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Saturday 6 June, 20:00

Written and performed by Akim Omiri and directed by Kaza, Contexte is a razor-sharp solo show that dissects today’s burning social issues with biting humour. Omiri tackles formatted education, cancel culture and conspiracy theories, mixing satire, reflection and liberating laughter to reframe complex debates. The intimate staging prioritises voice and timing, guiding the audience from provocation to insight.

In French.

5 – 6 June

Collective BERLIN, led artistically by Yves Degryse, stages a site-specific spectacle inspired by Georges Perec’s La Vie mode d’emploi. Audiences, equipped with audio headsets, watch a building façade that opens to reveal six tableaux and intimate human stories. The piece blends documentary testimony and fiction, assembled from interviews gathered across several cities, creating a panoramic, close-up portrait of everyday lives. Sparse staging and careful sound design heighten an intimate, observational atmosphere.

In Dutch with French surtitles.

5 – 7 June

Festival du LÀC brings Geneva’s literary community together for a lively celebration of books and readers. Over one hundred authors present novels, crime fiction, essays and children’s literature through talks, roundtables, workshops and signings. A dedicated youth area, sponsored by Philippine de Gréa, offers animated activities for families, while a gourmand space highlights local tastes. Under the presidency of Pierre Assouline, the festival fosters encounters, conversation and shared passion for literature.

6 – 7 June

Step into streets turned into open-air stages and follow lively performances along a city route. Watch street theatre, contemporary dance, music, interactive pieces and circus acts that mix color, sound and movement. Explore surprising scenes, meet playful characters, and take part in moments that invite discovery and imagination. This weekend-long promenade encourages curiosity, sharing and close-up encounters with artists, sparking creativity as you listen, watch and move through each vibrant scene.

Saturday 6 June, 10:30 & 13:30

Marie Ducaté, an artist trained at the Beaux-Arts de Lille, moved from painting to ceramics, glass and textiles and now works with tracing paper (calque).

This hands-on workshop explores the many facets of tracing and mixed media, examining techniques across calque, fabric, ceramic and glass. Participants investigate material interactions, experimental processes and compositional approaches while developing practical creative methods to integrate tracing into personal practice.

In French.

Saturday 6 June, 14:20

This programme gathers a series of practical workshops and short courses exploring vocal and dance traditions from Iran, North Africa, Spain, Eastern Europe and Bali. Practitioners include Hossein Rad (Iranian classical singing), Khalil Bensid (Gnawa), Maud Brulhart, Michelle Gagnaux and Ana La China (flamenco), Pat la Gadji (Gypsy dances) and Sinah Ni Nyoman Tordjman (Balinese dance). Participants will investigate technique, repertoire and cultural context through hands‑on sessions aimed at beginners and experienced learners alike. Sessions balance practical practice with contextual discussion.

Saturday 6 June, 20:00

Written and performed by Akim Omiri and directed by Kaza, Contexte is a razor-sharp solo show that dissects today’s burning social issues with biting humour. Omiri tackles formatted education, cancel culture and conspiracy theories, mixing satire, reflection and liberating laughter to reframe complex debates. The intimate staging prioritises voice and timing, guiding the audience from provocation to insight.

In French.

5 – 6 June

Collective BERLIN, led artistically by Yves Degryse, stages a site-specific spectacle inspired by Georges Perec’s La Vie mode d’emploi. Audiences, equipped with audio headsets, watch a building façade that opens to reveal six tableaux and intimate human stories. The piece blends documentary testimony and fiction, assembled from interviews gathered across several cities, creating a panoramic, close-up portrait of everyday lives. Sparse staging and careful sound design heighten an intimate, observational atmosphere.

In Dutch with French surtitles.

5 – 7 June

Festival du LÀC brings Geneva’s literary community together for a lively celebration of books and readers. Over one hundred authors present novels, crime fiction, essays and children’s literature through talks, roundtables, workshops and signings. A dedicated youth area, sponsored by Philippine de Gréa, offers animated activities for families, while a gourmand space highlights local tastes. Under the presidency of Pierre Assouline, the festival fosters encounters, conversation and shared passion for literature.

6 – 7 June

Step into streets turned into open-air stages and follow lively performances along a city route. Watch street theatre, contemporary dance, music, interactive pieces and circus acts that mix color, sound and movement. Explore surprising scenes, meet playful characters, and take part in moments that invite discovery and imagination. This weekend-long promenade encourages curiosity, sharing and close-up encounters with artists, sparking creativity as you listen, watch and move through each vibrant scene.

Saturday 6 June, 10:30 & 13:30

Marie Ducaté, an artist trained at the Beaux-Arts de Lille, moved from painting to ceramics, glass and textiles and now works with tracing paper (calque).

This hands-on workshop explores the many facets of tracing and mixed media, examining techniques across calque, fabric, ceramic and glass. Participants investigate material interactions, experimental processes and compositional approaches while developing practical creative methods to integrate tracing into personal practice.

In French.

Saturday 6 June, 14:20

This programme gathers a series of practical workshops and short courses exploring vocal and dance traditions from Iran, North Africa, Spain, Eastern Europe and Bali. Practitioners include Hossein Rad (Iranian classical singing), Khalil Bensid (Gnawa), Maud Brulhart, Michelle Gagnaux and Ana La China (flamenco), Pat la Gadji (Gypsy dances) and Sinah Ni Nyoman Tordjman (Balinese dance). Participants will investigate technique, repertoire and cultural context through hands‑on sessions aimed at beginners and experienced learners alike. Sessions balance practical practice with contextual discussion.

Saturday 6 June, 20:00

Written and performed by Akim Omiri and directed by Kaza, Contexte is a razor-sharp solo show that dissects today’s burning social issues with biting humour. Omiri tackles formatted education, cancel culture and conspiracy theories, mixing satire, reflection and liberating laughter to reframe complex debates. The intimate staging prioritises voice and timing, guiding the audience from provocation to insight.

In French.

5 – 6 June

Collective BERLIN, led artistically by Yves Degryse, stages a site-specific spectacle inspired by Georges Perec’s La Vie mode d’emploi. Audiences, equipped with audio headsets, watch a building façade that opens to reveal six tableaux and intimate human stories. The piece blends documentary testimony and fiction, assembled from interviews gathered across several cities, creating a panoramic, close-up portrait of everyday lives. Sparse staging and careful sound design heighten an intimate, observational atmosphere.

In Dutch with French surtitles.

5 – 7 June

Festival du LÀC brings Geneva’s literary community together for a lively celebration of books and readers. Over one hundred authors present novels, crime fiction, essays and children’s literature through talks, roundtables, workshops and signings. A dedicated youth area, sponsored by Philippine de Gréa, offers animated activities for families, while a gourmand space highlights local tastes. Under the presidency of Pierre Assouline, the festival fosters encounters, conversation and shared passion for literature.

6 – 7 June

Step into streets turned into open-air stages and follow lively performances along a city route. Watch street theatre, contemporary dance, music, interactive pieces and circus acts that mix color, sound and movement. Explore surprising scenes, meet playful characters, and take part in moments that invite discovery and imagination. This weekend-long promenade encourages curiosity, sharing and close-up encounters with artists, sparking creativity as you listen, watch and move through each vibrant scene.

Saturday 6 June, 10:30 & 13:30

Marie Ducaté, an artist trained at the Beaux-Arts de Lille, moved from painting to ceramics, glass and textiles and now works with tracing paper (calque).

This hands-on workshop explores the many facets of tracing and mixed media, examining techniques across calque, fabric, ceramic and glass. Participants investigate material interactions, experimental processes and compositional approaches while developing practical creative methods to integrate tracing into personal practice.

In French.

Saturday 6 June, 14:20

This programme gathers a series of practical workshops and short courses exploring vocal and dance traditions from Iran, North Africa, Spain, Eastern Europe and Bali. Practitioners include Hossein Rad (Iranian classical singing), Khalil Bensid (Gnawa), Maud Brulhart, Michelle Gagnaux and Ana La China (flamenco), Pat la Gadji (Gypsy dances) and Sinah Ni Nyoman Tordjman (Balinese dance). Participants will investigate technique, repertoire and cultural context through hands‑on sessions aimed at beginners and experienced learners alike. Sessions balance practical practice with contextual discussion.

Saturday 6 June, 20:00

Written and performed by Akim Omiri and directed by Kaza, Contexte is a razor-sharp solo show that dissects today’s burning social issues with biting humour. Omiri tackles formatted education, cancel culture and conspiracy theories, mixing satire, reflection and liberating laughter to reframe complex debates. The intimate staging prioritises voice and timing, guiding the audience from provocation to insight.

In French.

5 – 6 June

Collective BERLIN, led artistically by Yves Degryse, stages a site-specific spectacle inspired by Georges Perec’s La Vie mode d’emploi. Audiences, equipped with audio headsets, watch a building façade that opens to reveal six tableaux and intimate human stories. The piece blends documentary testimony and fiction, assembled from interviews gathered across several cities, creating a panoramic, close-up portrait of everyday lives. Sparse staging and careful sound design heighten an intimate, observational atmosphere.

In Dutch with French surtitles.

5 – 7 June

Festival du LÀC brings Geneva’s literary community together for a lively celebration of books and readers. Over one hundred authors present novels, crime fiction, essays and children’s literature through talks, roundtables, workshops and signings. A dedicated youth area, sponsored by Philippine de Gréa, offers animated activities for families, while a gourmand space highlights local tastes. Under the presidency of Pierre Assouline, the festival fosters encounters, conversation and shared passion for literature.

6 – 7 June

Step into streets turned into open-air stages and follow lively performances along a city route. Watch street theatre, contemporary dance, music, interactive pieces and circus acts that mix color, sound and movement. Explore surprising scenes, meet playful characters, and take part in moments that invite discovery and imagination. This weekend-long promenade encourages curiosity, sharing and close-up encounters with artists, sparking creativity as you listen, watch and move through each vibrant scene.

Saturday 6 June, 10:30 & 13:30

Marie Ducaté, an artist trained at the Beaux-Arts de Lille, moved from painting to ceramics, glass and textiles and now works with tracing paper (calque).

This hands-on workshop explores the many facets of tracing and mixed media, examining techniques across calque, fabric, ceramic and glass. Participants investigate material interactions, experimental processes and compositional approaches while developing practical creative methods to integrate tracing into personal practice.

In French.

Saturday 6 June, 14:20

This programme gathers a series of practical workshops and short courses exploring vocal and dance traditions from Iran, North Africa, Spain, Eastern Europe and Bali. Practitioners include Hossein Rad (Iranian classical singing), Khalil Bensid (Gnawa), Maud Brulhart, Michelle Gagnaux and Ana La China (flamenco), Pat la Gadji (Gypsy dances) and Sinah Ni Nyoman Tordjman (Balinese dance). Participants will investigate technique, repertoire and cultural context through hands‑on sessions aimed at beginners and experienced learners alike. Sessions balance practical practice with contextual discussion.

Saturday 6 June, 20:00

Written and performed by Akim Omiri and directed by Kaza, Contexte is a razor-sharp solo show that dissects today’s burning social issues with biting humour. Omiri tackles formatted education, cancel culture and conspiracy theories, mixing satire, reflection and liberating laughter to reframe complex debates. The intimate staging prioritises voice and timing, guiding the audience from provocation to insight.

In French.

5 – 6 June

Collective BERLIN, led artistically by Yves Degryse, stages a site-specific spectacle inspired by Georges Perec’s La Vie mode d’emploi. Audiences, equipped with audio headsets, watch a building façade that opens to reveal six tableaux and intimate human stories. The piece blends documentary testimony and fiction, assembled from interviews gathered across several cities, creating a panoramic, close-up portrait of everyday lives. Sparse staging and careful sound design heighten an intimate, observational atmosphere.

In Dutch with French surtitles.

5 – 7 June

Festival du LÀC brings Geneva’s literary community together for a lively celebration of books and readers. Over one hundred authors present novels, crime fiction, essays and children’s literature through talks, roundtables, workshops and signings. A dedicated youth area, sponsored by Philippine de Gréa, offers animated activities for families, while a gourmand space highlights local tastes. Under the presidency of Pierre Assouline, the festival fosters encounters, conversation and shared passion for literature.

6 – 7 June

Step into streets turned into open-air stages and follow lively performances along a city route. Watch street theatre, contemporary dance, music, interactive pieces and circus acts that mix color, sound and movement. Explore surprising scenes, meet playful characters, and take part in moments that invite discovery and imagination. This weekend-long promenade encourages curiosity, sharing and close-up encounters with artists, sparking creativity as you listen, watch and move through each vibrant scene.

Saturday 6 June, 10:30 & 13:30

Marie Ducaté, an artist trained at the Beaux-Arts de Lille, moved from painting to ceramics, glass and textiles and now works with tracing paper (calque).

This hands-on workshop explores the many facets of tracing and mixed media, examining techniques across calque, fabric, ceramic and glass. Participants investigate material interactions, experimental processes and compositional approaches while developing practical creative methods to integrate tracing into personal practice.

In French.

Saturday 6 June, 14:20

This programme gathers a series of practical workshops and short courses exploring vocal and dance traditions from Iran, North Africa, Spain, Eastern Europe and Bali. Practitioners include Hossein Rad (Iranian classical singing), Khalil Bensid (Gnawa), Maud Brulhart, Michelle Gagnaux and Ana La China (flamenco), Pat la Gadji (Gypsy dances) and Sinah Ni Nyoman Tordjman (Balinese dance). Participants will investigate technique, repertoire and cultural context through hands‑on sessions aimed at beginners and experienced learners alike. Sessions balance practical practice with contextual discussion.

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Visiting for the first time? A quick guide to the city’s top attractions.

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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