Events for Adults in Genève

Special Summer: Object, Sound & Story with Bama and the Sanza

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

This MEG summer special invites visitors to explore an object, its sound, and a story with Bama, revealing the secrets of the sanza. Set in Geneva's Musée d'ethnographie, the program blends ethnography and storytelling in an intimate museum setting.

UN Expert Mechanism on Indigenous Peoples – 19th Session

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Palais des Nations

Conference

International Geneva hosts the 19th session of the UN Human Rights Council Expert Mechanism on Indigenous Peoples at Palais des Nations, where international experts discuss standards, rights protections, and actionable recommendations for Indigenous communities worldwide.

Geneva International Conference Center (CICG)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Geneva International

Conference

An international conference hosted at the Geneva International Conference Center (CICG). The event gathers global delegates in Geneva to discuss policy and industry topics at one of the city’s premier venues.

Ethnographic Art Exhibition at MEG

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Explore ethnographic art at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) with a temporary exhibition featuring cultural artifacts and immersive displays. The program begins on 14 July 2026 at 3:00 PM in Geneva, offering insights into diverse communities.

Spécial été: un objet, un son, une histoire – voeux de Vany

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

At the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, Spécial été invites visitors to a sensory encounter: an object, its sound, and a story revealing Vany's wishes. This intimate installation blends material culture, audio, and narrative to explore meaning within a contemporary ethnography setting.

Spécial été: objet, son et histoire

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Explore a summer program at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) featuring objects, sound, and storytelling around the tale of the garçon saumon. This intimate exhibition invites visitors to discover how objects and sound weave cultural narratives in a family-friendly museum setting.

Art exhibition at MEG (Geneva)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Explore ethnographic and contemporary art at MEG, the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, in Geneva. An indoor art exhibition on July 16, 2026 features curated works from the MEG collection in a museum setting, with timings listed on the MEG program page.

Ethnography Museum art exhibition (Geneva)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Experience an art-focused exhibition at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) in Geneva on July 17, 2026. Explore ethnographic-inspired artworks in a historic museum setting, offering a window into global cultures through contemporary pieces.

CAT 85th session

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Room PW1 (Palais Wilson)

Conference

International Geneva event where the Committee Against Torture (CAT) holds its 85th session at Palais Wilson, Room PW1, reviewing state reports, discussing torture-prevention measures, and advancing international human-rights protections.

CRPD 35th Session

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Palais des Nations

Conference

In Geneva, the UN hosts the 35th session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at Palais des Nations, a formal gathering to review state reports, discuss rights protections, and issue recommendations for implementation.

MEG Art Exhibition / Program (Geneva)

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

At the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG), this art-focused program presents ethnographic themes through curated displays inside an iconic museum space. Explore cultural narratives, architecture, and visual storytelling as part of a guided or self-guided visit opening at 09:30.

The botanists' early herbaria

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 · All day

Jardin Botanique de Genève (Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de la Ville de Genève)

Art

Explore early herbarium collections and the notebooks of historic botanists at Jardin Botanique de Genève. This exhibition reveals how 18th–19th century observers like Boissier recorded plants, tracing the roots of botanical science in a lush garden setting.

International Law Commission 77th Session - Second Part

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 11:00

Palais des Nations

Conference

The International Law Commission's 77th Session, Second Part, convenes diplomats and legal scholars at the Palais des Nations in Geneva to discuss developments in international law, treaty interpretation, and state responsibility in a formal UN setting.

CERD 118th session

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Palais Wilson

Conference

International Geneva conference at Palais Wilson as the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) convenes its 118th session, inviting diplomats and experts to review compliance, discuss remedies, and advance action against racial discrimination.

American Summer

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 at 23:15

Victoria Hall Plaza

Music

Experience American Summer at Victoria Hall: a classical concert conducted in an intimate indoor setting in Geneva, featuring an orchestral program led by a distinguished conductor. An elegant evening of refined, expressive music worth attending.

The Lodger

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 23:15

Victoria Hall Plaza

Music

An elegant evening of classical music at Geneva's Victoria Hall, performed by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande under a guest conductor. The program promises lush orchestral textures and refined tempi in a historic, acoustically renowned venue.

Années folles

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 23:15

Victoria Hall Plaza

Music

Attend a refined evening as the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande performs Années folles at Victoria Hall in Geneva, presenting lush classical works with a nod to the 1920s Parisian vibe and Josephine Baker’s spirit.

Biological Weapons Convention Working Group, 9th session

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

Palais des Nations

Conference

International Geneva meeting at the Palais des Nations for the 9th session of the Working Group on strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention, advancing treaty strengthening, compliance, and disarmament dialogue among diplomats.

Etna: Landscapes, Risks and Heritage

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Lecture

A scholarly exploration of Mount Etna’s landscapes, the risks it poses, and the cultural heritage of the surrounding region. Drawing on recent research and case studies, the talk examines how volcanic activity shapes terrain and communities.

63rd HRC organizational meeting

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Room CC (Palais des Nations)

Conference

An organizational meeting for the UN Human Rights Council's 63rd session, held in Room AH at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. A formal preparatory gathering for delegates and observers to review agenda items, confirm procedures, and set the timetable ahead of the session.

Ethnographic Art Exhibition at MEG

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Join an ethnographic art event at MEG in Geneva on 25 August 2026 at 16:00 UTC. Inside the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, a curated art exhibition invites you to explore cultural artifacts and contemporary interpretations from around the world, offering insights from curators and a distinctive museum setting.

Festi'Terroir 2026

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 · All day

Parc des Bastions

Food

Join Festi'Terroir at Parc des Bastions for a weekend celebrating direct-sale and organic produce, with local farmers, tastings, and stalls featuring terroir products, workshops, and family-friendly activities in Geneva.

GGE on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Palais des Nations

Conference

International Geneva event at Palais des Nations where the Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems debates legal, ethical, and policy implications of autonomous weaponry under the CCW, with diplomats and experts shaping future arms-control norms.

Investment, Enterprise & Development Commission: 16th Session

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Palais des Nations

Conference

An International Geneva conference as the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission meets for its 16th session at the Palais des Nations, gathering UN member-state representatives to discuss investment, enterprise and development policy on the global stage.

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