Petites bêtes et créatures magiques
Join a family-friendly storytelling afternoon at Maison Tavel in Geneva to explore tiny beasts and magical creatures through engaging tales, perfect for kids and parents seeking whimsy in a cozy museum setting.
9ÈME SYMPHONIE DE BEETHOVEN
Beethoven's 9th Symphony performed in the grand Victoria Hall, Geneva, delivering monumental orchestral power and a triumphant choral finale in a historic concert venue known for its acoustics.
La Course d'école 2026
Family-friendly puppet show at Théâtre des Marionnettes de Genève: La Course d'école 2026 invites families for an afternoon of playful storytelling, colorful marionettes, and gentle school-life comedy on a cozy Geneva stage.
CALEXICO
Calexico brings their cinematic indie-rock and Tex-Mex Americana to Geneva, delivering spellbinding guitar textures, desert-inspired melodies, and a sun-soaked borderland atmosphere at the city's live venue.
Disco-kids at the opening
Kids dance the afternoon away in the MEG foyer during the museum opening, with a lively disco and a cotton-candy bike. This family-friendly event, presented by Collectif du Feu de dieu, runs from 4 to 6 pm and promises playful tunes, snacks, and a warm museum welcome in Geneva.
DJ set at the opening: Mah'mood
Mah'mood headlines a DJ set opening the exhibition What is the future? at MEG Garden. The evening blends electronic sounds with contemporary art as guests wander the galleries from 7pm to 10pm, creating a vibrant kickoff for the new show.
Affordability of healthy diets
International Geneva conference at Palais des Nations examining how to make healthy diets affordable, gathering policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to explore nutrition economics, food systems, and policy pathways for access to healthy foods worldwide.
À l'aune
À l'aune is a contemporary theatre piece staged at Scènes du Grütli in Geneva, offering intimate storytelling and precise stagecraft that invites reflection on perception, time, and memory.
L'immense Gala: Improv Dubbing Troupe
A glamorous gala by the troupe of improvised dubbing delivers witty, live theatre in Geneva—watch performers improvise voiceovers, blending stage acting with inventive dubbing for a unique, entertaining night.
Explore Demain - Lake Fish and Sustainable Fishing
Explore Demain presents a concise science lecture on sustainable fishing in Lake Geneva. Learn about local fish species, eco-friendly practices, and how communities can safeguard the lake's ecology, with expert insights on policies and everyday actions.
tabou
Tabou, a theatre piece starring Jean-Daniel Piguet, is staged at Maison Saint-Gervais in Geneva. An intimate, thought-provoking performance that probes taboos through sharp dialogue and precise staging, showcasing contemporary Francophone theatre in a historic venue.
NIKOS PORTOKALOGLOU
Greek singer Nikos Portokaloglou headlines a live evening at the Alhambra in Paris, delivering soulful vocals and Mediterranean folk-pop tunes in an intimate indoor setting. A memorable night of atmospheric melodies and storytelling.
Opening: Le futur, c'est quoi?
Opening reception for the MEG's new exhibition 'Le futur, c'est quoi?' at Geneva's ethnographic museum. Explore how futures are imagined through ethnographic works, with curator remarks and guided gallery tours in the MEG's historic halls.
Inauguration & Vernissage – Portes ouvertes (MEG)
Join the inauguration and vernissage at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève as a new exhibition opens to the public; enjoy a curator-led preview, brief remarks, and a first look inside the ethnographic galleries in a grand museum setting.
CALEXICO
Calexico brings desert-tinged indie/world-rock to Paris's Alhambra, delivering cinematic melodies, twangy guitars and sweeping rhythms that fuse Americana with Latin textures for a moody, unforgettable live night.
Maurane Zaugg
On May 7, 2026, Maurane Zaugg headlines a Geneva conference, presenting expert insights and a panel discussion in a professional setting in central Geneva.
MEG Art Program: Ethnography Exhibit
Explore ethnographic art at MEG (Musée d’ethnographie de Genève) with a curated museum program on May 6, 2026. Immersive displays, cultural objects, and expert interpretation promise a rich, contemplative experience in Geneva.
Anthropology as encounter or misunderstanding
A French-language lecture at the MEG Library in Geneva titled 'Anthropology as Encounter or Misunderstanding,' examining how anthropological perspectives shape our understanding of the world; free admission with prior registration.
Anthropologie: rencontre ou malentendu — Retourner le Monde (Octave Debary)
Join MEG Geneva for a thoughtful lecture on anthropology as encounter and misunderstanding in relation to Octave Debary's Retourner le Monde, hosted at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève.
21st meeting of the Working Group on Monitoring and Assessment
International policy experts gather at the Palais des Nations in Geneva for the 21st meeting of the UNECE Working Group on Monitoring and Assessment to discuss monitoring methods, data integration, and assessment outcomes in a formal, high-level conference setting.
Limmense Gala Par La Troupe Du Doublage Improvise
An evening of improvised theatre at Institut Florimont in Lancy, featuring Limmense Gala by La Troupe Du Doublage Improvise. Expect witty, dubbing-inspired sketches and high-energy improv in a formal gala setting, presented in a French-language theatre with an intimate, club-like atmosphere.
Sand and Sustainability: Report Launch
An international Geneva conference launching a key report on sand as a vital resource for nature and development, hosted at the Palais des Nations, featuring policy experts and researchers discussing governance, sustainability, and development implications.
Cuisiner Les Proteines Vegetales Comme Un Chef
Join a hands-on cooking class at Institut Florimont in Lancy, learning to cook plant-based proteins like a chef. The session covers flavor-building, texture, and quick vegetarian staples in a friendly, professional kitchen setting.
GENEVA BLUES FESTIVAL 2026
Geneva Blues Festival 2026 lights up the Alhambra with top blues acts, blending rootsy guitars, soulful vocals, and lively festival energy for an evening of premium live music in a city-center venue on May 8 at 8 PM.
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