Formal · Events in Genève

Festival international de carillon

Sat, 4 Jul 2026 at 22:00

Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, Genève

Music

Experience the Festival international de carillon inside the historic Cathédrale Saint-Pierre as world-class carillon artists perform in a resonant cathedral setting. This Geneva concert on 4 July 2026 at 20:00 blends centuries-old bell music with a contemporary program, delivering a distinctive sonic atmosphere.

2026 WHO Product Development for Vaccines Advisory Committee Meeting (PDVAC)

Mon, 6 Jul 2026

World Health Organization Headquarters

Conference

High-level conference at WHO Headquarters in Geneva for the PDVAC, the WHO advisory committee on vaccine product development, detailing strategies, milestones, and regulatory pathways for new vaccines.

Open-ended Working Group on Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space | 3rd session

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 · All day

Palais des Nations

Conference

Geneva hosts the Open-ended Working Group on Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space for its 3rd session at Palais des Nations, where diplomats discuss norms, transparency, and risk-reduction measures to curb outer-space armament.

Science, Nature & Literature – À la Rousseau

Tue, 7 Jul 2026

Jardin Botanique de Genève

Lecture

An interdisciplinary lecture in Geneva exploring science, nature, and literature through Rousseau’s ideas, weaving philosophy with Enlightenment thought and literary reflection in an engaging, accessible talk at a local venue.

WIPO 68th Assemblies

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 · All day

WMO Headquarters & Online

Conference

Hybrid assemblies of WIPO member states convene at the Geneva headquarters with online participation for the 68th series of meetings, shaping international IP policy through high-level discussions, negotiations, and strategic sessions.

MEG Exhibition – Ethnography, Geneva

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Experience a contemporary art exhibition at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) on July 7, 2026, starting at 15:00. The show presents ethnography-inspired artworks that illuminate cultures through contemporary practice, housed in MEG's distinctive galleries in Geneva.

Future Networked Car Symposium

Wed, 8 Jul 2026

WHO Headquarters

Conference

The Future Networked Car Symposium at ITU Headquarters in Geneva brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to explore how connected vehicles will reshape mobility, safety, and telecom networks. Attendees will hear from experts on standards, data privacy, and autonomous driving in an international setting.

Global Basin Networks on Climate Change Adaptation

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 · All day

Palais des Nations

Conference

An international Geneva conference uniting the Global Network of Basins to advance climate-change adaptation and water-management policy under the UNECE Water Convention, featuring policy briefs, expert panels, and collaborative sessions on resilience.

Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy, 23rd session

Wed, 8 Jul 2026

Palais des Nations

Conference

Geneva hosts the 23rd session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy, a formal UN meeting where government experts discuss enforcement, policy coherence, and international cooperation under UNCTAD at the Palais des Nations.

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.

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.

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.

ITU-T Study Group 3: Tariff and accounting principles (ICT policy)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 · All day

World Health Organization Headquarters

Conference

ITU-T Study Group 3 meets at ITU Headquarters in Geneva to discuss tariff and accounting principles and the international ICT economic and policy issues shaping global telecom standards and policy.

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.

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.

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.

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