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7 – 9 May

Art en Vieille-Ville’s 38th edition presents sixteen concurrent exhibitions that bridge generations, techniques and narrative voices. The programme highlights artists such as Sofia Cacciapaglia, Sylvie Lambert, Étienne Krähenbühl, Yvan Salomone and glass artist Damien François. Works range from glasswork and illustrated books to immersive installations and other contemporary practices. Thematically the shows probe memory, dreamscapes, and the poetic effects of light, revealing intimate dialogues between image, object and book while tracing intergenerational connections and varied material languages.

Joint exhibition openings: May 7

Thursday 7 May, 20:45

A year ago, Bateau Genève won the Prix Jeunesse award and today they are teaming up to bring you an amazing concert at the 2026 ceremony. Join the team on Thursday 7 May at Bateau Genève to support some great organizations and enjoy performances by Fares & Rama, and a set from our new favorite DJ, Amobea.

24 April – 8 May

Adrienne Barman’s exhibition “À POIL!” invites us to a joyful encounter with the human body. Far from the rigid standards of academic art, her drawings of nudes (and a few “naked” pieces!) reveal a rare graphic freedom. A multitude of drawings hung with clips will take over the gallery, transforming the space for two weeks into a lively and spontaneous studio.

Opening: Friday April 24th, 18h – 20h

 

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.

Thursday 7 May, 19:30

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony performed by the Concertus Orchestra and the Orphée Vocal Ensemble.

Thursday 7 May, 20:00

Le Point Favre offers Banbourg the chance to take the stage for an exceptional musical evening. Known as a maverick in the Swiss music scene, Banbourg, with five albums to his name, will immerse you in his sensitive and groovy world. Expect surprises, possibly with special guests joining him on stage to enhance this unique experience. If you enjoy artists like Bertrand Belin, Benjamin Biolay, or Alain Bashung, this concert is a must-see!

7 – 9 May

Art en Vieille-Ville’s 38th edition presents sixteen concurrent exhibitions that bridge generations, techniques and narrative voices. The programme highlights artists such as Sofia Cacciapaglia, Sylvie Lambert, Étienne Krähenbühl, Yvan Salomone and glass artist Damien François. Works range from glasswork and illustrated books to immersive installations and other contemporary practices. Thematically the shows probe memory, dreamscapes, and the poetic effects of light, revealing intimate dialogues between image, object and book while tracing intergenerational connections and varied material languages.

Joint exhibition openings: May 7

Thursday 7 May, 20:45

A year ago, Bateau Genève won the Prix Jeunesse award and today they are teaming up to bring you an amazing concert at the 2026 ceremony. Join the team on Thursday 7 May at Bateau Genève to support some great organizations and enjoy performances by Fares & Rama, and a set from our new favorite DJ, Amobea.

24 April – 8 May

Adrienne Barman’s exhibition “À POIL!” invites us to a joyful encounter with the human body. Far from the rigid standards of academic art, her drawings of nudes (and a few “naked” pieces!) reveal a rare graphic freedom. A multitude of drawings hung with clips will take over the gallery, transforming the space for two weeks into a lively and spontaneous studio.

Opening: Friday April 24th, 18h – 20h

 

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.

Thursday 7 May, 19:30

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony performed by the Concertus Orchestra and the Orphée Vocal Ensemble.

Thursday 7 May, 20:00

Le Point Favre offers Banbourg the chance to take the stage for an exceptional musical evening. Known as a maverick in the Swiss music scene, Banbourg, with five albums to his name, will immerse you in his sensitive and groovy world. Expect surprises, possibly with special guests joining him on stage to enhance this unique experience. If you enjoy artists like Bertrand Belin, Benjamin Biolay, or Alain Bashung, this concert is a must-see!

7 – 9 May

Art en Vieille-Ville’s 38th edition presents sixteen concurrent exhibitions that bridge generations, techniques and narrative voices. The programme highlights artists such as Sofia Cacciapaglia, Sylvie Lambert, Étienne Krähenbühl, Yvan Salomone and glass artist Damien François. Works range from glasswork and illustrated books to immersive installations and other contemporary practices. Thematically the shows probe memory, dreamscapes, and the poetic effects of light, revealing intimate dialogues between image, object and book while tracing intergenerational connections and varied material languages.

Joint exhibition openings: May 7

Thursday 7 May, 20:45

A year ago, Bateau Genève won the Prix Jeunesse award and today they are teaming up to bring you an amazing concert at the 2026 ceremony. Join the team on Thursday 7 May at Bateau Genève to support some great organizations and enjoy performances by Fares & Rama, and a set from our new favorite DJ, Amobea.

24 April – 8 May

Adrienne Barman’s exhibition “À POIL!” invites us to a joyful encounter with the human body. Far from the rigid standards of academic art, her drawings of nudes (and a few “naked” pieces!) reveal a rare graphic freedom. A multitude of drawings hung with clips will take over the gallery, transforming the space for two weeks into a lively and spontaneous studio.

Opening: Friday April 24th, 18h – 20h

 

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.

Thursday 7 May, 19:30

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony performed by the Concertus Orchestra and the Orphée Vocal Ensemble.

Thursday 7 May, 20:00

Le Point Favre offers Banbourg the chance to take the stage for an exceptional musical evening. Known as a maverick in the Swiss music scene, Banbourg, with five albums to his name, will immerse you in his sensitive and groovy world. Expect surprises, possibly with special guests joining him on stage to enhance this unique experience. If you enjoy artists like Bertrand Belin, Benjamin Biolay, or Alain Bashung, this concert is a must-see!

9 – 10 May

Kim Crofts stages a contemporary puppet-opera adaptation of Haydn and Ovid, blending spoken text with operatic arias for an intimate, poetic retelling of the myth of Philemon and Baucis. Table puppets and masks create layered, tactile tableaux while Raphaël Merlin leads the musical direction with a chamber orchestra. Singers Sophie Negoïta, Faustine Egiziano, Maxence Billiemaz and David Ferreira bring vocal character. The production balances classical source material with playful visual invention.

In French.

4 – 9 May

Sustainability Week is a student-led festival that brings together students, staff and the wider community to explore sustainable living and collective action. Across workshops, skill-sharing and discussions participants can join clothing swaps and repair sessions, sewing and bookbinding workshops, paper-making, a planetary health programme, rooftop yoga, film screenings and photo exhibitions, and a closing Biocale evening. Activities encourage hands-on learning, mutual support and community building.

8 – 10 May

P.A.G.E.S. brings together publishers, artists, designers and visual-communication students to showcase contemporary printed matter and graphic design. The programme features artist books, launches and editorial projects — including presentations of Agathe de Limoges’s Une clé qui n’ouvre rien and the publication Couriller Gribourir by Stanyslas Leray — alongside exhibitions (Bänziger‑Hug‑Kasper‑Florio, Spinorama), a student‑illustrated daily edition and publishing‑focused encounters. The fair foregrounds experimental formats, typographic practice and the objecthood of the book.

7 May & 9 May

Explore a convivial walking route through historic streets to discover a selection of contemporary exhibitions. Led by art historian Noémi Duperron, the guided tour blends close-looking commentary with a relaxed promenade, inviting participants to connect with artworks in their urban setting. Expect thoughtful insights, lively conversation and an accessible pace that makes the route suitable for anyone comfortable on foot. The experience emphasises movement, visual discovery and the social energy of shared cultural exploration.

In French.

8 – 9 May

Led by Yves Staubitz, the Geneva Blues Band revives classic blues with a twelve-piece lineup that blends raw grit and refined musicianship. Drummers Philippe Cataldo and Marcel Bertoli and bassists Christian Yerly and Didier Tischler anchor a rhythm section while guitarists John Woolloff, Marc André Léger and Staubitz weave searing solos; vocalists Anouk Sotanas, Stella Scrivo, Lorenzo Cervetti and Léger bring soulful timbres. Headliner Toby Lee contributes virtuosic guitar and mature, evocative vocals, creating an evening of visceral, timeless blues presented by BAG.

7 – 9 May

Alice Laloy crafts a dystopian world where two champions compete using mechanical avatars in challenges inspired by everyday life. Blending video games, visual arts, circus, and puppetry, the show features virtuoso performers—acrobats, singers, contortionists, and dancers—who captivate and unsettle the audience. The work questions contemporary power dynamics and our capacity for revolt and change.

In French.

7 – 9 May

Art en Vieille-Ville’s 38th edition presents sixteen concurrent exhibitions that bridge generations, techniques and narrative voices. The programme highlights artists such as Sofia Cacciapaglia, Sylvie Lambert, Étienne Krähenbühl, Yvan Salomone and glass artist Damien François. Works range from glasswork and illustrated books to immersive installations and other contemporary practices. Thematically the shows probe memory, dreamscapes, and the poetic effects of light, revealing intimate dialogues between image, object and book while tracing intergenerational connections and varied material languages.

Joint exhibition openings: May 7

Thursday 7 May, 20:45

A year ago, Bateau Genève won the Prix Jeunesse award and today they are teaming up to bring you an amazing concert at the 2026 ceremony. Join the team on Thursday 7 May at Bateau Genève to support some great organizations and enjoy performances by Fares & Rama, and a set from our new favorite DJ, Amobea.

24 April – 8 May

Adrienne Barman’s exhibition “À POIL!” invites us to a joyful encounter with the human body. Far from the rigid standards of academic art, her drawings of nudes (and a few “naked” pieces!) reveal a rare graphic freedom. A multitude of drawings hung with clips will take over the gallery, transforming the space for two weeks into a lively and spontaneous studio.

Opening: Friday April 24th, 18h – 20h

 

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.

Thursday 7 May, 19:30

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony performed by the Concertus Orchestra and the Orphée Vocal Ensemble.

Thursday 7 May, 20:00

Le Point Favre offers Banbourg the chance to take the stage for an exceptional musical evening. Known as a maverick in the Swiss music scene, Banbourg, with five albums to his name, will immerse you in his sensitive and groovy world. Expect surprises, possibly with special guests joining him on stage to enhance this unique experience. If you enjoy artists like Bertrand Belin, Benjamin Biolay, or Alain Bashung, this concert is a must-see!

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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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