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.

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.

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.

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.

Mend & Munch

Join Mend & Munch at Impact Hub Geneva for an informal repair and social evening. Bring small items to mend, share tips, and enjoy light bites as local makers connect over sustainability and community.

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.

LILLY WOOD AND THE PRICK

Join Lilly Wood and The Prick for an intimate live show at Le Rez-Usine in Geneva. Expect infectious indie-pop with electro touches, punchy guitars, and charismatic vocals in a buzzing club atmosphere that showcases the Swiss venue's intimate vibe.

Alfio Origlio & Marc-Olivier Savoy — The Klopfenstein Twins (Modern)

A contemporary music evening in Geneva featuring Alfio Origlio and Marc-Olivier Savoy, the Klopfenstein Twins. This modern collaboration blends precise artistry with expressive flair in an intimate live setting.

Sydney tour stop at Contrechamps

Le Maxime

Le Maxime hosts Rouge c Rouge Act II, a contemporary theatre performance at Le Maxime in Geneva. Part of Color My Geneva's program, it offers an intimate stage experience showcasing avant-garde performance in a chic venue on Rue Sigismond-Thalberg.

The Prophet

World premiere staging of Meyerbeer’s Le Prophète at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices, featuring mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti and tenor John Osborn, conducted by Marc Leroy-Calatayud, delivering a sweeping, grand opera experience.

Juan Pablo Cámara

A live contemporary art performance by Juan Pablo Cámara at Geneva's Musée d'art et d'histoire, blending stagecraft with a historic museum setting for an intellectually charged evening of live art and dialogue for adults.

Mapping Festival 2026: Azu Tiwaline

Join Mapping Festival 2026 for an electrifying day of electronic music headlined by Azu Tiwaline. Set at the Mapping Festival 2026 venue, this outdoor festival delivers immersive stage productions, high-energy performances, and vivid visual mapping that defines a cutting-edge electronic music celebration.

Meeting of the Bureau of the Water Convention

International Geneva gathering at Palais des Nations: the Bureau of the Water Convention meets to discuss governance, reporting, and cooperation on transboundary water resources, with diplomats and policymakers from UNECE member states.

Bibliothèque de Carouge

Join Bibliothèque de Carouge for an informative session on screens and children, packed with practical tips for parents. Learn healthy digital habits, how to navigate online content, and discover library resources to support families.

SOIRÉE SPÉCIALE DUO

Two jazzy duos headline at Centre des Musiques Actuelles in Geneva: acclaimed pianist Alfio Origlio with Marc-Olivier Savoy, plus the Klopfenstein twins on sax and piano. An intimate, high-energy jazz night blending virtuosic improvisation with vibrant duo dialog in a premier contemporary music venue.

Erik Truffaz with the Orchestre des Alpes & du Léman

Erik Truffaz leads a trumpet-led collaboration with the Orchestre des Alpes & du Léman for a Side by Side symphonic piece created for Jazz à Vienne, blending bold improvisation with lush orchestral textures at Noda in a Swiss venue.

Generali Geneva Marathon 2026

Join the Generali Geneva Marathon 2026 on May 10, 2026 at 08:00 UTC for a 42.195km run along Geneva's scenic lakefront and through the city center, with lake views, cheering crowds, and a festive waterfront finish.

Enchanted gardens

Enchanted Gardens at Geneva's Bâtiment des Forces Motrices weaves fairy-tale themes through Schumann’s Waldszenen and Ravel’s Ma mère l'Oye, alongside Messiaen’s Oiseaux Exotiques and Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G for a magical, orchestral evening.

Les Ateliers des créateurs (mai 2026)

Geneva government–backed workshop for creators outlining mandatory steps to start a business, including registrations, permits and compliance, hosted at République et canton de Genève.

Atelier Le futur, c’est toi ! Avec Vanessa Meister.

Join Vanessa Meister for a creative futures workshop at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG). A hands-on session in a historic museum setting exploring personal identity, tomorrow, and how we shape our own futures.

Enchantment

Experience Bartók's Cantata Profana, a rarely staged choral-orchestral work performed at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices. Based on a Romanian ballad, it blends haunting motifs with monumental sound in an intimate urban concert setting.