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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.
Justine Triet’s intimate political drama follows a political reporter who must cover a presidential runoff while navigating a turbulent family situation with her former partner and their children. Mixing intimate chronicle and political agitation, the film blurs private and public spheres with a near‑documentary energy. Triet captures an era shaped by media hyperconnectivity, exploring contemporary relationships, professional pressure and emotional ambivalence through sharp performances and a restless, observant camera.
In French.
In a Bamako courtyard, Abderrahmane Sissako stages a symbolic trial in which representatives of African civil society confront international financial institutions. Blending fiction, documentary and political reflection, the film gives a human face to the consequences of globalisation, transforming private spaces into a communal courtroom. Lyrical yet precise, Sissako observes everyday life around the performance, probing power imbalances between Africa and global institutions with compassion and quiet urgency.
In French.
Make and move your own puppet in a hands-on creative workshop. Young makers will design characters, choose fabrics and colours, and learn simple manipulation techniques to bring their creations to life. Through playful exercises and guided practice they explore movement, storytelling and fine motor skills while experimenting with textures, sounds and gestures. Small group work encourages sharing ideas and imaginative problem-solving.
In French. Kids ages 7–12.
An energetic evening of spontaneous theatre, the 32nd Mondial d’Improvisation brings together agile improvisers who craft scenes and characters on the spot. The ensemble explores rapid storytelling, sharp comic timing and emotional risk, playing with form and audience suggestion. Staging favors minimal props and a nimble ensemble dynamic, producing a vibrant, unpredictable atmosphere where creativity and collaboration drive every moment.
In French.
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.
Lucy lives with her family on a small isolated island, where her extraordinary gifts provoke suspicion and rejection. When she meets Milly — a little girl only Lucy can see — she sets off on a poignant adventure to unravel the mystery of her powers. Told with a lyrical, intimate eye, the film explores themes of belonging, otherness and the fragile border between imagination and reality, using windswept landscapes and close, expressive images to evoke mood and emotional truth.
In French.
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.
Justine Triet’s intimate political drama follows a political reporter who must cover a presidential runoff while navigating a turbulent family situation with her former partner and their children. Mixing intimate chronicle and political agitation, the film blurs private and public spheres with a near‑documentary energy. Triet captures an era shaped by media hyperconnectivity, exploring contemporary relationships, professional pressure and emotional ambivalence through sharp performances and a restless, observant camera.
In French.
In a Bamako courtyard, Abderrahmane Sissako stages a symbolic trial in which representatives of African civil society confront international financial institutions. Blending fiction, documentary and political reflection, the film gives a human face to the consequences of globalisation, transforming private spaces into a communal courtroom. Lyrical yet precise, Sissako observes everyday life around the performance, probing power imbalances between Africa and global institutions with compassion and quiet urgency.
In French.
Make and move your own puppet in a hands-on creative workshop. Young makers will design characters, choose fabrics and colours, and learn simple manipulation techniques to bring their creations to life. Through playful exercises and guided practice they explore movement, storytelling and fine motor skills while experimenting with textures, sounds and gestures. Small group work encourages sharing ideas and imaginative problem-solving.
In French. Kids ages 7–12.
An energetic evening of spontaneous theatre, the 32nd Mondial d’Improvisation brings together agile improvisers who craft scenes and characters on the spot. The ensemble explores rapid storytelling, sharp comic timing and emotional risk, playing with form and audience suggestion. Staging favors minimal props and a nimble ensemble dynamic, producing a vibrant, unpredictable atmosphere where creativity and collaboration drive every moment.
In French.
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.
Lucy lives with her family on a small isolated island, where her extraordinary gifts provoke suspicion and rejection. When she meets Milly — a little girl only Lucy can see — she sets off on a poignant adventure to unravel the mystery of her powers. Told with a lyrical, intimate eye, the film explores themes of belonging, otherness and the fragile border between imagination and reality, using windswept landscapes and close, expressive images to evoke mood and emotional truth.
In French.
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.
Justine Triet’s intimate political drama follows a political reporter who must cover a presidential runoff while navigating a turbulent family situation with her former partner and their children. Mixing intimate chronicle and political agitation, the film blurs private and public spheres with a near‑documentary energy. Triet captures an era shaped by media hyperconnectivity, exploring contemporary relationships, professional pressure and emotional ambivalence through sharp performances and a restless, observant camera.
In French.
In a Bamako courtyard, Abderrahmane Sissako stages a symbolic trial in which representatives of African civil society confront international financial institutions. Blending fiction, documentary and political reflection, the film gives a human face to the consequences of globalisation, transforming private spaces into a communal courtroom. Lyrical yet precise, Sissako observes everyday life around the performance, probing power imbalances between Africa and global institutions with compassion and quiet urgency.
In French.
Make and move your own puppet in a hands-on creative workshop. Young makers will design characters, choose fabrics and colours, and learn simple manipulation techniques to bring their creations to life. Through playful exercises and guided practice they explore movement, storytelling and fine motor skills while experimenting with textures, sounds and gestures. Small group work encourages sharing ideas and imaginative problem-solving.
In French. Kids ages 7–12.
An energetic evening of spontaneous theatre, the 32nd Mondial d’Improvisation brings together agile improvisers who craft scenes and characters on the spot. The ensemble explores rapid storytelling, sharp comic timing and emotional risk, playing with form and audience suggestion. Staging favors minimal props and a nimble ensemble dynamic, producing a vibrant, unpredictable atmosphere where creativity and collaboration drive every moment.
In French.
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.
Led by accordionist Camille Tissot, Inscape offers an immersion in modern jazz shaped by diverse influences from Bobby McFerrin to Alt-J and Paname Panic. Tissot’s original compositions bring the accordion to the foreground, blending electric textures and delicate timbres. Joined by Solal Laval (drums), Ethan Borlet-Hote (bass) and Léonard Probst (keyboards), the quartet crafts an intimate, richly textured sound world that moves between forceful momentum and fragile lyricism.
Explore spooky, playful adventures at Hallomania, a Halloween festival designed for families. Children will hunt for treats, solve mystery games, join guided night walks, take part in hands-on workshops, taste seasonal treats, and enjoy themed evenings. Activities combine storytelling, crafts, movement and sensory surprises to spark imagination and cooperative play. The programme encourages creativity, curiosity and shared discovery across a variety of family-friendly formats.
Directed by Elidan Arzoni, this fiery, hilarious staging of Yasmina Reza’s play follows two couples whose polite attempt to resolve a quarrel between their sons collapses into a savage verbal carnage. Performers Sophie Broustal, Vincent Jacquet, Camille Édith Bouzaglo and Frédéric Landenberg unleash sharp, tightly wound exchanges, while Benoît Delaunay’s scenography and Hervé Broillet’s costumes frame escalating social fractures. Danielle Milovic’s lighting and meticulous stagecraft intensify a darkly comic exploration of civility, hypocrisy and unleashed instincts.
In French.
Audrey Baldassare presents a sharp, intimate stand-up set that blends observational humour, personal anecdotes and keen social insight. On stage she navigates everyday absurdities with playful timing and precise delivery, moving between laugh-out-loud moments and quieter, reflective beats. The show balances warmth and edge, inviting the audience to reconsider small truths through a fresh comic perspective. Minimal staging and close interaction keep the focus on voice, rhythm and storytelling.
In French.
Entrepreneur and investor Jody Cavalie leads a two-day seminar exploring practical approaches to creating income, investing, personal development and achieving financial freedom. Through keynote talks, testimonials and shared experiences, Cavalie and guest speakers such as Jean Hollaender present strategies, real-world cases and actionable advice to help participants grow revenues, scale projects and build long-term financial independence. The program targets individuals, entrepreneurs and investors seeking new knowledge, inspiration and peer exchange.
In French.
Two Point Oh is an electric drama-comedy that probes love, loss and the unsettling presence of artificial intelligence. The staging blends sharp dialogue, moments of dark humour and pulsing audiovisual design to blur boundaries between human memory and digital simulation. Performers navigate intimate emotional terrain while the production explores grief’s persistence in a technologised world, alternating tenderness and bite to leave audiences both moved and unsettled.
In English. French surtitles.
Follow a young girl who speaks with her conscience in this original musical full of songs written to captivate young listeners. Through a gentle, empathetic story the show explores bullying, self-esteem and managing emotions while offering practical tools children and parents can use when faced with violence. The performance ends with a conversation where kids and adults can ask questions or share experiences.
In French. Kids ages 6-14.
Lucy lives with her family on a small isolated island, where her extraordinary gifts provoke suspicion and rejection. When she meets Milly — a little girl only Lucy can see — she sets off on a poignant adventure to unravel the mystery of her powers. Told with a lyrical, intimate eye, the film explores themes of belonging, otherness and the fragile border between imagination and reality, using windswept landscapes and close, expressive images to evoke mood and emotional truth.
In French.
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.
Justine Triet’s intimate political drama follows a political reporter who must cover a presidential runoff while navigating a turbulent family situation with her former partner and their children. Mixing intimate chronicle and political agitation, the film blurs private and public spheres with a near‑documentary energy. Triet captures an era shaped by media hyperconnectivity, exploring contemporary relationships, professional pressure and emotional ambivalence through sharp performances and a restless, observant camera.
In French.
In a Bamako courtyard, Abderrahmane Sissako stages a symbolic trial in which representatives of African civil society confront international financial institutions. Blending fiction, documentary and political reflection, the film gives a human face to the consequences of globalisation, transforming private spaces into a communal courtroom. Lyrical yet precise, Sissako observes everyday life around the performance, probing power imbalances between Africa and global institutions with compassion and quiet urgency.
In French.
Make and move your own puppet in a hands-on creative workshop. Young makers will design characters, choose fabrics and colours, and learn simple manipulation techniques to bring their creations to life. Through playful exercises and guided practice they explore movement, storytelling and fine motor skills while experimenting with textures, sounds and gestures. Small group work encourages sharing ideas and imaginative problem-solving.
In French. Kids ages 7–12.
An energetic evening of spontaneous theatre, the 32nd Mondial d’Improvisation brings together agile improvisers who craft scenes and characters on the spot. The ensemble explores rapid storytelling, sharp comic timing and emotional risk, playing with form and audience suggestion. Staging favors minimal props and a nimble ensemble dynamic, producing a vibrant, unpredictable atmosphere where creativity and collaboration drive every moment.
In French.
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.
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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.
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