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Friday 1 May, 21:00

Led by pianist-composer Andrew Audiger, this new trio with guitarist Théo Duboule and drummer Valentin Liechti blends acoustic and electric textures across jazz, folk and soft rock. Audiger’s fluid piano and synth lines weave with Duboule’s guitar and Liechti’s nuanced rhythms to create a suspended, nostalgic atmosphere. The programme highlights his boundary-free approach and compositional subtlety, balancing open improvisation with melodic clarity and intimate sonic detail that lingers after each passage.

21 April – 2 May

Directed by Françoise Courvoisier, this theatrical adaptation stages two periods of Grisélidis Réal’s life simultaneously, split between a dignified elder confronting illness and a vibrant earlier self. Martine Schambacher and Françoise Courvoisier embody these contrapuntal figures.

In French.

22 April – 3 May

Feu au lac ! stages a trio of political puppet pieces that resurrect little-known episodes of Romandy’s social history. Combining rod puppets, archival fragments and live music, the performance balances sharp satire and warm humanity. Conceived from a short piece shown during Cabaret en chantier 2024, the triptych revitalizes political marionette theatre while offering a rhythmic, musical staging that sparks reflection and collective energy. The creative approach foregrounds material histories and the power of popular resistance.

In French.

Friday 1 May, 19:00

Set in Paris, 1897, this spiritist improvisation centres on Natalia Fox, a darkly sensual tarot reader and pendulum expert whose séances blur psychology and the uncanny. Each performance stages four intimate consultations for eccentric clients, letting improvisation shape revelations conjured by incense, whispered voices and flickering light. The show moves between sly comedy and unsettling insight, exploring fate, desire and the mechanics of belief while inviting the audience into a charged, sensory ritual.

In French.

Friday 1 May, 21:00

Alto saxophonist Maurice Magnoni presents iNiT, a 60-minute solo improvisation that traces an intimate study of intuition and sound. Drawing from years of spontaneous practice, Magnoni sculpts raw fragments into evolving textures, balancing controlled motifs with moments of chaotic release. Sparse silence and dense multiphonics create a shifting acoustic landscape, while attentive micro-phrasing and dynamic shading invite close listening. The piece foregrounds process over form, offering a concentrated, immersive musical journey.

Friday 1 May, 20:00

Comedian Verino presents Rodéo, a brisk solo show that probes the complex tensions we carry. Rooted yet with feet in the void, the piece navigates contemporary turbulence with nimble physicality and precise writing. Texts by Verino, created in collaboration with Marion Balestriero, Aude Galliou and Greg Vacher, under the stage direction of Thibaut Evrard. The performance blends sharp observation and poetic moments to seek moments of balance amid instability.

In French.

Friday 1 May, 21:00

Led by pianist-composer Andrew Audiger, this new trio with guitarist Théo Duboule and drummer Valentin Liechti blends acoustic and electric textures across jazz, folk and soft rock. Audiger’s fluid piano and synth lines weave with Duboule’s guitar and Liechti’s nuanced rhythms to create a suspended, nostalgic atmosphere. The programme highlights his boundary-free approach and compositional subtlety, balancing open improvisation with melodic clarity and intimate sonic detail that lingers after each passage.

21 April – 2 May

Directed by Françoise Courvoisier, this theatrical adaptation stages two periods of Grisélidis Réal’s life simultaneously, split between a dignified elder confronting illness and a vibrant earlier self. Martine Schambacher and Françoise Courvoisier embody these contrapuntal figures.

In French.

22 April – 3 May

Feu au lac ! stages a trio of political puppet pieces that resurrect little-known episodes of Romandy’s social history. Combining rod puppets, archival fragments and live music, the performance balances sharp satire and warm humanity. Conceived from a short piece shown during Cabaret en chantier 2024, the triptych revitalizes political marionette theatre while offering a rhythmic, musical staging that sparks reflection and collective energy. The creative approach foregrounds material histories and the power of popular resistance.

In French.

Friday 1 May, 19:00

Set in Paris, 1897, this spiritist improvisation centres on Natalia Fox, a darkly sensual tarot reader and pendulum expert whose séances blur psychology and the uncanny. Each performance stages four intimate consultations for eccentric clients, letting improvisation shape revelations conjured by incense, whispered voices and flickering light. The show moves between sly comedy and unsettling insight, exploring fate, desire and the mechanics of belief while inviting the audience into a charged, sensory ritual.

In French.

Friday 1 May, 21:00

Alto saxophonist Maurice Magnoni presents iNiT, a 60-minute solo improvisation that traces an intimate study of intuition and sound. Drawing from years of spontaneous practice, Magnoni sculpts raw fragments into evolving textures, balancing controlled motifs with moments of chaotic release. Sparse silence and dense multiphonics create a shifting acoustic landscape, while attentive micro-phrasing and dynamic shading invite close listening. The piece foregrounds process over form, offering a concentrated, immersive musical journey.

Friday 1 May, 20:00

Comedian Verino presents Rodéo, a brisk solo show that probes the complex tensions we carry. Rooted yet with feet in the void, the piece navigates contemporary turbulence with nimble physicality and precise writing. Texts by Verino, created in collaboration with Marion Balestriero, Aude Galliou and Greg Vacher, under the stage direction of Thibaut Evrard. The performance blends sharp observation and poetic moments to seek moments of balance amid instability.

In French.

Friday 1 May, 21:00

Led by pianist-composer Andrew Audiger, this new trio with guitarist Théo Duboule and drummer Valentin Liechti blends acoustic and electric textures across jazz, folk and soft rock. Audiger’s fluid piano and synth lines weave with Duboule’s guitar and Liechti’s nuanced rhythms to create a suspended, nostalgic atmosphere. The programme highlights his boundary-free approach and compositional subtlety, balancing open improvisation with melodic clarity and intimate sonic detail that lingers after each passage.

21 April – 2 May

Directed by Françoise Courvoisier, this theatrical adaptation stages two periods of Grisélidis Réal’s life simultaneously, split between a dignified elder confronting illness and a vibrant earlier self. Martine Schambacher and Françoise Courvoisier embody these contrapuntal figures.

In French.

22 April – 3 May

Feu au lac ! stages a trio of political puppet pieces that resurrect little-known episodes of Romandy’s social history. Combining rod puppets, archival fragments and live music, the performance balances sharp satire and warm humanity. Conceived from a short piece shown during Cabaret en chantier 2024, the triptych revitalizes political marionette theatre while offering a rhythmic, musical staging that sparks reflection and collective energy. The creative approach foregrounds material histories and the power of popular resistance.

In French.

Friday 1 May, 19:00

Set in Paris, 1897, this spiritist improvisation centres on Natalia Fox, a darkly sensual tarot reader and pendulum expert whose séances blur psychology and the uncanny. Each performance stages four intimate consultations for eccentric clients, letting improvisation shape revelations conjured by incense, whispered voices and flickering light. The show moves between sly comedy and unsettling insight, exploring fate, desire and the mechanics of belief while inviting the audience into a charged, sensory ritual.

In French.

Friday 1 May, 21:00

Alto saxophonist Maurice Magnoni presents iNiT, a 60-minute solo improvisation that traces an intimate study of intuition and sound. Drawing from years of spontaneous practice, Magnoni sculpts raw fragments into evolving textures, balancing controlled motifs with moments of chaotic release. Sparse silence and dense multiphonics create a shifting acoustic landscape, while attentive micro-phrasing and dynamic shading invite close listening. The piece foregrounds process over form, offering a concentrated, immersive musical journey.

Friday 1 May, 20:00

Comedian Verino presents Rodéo, a brisk solo show that probes the complex tensions we carry. Rooted yet with feet in the void, the piece navigates contemporary turbulence with nimble physicality and precise writing. Texts by Verino, created in collaboration with Marion Balestriero, Aude Galliou and Greg Vacher, under the stage direction of Thibaut Evrard. The performance blends sharp observation and poetic moments to seek moments of balance amid instability.

In French.

Friday 2 May, 10:00

Wajdi Mouawad presents a visceral, poetic traversal of the nine courses he taught at the Collège de France. Combining lecture and performance, he examines his intimate, bodily relationship to writing through language, silence and shadow. The experience unfolds in three distinct parts, each standing on its own, and invites attentive listening and reflection on creative practice and the craft of narration.

2 May at 10:00, 14:30 and 19:00

In French.

30 April – 2 May

Curated by Frédéric Post and Sonia Perego, MOS ESPA offers an unplugged, immersive festival framed as a barefoot, cocoon-like listening experience. The program features performances by Léna Hiriartborde, Yann Leguay, Julian Sartorius, Pali Meursault and others, blending field recordings, amplified objects, acoustic traditions and electronic textures. Site-specific installations and wooden instruments crafted by a participating maker lend a handcrafted intimacy, while sparse lighting and spatialised sound create close, contemplative atmospheres that favour shared, intense musical moments.

Mos_Espa is a project best experienced barefoot, in socks, slippers, or leather boots. You will be asked to leave your shoes and phone in the cloakroom. For this edition without electricity, credit card payments will not be accepted; cash only.

1 – 2 May

Trois femmes au bord de la crise de mère is a poignant theatrical exploration of motherhood, identity and frustration. Through intimate dialogues and heightened physicality, the piece balances sharp humour with moments of quiet intensity. Sparse staging and focused lighting carve out private spaces that reveal hidden desires and generational tensions. The ensemble’s interactions shift between satire and tenderness, inviting reflection on daily labor, emotional limits and the resilient bonds that hold family life together.

In French.

1 – 10 May

Amour(s) is a production by Compagnie lesArts that delves into the various dimensions of love through testimonies, stories, and writings. Directed by Tony Romaniello, this collaborative creation combines documentary theater with performances by Laurent Baier, Christian Baumann, and Stella Giuliani. The set design is by Célia Zanghi, with lighting design and management by Yannis Marti.

In French.

21 April – 2 May

Directed by Françoise Courvoisier, this theatrical adaptation stages two periods of Grisélidis Réal’s life simultaneously, split between a dignified elder confronting illness and a vibrant earlier self. Martine Schambacher and Françoise Courvoisier embody these contrapuntal figures.

In French.

25 April – 3 May

Featuring illustrations by Albertine, this performance celebrates the depth of childhood emotions through a captivating blend of song, storytelling, and visuals. Blandine Robin’s musical poetry, Albertine’s artwork, and Delphine Lanza’s direction come together to explore love in all its forms, including the affection for comfort toys. The result is a vibrant explosion of color accompanied by imaginative staging.

In French.  Kids ages 2 and up.

Friday 1 May, 21:00

Led by pianist-composer Andrew Audiger, this new trio with guitarist Théo Duboule and drummer Valentin Liechti blends acoustic and electric textures across jazz, folk and soft rock. Audiger’s fluid piano and synth lines weave with Duboule’s guitar and Liechti’s nuanced rhythms to create a suspended, nostalgic atmosphere. The programme highlights his boundary-free approach and compositional subtlety, balancing open improvisation with melodic clarity and intimate sonic detail that lingers after each passage.

21 April – 2 May

Directed by Françoise Courvoisier, this theatrical adaptation stages two periods of Grisélidis Réal’s life simultaneously, split between a dignified elder confronting illness and a vibrant earlier self. Martine Schambacher and Françoise Courvoisier embody these contrapuntal figures.

In French.

22 April – 3 May

Feu au lac ! stages a trio of political puppet pieces that resurrect little-known episodes of Romandy’s social history. Combining rod puppets, archival fragments and live music, the performance balances sharp satire and warm humanity. Conceived from a short piece shown during Cabaret en chantier 2024, the triptych revitalizes political marionette theatre while offering a rhythmic, musical staging that sparks reflection and collective energy. The creative approach foregrounds material histories and the power of popular resistance.

In French.

Friday 1 May, 19:00

Set in Paris, 1897, this spiritist improvisation centres on Natalia Fox, a darkly sensual tarot reader and pendulum expert whose séances blur psychology and the uncanny. Each performance stages four intimate consultations for eccentric clients, letting improvisation shape revelations conjured by incense, whispered voices and flickering light. The show moves between sly comedy and unsettling insight, exploring fate, desire and the mechanics of belief while inviting the audience into a charged, sensory ritual.

In French.

Friday 1 May, 21:00

Alto saxophonist Maurice Magnoni presents iNiT, a 60-minute solo improvisation that traces an intimate study of intuition and sound. Drawing from years of spontaneous practice, Magnoni sculpts raw fragments into evolving textures, balancing controlled motifs with moments of chaotic release. Sparse silence and dense multiphonics create a shifting acoustic landscape, while attentive micro-phrasing and dynamic shading invite close listening. The piece foregrounds process over form, offering a concentrated, immersive musical journey.

Friday 1 May, 20:00

Comedian Verino presents Rodéo, a brisk solo show that probes the complex tensions we carry. Rooted yet with feet in the void, the piece navigates contemporary turbulence with nimble physicality and precise writing. Texts by Verino, created in collaboration with Marion Balestriero, Aude Galliou and Greg Vacher, under the stage direction of Thibaut Evrard. The performance blends sharp observation and poetic moments to seek moments of balance amid instability.

In French.

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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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