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Come together for a warm community celebration of the new school year, featuring music, dance, short films and hands-on workshops for all ages. Throughout the afternoon there will be continuous activities, information stands and food stalls, and a shared meal offered at the end of the day. Families and neighbours are invited to connect, participate in interactive performances and creative activities suitable for various age groups. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities and strengthen community ties.
Directed by Louis Bonard, Les Voüéces follows two reclusive women, Rodogonde and Frénéjus, who live atop a high tower. Louis Bonard and Michèle Gurtner wrote and perform a piece in an enchanted pseudo‑medieval tongue where voice, embroidery and play weave a poetic fable. The performance probes silence, the passage of time, guilt and the unsettling presence of other voices — ghostly, culpable or absurd — with a blend of darkness and dark humour.
In French.
Brooklyn-born poet and musician Aja Monet weaves spoken word and jazz-inflected song into a charged, intimate performance. Her voice combines surreal imagery, precise diction and raw emotional clarity, supported by subtle electronic textures and live instrumentalists. Collaborations with leading jazz and soul figures inform a multidisciplinary approach that blends improvisation, rhythmic poetics and melodic hooks. The staging favors close, cinematic lighting and spacious soundscapes, inviting listeners into a communal, urgent evening of reflection and fierce tenderness.
In English.
Play with beats and sounds in a hands-on mini workshop. Under guidance, kids use a computer, sound card and a synth to explore electronic timbres, rhythms and textures. They learn simple tools, experiment with effects, and build a short piece in just a few minutes. Expect bright clicks, deep bass pulses and lively loops that you can tweak and share. The session encourages listening, creativity and confidence with music technology.
In French. Kids ages 7–14.
An imaginative water festival that turns the lake into a living stage with choreographed fountains, luminous installations, projections, lasers and layered music. Daytime aquatic spectacles ripple with playful choreography and surprise moments, while large evening shows fuse water, light and sound into cinematic tableaux. Two nights feature DJs spinning into the late hours for dancing by the water. Open to all ages, the experience mixes spectacle, choreography and club energy into a single vibrant, sensory stroll.
Puissance 5 brings together five women artists from different generations in a dialogue between matter and spirit. Their intersecting trajectories produce works where gravity, metal, graphite and cosmic imagery become recurring motifs. The exhibition presents pieces in metal, pencil and mixed media that interweave tactile presence and poetic restraint, exploring materiality, perception and the enduring force of feminine creation across time and space.
Opening: 16 September, 16:00
An interactive workshop led by Bureau d’Artengagé presenting reflections from the first season of the ART & INCLUSION programme, Notre parc Idéal. Participants will examine artistic approaches to social inclusion, discuss outcomes and lessons learned, and investigate collaborative methods for engaging diverse communities through creative practice. The session combines short presentations and group exchange to surface insights and next steps for participatory cultural projects.
In French.
Come together for a warm community celebration of the new school year, featuring music, dance, short films and hands-on workshops for all ages. Throughout the afternoon there will be continuous activities, information stands and food stalls, and a shared meal offered at the end of the day. Families and neighbours are invited to connect, participate in interactive performances and creative activities suitable for various age groups. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities and strengthen community ties.
Directed by Louis Bonard, Les Voüéces follows two reclusive women, Rodogonde and Frénéjus, who live atop a high tower. Louis Bonard and Michèle Gurtner wrote and perform a piece in an enchanted pseudo‑medieval tongue where voice, embroidery and play weave a poetic fable. The performance probes silence, the passage of time, guilt and the unsettling presence of other voices — ghostly, culpable or absurd — with a blend of darkness and dark humour.
In French.
Brooklyn-born poet and musician Aja Monet weaves spoken word and jazz-inflected song into a charged, intimate performance. Her voice combines surreal imagery, precise diction and raw emotional clarity, supported by subtle electronic textures and live instrumentalists. Collaborations with leading jazz and soul figures inform a multidisciplinary approach that blends improvisation, rhythmic poetics and melodic hooks. The staging favors close, cinematic lighting and spacious soundscapes, inviting listeners into a communal, urgent evening of reflection and fierce tenderness.
In English.
Play with beats and sounds in a hands-on mini workshop. Under guidance, kids use a computer, sound card and a synth to explore electronic timbres, rhythms and textures. They learn simple tools, experiment with effects, and build a short piece in just a few minutes. Expect bright clicks, deep bass pulses and lively loops that you can tweak and share. The session encourages listening, creativity and confidence with music technology.
In French. Kids ages 7–14.
An imaginative water festival that turns the lake into a living stage with choreographed fountains, luminous installations, projections, lasers and layered music. Daytime aquatic spectacles ripple with playful choreography and surprise moments, while large evening shows fuse water, light and sound into cinematic tableaux. Two nights feature DJs spinning into the late hours for dancing by the water. Open to all ages, the experience mixes spectacle, choreography and club energy into a single vibrant, sensory stroll.
Puissance 5 brings together five women artists from different generations in a dialogue between matter and spirit. Their intersecting trajectories produce works where gravity, metal, graphite and cosmic imagery become recurring motifs. The exhibition presents pieces in metal, pencil and mixed media that interweave tactile presence and poetic restraint, exploring materiality, perception and the enduring force of feminine creation across time and space.
Opening: 16 September, 16:00
An interactive workshop led by Bureau d’Artengagé presenting reflections from the first season of the ART & INCLUSION programme, Notre parc Idéal. Participants will examine artistic approaches to social inclusion, discuss outcomes and lessons learned, and investigate collaborative methods for engaging diverse communities through creative practice. The session combines short presentations and group exchange to surface insights and next steps for participatory cultural projects.
In French.
Come together for a warm community celebration of the new school year, featuring music, dance, short films and hands-on workshops for all ages. Throughout the afternoon there will be continuous activities, information stands and food stalls, and a shared meal offered at the end of the day. Families and neighbours are invited to connect, participate in interactive performances and creative activities suitable for various age groups. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities and strengthen community ties.
Directed by Louis Bonard, Les Voüéces follows two reclusive women, Rodogonde and Frénéjus, who live atop a high tower. Louis Bonard and Michèle Gurtner wrote and perform a piece in an enchanted pseudo‑medieval tongue where voice, embroidery and play weave a poetic fable. The performance probes silence, the passage of time, guilt and the unsettling presence of other voices — ghostly, culpable or absurd — with a blend of darkness and dark humour.
In French.
Brooklyn-born poet and musician Aja Monet weaves spoken word and jazz-inflected song into a charged, intimate performance. Her voice combines surreal imagery, precise diction and raw emotional clarity, supported by subtle electronic textures and live instrumentalists. Collaborations with leading jazz and soul figures inform a multidisciplinary approach that blends improvisation, rhythmic poetics and melodic hooks. The staging favors close, cinematic lighting and spacious soundscapes, inviting listeners into a communal, urgent evening of reflection and fierce tenderness.
In English.
Play with beats and sounds in a hands-on mini workshop. Under guidance, kids use a computer, sound card and a synth to explore electronic timbres, rhythms and textures. They learn simple tools, experiment with effects, and build a short piece in just a few minutes. Expect bright clicks, deep bass pulses and lively loops that you can tweak and share. The session encourages listening, creativity and confidence with music technology.
In French. Kids ages 7–14.
An imaginative water festival that turns the lake into a living stage with choreographed fountains, luminous installations, projections, lasers and layered music. Daytime aquatic spectacles ripple with playful choreography and surprise moments, while large evening shows fuse water, light and sound into cinematic tableaux. Two nights feature DJs spinning into the late hours for dancing by the water. Open to all ages, the experience mixes spectacle, choreography and club energy into a single vibrant, sensory stroll.
Puissance 5 brings together five women artists from different generations in a dialogue between matter and spirit. Their intersecting trajectories produce works where gravity, metal, graphite and cosmic imagery become recurring motifs. The exhibition presents pieces in metal, pencil and mixed media that interweave tactile presence and poetic restraint, exploring materiality, perception and the enduring force of feminine creation across time and space.
Opening: 16 September, 16:00
Variations Musicales de Tannay presents a ten-day classical music festival offering a series of tented concerts featuring invited soloists, chamber ensembles, orchestral projects and family-friendly performances. Programmes range from intimate recitals and chamber music to larger ensemble and orchestral works, with one free family concert aimed at young audiences. Concerts are staged regardless of weather, and the festival emphasizes artistic variety, lyrical expression and accessible programming that invites listeners of all ages into the world of classical music.
Directed by Luc Birraux, In Guilty Night is a semi-staged opera that fuses Purcell’s baroque airs with a new electronic score by Uèle Lamore. Conductor Jonas Descotte leads Les Argonautes and soloists Mariamielle Lamagat, Joël Terrin and William Socolof. A spoken choir of ÉPI beneficiaries and an intimate installation by Julien Brun anchor the work in a social, collective dimension. Costume designer Benjamin Broillet and sound designer Jean Keraudren shape shifting textures between early sonorities and contemporary electronics.
This guided tour examines the St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, exploring its causes — religious tensions, political manipulation and collective fears — and the immediate dynamics that transformed an attempted assassination into widespread violence. It investigates how the massacre affected relations between Catholics and Protestants, its spread beyond Paris, and its symbolic resonance within the Reformation. The narrative situates the events in broader social and political contexts, revealing the mechanisms that turned political rivalry into mass sectarian bloodshed.
Thirty days of walking across Scotland: two longtime friends trek six hundred kilometres through the Scottish Highlands to reconnect with each other, renew their bond with nature and recover parts of themselves they had lost. Shot in expansive, luminous landscapes and driven by subtle, naturalistic performances, the film offers a careful, contemplative portrait of time’s passage, friendship and the small, telling details of everyday life. A meditative road movie that privileges atmosphere, silence and quiet emotional shifts.
FURTHER AFIELD
Jval Openair presents a dynamic open-air music festival showcasing an eclectic mix of emerging and established acts across multiple stages. The announced lineup features Uzi Freyja, Tendinites, Adieu Marcel, Deadletter, Honeyglaze, Parker Leftlover, Valencia Grace, Copycat and Lum, plus late-night aftershows with Cazoule & DJ Zinzin, Aurore & Zou_Diak and Club Katel. Scenic concepts and aftershow programming are developed by Club Katel in collaboration with Jval, offering immersive staging and club-infused atmospheres.
An open-air rock festival, celebrated for its authentic atmosphere, live energy, and strong community spirit. Bringing together local and international artists across rock, blues, and alternative music, the festival transforms the countryside into a vibrant gathering space where concerts, regional food, and convivial encounters come together in a uniquely festive setting. Driven by passion and a longstanding independent spirit, Festiverbant offers an immersive musical experience that combines raw sound, artistic discovery, and the warm character of Geneva’s cultural scene.
An international under-17 football tournament bringing together young players and local supporters for two days of competitive matches and shared community spirit. Families, friends and football fans are welcome to cheer on emerging talent, celebrate teamwork and enjoy a friendly atmosphere. Organized by Association SFAIR, the event invites volunteers to get involved and supports connections across the community. Everyone is encouraged to join in and support youth development through sport.
An interactive workshop led by Bureau d’Artengagé presenting reflections from the first season of the ART & INCLUSION programme, Notre parc Idéal. Participants will examine artistic approaches to social inclusion, discuss outcomes and lessons learned, and investigate collaborative methods for engaging diverse communities through creative practice. The session combines short presentations and group exchange to surface insights and next steps for participatory cultural projects.
In French.
Come together for a warm community celebration of the new school year, featuring music, dance, short films and hands-on workshops for all ages. Throughout the afternoon there will be continuous activities, information stands and food stalls, and a shared meal offered at the end of the day. Families and neighbours are invited to connect, participate in interactive performances and creative activities suitable for various age groups. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities and strengthen community ties.
Directed by Louis Bonard, Les Voüéces follows two reclusive women, Rodogonde and Frénéjus, who live atop a high tower. Louis Bonard and Michèle Gurtner wrote and perform a piece in an enchanted pseudo‑medieval tongue where voice, embroidery and play weave a poetic fable. The performance probes silence, the passage of time, guilt and the unsettling presence of other voices — ghostly, culpable or absurd — with a blend of darkness and dark humour.
In French.
Brooklyn-born poet and musician Aja Monet weaves spoken word and jazz-inflected song into a charged, intimate performance. Her voice combines surreal imagery, precise diction and raw emotional clarity, supported by subtle electronic textures and live instrumentalists. Collaborations with leading jazz and soul figures inform a multidisciplinary approach that blends improvisation, rhythmic poetics and melodic hooks. The staging favors close, cinematic lighting and spacious soundscapes, inviting listeners into a communal, urgent evening of reflection and fierce tenderness.
In English.
Play with beats and sounds in a hands-on mini workshop. Under guidance, kids use a computer, sound card and a synth to explore electronic timbres, rhythms and textures. They learn simple tools, experiment with effects, and build a short piece in just a few minutes. Expect bright clicks, deep bass pulses and lively loops that you can tweak and share. The session encourages listening, creativity and confidence with music technology.
In French. Kids ages 7–14.
An imaginative water festival that turns the lake into a living stage with choreographed fountains, luminous installations, projections, lasers and layered music. Daytime aquatic spectacles ripple with playful choreography and surprise moments, while large evening shows fuse water, light and sound into cinematic tableaux. Two nights feature DJs spinning into the late hours for dancing by the water. Open to all ages, the experience mixes spectacle, choreography and club energy into a single vibrant, sensory stroll.
Puissance 5 brings together five women artists from different generations in a dialogue between matter and spirit. Their intersecting trajectories produce works where gravity, metal, graphite and cosmic imagery become recurring motifs. The exhibition presents pieces in metal, pencil and mixed media that interweave tactile presence and poetic restraint, exploring materiality, perception and the enduring force of feminine creation across time and space.
Opening: 16 September, 16:00
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