUNKYDYLYC and Back To Soul. Local artists Amandine, Da Cruz, Tacuarepo and Mehdy Vonti add regional flavour. Family-friendly animations and food stands create a festive atmosphere.
Arthur Harari’s intimate drama follows David Zimmerman, a reclusive photographer whose life is unsettled when he fixates on a stranger at a party and wakes up in her body. Harari deploys restrained framing, naturalistic performances and a cool, precise visual palette to explore identity, desire and the disquiet of inhabiting another self. Tautly paced and atmospheric, the film balances psychological tension with moments of quiet humanity, inviting reflection rather than giving easy answers.
In French. In the presence of director Arthur Harari.
Directed by Louis Bonard, Les Voüéces follows two reclusive women, Rodogonde and Frénéjus, who live atop a high tower. Louis Bonard and Michèle Gurtner wrote and perform a piece in an enchanted pseudo‑medieval tongue where voice, embroidery and play weave a poetic fable. The performance probes silence, the passage of time, guilt and the unsettling presence of other voices — ghostly, culpable or absurd — with a blend of darkness and dark humour.
In French.
FURTHER AFIELD
Jval Openair presents a dynamic open-air music festival showcasing an eclectic mix of emerging and established acts across multiple stages. The announced lineup features Uzi Freyja, Tendinites, Adieu Marcel, Deadletter, Honeyglaze, Parker Leftlover, Valencia Grace, Copycat and Lum, plus late-night aftershows with Cazoule & DJ Zinzin, Aurore & Zou_Diak and Club Katel. Scenic concepts and aftershow programming are developed by Club Katel in collaboration with Jval, offering immersive staging and club-infused atmospheres.
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Located in the heart of Geneva’s international district, the Portail des Nations is a space dedicated to dialogue, cooperation, and global issues. Through exhibitions, talks, and cultural events, it offers visitors an entry point into the major challenges shaping our world and Geneva’s role as a hub for international governance.
Nestled in the Geneva countryside, the Collection du Crest showcases a remarkable selection of modern and contemporary art. Through temporary exhibitions and its private collection, this unique venue offers an intimate encounter with artistic creation, in dialogue with the history and landscape of the estate.
Discover one of the world’s most remarkable libraries and museums, home to an exceptional collection of manuscripts, rare books, and historical documents spanning over 5,000 years of human history. Located in Cologny overlooking Lake Geneva, the Fondation Martin Bodmer offers a unique journey through literature, philosophy, religion, science, and the arts, bringing together some of humanity’s most significant written treasures.
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