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25 – 31 March

The Geneva International Jewish Film Festival (GIJFF) 2025 edition presents a diverse program highlighting Jewish culture, history, and narratives from around the world. This year’s selection includes award-winning films, compelling documentaries, and engaging stories, complemented by discussions with filmmakers and cultural experts, offering a rich exploration of themes that resonate beyond borders.

1 – 8 April

Lola Giouse’s production of Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac reinvents the classic play with a fresh, contemporary perspective, using live music, an all-female cast, and a queer, feminist lens to explore the love triangle between Cyrano, Roxane, and Christian. By moving beyond the traditional portrayal of the play as a showcase for a single actor, Giouse reclaims the text, infusing it with new meaning while addressing contemporary utopias. Drawing from her own experience as a young actress who once played Cyrano, she offers a joyful and collective reinterpretation that invites the cast and audience to explore multiple identities and declare their love freely.

In French.

Tuesday 1 April, 16:15

Jean-Philippe Moreux, from the National Library of France (BnF), will discuss the role of the BnF in digital humanities, highlighting the collection and dissemination of digital data and the research and development activities in the era of generative AI. This event is co-organized by the Library of Geneva and the Digital Humanities Chair at the University of Geneva.

In French.

Tuesday 1 April, 20:00

Vincent Aubert and accordionist Laure-Lyne Richard bring to life “The Great War of Sondrebond” by Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz, a 1906 work that, through free verse, recalls an episode from the 1847 Swiss civil war between seven Catholic cantons and Confederate forces. In this piece, Ramuz presents Jean-Daniel, a conscript from Vaud, who remembers this victorious campaign. Performed at the MIR, the show reinterprets this conflict with a poetic and musical lens, highlighting the historical tensions between Protestants and Catholics.

In French.

1 – 6 April

The 10th edition of the Festival Histoire et Cité delves into the intricate relationship between humans and animals, spanning from prehistory to the present. With nearly 150 invited guests, including Michel Pastoureau and Marie Darrieussecq, the festival offers conferences, film screenings, exhibitions, and roundtable discussions on contemporary animal-related issues. This free event takes place across multiple cities.

1 – 5 April

Watches and Wonders Geneva invites you to a complimentary event in downtown Geneva, offering insight into the art of watchmaking and an exploration of the concept of time. At the Watchmaking Village, located at Pont de la Machine, visitors can engage in educational and cultural workshops and exhibitions. Discover the intricacies of watchmaking professions and witness live qualifications for SwissSkills 2025. Enjoy readings, screenings, and workshops that provide unique perspectives on time. Don’t miss the nighttime event and evening festivities in the Rue-Basses for a distinctive horological experience.

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Events running for an extended period

9 September 2024 – 21 June 2025

Dialogues insolites (Unusual Dialogues) is a city-wide exhibition featuring small installations that explore unexpected connections between different collections, offering new perspectives on the world. This temporary exhibition, part of the closure of Geneva’s Natural History Museum, reveals surprising correlations across various disciplines.

The exhibition is hosted in several locations:

  • Bibliothèque de la Cité – Le Multi: 12.10.24 to 21.06.25, Tues-Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-17:00
  • CERN – Science Gateway: 26.10.24 to 02.03.25, Tues-Sun 09:00-17:00
  • Museum of the History of Science: 31.01.24 to 30.11.25, Daily 10:00-17:00 (closed Tuesdays)
  • Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: 21.03.24 to 29.06.25

These installations offer a unique opportunity to discover and reflect on the hidden connections between science, nature, and history.

29 January – 14 September

The Barbier-Mueller Museum presents “Échos,” an exhibition where photographer Jean-Baptiste Huynh explores the museum’s works through his artistic lens. This sensitive and aesthetic approach encourages reflection on universal themes such as birth, life, aging, and death.

10 February – 4 October

Editions Zoé, a Geneva-based publishing house, has launched nearly 400 authors, standing out in the French-speaking literary world. Their archives, held at the Bibliothèque de Genève, chart this journey from artisanal printing in 1975 to prestigious literary awards. This exhibition, in collaboration with RTS Archives and Interrail, invites you to explore this rich history of success and discovery.

 

3 December 2024 – 26 April 2025

The Forum Meyrin has reopened its galleries, showcasing contemporary artists. Ligia Dias, the first guest artist of the season, has created a monumental piece titled “Inverted Pyramid.” This unique creation, developed with the participation of Meyrin’s residents, incorporates various objects brought in during her residency. A series of meetings and mediations offer insight into the making of this distinctive work.

10 December 2024 – 20 December 2025

International artist Iris Leroyer presents OPUS CARBONE, a groundbreaking exhibition that examines the impact of human activity on living organisms. Through charcoal sculptures, paintings made from carbon-based natural materials, and installations, the work engages the public with the current ecological crisis, prompting reflection on environmental issues and our relationship with nature.

24 March – 13 April

As its grand finale, POCHE/GVE presents “Villa Dolorosa” by Rebekka Kricheldorf, directed by Manon Krüttli. This witty and sharp adaptation of Chekhov follows Irina, Olga, Masha, and Andrei as they navigate their aspirations and privileges amidst a melancholy-laced daily life. The characters voice their professional and personal uncertainties with biting humor, all while indulging in plenty of vodka. Through their familiar complaints and monologues, they unravel their privileges, possibly for the very last time.

In French.

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Geneva Classics

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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