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Lost in Translation examines the relationships between languages and student mobility from the nineteenth to the twenty‑first century. Through panels, roundtables and a film screening, the conference explores Asian mobilities within imperial Europe, (post)colonial contexts, twentieth-century linguistic practices, multilingualism at the University of Geneva, Cold War dynamics and contemporary mobility patterns. Contributions combine historical research and transnational perspectives to reveal how language shaped student experiences and academic networks. A scientific committee supervises the programme.
In French and English.
Singer-songwriter Matilde offers an intimate acoustic set anchored by guitar and voice, blending pop covers with original compositions. Sparse arrangements and warm, hushed vocals reveal lyrical intimacy, where melody and subtle dynamics shape moments of yearning and calm. The performance favours close listening, evoking twilight by the water with gentle rhythms and fragile harmonies that create a reflective, sunlit mood.
In French.
Join an architecture workshop where children discover the city in playful ways. Through drawing, building and observation, young participants explore shapes, materials and urban spaces. Hands-on projects encourage creativity, problem-solving and teamwork as kids design small models and imagine future streets. The session mixes outdoor observation and studio construction to spark curiosity and a sense of belonging in the urban landscape.
In French. Kids ages 8–12.
Graines de Ciel – on the road is a poetic, theatrical-musical encounter conceived by Latifa Djerbi and produced by Compagnie Les Faiseurs de Rêves. Five artist-donors — Nyna Loren, Latifa Djerbi, Amanda Cepero, Mehdi Djouad and Arthur Mettrayer — alternate between sung, spoken and instrumental fragments to create intimate, restorative micro-performances. The piece offers individual poético-musical bubbles and brief rooftop stage presentations that invite quiet reflection and renewed audacity.
In French.
Led by Thierry Courlet (voice, piano, compositions), Le Thierryble revisits 1960s–70s rock with French-language lyrics that blend bittersweet poetry and wry paranoia. Electric guitars give way to cello and delicate arrangements by Vartan Baonian, while Maëllie’s vocal textures and percussion colour the sound. Influences such as Pink Floyd, the Beatles and Genesis surface without pastiche, creating melancholic, cinematic moments. Presented within the Musique à Pont-Rouge programme in collaboration with FA-MI, the set feels intimate and reflective.
In French.
Ky‑Mani Marley blends reggae, hip‑hop, RnB and dancehall in a dynamic stage show rooted in his Jamaican heritage. He revisits anthems from his father Bob Marley alongside early recordings and more recent material, moving between soulful vocals, rhythmic grooves and spoken-word elements. A seasoned collaborator with international artists, Ky‑Mani delivers an energetic, genre-crossing performance that balances reverence for tradition with contemporary urban influences.
REQUIEM POUR DU POGNON is a musical comedy that unfolds as a blackly comic inheritance farce. After the death of wealthy entrepreneur Marcel, a large, fractious family gathers to read the will: a humiliated widow, a lovesick secretary, an avaricious mistress, a dull son, neurotic daughters and grasping cousins. Songs, ensemble numbers and moments of karaoke expose secrets, rivalries and petty betrayals, shifting between biting satire and tender absurdity while the stage pulses with chaotic, carnival-like energy.
In French.
Lost in Translation examines the relationships between languages and student mobility from the nineteenth to the twenty‑first century. Through panels, roundtables and a film screening, the conference explores Asian mobilities within imperial Europe, (post)colonial contexts, twentieth-century linguistic practices, multilingualism at the University of Geneva, Cold War dynamics and contemporary mobility patterns. Contributions combine historical research and transnational perspectives to reveal how language shaped student experiences and academic networks. A scientific committee supervises the programme.
In French and English.
Singer-songwriter Matilde offers an intimate acoustic set anchored by guitar and voice, blending pop covers with original compositions. Sparse arrangements and warm, hushed vocals reveal lyrical intimacy, where melody and subtle dynamics shape moments of yearning and calm. The performance favours close listening, evoking twilight by the water with gentle rhythms and fragile harmonies that create a reflective, sunlit mood.
In French.
Join an architecture workshop where children discover the city in playful ways. Through drawing, building and observation, young participants explore shapes, materials and urban spaces. Hands-on projects encourage creativity, problem-solving and teamwork as kids design small models and imagine future streets. The session mixes outdoor observation and studio construction to spark curiosity and a sense of belonging in the urban landscape.
In French. Kids ages 8–12.
Graines de Ciel – on the road is a poetic, theatrical-musical encounter conceived by Latifa Djerbi and produced by Compagnie Les Faiseurs de Rêves. Five artist-donors — Nyna Loren, Latifa Djerbi, Amanda Cepero, Mehdi Djouad and Arthur Mettrayer — alternate between sung, spoken and instrumental fragments to create intimate, restorative micro-performances. The piece offers individual poético-musical bubbles and brief rooftop stage presentations that invite quiet reflection and renewed audacity.
In French.
Led by Thierry Courlet (voice, piano, compositions), Le Thierryble revisits 1960s–70s rock with French-language lyrics that blend bittersweet poetry and wry paranoia. Electric guitars give way to cello and delicate arrangements by Vartan Baonian, while Maëllie’s vocal textures and percussion colour the sound. Influences such as Pink Floyd, the Beatles and Genesis surface without pastiche, creating melancholic, cinematic moments. Presented within the Musique à Pont-Rouge programme in collaboration with FA-MI, the set feels intimate and reflective.
In French.
Ky‑Mani Marley blends reggae, hip‑hop, RnB and dancehall in a dynamic stage show rooted in his Jamaican heritage. He revisits anthems from his father Bob Marley alongside early recordings and more recent material, moving between soulful vocals, rhythmic grooves and spoken-word elements. A seasoned collaborator with international artists, Ky‑Mani delivers an energetic, genre-crossing performance that balances reverence for tradition with contemporary urban influences.
REQUIEM POUR DU POGNON is a musical comedy that unfolds as a blackly comic inheritance farce. After the death of wealthy entrepreneur Marcel, a large, fractious family gathers to read the will: a humiliated widow, a lovesick secretary, an avaricious mistress, a dull son, neurotic daughters and grasping cousins. Songs, ensemble numbers and moments of karaoke expose secrets, rivalries and petty betrayals, shifting between biting satire and tender absurdity while the stage pulses with chaotic, carnival-like energy.
In French.
Lost in Translation examines the relationships between languages and student mobility from the nineteenth to the twenty‑first century. Through panels, roundtables and a film screening, the conference explores Asian mobilities within imperial Europe, (post)colonial contexts, twentieth-century linguistic practices, multilingualism at the University of Geneva, Cold War dynamics and contemporary mobility patterns. Contributions combine historical research and transnational perspectives to reveal how language shaped student experiences and academic networks. A scientific committee supervises the programme.
In French and English.
Singer-songwriter Matilde offers an intimate acoustic set anchored by guitar and voice, blending pop covers with original compositions. Sparse arrangements and warm, hushed vocals reveal lyrical intimacy, where melody and subtle dynamics shape moments of yearning and calm. The performance favours close listening, evoking twilight by the water with gentle rhythms and fragile harmonies that create a reflective, sunlit mood.
In French.
Join an architecture workshop where children discover the city in playful ways. Through drawing, building and observation, young participants explore shapes, materials and urban spaces. Hands-on projects encourage creativity, problem-solving and teamwork as kids design small models and imagine future streets. The session mixes outdoor observation and studio construction to spark curiosity and a sense of belonging in the urban landscape.
In French. Kids ages 8–12.
Graines de Ciel – on the road is a poetic, theatrical-musical encounter conceived by Latifa Djerbi and produced by Compagnie Les Faiseurs de Rêves. Five artist-donors — Nyna Loren, Latifa Djerbi, Amanda Cepero, Mehdi Djouad and Arthur Mettrayer — alternate between sung, spoken and instrumental fragments to create intimate, restorative micro-performances. The piece offers individual poético-musical bubbles and brief rooftop stage presentations that invite quiet reflection and renewed audacity.
In French.
Led by Thierry Courlet (voice, piano, compositions), Le Thierryble revisits 1960s–70s rock with French-language lyrics that blend bittersweet poetry and wry paranoia. Electric guitars give way to cello and delicate arrangements by Vartan Baonian, while Maëllie’s vocal textures and percussion colour the sound. Influences such as Pink Floyd, the Beatles and Genesis surface without pastiche, creating melancholic, cinematic moments. Presented within the Musique à Pont-Rouge programme in collaboration with FA-MI, the set feels intimate and reflective.
In French.
Ky‑Mani Marley blends reggae, hip‑hop, RnB and dancehall in a dynamic stage show rooted in his Jamaican heritage. He revisits anthems from his father Bob Marley alongside early recordings and more recent material, moving between soulful vocals, rhythmic grooves and spoken-word elements. A seasoned collaborator with international artists, Ky‑Mani delivers an energetic, genre-crossing performance that balances reverence for tradition with contemporary urban influences.
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.
Since its first edition in 1992, this free popular festival celebrates music and encourages everyone to make and enjoy it. It showcases the musical diversity of the greater Geneva area through performances by professional and amateur artists, schools and cultural institutions, plus community projects and co-productions. The program brings neighbours together across stages and styles, offering a friendly space for shared listening, participation and discovery.
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.
Grab your binoculars and picnic and explore slippery, sun-warmed rocks in search of scaly friends. Walk quietly to spot lizards basking, snakes slipping through grass, or maybe a turtle at the water’s edge. Listen to bird calls, feel the heat on stones, and sketch or describe what you see. Learn simple facts about how these reptiles live, move, and hide while using your eyes and curiosity.
In French. Kids ages from 6 to 12.
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
Isabelle Excoffier presents original drawings and sculptures that reinterpret Ovid’s metamorphoses through a contemporary visual language. Her tactile sculptures and inked studies navigate transformation, the body and mythic transgression, combining delicate line work with sculptural volume. Accompanied by critical notices from Armen Godel and published in a limited-edition volume, the works stage intimate dialogues between text and image, inviting reflection on narrative mutation and the persistence of classical myths in modern artistic practice.
Opening: Thursday 18 June, 17:30 – 20:30, in the presence of the artist.
Closing Event: Saturday 20 June, 11:00 – 17:00,, in the presence of the artist.
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
REQUIEM POUR DU POGNON is a musical comedy that unfolds as a blackly comic inheritance farce. After the death of wealthy entrepreneur Marcel, a large, fractious family gathers to read the will: a humiliated widow, a lovesick secretary, an avaricious mistress, a dull son, neurotic daughters and grasping cousins. Songs, ensemble numbers and moments of karaoke expose secrets, rivalries and petty betrayals, shifting between biting satire and tender absurdity while the stage pulses with chaotic, carnival-like energy.
In French.
Lost in Translation examines the relationships between languages and student mobility from the nineteenth to the twenty‑first century. Through panels, roundtables and a film screening, the conference explores Asian mobilities within imperial Europe, (post)colonial contexts, twentieth-century linguistic practices, multilingualism at the University of Geneva, Cold War dynamics and contemporary mobility patterns. Contributions combine historical research and transnational perspectives to reveal how language shaped student experiences and academic networks. A scientific committee supervises the programme.
In French and English.
Singer-songwriter Matilde offers an intimate acoustic set anchored by guitar and voice, blending pop covers with original compositions. Sparse arrangements and warm, hushed vocals reveal lyrical intimacy, where melody and subtle dynamics shape moments of yearning and calm. The performance favours close listening, evoking twilight by the water with gentle rhythms and fragile harmonies that create a reflective, sunlit mood.
In French.
Join an architecture workshop where children discover the city in playful ways. Through drawing, building and observation, young participants explore shapes, materials and urban spaces. Hands-on projects encourage creativity, problem-solving and teamwork as kids design small models and imagine future streets. The session mixes outdoor observation and studio construction to spark curiosity and a sense of belonging in the urban landscape.
In French. Kids ages 8–12.
Graines de Ciel – on the road is a poetic, theatrical-musical encounter conceived by Latifa Djerbi and produced by Compagnie Les Faiseurs de Rêves. Five artist-donors — Nyna Loren, Latifa Djerbi, Amanda Cepero, Mehdi Djouad and Arthur Mettrayer — alternate between sung, spoken and instrumental fragments to create intimate, restorative micro-performances. The piece offers individual poético-musical bubbles and brief rooftop stage presentations that invite quiet reflection and renewed audacity.
In French.
Led by Thierry Courlet (voice, piano, compositions), Le Thierryble revisits 1960s–70s rock with French-language lyrics that blend bittersweet poetry and wry paranoia. Electric guitars give way to cello and delicate arrangements by Vartan Baonian, while Maëllie’s vocal textures and percussion colour the sound. Influences such as Pink Floyd, the Beatles and Genesis surface without pastiche, creating melancholic, cinematic moments. Presented within the Musique à Pont-Rouge programme in collaboration with FA-MI, the set feels intimate and reflective.
In French.
Ky‑Mani Marley blends reggae, hip‑hop, RnB and dancehall in a dynamic stage show rooted in his Jamaican heritage. He revisits anthems from his father Bob Marley alongside early recordings and more recent material, moving between soulful vocals, rhythmic grooves and spoken-word elements. A seasoned collaborator with international artists, Ky‑Mani delivers an energetic, genre-crossing performance that balances reverence for tradition with contemporary urban influences.
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