Various events in Geneva: workshops, meetups and unique activities

Last chance

#Hashtag Déclic - Pockemon Crew

Tuesday, 6 October - 19:00

Théâtre Forum Meyrin

From 10.-

Un spectacle provocant et satirique où Reto Zenhäusern, interprété par Vincent Kucholl, dissèque cynisme et néolibéralisme avec humour noir. Conférence multimédia percutante dès 14 ans.

Dance

Silahkan - Compagnie 7273

Saturday, 31 October - 17:00

Théâtre Forum Meyrin

From 10.-

Discover Pockemon Crew’s electrifying hip-hop fusion—where digital habits meet raw movement. A visual, physical performance for all ages, blending light, projection, and rhythm to reconnect with the real world. From 7 years...

Dance

Witch Hunting - Compagnie par Terre - Anne Nguyen

Friday, 12 March - 20:30

Théâtre Forum Meyrin

From 10.-

Explore Romancero Queer by Virginie Despentes—a bold, raw play where a queer troupe reimagines Bernarda Alba, exposing power, identity, and rebellion through laughter and conflict. 1h40 | From 15+

Dance

Baby Teeth

From Fri, 13 to Sun, 15 November

Comédie de Genève - Salle modulable - Geneva

From 10.-

A poetic dance performance exploring memory, language, and transformation through the metaphor of baby teeth—ten dancers blend movement, voice, and raw emotion in a sensory journey. 1h40.

Dance

Vision

From Thu, 27 to Fri, 28 May

Comédie de Genève - Salle modulable - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover Monique Wittig’s visionary feminist thought through a mesmerizing blend of reading, music and performance by Adèle Haenel and Caro Geryl—a poetic evening of resistance and clarity.

Dance

Avant la nuit / L'oiseau de feu

From Wed, 4 to Sat, 7 November

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

Unveil parenthood’s raw power in Avant la nuit, a dance diptyque blending Stravinsky’s Firebird with intimate family rituals—ten adult kids reveal tenderness and fragility before plunging into a haunting world of manipulation.

Dance

Après moi, le déluge

From Wed, 24 to Fri, 26 February

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

Join Andrea Jiménez in Casting Lear, a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s tragedy blending personal reflection with theatrical audacity—each night, a new actor plays Lear in this raw, evolving performance.

Dance

Sur les pas d'Oodaaq - Cie les Décintrés

Wednesday, 28 April - 15:00

Salle Point Favre - 6 avenue Fr.-A. Grison - 1225 Chêne-Bourg

From 15.-

Protocole V.A.L.E.N.T.I.N.A - Cie Full PETAL Machine

Thursday, 28 January - 20:00

Salle Point Favre - 6 avenue Fr.-A. Grison - 1225 Chêne-Bourg

From 12.-

FILM : Écosse, terres de légendes - Un voyage musical en Écosse avec Joanne McIver, musicienne invitée du festival

Friday, 13 November - 18:00

MEG - Musée d'ethnographie de Genève - Geneva

From 10.-

Stage de fiddle (violon) écossais – îles Shetland avec Maurice Henderson

Friday, 27 November - 18:00

ADEM - Ateliers d'ethnomusicologie - Geneva

From 20.-

SEUL ON VA VITE, ENSEMBLE ON VA LOIN - Petit Black Movie

Sunday, 6 December - 11:00

Théâtre le douze dix-huit - Le Grand-Saconnex

From 8.-

Discover how proverbs inspire film—exploring difference, perseverance, nature and community in playful short films. Perfect for thought-provoking fun.

Cinema

Pillowgraphies - Compagnie La BaZooka

Saturday, 31 October - 15:00

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 10.-

Discover Bitume Caviar Vol. 2—Isha & Limsa d’Aulnay deliver raw, heartfelt rap with sharp wit and authentic storytelling. A must-see for fans of bold lyrics and unforgettable stage chemistry.

Dance

Mémoires de Meyrin - Anya et John Berger

From Sat, 31 October 2026 to Sun, 14 February 2027

Forum Meyrin

From 5.-

Initiation à l’Aïkido et au Bokken

Saturday, 7 November - 10:30

La Cité Bleue - Geneva

From 25.-

Discover the art of Aikido and Bokken—master fundamental techniques in this beginner-friendly workshop for confidence and discipline. Perfect for all fitness levels.

Workshops and courses

Emotion in motion Atelier de danse en famille avec Anasma Vuong

Wednesday, 14 October - 16:00

La Cité Bleue - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover family dance fun with Anasma Vuong! A lively workshop blending movement, emotion, and joy for all ages—perfect for creating unforgettable memories together.

Workshops and courses

Marthe Keller et Fabrizio Chiovetta

Thursday, 3 December - 20:00

Salle Point Favre - 6 avenue Fr.-A. Grison - 1225 Chêne-Bourg

From 10.-

Les Primitifs du Futur

Thursday, 11 March - 20:00

Salle Point Favre - 6 avenue Fr.-A. Grison - 1225 Chêne-Bourg

From 12.-

Pierre Omer's Swing Revue & special guest Lalla Morte

Thursday, 15 April - 20:00

Salle Point Favre - 6 avenue Fr.-A. Grison - 1225 Chêne-Bourg

From 10.-

Hommage à Jorge Luis Borges

Saturday, 28 November - 17:00

La Cité Bleue - Geneva

From 0.-

Explore the literary genius of Jorge Luis Borges in this insightful conference. Discover his labyrinthine stories and philosophical depth through expert discussions and readings.

Conferences

Géopolitique du petits pois, cartographie 8

Saturday, 27 February - 20:00

Salle Point Favre - 6 avenue Fr.-A. Grison - 1225 Chêne-Bourg

From 12.-

Initiation au Tango

From Fri, 27 to Sun, 29 November

La Cité Bleue - Geneva

From 25.-

Discover the passion of tango in this beginner-friendly workshop—learn graceful steps, fiery rhythms, and the art of connection in a fun, supportive setting. Perfect for all levels!

Workshops and courses

Stage de danse shetlandaise

Saturday, 28 November - 14:00

Salseros De Hoy - Vernier

From 15.-

Avant la nuit / L’Oiseau de feu

From Fri, 2 to Sat, 3 April

Concorde Espace Culture - Vernier

From 15.-

Explore The Dog Days Are Over 2.0—a demanding, high-energy dance masterpiece by Jan Martens. Push limits, question art, and witness raw performance in this electrifying contemporary reimagining.

Dance

Sauvages

Saturday, 24 April - 16:00

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 5.-

Unleash absurdity with Blaise Bersinger! A hilarious 1h15 show for all ages (12+) exploring life’s weirdest, funniest questions—full of wit, music & playful chaos. Perfect for laughter lovers.

Cinema

La Tendresse du ventre de la baleine

From Tue, 4 to Wed, 5 May

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 15.-

Join Cie La Bocca della Luna for Rassembler les lucioles—a participatory dance experience sparking joyful resistance. 1.5h, all ages 8+, blending real stories with collective creativity.

Dance

Ballet Junior de Genève

From Thu, 13 to Sat, 15 May

Concorde Espace Culture - Vernier

From 15.-

Join Blaise Bersinger for a hilarious one-act show exploring absurd everyday questions with wit, music and playful absurdity—perfect for ages 12+.

Dance

Tendre Carcasse

Friday, 21 May - 19:30

Concorde Espace Culture - Vernier

From 15.-

Discover La Tendresse du ventre de la baleine, a raw and immersive dance experience blending chaos and wonder. Géraldine Chollet’s live choreography transforms space with hypnotic movement and club beats—intimate yet electrifying.

Dance

Burning Threads

Friday, 28 May - 19:30

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 15.-

Explore body, identity & adolescence through raw storytelling and dance in this 50-min performance by CieF & Arthur Perole—vulnerable, electrifying, and liberating.

Dance

Forces - BUSK / Strong

From Wed, 9 to Fri, 11 June

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 30.-

Un magical dance experience for ages 6+ where you float, glide, and play—then join the artists onstage for a glowing, interactive ghostly adventure! Wear white or neon to shine under blacklight.

Dance

Dear Mama

From Tue, 19 to Wed, 20 January

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 10.-

Young creators from Vernier take the stage at Concorde for a hip-hop night they designed! Live rap, local & international acts, and the energy of youth-driven culture.

Dance

Tempo

From Tue, 2 to Wed, 3 February

Concorde Espace Culture - Vernier

From 15.-

Discover Fabio Marra’s poignant play The Colour of Memories—a tender yet sharp exploration of regret, family bonds, and redemption through dance and storytelling. Perfect for ages 10+.

Dance

L’après-midi d’un foehn Version 1

From Thu, 4 to Sat, 6 February

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 10.-

Discover Stalamuerte’s Dear Mama—a powerful dance homage to maternal love and strength, blending raw hip-hop virtuosity with deep emotion. From 10 years old, an intimate tribute through movement.

Dance

Stratégies souterraines

From Wed, 24 to Sat, 27 February

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 10.-

A poetic 25-min puppet show for all ages where wind-powered marionettes dance to Debussy, blending art and wonder.

Dance

Mycelium

Friday, 26 February - 19:30

Concorde Espace Culture - Vernier

From 15.-

Unleash your senses with Tempo: a mesmerizing dance spectacle blending magic, illusion and time-bending artistry. Lost in darkness and light, discover a world where gravity vanishes—perfect for ages 8+.

Dance

Projet Nova

Friday, 5 March - 19:30

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 10.-

Live improvisation show where actors voice unexpected stories on screen—hilarious, unpredictable and endlessly creative. Join Alliance Créative for a 90-minute laughter-packed adventure!

Dance

RAW

Saturday, 6 March - 19:30

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 15.-

Experience a hauntingly poetic duet where two lovers, trapped in life’s final breaths, share divergent yet intertwined tales of love under pressure. A 55-minute masterpiece by Tiago Rodrigues at Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord.

Dance

The Dog Days are over 2.0

Tuesday, 9 March - 19:30

Concorde Espace Culture - Vernier

From 15.-

Experience a hauntingly poetic duet where two lovers, trapped in life’s final breaths, share divergent yet intertwined tales of love under pressure. A 55-minute masterpiece by Tiago Rodrigues at Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord.

Dance

Ciné-concert Azur et Asmar

Saturday, 14 November - 16:00

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 5.-

Explore Olga de Soto’s powerful revisit of The Green Table, a ballet against war, through archives and performance—1h25 | From 14+ | French with subtitles.

Cinema

Carcaça

Friday, 20 November - 19:30

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 15.-

Join us for a magical dance adventure where floating, gliding, and playful ghostly energy redefine movement. From 6+, dive into a joyful night of light, freedom, and interactive fun—wear white or neon to shine!

Dance

Black Lights

Saturday, 28 November - 19:30

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 15.-

Discover a vibrant jazz night blending improvisation and emotion with Flore Benguigui & The Sensible Notes, preceded by Swiss artist Lea Maria Fries. A creative, inclusive concert for all ages 12+.

Dance

Time of my life / Echos

Thursday, 3 December - 19:30

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 15.-

Dive into Black Lights—a powerful dance performance turning 24 real stories of gender violence into movement, emotion, and collective strength. A bold, poetic act of resistance.

Dance

Marelle / que les corps modulent !

From Thu, 18 to Sat, 20 February

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 15.-

Unleash raw energy and powerful storytelling with Carcaça—Marco da Silva Ferreira’s explosive choreography blending urban and forbidden Portuguese dances. A rebellious, high-energy spectacle for ages 12+, where bodies clash,...

Dance

Aimer d'amour

Saturday, 6 February - 16:00

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 0.-

Explore how Olga de Soto revisits Kurt Jooss’s iconic anti-war ballet The Green Table through archives and performance, blending history and resistance in a powerful 1h25 talk-show. French with subtitled film...

Leisure activities

30 ans d'illusions! - Magico

Saturday, 10 October - 20:00

Espace Culturel Du Bois-des-Arts - Thônex

From 5.-

Verlaine et les femmes

Friday, 29 January - 18:00

La Cité Bleue - Geneva

From 0.-

Discover Verlaine’s poetic ties to women through poetry, letters, and hidden stories—an intimate dive into his lesser-known inspirations. Perfect for lovers of literature and Romantic history.

Conferences

Last chance

Where is everybody ?

From Thu, 1 to Sat, 3 October

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

Unveil the wild with In Bocca al Lupo: a bold theatrical exploration of humans, wolves and the blurred boundaries between them. Judith Zagury and ShanjuLab blend live performance with dogs, video art and firsthand fieldwork.

Dance

QUI RESPECTE LA NATURE, RÉCOLTE L'AVENIR - Petit Black Movie

Sunday, 1 November - 11:00

Théâtre le douze dix-huit - Le Grand-Saconnex

From 8.-

Join us for L’HABIT NE FAIT PAS LE MOINE—a playful cinema event unpacking four French proverbs through short films. Discover difference, resilience, nature, and community in an engaging, thought-provoking experience.

Cinema

Last chance

Khaled Aljaramani

Wednesday, 7 October - 20:00

Salle Point Favre - 6 avenue Fr.-A. Grison - 1225 Chêne-Bourg

From 10.-

Murmuration - Blue Edition

From Mon, 8 to Wed, 10 February

La Cité Bleue - Geneva

From 9.-

Experience the mesmerizing beauty of synchronized flight as thousands of birds create a breathtaking spectacle in this exclusive dance performance. Murmuration Blue Edition promises an unforgettable visual and auditory journey.

Dance

Hola Frida - FILMARcito

Sunday, 15 November - 16:00

Espace Culturel Du Bois-des-Arts - Thônex

From 4.-

Verlaine et les femmes

Saturday, 6 March - 18:00

La Cité Bleue - Geneva

From 0.-

Explore Verlaine’s poetic bond with women in this enlightening conference—uncover hidden themes, romantic intrigue, and literary brilliance through expert insights.

Conferences

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BLIND TEST Les Créatives 2026

Thursday, 8 October - 21:30

La Gravière - Geneva

From 15.-

Tiran Willemse — SYNTHETIC / Artefact

From Wed, 19 to Fri, 21 May

Pavillon ADC - Place Beatriz-Consuelo - Geneva

From 10.-

Tiran Willemse presents SYNTHETIC / Artefact—where dolls meet dance, blending Afrosurrealism, history, and speculative movement to question objecthood and celebrate living bodies. A bold, immersive performance.

Dance

Lia Rodrigues, Simon Wehrli & La Manufacture — Pororoca & Manifesting

From Thu, 10 to Fri, 11 June

Pavillon ADC - Place Beatriz-Consuelo - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover this year’s bold Bachelor finale: La Manufacture’s contemporary dancers present a powerful, socially rooted spectacle co-created with visionary artists Lia Rodrigues and Simon Wehrli—celebrating 10 years of innovation.

Dance

Clédat et Petitpierre — Funny game

Saturday, 21 November - 11:00

Pavillon ADC - Place Beatriz-Consuelo - Geneva

From 10.-

Giant, wobbly dolls come to life in this whimsical dance performance, blending visual art and play. A playful spectacle followed by a hands-on doll-making workshop.

Dance

Catol Teixeira — ODE

From Thu, 3 to Sun, 6 December

Pavillon ADC - Place Beatriz-Consuelo - Geneva

From 10.-

Catol Teixeira’s "ODE" explores grief and transformation through raw, poetic dance—balancing loss with grace in a haunting solo performance.

Dance

Mamu Tshi — Love Under

From Fri, 29 to Sun, 31 January

Pavillon ADC - Place Beatriz-Consuelo - Geneva

From 10.-

Love Under blends raw krump dance and Afrodescendant music to tell the powerful story of two Black men healing through art, vulnerability, and collective strength. A transformative journey from pain to resilience.

Dance

Cie C2C — SEX & CHAIR

From Wed, 24 to Sun, 28 February

Pavillon ADC - Place Beatriz-Consuelo - Geneva

From 10.-

Explore love, desire, and autonomy through SEX & CHAIR’s bold performative piece, tackling taboos and injustices faced by disabled individuals in intimate relationships. A raw, moving dance by Avril Nyx & Niels Vossenberg,...

Dance

Teresa Vittucci et Sophia Rodriguez — anger angels ETERNAL LETDOWN

From Thu, 11 to Sat, 13 March

Pavillon ADC - Place Beatriz-Consuelo - Geneva

From 10.-

Choreographers Teresa Vittucci and Sophia Rodriguez transform feminist fury into powerful dance—exploring anger’s potential for personal and collective change in a surreal, thought-provoking performance.

Dance