Intellectual Events & Talks in Genève

Day of Reflection: 1994 Genocide in Rwanda (Tutsi)

2026-04-07T00:00:00

Palais des Nations

Conference

An official conference in Geneva at the Palais des Nations reflecting on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, featuring experts discussing memory, justice, and prevention, and honoring victims.

Atelier d'auto-édition: Almanach pour enfants 6-12

2026-04-07T00:00:00

Family

Hands-on workshop for kids ages 6–12 to create and publish their own almanac. Participants explore writing, layout, and illustration in a kid-friendly, creative setting. A practical, educational introduction to self-publishing.

Telecommunication Development Advisory Group 2026 (TDAG-26)

2026-04-07T00:00:00

https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Conferences/TDAG/Pages/2026/TDAG-26.aspx

Conference

An International Geneva conference by ITU-D, TDAG-26, gathering policymakers and industry leaders to discuss global telecommunications development policies, standards, and collaboration.

✨DC4131 - Beer on Tuesday (BoT) Geneva🍻

2026-04-07T16:30:00

Les Brasseurs

Community

DC4131's Beer on Tuesday in Geneva brings the hacker meetup vibe to Les Brasseurs. This casual, social tech night offers beer, informal chats, and a swag shop as Defcon Switzerland hosts another BoT session for the local cyber-community.

Discussion 32 - Exploring Ancestors and Ancestral Practices

2026-04-07T16:45:00

The Crowned Eagle

Community

Join Geneva's occult and spirituality meetup for the 32nd Discussion session: Exploring Ancestors and Ancestral Practices. At The Crowned Eagle, this welcoming gathering invites participants to explore how ancestral lines shape memory, identity, and daily practice.

Full throttle!

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Workshop

A hands-on workshop in Geneva titled Full Throttle! Explore speed, control, and practical techniques in an engaging, interactive session guided by experts at a local venue. Ideal for curious adults and professionals seeking new skills.

Histoires dans les langues du monde – Español

2026-04-08T10:00:00

Centre d'intégration culturelle de la Croix-Rouge genevoiserue de Carouge, 50, Genève, Genève 1205, Suisse

Literature

Join a multilingual storytelling event at the Centre d'intégration culturelle de la Croix-Rouge genevoise in Carouge. Hear tales from around the world told across languages, with a spotlight on Español, in a welcoming, community-driven setting that celebrates language and cultural exchange.

Initiation à la calligraphie érythréenne

2026-04-08T19:00:00

Le Poche

Theater

Join a two-hour Eritrean calligraphy workshop at Le Poche with AMIC, exploring Tirgrigna (Ge'ez) script, writing your name, and sharing a coffee ceremony and light snack in the theatre’s rehearsal room.

RE-GHOSTER EXTENDED

2026-04-08T21:00:00

Music

An extended live set by ExXxPLORAxXxIONS at Cave12, blending drums, piano and electronics in an otherworldly, genre-blurring performance. Featuring Nicolas Field, Thomas Florin, Jérôme Noetinger, Fritz Welch, and Nate Wooley, this premiere from the Dreaming With The Lights On project promises hypnotic, interdimensional soundscapes.

9th Expert Meeting on Statistics for Sustainable Development Goals

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Palais des Nations

Conference

The 9th Expert Meeting on Statistics for Sustainable Development Goals gathers statisticians, policymakers and researchers at Palais des Nations in Geneva to discuss SDG indicators, data quality, and methods for monitoring progress toward sustainable development.

Conference on Humanitarian Action under Unilateral Sanctions

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Palais des Nations & Online

Conference

A Geneva-based conference at the Palais des Nations (and online) organized by OHCHR, examining humanitarian action, remedy and responsibility in a unilateral sanctions environment, with policymakers, legal experts, and international officials.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind screening at Cinéma Nord-Sud

2026-04-09T10:00:00

Cinéma Nord-SudRue de la Servette, 78, Genève 1202

Film

Screening of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind at Cinéma Nord-Sud in Geneva. This innovative romantic drama blends memory and heartbreak with inventive storytelling, presented in a cozy cinema setting.

Kamishibai au fil de l’eau

2026-04-09T12:30:00

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève

Workshop

Join a Kamishibai storytelling workshop at the Musée d'art et d'histoire: a mini-reading club for families and kids, blending picture-theatre storytelling with short reads in a hands-on museum setting.

Agneau pascal

2026-04-09T16:30:00

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève

Art

Thematic guided visit at Geneva's Musée d'art et d'histoire, exploring Agneau pascal through a curated art-history lens inside a historic museum setting.

Headless - lecture performance by Alex Quicho & Elizabeth Gabrielle Lee

2026-04-09T17:00:00

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève

Art

A performance-lecture 'Headless' by Alex Quicho and Elizabeth Gabrielle Lee at the Musée d'art et d'histoire in Geneva, blending spoken word, live discourse, and visual elements inside a historic museum setting.

Make Chocolate Truffles

2026-04-11T00:00:00

Workshop

Join a hands-on chocolate truffles workshop in Geneva to learn ganache preparation, tempering, rolling, and coating, then decorate and take home your handmade truffles. An engaging, delicious culinary experience in Geneva, Switzerland.

LE SILENCE DU MONDE

2026-04-12T00:00:00

Théâtre des Grottes

Music

An evocative world-music concert, Le Silence du Monde, at Théâtre des Grottes in Geneva. A contemplative evening of intercultural textures and intimate stagecraft in a historic venue, promising rich sonic landscapes and memorable moments.

LE TREMPLIN

2026-04-12T00:00:00

Music

Le Tremplin is a boutique indie-music concert in Geneva, spotlighting up-and-coming artists in an intimate venue. Expect fresh, French- and international-inspired sounds, a lively Swiss city atmosphere, and an accessible night of artist-driven performances.

Exposition Elles: Contemporary Aboriginal Artists

2026-04-12T12:00:00

Musée Rath

Art

A curated exhibition at Musée Rath in Geneva presenting contemporary Aboriginal artists, featuring a guided tour that explores Indigenous Australian art through vibrant works, cultural context, and creative storytelling.

Peindre pour honorer la terre

2026-04-12T14:00:00

Musée Rath

Family

Family-friendly painting visit at Musée Rath in Geneva on April 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM, inviting kids and adults to honor the Earth through art. A cozy, educational museum experience blending nature-inspired painting with hands-on creativity inside a historic setting.

L’entrée des artistes

2026-04-12T19:00:00

Le Poche

Theater

French-language theatre piece 'L’entrée des artistes' at Le Poche. An intimate, contemporary stage production in a compact venue known for close audience contact, delivering a sharp, character-driven drama.

Transformer nos imaginaires — le théâtre est-il nécessaire?

2026-04-12T19:00:00

Le Poche

Theater

A thought-provoking theatre discussion at Le Poche, exploring how transforming collective imaginaries can shape storytelling and resistance. Fatima Ouassak and Inès El-Shikh examine the role of theatre in challenging oppression and why shared narratives matter for society.

Sur les pas de La grande ourse

2026-04-12T19:00:00

Le Poche

Theater

Join a literary stroll, Mars Pugnace: Sur les pas de La grande ourse, an outdoor theater piece from Le Poche. Follow a poetic guide through streets from Rue Marcelle de Kenzac to Cimetière des Rois, past the Bastions and the Promenade, as live text and imagery unfold. An intimate, literature-driven performance blending storytelling with urban walking in Geneva.

Technical meeting: Promoting decent work, productivity, and a just AI transition

2026-04-13T00:00:00

World Health Organization Headquarters

Conference

International Geneva hosts a technical conference at the ILO Headquarters exploring challenges and opportunities to promote decent work, boost productivity, and ensure a just transition as AI reshapes work and policy.

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