15.06.12 - 23.06.13: It is of Man I have to speak - Rousseau and Inequality
In case of 2012 Rousseau for all. The Exhibition, which leads us leads us from Geneva to the Pacific Isles by way of Alps and the East, presents interaction between Jean-Jacques Rousseau and his contemporaries and his relevance to many of our present-day concerns. Free guided tours every first Sunday of the month.
13.10.12 - 13.10.13: Palmes aux herbiers
This exhibition highlights the relation between a family of universally recognized, emblematic plants, palm trees, and herbariums.
12.11.12 - 31.05.13: Pop up!
The Bibliothèque d'Art et d'Archéologie holds many curiosities in its contemporary collection. Among these are artists’ and publishers’ books containing collages and fold-outs that spring up out of the original format into three dimensions or unusual shapes. These surprising pieces are on display in the exhibition. They show the creativity that the book form can inspire in artists who know how to use it as an experimental proving ground, in the...
07.03.13 - 06.06.13: Le Grand Jeu
Theater improvisation in French. The concept is the following: the public give the actors a theme and the actors try to play it as best as possible. Dates: 07.03.13 11.04.13 06.06.13
14.03.13 - 04.08.13: Mushrooms
The mycological society of Geneva is celebrating its 100 years anniversary in the Museum of Natural History. It present an exhibition and animations about the different type of mushrooms. There is more than 3000 variety of mushrooms in Geneva.
20.03.13 - 20.10.13: Arts of Antiquity
This exhibition reflects the passion of three generations of collectors of ancient art. The pieces, chosen for their aesthetic quality, are ambassadors of civilization as varied as the Cyclades, Predynastic and Pharaonic Egypt, Greece, and Rome. They are landmarks in this representative tour of the artistic production of the ancient world. The panorama offered to visitors illustrates the major tendencies, the extraordinary diversity, and the...
22.03.13 - 11.08.13: R.Pfund: the multiple and the singular
Painter and communicator, Roger Pfund tackles with the same insatiable appetite all forms of creativity. His banknotes, posters and other works convey the spirit of his painting, which fuels everything he undertakes and constitutes his research laboratory. Through the presentation of nearly 250 pieces, the exhibition reveals the interconnectedness between the work of the artist and that of the graphic designer, while its retrospective nature...
27.03.13 - 08.09.13: 8 artistes et la terre
This exhibition associates 8 artists united by friendship and their love of clay, Claude Champy, Bernard Dejonghe, Philippe Godderidge, Jacqueline Lerat, Michel Muraour, Setsuko Nagasawa, Daniel Pontorau et Camille Virot. They form a representative selection of the diverse French ceramic scene at the turn of the 21st century.
08.04.13 - 23.05.13: Migrations
Theater-dance-performance . Artists have followed the rules game: change our imaginary, question their practice and explore the origin of their history. This is an invitation to cross the boundaries and conventions resulting from tradition but also those of contemporaneity to rediscover perhaps the origins of some forms.
11.04.13 - 04.08.13: Noirs d'encre. Regards croisés
This exhibition parallels lithographs by Hans Hartung from the Geneva print room with contemporary chinese paintings from private collections, structured around three phases: movement, calm and space.
19.04.13 - 26.10.13: L'art nouveau dans la rue
Ephemeral street art. Art Nouveau Posters in Geneva will form an exceptional display along a route from the rue de la Bibliothèque to the Parc des Bastions.
19.04.13 - 01.06.13: Passages
Preview on April 18th at 6.30 pm.
23.04.13 - 25.05.13: They love each other
French humorous Theater. A show about the life together, the actors speaks about their everyday life, their small conflicts and their love for each other.
23.04.13 - 25.05.13: Le démon de midi
French humorous Theater. Around 40 years old, men leaves their wifes for a younger one. From the first symptoms to the final explosion, the show will talk about single women and their attitude. A very nice comedy.
23.04.13 - 01.09.13: Marionettes from somewhere or other
This exhibition shows a large choice of marionettes.
26.04.13 - 25.08.13: Denis Savary
The Swiss artist Denis Savary, born in 1981, is presenting in one of the Fine Arts galleries a series of works, sculptures and artist’s books created specially for the Museum of Art and History. His work is inspired by an extravagant hypothesis upheld by the Swiss art historian Édouard Gaillot in the middle of the last century. The latter put forward the idea that the artist Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot was the true painter of a number of...
27.04.13 - 25.08.13: Le lecteur à l'oeuvre
Exhibition about books and its reader role.
04.05.13 - 23.06.13: Alice Anderson and Pierre Vadi
Two artists, two projects, two universes, are sharing the Villa Bernasconi. British artist, Alice Anderson's copper wire wrapped sculptures converse with Swiss sculptor Pierre Valdi's silicone mouldings. Appropriating everyday objects, the two artists associate unexpected materials and underline the gap between forms and textures. Their creative processes clearly distinguished them from one another however, the point on which the two artists...
04.05.13 - 07.07.13: Stolen childhood
Photography exhibition about swiss children placed in social institutions between 1920 and 1960.
06.05.13 - 05.01.14: Artisan's genius
Although Holland, France and England were the three greatest historical centres for the creation of scientifc instruments, Geneva was able to rely on the savoir-faire and inventiveness of its skilled craftsmen who were capable of responding to the requirements of the scientists of the day and who played an important role in Geneva's industrialisation in the 19th century.
06.05.13 - 26.05.13: Aminata - Gilles Laubert
By Jacob Berger. Played by Elphie Pambu. French theatre.
07.05.13 - 26.05.13: La petite reine
Theater in French.
09.05.13 - 09.06.13: Planet Ocean
An exhibition of 70 breathtaking photographs by Yann Arthus-Bertand and Brian Skerry, taken from two opposed angles, incorporating aerial and underwater views. Just over two decades after the Earth Summit in Rio declared the preservation of the oceans a priority, these spectacular pictures and accompanying texts written by the GoodPlanet Foundation’s team, serve as a timely reminder. Images embracing over 20 countries reflect the beauty that...
14.05.13 - 26.05.13: Game Lover
French theater.
14.05.13 - 21.05.13: ART
By Yasmina Reza. Directed by Elidan Arzoni. Theatre in French.
14.05.13 - 02.06.13: Mangeront-ils?
French theater: By Victor Hugo. Directed by Laurent Pelly. .
17.05.13 - 22.09.13: M Selection
M Sélection presents a choice of works from the collection of the Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst in Zurich. Begun in 1957 by Migros founder Gottlieb Duttweiler, with the creation of the Migros Culture Percentage, this collection is dedicated to international contemporary art. The exhibition that includes about thirty artists explores the links between seventies art and today’s, through installations, videos and photographs. Several major...
17.05.13 - 09.06.13: Allez... Salut!
Theater in french. By Miguel Fernandez-V. By Théâtre en Cavale.
18.05.13 - 26.05.13: Drôles de filles
21.05.13 - 23.05.13: EBACE 2013 - European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition
For trade visitors only.
21.05.13 - 02.03.14: Palms & Co
A garden extension of "Palmes aux herbiers", this open air exhibition is an invitation to view the greatest living collection of palm trees in Switzerland. A unique set of palm trees that visitors can discover along a commentated walk starting from Place Albert Thomas.
21.05.13 - 25.05.13: Mariage pour tous ou presque
Theater in french.
21.05.13 - 21.05.13: Murder in the Cathedral
By T.S. Eliot.
21.05.13 - 31.05.13: Le baiser et la morsure
French theater. De Nuit comme de Jour Cie. Directed by Guillaume Béguin.
22.05.13 - 22.05.13: Les cowboys fringants
Les Cowboys Fringants are a Canadian folk rock music group formed in 1997 in Repentigny. They are a popular band and cult phenomenon from Quebec, who perform Québécois néo-trad music, the band also draws on Country music. They have gained an international underground following, especially in France, French-speaking Belgium and Switzerland.
22.05.13 - 16.06.13: Miserez invite Cuche et Barbezat
French theater. With Benjamin Cuche, Jean-Luc Barbezat and Pierre Miserez.
22.05.13 - 26.05.13: The dragon's opera
There was once a community that had placed itself under the sway of a dragon for fear of cholera. In return, the monster claims its tribute of flesh that citizens engage at the price of a sacrificed young girl. Will an impoverished knight succeed to save her and overthrow the despot?
22.05.13 - 25.05.13: Robert Schumann, his life and his music
"Un album pour la jeunesse" go back over some of the most popular titles for piano, composed for the children by Robert Schumann. This concert invites children and adults to listen, in words and in music, some titles of the famous german composer. As from 7 years old.
22.05.13 - 22.05.13: Les saisons de Joseph Haydn
Sébastien Brugière, conductor. Ensemble baroque from Léman. Oratorio by Joseph Haydn.
23.05.13 - 02.06.13: Le rapport Langhoff
By Matthias Langhoff. Directed by Marie-José Malis. French theatre.
23.05.13 - 23.05.13: Migros-Pour-cent-culturel-Classics, 8th Concert
8th concert of the serie "Migros-Pour-cent-culturel-Classics". Vienne-Berlin Chamber Orchestra. Piano, Yefim Bronfman. Violin, Rainer Honeck. Flute, Dieter Flury. Trumpet, Gábor Tarkövi. Works by Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Frank Martin, Béla Bartók, Dmitri Chostakovitch.
23.05.13 - 25.05.13: Le LesArts impro show
Theater improvisation in French.
23.05.13 - 23.05.13: Lightnin Guy and the mighty gators
Lightnin’ Guy & the Mighty Gators are currently Belgian’s blues pride and deliver show after show a high energy genuine foot stompin’ blues & roots music experience. By playing in the ‘Louisiana swamp & Chicago slide & harp’- tradition, the band always succeeds in making everybody dance and sing along to their tight, groovy, honest riffs & licks. Lightnin' Guy is not only an excellent musician & singer, but also an all around entertainer.
24.05.13 - 09.06.13: 9ème Festival Poussière du Monde
World music, dances, tales and puppets.
24.05.13 - 24.05.13: IGAPO
Jazz music
24.05.13 - 26.05.13: Mai au Parc
Concerts and shows in the Big Top by Latcho Droms and in the Yurts by Pannalal Puppets. In the evening : The Tiger Lillies, The Shantel & Bucovina Club Orkestar, David Lafore, Rona Hartner and Dj Tagada, Uncle Strongle, Slonovski Bal, The Krackhands, Matthieu Ha Duo Sound Syst'aime, Gringo Quartet, Filiberto Tologo and the troop Dankan. Also worth knowing : The"Festival poussière du monde" is housed in the Yurts of the Park Bernasconi during...
24.05.13 - 24.05.13: Diana Damrau
A very special recital indeed, not just because the Grand Théâtre has invited one of the best coloratura sopranos of the day, the lovely Diana Damrau, but also because the customary voice and piano duet will be replaced by an enticing association of voice and harp. Diana Damrau’s many fans in the Greater Geneva area are in for a surprise, as she will demonstrate that there is a lot more to a great coloratura than loud vocal pyrotechnics. With...
24.05.13 - 24.05.13: Orchestre de Ribaupierre
Luc Baghdassarian: direction Muza Rubackyte: piano Ludwig van Beethoven Concerto for piano de l’Empereur n° 5 Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski Symphonie n° 5 en mi mineur op. 64
24.05.13 - 26.05.13: R'Celt Festival
R'Celt festival brings together artists from the celtic rock scene.
25.05.13 - 25.05.13: Concert klezmer avec Hotegezugt
Klezmer concert with Hotegezugt: Michel Borzykowski (saxophon), Bianca Favez (violon) and Pier-Yves Têtu (accordion) and Frédéric Berney (double bass).
25.05.13 - 25.05.13: Musique de chambre du 19e au 21e siècle
Works by: Mendelssohn, Schubert, Brahms, Piazzola, Billeter, Christoskov, Tabakov, Mastrangelo.
25.05.13 - 25.05.13: Feelings and Traditions
Traditional dance from Bolivia: Let the music, the dance and the traditional Bolivian costumes, take you away. Accompanied with the songs and the "Charango" you will visit her Amazonian forests and her colourful valleys. Finally, you will feel on the highlands with the melancholy sounds of Andes flutes.
25.05.13 - 25.05.13: Susanne Abbuehl " The Gift"
Swiss/Dutch singer and composer. Jazz music.
25.05.13 - 25.05.13: Itmoi (in the mind of igor) Akram Khan Company
Akram Khan Dance Company.
25.05.13 - 25.05.13: Gospel pour 100 voix
Encounter the pain of slaves and the joy of living of the Caribbean, Gospel today is a social phenomenon that touches the hearts of all by the power of his message and the beauty of his songs.
25.05.13 - 25.05.13: Herbalist crew
Swiss band playing: Dancehall, Newroots, Dubstep, Hip-Hop.
25.05.13 - 26.05.13: Week-end en fanfare
A week-end of free concerts is the opportunity to discover Geneva's differents brass bands and choirs.
25.05.13 - 25.05.13: Open wineries day
On the open wineries day, the Geneva wine producers present their latest vintage wines : wine tasting, visits of the vineyards and the wine cellars as well as direct sale are on the program. On that day, almost all wine cellars of the canton are open. Besides the wine tasting, many producers make a real party of the event with musical animations and regional specialties also on offer. Free shuttle bus service available.
26.05.13 - 26.05.13: Cyclotour du Léman
A bicycle course around Lac Léman. One lake, two countries, three different itineraries. Itineraries: Lake tour (180 km), Evian-Lausanne (110 km), Geneva-Lausanne (60km).
26.05.13 - 26.05.13: Un air d'orient...trio Kol-Kedem
Talya G. A. Solan: voice Omri Hason: percussions and hang Antonello Messina: accordion Together, these talented musicians have created the "Kol Kedem Trio" - meaning, the Voice of Origins, the Voice of the Orient - so as to reflect the whole gamut of ancient artistic sources of Judaïc musical artistry, as exemplified by the texts, the melodies and the rhythms of sephardic chants, oriental music and the contemporary musical creations of Israel -...
26.05.13 - 26.05.13: GIANNA NANNINI INNO TOUR 2013
True icon of Italian and European rock scene, Gianna Nannini is the author of tubes timeless like the I Maschi or e Bello Impossibile. Proved in 1979 by her third album "California", the provocative Italian showed a rare artistic consistent upward regularly on the first step of the charts in many countries, each album release.
28.05.13 - 28.05.13: Hauser / Varèse
By Contrechamps Ensemble. Baldur Brönnimann, conductor. Eklekto Geneva Percussion Center.
28.05.13 - 28.05.13: Guided visit - Palm Trees & Co
Guided visit in french about palm trees.
28.05.13 - 09.06.13: Albahaca
In case of Theatre Spirale; Albahaca.
28.05.13 - 29.06.13: La Belle au bois de Chicago
French humorous Theater.
28.05.13 - 28.05.13: Chimène Badi
Chimène Badi is a French singer of Algerian descent. She will present a concert that brings together french songs and the most famous american soul songs.
29.05.13 - 29.05.13: Julien Courbet
French humorous Theater with Julien Courbet.
29.05.13 - 29.05.13: Apparat
German dj, electro music.
29.05.13 - 29.05.13: L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande - OSR
Symphonie Serie, concert 8. Neeme Järvi, conductor. Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano. Works by Sergeï Rachmaninoff.
29.05.13 - 30.06.13: Zingaro - Calacas
Amazing open air theatre with horses in Plainpalais! By Calacas.
30.05.13 - 30.05.13: Franz Liszt ou le rêve d'amour
A mix between lecture and music of Franz Liszt. With: Michael Lonsdale and Nicolas Celoro
30.05.13 - 30.05.13: The Master's Chorale - from California
Directed by Dr. Paul T. Plew, The Master’s Chorale is an auditioned, 60 member choir, from throughout the United States, many foreign countries. Formed in 1960, the Chorale performs sacred works of various genres from sacred classical to negro spirituals, combining musical excellence with spiritual truth.
30.05.13 - 02.06.13: Legends & Rumours
Theater in french: Phil Hayes, Maria Jerez and Thomas Kasebacher have asked themselves how does events and stories become legendary.
30.05.13 - 31.05.13: Anne Roumanoff
French theater: Anne Roumanoff is a French humorist and actress.
30.05.13 - 30.05.13: Cabaret grec
30.05.13 - 30.05.13: SINÉAD O´CONNOR
SINÉAD O´CONNOR, THE CRAZY BALDHEAD TOUR. Pop, Rock music.
30.05.13 - 16.06.13: Ring
30.05.13 - 02.06.13: Mix 7
Junior ballet of Geneva.
31.05.13 - 04.06.13: Rigoletto
Rigoletto is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi. It is a tragedy of lust, betrayal, and revenge between Duke of Mantua, his hunch-backed court jester Rigoletto, and Rigoletto's beautiful daughter Gilda.
31.05.13 - 31.05.13: Cyro Baptista's banquet of the spirits
Jazz music: Since arriving in the U.S. in 1980 from his native country Brazil, Cyro Baptista has emerged as one of the premier percussionists in the country. Coinciding with the rise in the public’s interest of world music, Cyro has managed to record and tour with some of music’s most popular names. His mastery of Brazilian percussion and the many instruments he creates himself, have catapulted him into world renown.
31.05.13 - 31.05.13: L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande - OSR
Répertoire Serie, concert 8. Neeme Järvi, conductor. Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano. Works by Sergeï Rachmaninoff.
31.05.13 - 01.06.13: Lokos Festival
During two evenings the local groups of Carouge will play at the Chat Noir. Rock’n pop, punk and metal music will be played.
31.05.13 - 22.09.13: Ferveurs médiévales
Seven exhibitions are being held simultaneously in Turin, Aoste, Suse, Chambéry, Annecy, Sion and Geneva, showcasing statutes, paintings, reliquaries and textiles produced in the Alps in the Middle Ages. This exhibition enables visitors to share a cultural heritage rarely exhibited in Geneva.
01.06.13 - 01.06.13: Brésil Baroque
The « Missa de Requiem (1816) » and the « Vespers to our Lady », from the brasilian composer J.M Nunes Garcia. Director Julian Villarraga, A concert for the Voix Libres Association
01.06.13 - 01.06.13: Bicycle saturdays
Bicycle Saturdays brings together four different activities: Bicycle tours Driving lessons Mechanics lessons Reparation workshops.
01.06.13 - 01.06.13: Garou
Pierre Garand, known by his stage name Garou , is a Canadian singer from Sherbrooke, Quebec. During his concert dedicated to the rythm and blues, Garou will sing french and english songs.
01.06.13 - 02.06.13: 6ème édition du Festival des 4 Vents
Located in the heart of a large countryside area, the fields will transform into a Country Clubbing Site with a program full of concerts and DJs sets, a fashion show and performances. You'll be able to enjoy and share with family and friends, while discovering food stands in the courtyard and in the hi-tech barn. Saturday will be dedicated to electronic sounds, having you travel between deephouse, nu-disco, indie-pop, liquid drum'n'bass, electro...
01.06.13 - 28.09.13: Organ recital
Classical music. Organ recital each saturday at 6 pm in the Cathedral with different musicians.
02.06.13 - 02.06.13: Destination Universe!
CERN will launch its new tourist route "Passport to the Big Bang". Spanning both French and Swiss sites, 10 platforms are connected by a treasure hunt for both kids and grown-ups: the LHC Mission. The goal? Restart the LHC accelerator!
02.06.13 - 02.06.13: Musique Russe
Sébastien Brugière, conductor. Works by Liadov, Rachmaninov et Tchaikovski..
02.06.13 - 02.06.13: F. Durante Magnificat
Classical music: F. Durante Magnificat W. A. Mozart Messe du Couronnement KV 317
02.06.13 - 02.06.13: the Wolves Fanfare
The Villa Dutoit invites the Wolves Fanfare for the last concert of the 2012-2013 agenda.
02.06.13 - 02.06.13: L'Esprit slave
Robert Koller, baryton. Solistes de l’Ensemble Contrechamps Works by: Alfred Schnittke : Quatuor à cordes n° 3 (1983). György Kurtág : ...Pas à pas – nulle part... sur des poèmes de Samuel Beckett et des maximes de Sébastien Chamfort (1993-1998). Conductor: Michael Wendeberg.
02.06.13 - 02.06.13: Bonobo
Bonobo, is a British musician, producer and DJ. Bonobo uses a wide variety of samples in his music combined with heavy, often complex basslines. His music generally develops linearly - with new elements such as basslines or percussion coming in one after the other.
03.06.13 - 31.12.14: Destination Universe!
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world's largest particle accelerator. Its 27 km ring is buried 100 metres below the French and Geneva countryside. The LHC was designed to explore the biggest mysteries of our Universe... What happened after the Big Bang? How did our Universe evolve? These are just some of the many questions being investigated. The Passport to the Big Bang is an interactive circuit through which you can explore this giant...
03.06.13 - 03.06.13: L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande - OSR
Grands Classiques Serie, concert 4. Neeme Järvi, conductor. Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano. Works by Sergeï Rachmaninoff.
03.06.13 - 03.06.13: Hatebreed
Hatebreed is a metalcore band from Connecticut founded in 1994. They are known for their sound that blends heavy metal and crossover thrash with hardcore punk which is a style known as metalcore
04.06.13 - 09.06.13: Les fondateurs font du théâtre
Theater in french
04.06.13 - 04.06.13: Poetry and supper evening
English animations.
04.06.13 - 15.06.13: Le ravissement d'Adèle
French theater. By Rémi De Vos.
05.06.13 - 15.09.13: The eternal detour cycle
Exhibition that brings together different artists such as: Luc Andrié, Laurence Bonvin, Gabriele Di Matteo, Walter Grab, Robert Heinecken, Jean-Jacques Lebel, Jean Otth, Hervé Télémaque.
05.06.13 - 05.06.13: Des Fanfares au coeur de la ville
The brass bands parade marking the appointment of Ms Sandrine Salerno as the new Mayor of the City of Geneva will be held on Wednesday June 5th 2013 between 6.30 pm and 7.30 pm. This event is a unique opportunity to see the musicians of six different brass bands playing in the streets of Geneva. The parade will end in the Parc des Bastions at around 7.30 pm.
05.06.13 - 07.06.13: Not my piece
Martin Schick. Contemporary dance.
05.06.13 - 09.06.13: Dansehabile Festival
International dance festival.
05.06.13 - 05.06.13: Michael Gregorio
French musical one man show.
07.06.13 - 07.06.13: I. Stravinsky Messe, D. Chostakovitch Concerto
Classical music: I. Stravinsky Messe, D. Chostakovitch Concerto.
07.06.13 - 28.07.13: FALSEFAKES - 50JPG
Photogrpahy exhibit. Preview on June 6th. The main exhibition of the 50 JPG questions quality documentary photography. It is clear that we share the belief that the production of optical images still works as evidence of our tangible world.
08.06.13 - 08.06.13: Label Vamp
French comedy. Familial comedy about Lucienne and Solange, an aunt and her niece that lives together and doesn't share the same vision of education.
09.06.13 - 09.06.13: Requiem de Karl Jenkins et Berliner Messe d'Arvo Pärt
La Psallette de Genève and l'Ensemble Vocal de Neuchâtel are united for the fist time under their conductor Steve Dunn in two contemporary works: Karl Jenkins' Requiem and Arvo Pärt´s Berliner Mass. Soloists: Brigitte Hool soprano and Emmanuel Zoon boy soprano.
09.06.13 - 09.06.13: Barbara Frittoli
She personifies the glamour and artistry of La Scala. Barbara Frittoli has performed most of the famous lyric soprano roles in the great opera houses of the world, as well as on the legendary stage of her native Milan. She has also proved to its notoriously demanding audience, that she is an accomplished performer of art song and not just in the Italian tradition. The soprano who dares to sing Duparc to the Milanese is sure to receive a warm...
10.06.13 - 10.06.13: J.S. Bach, Intégrale des Cantates, concert n°25
Classical music: J.S. Bach, Intégrale des Cantates, concert n°25 Meine Seel erhebt der Herren BWV 10 Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten BWV 93 Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder BWV 135
11.06.13 - 13.06.13: Oncle Vania
11.06.13 - 22.06.13: Les 81 minutes de Mademoiselle A
French theater. By Lothar Trolle.
11.06.13 - 11.06.13: Patrick Bruel
Six years after his last studio opus, Patrick Bruel comes back with a new one "Lequel de nous". He'll be in Geneva to present this album.
12.06.13 - 06.07.13: Hamlet, anatomie de la mélancolie
12.06.13 - 15.09.13: Reporters without borders
On behalf of Reporters Without Borders, some of the greatest Swiss reporters are exhibiting photographs of Fukushima, Libya, Afghanistan, Haiti, China and the Congo. Films, posters and fun activities complement the exhibition. A rare occasion to gain a better understanding of the importance of the freedom to be informed and to inform others throughout the world.
12.06.13 - 12.06.13: Marc Lavoine
French music.
12.06.13 - 12.06.13: Tal
Tal is a famous artist who has already win over a large audience. Hit after hit, Tal inspire a generation with her positive words and her voice. Free tickets available for people in a wheelchair upon avaibilities.
12.06.13 - 13.06.13: La loi d'interaction
French Theater.
13.06.13 - 30.06.13: Le Cabaret Vert-Clair
Songs in french: Explosive artistic reunion of two old friends; Véronique Mattana, actress, humourist and singer and Marie-Claire Roulin, accordionist. She composed in particular for the theatre and for poetic recitals. Discover this cabaret of songs that are funny, soft and unusual colours.
13.06.13 - 13.06.13: Le voyage à St Pétersbourg
Russian music: With Anne, Micha & Pierre MAKARENKO Trio Balalaïka, Piano & Hautbois
13.06.13 - 27.06.13: Rusalka
Conte lyrique en trois actes d'Antonín Dvonák. Livret de Jaroslav Kvapil, largement inspiré d’Undine de Friedrich de la Motte-Fouqué. Conductor: Dmitri Jurowski. Directed by Jossi Wieler / Sergio Morabito. With Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and the Grand Theatre Chorus. In Czech with French and English subtitles.
14.06.13 - 14.06.13: Gala concert of the City of Geneva
Each year, the municipal music of Geneva presents a gala concert in the Victoria Hall. In 2013, in order to celebrate its 150th anniversary, the concert will present the most memorable pieces of its existence.
14.06.13 - 16.06.13: The Monster
Theater in french for children.
14.06.13 - 14.06.13: Mathieu Madenian
French humorous Theater with Mathieu Madenian.
14.06.13 - 16.06.13: Bol d'Or Mirabaud
Europe's largest lake sailing race is always a spectacular event with unpredictable hazards playing a decisive role. Photo: Loris Von Siebenthal.
15.06.13 - 22.06.13: Artistes meyrinois
Preview on June 14th at 6:30pm.
15.06.13 - 16.06.13: Swiss car event 2013
The Swiss Tuning Show, affectionately called STS by the fans, will change its name in order to better express its evolution. However the ingredients for its success will remain the same. The most important tuning event in Switzerland is awaiting you!
15.06.13 - 15.06.13: VIVA VERDI
Stanislava Nankova and Veneziela Naydenova conductor. Danaila Dimitrova, soprano. Graziela Valcheva, mezzo-soprano. Alexander Kröner, ténor. Works by Giuseppe Verdi.
18.06.13 - 22.06.13: Calendar Girls
By Tim Firth. English Teater.
19.06.13 - 23.06.13: Swiss cycling championship
This special event will last 3 days. There will be two type of race: the time trial and the ligne race. More than 600 runners will be participating.
19.06.13 - 20.06.13: Une histoire ou Christian Crain
In case of "C'est déjà demain, jeunes comédiens, jeunes compagnies." Company : Jeanne Foehn. Director : Ludovic Chazaud.
21.06.13 - 23.06.13: Music festival at the cathedral
Organ, bells, choral, orchestra and demonstrations.
22.06.13 - 22.06.13: L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande - OSR
25.06.13 - 30.06.13: 1789 Les Amants de la Bastille
French musical show.
25.06.13 - 25.06.13: Guided visit - Carnivorous plants
Guided visit in french about carnivorous plants.
26.06.13 - 26.06.13: Stephan Eicher
Stephan Eicher is a swiss singer. His songs are sung in a variety of languages, including French, German, English, Italian, Swiss-German, and Romanche and sometimes he even uses different languages in the same piece.
02.07.13 - 07.07.13: Zingaro - Calacas
Amazing open air theatre with horses in Plainpalais.
03.07.13 - 03.07.13: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Marking his 17th studio album, "Wrecking Ball" features 11 new Springsteen recordings and was produced by Ron Aniello with Bruce Springsteen and executive producer Jon Landau. Said long-time manager Landau, “Bruce has dug down as deep as he can to come up with this vision of modern life. The lyrics tell a story you can’t hear anywhere else, and the music is his most innovative of recent years. The writing is some of the best of his career, and...
05.07.13 - 06.07.13: Spectacle de sortie
Directed by Árpád Schilling. French theater with the recent graduates of the Theater School of Switzerland.
05.07.13 - 06.07.13: Gena Festival Open Air
Gena Festival will offer two nice evenings. The programming of this 16th edition has focused its attention on the discovery and promotion of local and regional bands. The spotlight has been made to the Swiss artists, especially from Geneva. People will listen to rock, blues, pop and festive. Many craft stands and food, bars, beer, cocktails.
06.07.13 - 06.07.13: Bicycle saturdays
06.07.13 - 31.08.13: Bells recital
Classical music. Bells recital each saturday at 5 pm in the Cathedral with different musicians.
09.07.13 - 17.07.13: Bellerive's festival
Located in the countryside of Geneva, Festival Bellerive is a classical music festival.
10.07.13 - 14.07.13: La nuit finira-t-elle un jour?
16.07.13 - 28.07.13: Magnitudo Parvi
18.07.13 - 28.07.13: Conte d'un matin d'été
Theater in french for childrens as from 4 years old
18.07.13 - 31.07.13: Prelude to the Geneva Festival
As a prelude to the Geneva Festival that will start on August 1st, the English Garden will host free open-air concerts every night with drink and food stalls all around.
31.07.13 - 11.08.13: Requiem de salon
01.08.13 - 11.08.13: Geneva Festival 2013
Imagine a month of festivities taking place, and to crown it all, one of the world’s most spectacular musical firework displays. A city celebrating. Hundreds of concerts and activities, a huge funfair, more than 200 food stalls, as well as arts and crafts stands… The whole world is attending the Fêtes de Genève. Every year 2 million visitors come to enjoy the Geneva Festival. The free concerts for young and old alike take place on four open air...
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