Literary Events & Readings in Genève

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Festival du LÀC 2026 - Vendredi

Fri, 5 Jun 2026at12:00

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.

Festival du Lac 2026

Sun, 7 Jun 2026at12:00

Lakefront literary festival in Geneva's Parc des Eaux-Vives with over 100 authors, conferences, workshops, and book signings, inviting readers to discover new voices by the lake.

DONNE TON SLAM AU CHAT !

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

An intimate live poetry slam in Geneva titled 'Donne ton slam au chat', blending bold French spoken-word performances with witty verse in a vibrant city-theatre setting and inviting audience interaction.

Literary Events & Readings in Genève

Seek out readings tucked between Cité's winding streets and the lively quays of Les Pâquis, or head to La Praille where the Musée de Carouge — La Praille stages approachable salon evenings. There’s a pleasantly intellectual bent to the calendar—panels and author talks draw professionals and students—yet casual, social reading nights still pop up in Eaux-Vives and Grottes et Saint-Gervais. Best part: roughly three-quarters of events are free, so you can wander in without fuss. Historic moments surface too—events tied to the 100 ans de la Déclaration de Genève give readings extra gravitas, while larger gatherings at Palexpo bring festival energy and more formal programming. Expect a mix of quiet, artsy launches and bustling post-reading conversations over wine; audiences skew adult but families turn up for weekend matinees. Keep an eye on schedules: new voices and themed series arrive each month, and there’s always a next reading to discover.

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1.100 ans de la Déclaration de Genève6 events
2.Palexpo4 events
3.Genève Communes4 events
4.Grand Genève4 events
5.Musée de CarougeLa Praille4 events
6.Bibliothèque de la CitéCité3 events
7.Maison de Rousseau et de la Littérature3 events

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Literary Events & Readings in Genève

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.

Festival du Lac 2026

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 12:00

Parc des Eaux-Vives

Literature

Lakefront literary festival in Geneva's Parc des Eaux-Vives with over 100 authors, conferences, workshops, and book signings, inviting readers to discover new voices by the lake.

DONNE TON SLAM AU CHAT !

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Literature

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