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Valentin Liechti Trio returns three years after their debut with N O W WHAT?, an impressionistic, groove-driven set that invites daydreaming. The group’s unconventional instrumentation and the distinct personalities of Valentin Liechti (drums), Shems Bendali (trumpet) and Rodrigo Aravena (electric bass) shape a warm, exploratory sound. Compositions act as springboards for collective improvisation, with evolving motifs guided by subtle dynamics, textured timbres and intimate interplay that balances precision and spontaneous invention.
Writer George Haldas and photographer Danny Gignoux present paired perspectives on café life, combining photographs and text-based works to examine sociability in public spaces. The exhibition traces fifty years of change — from intimate face-to-face exchange to mass consumption and the rise of virtual platforms — and interrogates how uses of cafés have transformed. Through evocative images and narrative fragments, it reveals what these shifts reveal about memory, community and the tensions between nostalgia and critique.
Join neighbours, associations and public services for a ten-day community festival celebrating the park’s renewed spaces. Throughout the program there will be animations, meetings, exhibitions and activities designed for all ages, including children, families and professionals. The festival highlights collaborative projects developed since 2014 and offers opportunities to meet participants, share stories and discover local initiatives. Activities are free and held outdoors, with some sessions specifically for children or requiring prior registration.
An exuberant late night tribute to Frank Zappa presented in collaboration with the Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation. The evening opens with the playful collective 200 Zappas, followed by a focused homage from Swiss trio Steamboat and the inventive Geneva sextet L’Osmose. DJ Zemzem closes with an eclectic, groove driven set that threads improvisation, rock, and avant jazz into the night. Expect virtuosic performances, spirited reinterpretations and a bold, genre bending atmosphere.
On a triple bill by the Ballet Junior de Genève, three new works unfold: Yuval Pick’s Revoada, Émilie Leriche’s sad game and Sharon Eyal & Gai Behar’s Untitled Black. The company moves with collective intensity, shifting between taut physicality and lyrical surges. Pick teases singularity through vibrant movement, Leriche propels the dancers into precise, breathless lyricism, and Eyal/Behar impose a hypnotic, technically demanding finale. The evening is charged, communal and viscerally alive.
Yaité Ramos Rodriguez, known as La Dame Blanche, blends hip-hop, reggae, cumbia, dancehall and Afro‑Cuban traditions into a powerful, hypnotic musical world. As singer and flautist she draws on santería spirituality and family heritage to embody a mystical stage figure—part fierce energy, part sensual presence. For over a decade her work fuses Latin and urban rhythms in intense performances that act as a vibrant cry of emancipation, energy and freedom.
An international professional beach volleyball tournament bringing top men’s and women’s teams together for high-level competition and lively spectator energy. Over multiple days, pro pairs face fast, athletic rallies on outdoor sand courts, combining technical skill, endurance and tactical play. The atmosphere blends sporting intensity with a festival-like social vibe, offering accessible viewing for all levels of fans and a showcase of elite beach volleyball performance.
Valentin Liechti Trio returns three years after their debut with N O W WHAT?, an impressionistic, groove-driven set that invites daydreaming. The group’s unconventional instrumentation and the distinct personalities of Valentin Liechti (drums), Shems Bendali (trumpet) and Rodrigo Aravena (electric bass) shape a warm, exploratory sound. Compositions act as springboards for collective improvisation, with evolving motifs guided by subtle dynamics, textured timbres and intimate interplay that balances precision and spontaneous invention.
Writer George Haldas and photographer Danny Gignoux present paired perspectives on café life, combining photographs and text-based works to examine sociability in public spaces. The exhibition traces fifty years of change — from intimate face-to-face exchange to mass consumption and the rise of virtual platforms — and interrogates how uses of cafés have transformed. Through evocative images and narrative fragments, it reveals what these shifts reveal about memory, community and the tensions between nostalgia and critique.
Join neighbours, associations and public services for a ten-day community festival celebrating the park’s renewed spaces. Throughout the program there will be animations, meetings, exhibitions and activities designed for all ages, including children, families and professionals. The festival highlights collaborative projects developed since 2014 and offers opportunities to meet participants, share stories and discover local initiatives. Activities are free and held outdoors, with some sessions specifically for children or requiring prior registration.
An exuberant late night tribute to Frank Zappa presented in collaboration with the Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation. The evening opens with the playful collective 200 Zappas, followed by a focused homage from Swiss trio Steamboat and the inventive Geneva sextet L’Osmose. DJ Zemzem closes with an eclectic, groove driven set that threads improvisation, rock, and avant jazz into the night. Expect virtuosic performances, spirited reinterpretations and a bold, genre bending atmosphere.
On a triple bill by the Ballet Junior de Genève, three new works unfold: Yuval Pick’s Revoada, Émilie Leriche’s sad game and Sharon Eyal & Gai Behar’s Untitled Black. The company moves with collective intensity, shifting between taut physicality and lyrical surges. Pick teases singularity through vibrant movement, Leriche propels the dancers into precise, breathless lyricism, and Eyal/Behar impose a hypnotic, technically demanding finale. The evening is charged, communal and viscerally alive.
Yaité Ramos Rodriguez, known as La Dame Blanche, blends hip-hop, reggae, cumbia, dancehall and Afro‑Cuban traditions into a powerful, hypnotic musical world. As singer and flautist she draws on santería spirituality and family heritage to embody a mystical stage figure—part fierce energy, part sensual presence. For over a decade her work fuses Latin and urban rhythms in intense performances that act as a vibrant cry of emancipation, energy and freedom.
An international professional beach volleyball tournament bringing top men’s and women’s teams together for high-level competition and lively spectator energy. Over multiple days, pro pairs face fast, athletic rallies on outdoor sand courts, combining technical skill, endurance and tactical play. The atmosphere blends sporting intensity with a festival-like social vibe, offering accessible viewing for all levels of fans and a showcase of elite beach volleyball performance.
Valentin Liechti Trio returns three years after their debut with N O W WHAT?, an impressionistic, groove-driven set that invites daydreaming. The group’s unconventional instrumentation and the distinct personalities of Valentin Liechti (drums), Shems Bendali (trumpet) and Rodrigo Aravena (electric bass) shape a warm, exploratory sound. Compositions act as springboards for collective improvisation, with evolving motifs guided by subtle dynamics, textured timbres and intimate interplay that balances precision and spontaneous invention.
Writer George Haldas and photographer Danny Gignoux present paired perspectives on café life, combining photographs and text-based works to examine sociability in public spaces. The exhibition traces fifty years of change — from intimate face-to-face exchange to mass consumption and the rise of virtual platforms — and interrogates how uses of cafés have transformed. Through evocative images and narrative fragments, it reveals what these shifts reveal about memory, community and the tensions between nostalgia and critique.
Join neighbours, associations and public services for a ten-day community festival celebrating the park’s renewed spaces. Throughout the program there will be animations, meetings, exhibitions and activities designed for all ages, including children, families and professionals. The festival highlights collaborative projects developed since 2014 and offers opportunities to meet participants, share stories and discover local initiatives. Activities are free and held outdoors, with some sessions specifically for children or requiring prior registration.
An exuberant late night tribute to Frank Zappa presented in collaboration with the Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation. The evening opens with the playful collective 200 Zappas, followed by a focused homage from Swiss trio Steamboat and the inventive Geneva sextet L’Osmose. DJ Zemzem closes with an eclectic, groove driven set that threads improvisation, rock, and avant jazz into the night. Expect virtuosic performances, spirited reinterpretations and a bold, genre bending atmosphere.
On a triple bill by the Ballet Junior de Genève, three new works unfold: Yuval Pick’s Revoada, Émilie Leriche’s sad game and Sharon Eyal & Gai Behar’s Untitled Black. The company moves with collective intensity, shifting between taut physicality and lyrical surges. Pick teases singularity through vibrant movement, Leriche propels the dancers into precise, breathless lyricism, and Eyal/Behar impose a hypnotic, technically demanding finale. The evening is charged, communal and viscerally alive.
Yaité Ramos Rodriguez, known as La Dame Blanche, blends hip-hop, reggae, cumbia, dancehall and Afro‑Cuban traditions into a powerful, hypnotic musical world. As singer and flautist she draws on santería spirituality and family heritage to embody a mystical stage figure—part fierce energy, part sensual presence. For over a decade her work fuses Latin and urban rhythms in intense performances that act as a vibrant cry of emancipation, energy and freedom.
Join Corner 25 and friends for a warm, late-night reggae and dub sound meeting. The Corner 25 crew — JoRed, High Frequency, Selecta Ranks, Roots Glider, UpFull Vibes, Jah Roots Hi Fi and King’s Tone — share deep bass, dubbed rhythms and a welcoming atmosphere. Open to everyone from teenagers to seasoned fans, the gathering is about community, shared music and dancing together in a relaxed, family-style setting.
An intimate summer gathering bringing residents and neighbours together around shared meals, stories and music. Mirwais and Alessandra prepare Afghan and Ukrainian dishes while residents Adama, Oleksandra, Kristoff, Ambrosio, Lawo and Aby share personal tales. The evening culminates with Yalla Miku, whose post-kraut grooves, mutated folklore and trance-tinged electronics weave dense, collective soundscapes. Expect a convivial, political atmosphere where food, testimony and dance create encounters across cultures and generations.
For the Fête de la Musique (Music Festival), we invite you to join us all weekend to enjoy a friendly atmosphere, live concerts, and our seasonal cuisine. Reservations recommended: +41 22 753 17 55
Led by Sarah Russi and Samuel Delasalle, this end-of-year showcase gathers young actors from the theatre workshops to present short staged pieces. The programme highlights playful explorations of physical expression, vocal presence and spatial awareness, shifting between improvised moments and crafted scenes. Performances reveal curiosity, boldness and ensemble listening, offering a lively portrait of emerging performers and the creative process nurtured throughout the workshops.
In French.
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Children’s Show
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Teen Show
An international professional beach volleyball tournament bringing top men’s and women’s teams together for high-level competition and lively spectator energy. Over multiple days, pro pairs face fast, athletic rallies on outdoor sand courts, combining technical skill, endurance and tactical play. The atmosphere blends sporting intensity with a festival-like social vibe, offering accessible viewing for all levels of fans and a showcase of elite beach volleyball performance.
Genevan artist Gamo (born 1974) draws from the 1980s graffiti and hip‑hop scene to transform abandoned objects and recovered cardboard into vibrant mixed‑media works. Executed on repurposed cartons, his pictorial surfaces combine acrylic, brush, airbrush and spray to conjure a fantastical urban imaginary.
The exhibition explores recycling, material transformation and memory, questioning consumption while evoking street culture’s visual language and the poetics of found matter.
Opening: Thursday 18 June, 18:00 – 21:00
Frank Zappa’s opera “200 Motels” is showing in Switzerland for the first time. This dynamic musical-theatrical piece is brought to life by director Daniel Kramer and conductor Titus Engel, featuring an impressive and diverse cast, including Robin Adams, Brenda Rae, and legendary guitarist Mike Keneally. Known for his iconic rock career, Zappa presents an experimental and psychedelic work that blends opera, rock, and contemporary classical music. “200 Motels” offers a chaotic and extravagant journey across the United States, mirroring the wild lives of Zappa and the Mothers of Invention.
In English with French subtitles.
An international professional beach volleyball tournament bringing top men’s and women’s teams together for high-level competition and lively spectator energy. Over multiple days, pro pairs face fast, athletic rallies on outdoor sand courts, combining technical skill, endurance and tactical play. The atmosphere blends sporting intensity with a festival-like social vibe, offering accessible viewing for all levels of fans and a showcase of elite beach volleyball performance.
Valentin Liechti Trio returns three years after their debut with N O W WHAT?, an impressionistic, groove-driven set that invites daydreaming. The group’s unconventional instrumentation and the distinct personalities of Valentin Liechti (drums), Shems Bendali (trumpet) and Rodrigo Aravena (electric bass) shape a warm, exploratory sound. Compositions act as springboards for collective improvisation, with evolving motifs guided by subtle dynamics, textured timbres and intimate interplay that balances precision and spontaneous invention.
Writer George Haldas and photographer Danny Gignoux present paired perspectives on café life, combining photographs and text-based works to examine sociability in public spaces. The exhibition traces fifty years of change — from intimate face-to-face exchange to mass consumption and the rise of virtual platforms — and interrogates how uses of cafés have transformed. Through evocative images and narrative fragments, it reveals what these shifts reveal about memory, community and the tensions between nostalgia and critique.
Join neighbours, associations and public services for a ten-day community festival celebrating the park’s renewed spaces. Throughout the program there will be animations, meetings, exhibitions and activities designed for all ages, including children, families and professionals. The festival highlights collaborative projects developed since 2014 and offers opportunities to meet participants, share stories and discover local initiatives. Activities are free and held outdoors, with some sessions specifically for children or requiring prior registration.
An exuberant late night tribute to Frank Zappa presented in collaboration with the Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation. The evening opens with the playful collective 200 Zappas, followed by a focused homage from Swiss trio Steamboat and the inventive Geneva sextet L’Osmose. DJ Zemzem closes with an eclectic, groove driven set that threads improvisation, rock, and avant jazz into the night. Expect virtuosic performances, spirited reinterpretations and a bold, genre bending atmosphere.
On a triple bill by the Ballet Junior de Genève, three new works unfold: Yuval Pick’s Revoada, Émilie Leriche’s sad game and Sharon Eyal & Gai Behar’s Untitled Black. The company moves with collective intensity, shifting between taut physicality and lyrical surges. Pick teases singularity through vibrant movement, Leriche propels the dancers into precise, breathless lyricism, and Eyal/Behar impose a hypnotic, technically demanding finale. The evening is charged, communal and viscerally alive.
Yaité Ramos Rodriguez, known as La Dame Blanche, blends hip-hop, reggae, cumbia, dancehall and Afro‑Cuban traditions into a powerful, hypnotic musical world. As singer and flautist she draws on santería spirituality and family heritage to embody a mystical stage figure—part fierce energy, part sensual presence. For over a decade her work fuses Latin and urban rhythms in intense performances that act as a vibrant cry of emancipation, energy and freedom.
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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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