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Guided tour: Cimetière des Rois & Geneva history

Tue, 26 May 2026

Community

Explore the Cimetière des Rois in Geneva on a guided walk that blends local history with remarkable trees. The route offers insightful anecdotes about the city’s past and culminates in a convivial aperitif, making it a relaxed, culture-rich outing.

Summer solstice in music

Wed, 27 May 2026

MEG

Music

Celebrate the summer solstice with an outdoor concert in Geneva, showcasing a diverse lineup of artists under the long twilight, set against the city’s historic skyline for a lively, cultural start to summer.

Art event at MEG (Musée d'ethnographie de Genève)

Wed, 27 May 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Explore ethnographic art at Geneva's Musée d'ethnographie (MEG) with an evening program on May 27, featuring current exhibitions, multimedia displays, and curator-led insights in a historic museum setting.

Jeudi au MAH – May 28, 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 18:30

Contrechamps

Music

Join Contrechamps for Jeudi au MAH at the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire in Geneva. This free-entry, all-ages concert (reservation recommended) offers an intimate evening of contemporary music inside the historic museum setting.

The Amy Winehouse Band

Fri, 29 May 2026

Music

Experience a soulful tribute night in Geneva as The Amy Winehouse Band delivers retro-R&B classics, lush brass, and intimate vocal harmonies that honor Amy's iconic sound in a live concert setting.

Nuit des musées: Contrechamps concert at Musée Ariana

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 18:30

Contrechamps

Music

Join Nuit des musées for a Contrechamps concert at Musée Ariana in Geneva, blending contemporary music with the museum-night atmosphere. Free admission and open to all audiences; an inspiring, artsy evening.

Nuit des Musées 2026

Sat, 30 May 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Festival

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.

LES CONCERTS DE L’EMA

Tue, 2 Jun 2026

Music

Geneva hosts Les Concerts de l’EMA, a distinguished classical music series delivering refined live performances in a historic city venue. Enjoy top-tier musicians and intimate acoustics as part of Geneva’s vibrant cultural calendar.

What is the purpose of botanical gardens ?

Wed, 3 Jun 2026

Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de la Ville de Genève

Lecture

Join a guided visit in Geneva to explore the purpose and roles of botanical gardens, including conservation, education, and research. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this session sheds light on plant diversity and the garden's function within urban and scientific contexts.

Painting Restoration Workshop Tour

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 14:00

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève

Art

Experience a guided, indoor tour of the painting restoration workshop at Musée d'art et d'histoire, with translation in French Sign Language (LSF). Learn conservation techniques, view studio tools, and discover how masterpieces are preserved in a historic museum setting.

Behind-the-scenes tour at Jardin Botanique de Genève

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 · All day

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

Art

Join the Geneva Botanic Garden for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour led by head gardener Nicolas Freyre, exploring how botanical gardens serve science, education, and beauty in a world-class green space.

Festival du LÀC 2026 - Vendredi

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 12:00

Parc des Eaux-Vives

Literature

A lakeside literary festival at Parc des Eaux-Vives with over 100 authors, talks, workshops, and book signings by the Geneva lakefront, offering literary conversations under the open sky.

Palp Festival: Combe d'Enfer 2026

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 · All day

Combe d'Enfer

Festival

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.

La Vague du bout des doigts

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 · All day

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève

Art

Experience a tactile, descriptive tour of Carlos Schwabe's works at the Musée d'art et d'histoire in Geneva, offering accessible, hands-on exploration that reveals the textures, lines, and mood of paintings and drawings for visitors of all ages.

Reading corner: Stories to help us imagine the future.

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

In MEG's foyer, a reading corner invites visitors to share stories, play, and imagine a better future together. A family-friendly, inclusive space inside the museum runs Sunday 7 June from 11am to 6pm, blending storytelling with playful exploration.

Les Grottes: the rebellious soul of Geneva

Tue, 9 Jun 2026

Workshop

Join a guided tour of Geneva's Grottes district to uncover its rebellious soul through stories, street art, and hidden corners. An outdoor urban walk led by a knowledgeable guide reveals the neighborhood's history, culture, and character.

ManiFeste Festival at IRCAM-Centre Pompidou, Paris

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 at 20:00

Contrechamps

Music

Experience ManiFeste, a program from IRCAM-Centre Pompidou, at the Espace de Projection in Paris. Contrechamps presents a night of contemporary, experimental music with live electroacoustic works in a distinctive Paris venue.

Festival international d’orgue

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 at 22:00

Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, Genève

Music

Experience the Festival international d’orgue at Cathédrale Saint-Pierre in Geneva, a prestigious organ-focused concert series in a soaring cathedral setting. The 2026 edition presents an evening program of masterful organ works, highlighting historic pipes, exquisite acoustics, and the cathedral’s intimate spiritual atmosphere.

Visit by the creators of the exhibition

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 · All day

Art

Join a guided visit in Geneva led by the creators of the exhibition. The session offers insider insights into the show's concepts and works, with the artists explaining ideas and answering questions, giving visitors a rare chance to hear directly from the makers.

Guided tour by the exhibition's creators

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Join a guided tour of the temporary art exhibition at MEG in Geneva, led by the exhibition's creators for an insider perspective on Sunday 14 June at 2:30 pm.

Art event at MEG Genève

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Experience contemporary ethnographic art at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) in Geneva. This 14:30 program on June 14, 2026 presents curated artworks and immersive displays inside the museum's distinctive spaces.

Exposition Observatoires. Carte blanche à John M Armleder

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 · All day

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève

Art

Visit Exposition Observatoires: Carte blanche à John M Armleder at Musée d'art et d'histoire, Geneva. A guided tour through contemporary works and Armleder’s observatory-inspired installations in a historic museum setting.

LMZG @ Festival Métissages, Bernex

Fri, 19 Jun 2026

Festival Métissages, Bernex

Music

LMZG performs at Festival Métissages in Bernex, delivering a high-energy world-music set during a vibrant multicultural festival. An outdoor show blending diverse rhythms and local culture in a lively, community-focused venue.

Voltaire, craftsman of the Enlightenment

Fri, 19 Jun 2026

Geneva City Center

Lecture

Explore Voltaire's Geneva on a guided tour through the places tied to the Enlightenment thinker's life. A city-centered walk that weaves history, ideas, and lore, led by expert guides in the heart of old town.

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