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Led by Florence Melnotte (piano, synth, koassilator, vocals), with Louis Billette (saxophones, flugelhorn, vocals) and Sylvain Fournier (drums, vocals), Les Ancêtres du Futur conjure an aesthetic shock that blends anachronism and urgent invention. Their sound moves between wistful, kitsch melodicism and wild, improvised eruptions, where sculpted motifs collide with raw improvisation. Lighting and dynamics create a shimmering, tense atmosphere, transporting listeners through uncanny forms that feel both nostalgic and startlingly new.
Multidisciplinary artist Carolyn Carlson, a leading figure in contemporary dance, visits the music and movement department for a week of practical workshops and encounters. Participants will investigate movement research, improvisation, and the interplay between sound and gesture through guided sessions and reflective study. The programme includes an evening conversation focused on her oeuvre and a public presentation stemming from the workshop. The series emphasises creative enquiry, somatic awareness and collaborative practice.
In French.
Explore Hodler’s bold flowers and learn to see shapes, colors, and lines in a new way. Observe paintings up close and notice patterns, curves, and contrasts. Then try a simple, playful drawing technique to make your own flower inspired by nature. Use color, sweeping lines, and imaginative details to create a piece that moves and sings. Work with an adult to experiment and share ideas as your artwork grows.
Kids ages 7–10 accompanied by an Adult.
Explore a playful, sensory installation where art, free play and discovery meet. Inspired by cabinets of curiosities and Fluxus, the space invites very young children to transform everyday objects into props for imaginative play. Children manipulate, invent and improvise in an open scenography that promotes experimentation, creativity and an ecological sensibility. The environment encourages sensory discovery, dramatic play and independent exploration in a poetic, living setting.
In French. Kids ages 0 and up.
Charles Esten brings a vibrant country‑rock set that blends raw energy, storytelling and close rapport with his audience. Best known for his role as Deacon Claybourne on Nashville and for a Guinness World Record of 54 singles in 54 weeks, Esten showcases songs from his debut independent album Love Ain’t Pretty alongside passionate live performances. Accompanied by a compact band and supported by singer-songwriter Jenn Bostic, the show moves from intimate verses to soaring choruses, creating warm, cinematic moments and communal sing‑along passages.
In English.
Explore emotions through movement in this playful family workshop. Guided by dancer-choreographer Anasma Vuong, parents and children will use simple, imaginative dance games to name feelings, respond to each other’s gestures and invent short movement sequences together. Through listening and creative exercises based on the wheel of emotions, the session gives parents practical tools to support their child’s emotional development while families connect, play and move side by side. No dance experience required.
In French. Kids of all ages.
Based on sketches by Devos, Ribes, Sylvie Joly, Palmade and Martinez, this theatrical revue sketches the comic microcosm of apartment life. Short scenes expose domestic tensions — marital rows, overwhelmed parents, an unpredictable grandmother and holiday disasters — with sharp observational wit and precise farcical timing. The ensemble slips into vivid characters, combining spoken comedy and physical nuance to reveal tenderness beneath the chaos, offering a warm, incisive portrait of neighbours and family.
In French.
Led by Florence Melnotte (piano, synth, koassilator, vocals), with Louis Billette (saxophones, flugelhorn, vocals) and Sylvain Fournier (drums, vocals), Les Ancêtres du Futur conjure an aesthetic shock that blends anachronism and urgent invention. Their sound moves between wistful, kitsch melodicism and wild, improvised eruptions, where sculpted motifs collide with raw improvisation. Lighting and dynamics create a shimmering, tense atmosphere, transporting listeners through uncanny forms that feel both nostalgic and startlingly new.
Multidisciplinary artist Carolyn Carlson, a leading figure in contemporary dance, visits the music and movement department for a week of practical workshops and encounters. Participants will investigate movement research, improvisation, and the interplay between sound and gesture through guided sessions and reflective study. The programme includes an evening conversation focused on her oeuvre and a public presentation stemming from the workshop. The series emphasises creative enquiry, somatic awareness and collaborative practice.
In French.
Explore Hodler’s bold flowers and learn to see shapes, colors, and lines in a new way. Observe paintings up close and notice patterns, curves, and contrasts. Then try a simple, playful drawing technique to make your own flower inspired by nature. Use color, sweeping lines, and imaginative details to create a piece that moves and sings. Work with an adult to experiment and share ideas as your artwork grows.
Kids ages 7–10 accompanied by an Adult.
Explore a playful, sensory installation where art, free play and discovery meet. Inspired by cabinets of curiosities and Fluxus, the space invites very young children to transform everyday objects into props for imaginative play. Children manipulate, invent and improvise in an open scenography that promotes experimentation, creativity and an ecological sensibility. The environment encourages sensory discovery, dramatic play and independent exploration in a poetic, living setting.
In French. Kids ages 0 and up.
Charles Esten brings a vibrant country‑rock set that blends raw energy, storytelling and close rapport with his audience. Best known for his role as Deacon Claybourne on Nashville and for a Guinness World Record of 54 singles in 54 weeks, Esten showcases songs from his debut independent album Love Ain’t Pretty alongside passionate live performances. Accompanied by a compact band and supported by singer-songwriter Jenn Bostic, the show moves from intimate verses to soaring choruses, creating warm, cinematic moments and communal sing‑along passages.
In English.
Explore emotions through movement in this playful family workshop. Guided by dancer-choreographer Anasma Vuong, parents and children will use simple, imaginative dance games to name feelings, respond to each other’s gestures and invent short movement sequences together. Through listening and creative exercises based on the wheel of emotions, the session gives parents practical tools to support their child’s emotional development while families connect, play and move side by side. No dance experience required.
In French. Kids of all ages.
Based on sketches by Devos, Ribes, Sylvie Joly, Palmade and Martinez, this theatrical revue sketches the comic microcosm of apartment life. Short scenes expose domestic tensions — marital rows, overwhelmed parents, an unpredictable grandmother and holiday disasters — with sharp observational wit and precise farcical timing. The ensemble slips into vivid characters, combining spoken comedy and physical nuance to reveal tenderness beneath the chaos, offering a warm, incisive portrait of neighbours and family.
In French.
Led by Florence Melnotte (piano, synth, koassilator, vocals), with Louis Billette (saxophones, flugelhorn, vocals) and Sylvain Fournier (drums, vocals), Les Ancêtres du Futur conjure an aesthetic shock that blends anachronism and urgent invention. Their sound moves between wistful, kitsch melodicism and wild, improvised eruptions, where sculpted motifs collide with raw improvisation. Lighting and dynamics create a shimmering, tense atmosphere, transporting listeners through uncanny forms that feel both nostalgic and startlingly new.
Multidisciplinary artist Carolyn Carlson, a leading figure in contemporary dance, visits the music and movement department for a week of practical workshops and encounters. Participants will investigate movement research, improvisation, and the interplay between sound and gesture through guided sessions and reflective study. The programme includes an evening conversation focused on her oeuvre and a public presentation stemming from the workshop. The series emphasises creative enquiry, somatic awareness and collaborative practice.
In French.
Explore Hodler’s bold flowers and learn to see shapes, colors, and lines in a new way. Observe paintings up close and notice patterns, curves, and contrasts. Then try a simple, playful drawing technique to make your own flower inspired by nature. Use color, sweeping lines, and imaginative details to create a piece that moves and sings. Work with an adult to experiment and share ideas as your artwork grows.
Kids ages 7–10 accompanied by an Adult.
Explore a playful, sensory installation where art, free play and discovery meet. Inspired by cabinets of curiosities and Fluxus, the space invites very young children to transform everyday objects into props for imaginative play. Children manipulate, invent and improvise in an open scenography that promotes experimentation, creativity and an ecological sensibility. The environment encourages sensory discovery, dramatic play and independent exploration in a poetic, living setting.
In French. Kids ages 0 and up.
Charles Esten brings a vibrant country‑rock set that blends raw energy, storytelling and close rapport with his audience. Best known for his role as Deacon Claybourne on Nashville and for a Guinness World Record of 54 singles in 54 weeks, Esten showcases songs from his debut independent album Love Ain’t Pretty alongside passionate live performances. Accompanied by a compact band and supported by singer-songwriter Jenn Bostic, the show moves from intimate verses to soaring choruses, creating warm, cinematic moments and communal sing‑along passages.
In English.
Explore emotions through movement in this playful family workshop. Guided by dancer-choreographer Anasma Vuong, parents and children will use simple, imaginative dance games to name feelings, respond to each other’s gestures and invent short movement sequences together. Through listening and creative exercises based on the wheel of emotions, the session gives parents practical tools to support their child’s emotional development while families connect, play and move side by side. No dance experience required.
In French. Kids of all ages.
Echo Chamber is an immersive, interactive and participatory exhibition that probes self-image and perception. Housed in a contained space, it stages a sequence of installations and collaborative artworks that invite visitors to engage, modify and reflect on representations of identity. The show extends into a virtual environment, using audiovisual and sensor-driven elements to examine how images circulate, transform and are interpreted—raising questions about gaze, agency and consent in contemporary visual culture.
Choreographed by Ela Franscella, MuseOM# presents an itinerant, in situ choreography performed by MOPS DanceSyndrome, a Swiss company of young adults with Down syndrome. Following a five-day museum residency, the dancers trace a ritual-like spiral of movement and testimony that seeks a spiritual dimension beyond pure technique. The piece unfolds as a dialogue between dance and visual arts, with live composition and sound by Michel Thouzeau, creating intimate, resonant atmospheres.
Discover the joy of lyric singing in this lively workshop-performance for little ones and their grown-ups. Created in 2021 with early-childhood specialists, the format invites 3–6‑year‑olds to explore the singing voice through short, participatory moments adapted to young attention spans. Children join playful songs, gentle movement and attentive listening, sharing tender scenes with adults and artists. The balance of listening and interaction sparks curiosity and early musical discovery.
In French. Kids ages 3 and up accompanied by an adult.
Led by Vic Conegero and Du Pessoa, Benziê embodies a new generation of Brazilian artists who fluidly blend MPB, folk, reggae and acoustic pop. Born on the beaches of São Paulo, the duo cultivates luminous, warm and deeply human songs that evoke travel, nature and the ties between people. Their delicate harmonies and infectious energy create intimate live moments in which contemporary Brazilian spirit meets a universal sensitivity.
Yasuka Ishikawa, founder of Midnight Blossom, invites you to discover “Nos Kimonos” (Our Kimonos), an exhibition that presents the kimono in a new light: not as a static museum piece, but as a living garment worn in everyday life in Geneva.
Opening: Thursday, October 15 at 17:00, with a kitsuke (traditional Japanese dressing) demonstration at 18:30, and refreshments provided by small Geneva-based businesses dedicated to showcasing authentic Japan.
The exhibition is part of the “L’Automne de la culture japonaise 2026” program, supported by the Consulate of Japan in Geneva.
Every October, the Everybody’s Perfect festival unites the arts and cultural exchange to celebrate the expressions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer people worldwide.
Through film, the festival aims to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues, offer diverse perspectives on the world, promote creativity, and foster meaningful dialogue. Open to all, it makes a significant contribution to the evolution of society and attitudes.
Based on sketches by Devos, Ribes, Sylvie Joly, Palmade and Martinez, this theatrical revue sketches the comic microcosm of apartment life. Short scenes expose domestic tensions — marital rows, overwhelmed parents, an unpredictable grandmother and holiday disasters — with sharp observational wit and precise farcical timing. The ensemble slips into vivid characters, combining spoken comedy and physical nuance to reveal tenderness beneath the chaos, offering a warm, incisive portrait of neighbours and family.
In French.
Based on sketches by Devos, Ribes, Sylvie Joly, Palmade and Martinez, this theatrical revue sketches the comic microcosm of apartment life. Short scenes expose domestic tensions — marital rows, overwhelmed parents, an unpredictable grandmother and holiday disasters — with sharp observational wit and precise farcical timing. The ensemble slips into vivid characters, combining spoken comedy and physical nuance to reveal tenderness beneath the chaos, offering a warm, incisive portrait of neighbours and family.
In French.
Led by Florence Melnotte (piano, synth, koassilator, vocals), with Louis Billette (saxophones, flugelhorn, vocals) and Sylvain Fournier (drums, vocals), Les Ancêtres du Futur conjure an aesthetic shock that blends anachronism and urgent invention. Their sound moves between wistful, kitsch melodicism and wild, improvised eruptions, where sculpted motifs collide with raw improvisation. Lighting and dynamics create a shimmering, tense atmosphere, transporting listeners through uncanny forms that feel both nostalgic and startlingly new.
Multidisciplinary artist Carolyn Carlson, a leading figure in contemporary dance, visits the music and movement department for a week of practical workshops and encounters. Participants will investigate movement research, improvisation, and the interplay between sound and gesture through guided sessions and reflective study. The programme includes an evening conversation focused on her oeuvre and a public presentation stemming from the workshop. The series emphasises creative enquiry, somatic awareness and collaborative practice.
In French.
Explore Hodler’s bold flowers and learn to see shapes, colors, and lines in a new way. Observe paintings up close and notice patterns, curves, and contrasts. Then try a simple, playful drawing technique to make your own flower inspired by nature. Use color, sweeping lines, and imaginative details to create a piece that moves and sings. Work with an adult to experiment and share ideas as your artwork grows.
Kids ages 7–10 accompanied by an Adult.
Explore a playful, sensory installation where art, free play and discovery meet. Inspired by cabinets of curiosities and Fluxus, the space invites very young children to transform everyday objects into props for imaginative play. Children manipulate, invent and improvise in an open scenography that promotes experimentation, creativity and an ecological sensibility. The environment encourages sensory discovery, dramatic play and independent exploration in a poetic, living setting.
In French. Kids ages 0 and up.
Charles Esten brings a vibrant country‑rock set that blends raw energy, storytelling and close rapport with his audience. Best known for his role as Deacon Claybourne on Nashville and for a Guinness World Record of 54 singles in 54 weeks, Esten showcases songs from his debut independent album Love Ain’t Pretty alongside passionate live performances. Accompanied by a compact band and supported by singer-songwriter Jenn Bostic, the show moves from intimate verses to soaring choruses, creating warm, cinematic moments and communal sing‑along passages.
In English.
Explore emotions through movement in this playful family workshop. Guided by dancer-choreographer Anasma Vuong, parents and children will use simple, imaginative dance games to name feelings, respond to each other’s gestures and invent short movement sequences together. Through listening and creative exercises based on the wheel of emotions, the session gives parents practical tools to support their child’s emotional development while families connect, play and move side by side. No dance experience required.
In French. Kids of all ages.
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An intimate museum in the heart of Geneva, the Musée Tatiana Zoubov presents the refined collection assembled by its namesake collector. Paintings, furniture, porcelain, silverware and decorative objects evoke the atmosphere of a private European collection, offering a glimpse into the tastes and art of living of another era.
In the heart of Geneva’s Old Town, the International Museum of the Reformation traces the history and legacy of the Protestant Reformation from the 16th century to the present day. Historical objects, artworks and immersive displays explore a movement that profoundly shaped Geneva and influenced societies around the world.
Located in the historic heart of Carouge, the Musée de Carouge explores the artistic and cultural heritage of this distinctive town. Its collections and temporary exhibitions bring together fine and decorative arts, local history and contemporary creation, reflecting Carouge’s unique identity and creative spirit.
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