11 upcoming festivals events
Festival Archipel - Musique et art sonore
Fri, 17 Apr 2026
Festival Archipel in Geneva pairs music with sonic art in a dynamic festival setting. It features boundary-pushing performances and immersive sound installations across venues, celebrating contemporary artists and Geneva’s vibrant sonic culture.
Archipel Festival at Salle Communale de Plainpalais
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 10:00
Salle Communale de PlainpalaisRue de carouge 52, Genève, suisse 1205, Genève, Genève, suisse 1205, Genève
Archipel Festival at Salle Communale de Plainpalais in Geneva on April 17, 2026 starting at 10:00 offers a morning program of cultural performances and participatory arts. Set in a historic municipal venue, this event invites locals and visitors to explore contemporary arts and community happenings in a festive city center setting.
Leylet Hob: Festival International de Danse Orientale
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 10:00
HOTEL MOVENPICK - GENEVERoute de Pré-Bois 20, Geneve, Suisse
Experience the Leylet Hob Festival International de Danse Orientale in Geneva, hosted at Hotel Movenpick. International dancers showcase oriental dance repertoires and cultural performances in an elegant hotel setting.
DUBQUAKE FESTIVAL 2026 - JOUR 1
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 23:00
Le Rez-Usine
Kick off DUBQUAKE FESTIVAL 2026 — JOUR 1 at Le Rez-Usine in Geneva, delivering a night of underground electronic and dub vibes, bold DJs, immersive sound, and club-night energy through the late hours.
Geneva Grand Tour
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 10:00
Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le lac Léman (CGN)
Geneva–Nyon cruise on Lake Geneva aboard CGN ships. Departures Sundays and public holidays from 14 Dec 2025 to 24 Apr 2026, plus selected Saturdays 14 Mar–18 Apr 2026, for a scenic and relaxing day on the water.
Nuit des Musées 2026
Sat, 30 May 2026 at 18:00
Nuit des Musées 2026 invites visitors to explore participating Geneva museums after dark, with special programs, performances, and guided tours during late openings. This city-wide cultural festival blends art, ethnography, and history into a festive, family-friendly night of discovery.
Mai au Parc 2026
Fri, 22 May 2026
Parc Alphonse Bernasconi
Outdoor music festival Mai au Parc 2026 at Parc Alphonse Bernasconi featuring Gondhawa and a lively lineup. Enjoy a sunlit day of live performances in a welcoming park setting, with food stalls and a family-friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Palp Festival: Combe d'Enfer 2026
Sat, 6 Jun 2026
Combe d'Enfer
Experience the PALP Festival at Combe d'Enfer with Yann Tiersen delivering cinematic, piano-driven music in an atmospheric outdoor setting. A rugged, intimate festival night blending orchestral textures with alpine scenery.
Fête de la Musique 2026 — Jour 1
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 at 18:00
Various venues, Geneva
Geneva hosts the Fête de la Musique with a free, city-wide music festival across multiple venues on Day 1, showcasing diverse live acts from intimate stages to open-air performances across the city.
Fête de la Musique 2026 — Jour 3
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 at 18:00
Various venues, Geneva
Geneva's Fête de la Musique returns for a citywide, free music festival across multiple venues on June 21, offering diverse live performances from dusk through the night and a festive, communal atmosphere.
Le Chant des Trognes 2026 @ Ferme de la Touvière
Fri, 3 Jul 2026
La Touvière
Le Chant des Trognes 2026 is a rustic farm-based music festival at Ferme de la Touvière featuring Les Mecanos, delivering live performances in an intimate outdoor setting with a festive, countryside vibe.