Intellectual Events & Talks in Genève

Guided tour: Cimetière des Rois & Geneva history

Tue, 26 May 2026

Community

Explore the Cimetière des Rois in Geneva on a guided walk that blends local history with remarkable trees. The route offers insightful anecdotes about the city’s past and culminates in a convivial aperitif, making it a relaxed, culture-rich outing.

CARMINA BURANA & CONCERTO POUR DEUX PIANOS

Tue, 26 May 2026

Victoria Hall Plaza

Music

Experience a grand evening at Victoria Hall in Geneva, where Orff’s Carmina Burana is paired with a Concerto pour Deux Pianos. A dramatic clash of thunderous choral forces and sparkling piano dialogue promises a memorable, richly staged classical program.

2026 GEO Symposium / GEO-21 Plenary

Tue, 26 May 2026 · All day

Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG)

Conference

An international conference in Geneva spotlighting Earth observation and geospatial research, featuring the GEO-21 plenary as part of the 2026 GEO Symposium at the Geneva International venue.

Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW) / 42nd session

Tue, 26 May 2026

Palais Wilson

Conference

International Geneva conference presenting the UN Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW) 42nd session at Palais Wilson, featuring formal discussions on migrant rights, policy recommendations, and cross-border collaboration.

Committee on Agriculture

Wed, 27 May 2026

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Conference

The WTO in Geneva hosts the Committee on Agriculture, a formal international policy conference examining global agriculture trade rules, negotiations, and compliance in a high-profile intergovernmental setting.

Summer solstice in music

Wed, 27 May 2026

MEG

Music

Celebrate the summer solstice with an outdoor concert in Geneva, showcasing a diverse lineup of artists under the long twilight, set against the city’s historic skyline for a lively, cultural start to summer.

World Bee Day 2026

Wed, 27 May 2026

Palais des Nations

Conference

Global conference on World Bee Day 2026 at Palais des Nations in Geneva, bringing together international experts to discuss pollinator health, beekeeping, biodiversity, and policy implications in a formal, scholarly setting.

ITU-R WP 5D: IMT Systems

Wed, 27 May 2026 · All day

World Health Organization Headquarters

Conference

International Geneva meeting where ITU-R Working Party 5D convenes at ITU Headquarters to advance IMT Systems standardization, interoperability, and regulatory considerations for next-gen mobile networks.

Vernissage: Les Juifs, les Arabes, ma famille et moi

Wed, 27 May 2026 · All day

GamMAH

Art

Book launch for Pierre Hazan's Les Juifs, les Arabes, ma famille et moi at GamMAH. The vernissage features readings and a discussion on Jewish-Arab identities, family memory, and cultural dialogue in an intimate museum setting, with a Q&A session with the author.

Solstice d’été en musique

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 20:30

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Music

Celebrate the summer solstice with a world-music concert at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève. An evening of global sounds in the MEG's intimate galleries, blending cultural rhythms with a warm, festival-like atmosphere inside the museum.

Art event at MEG (Musée d'ethnographie de Genève)

Wed, 27 May 2026 · All day

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Art

Explore ethnographic art at Geneva's Musée d'ethnographie (MEG) with an evening program on May 27, featuring current exhibitions, multimedia displays, and curator-led insights in a historic museum setting.

Der Wald

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 22:00

Bâtiment des Forces Motrices

Music

Experience Ethel Smyth's Der Wald at Bâtiment des Forces Motrices in Geneva, a romantic tragedy of two lovers thwarted by a jealous witch. A grand, atmospheric classical production with myth, spellbinding music and intense emotion.

HRC 62nd Session Activities Meeting

Thu, 28 May 2026

International Environment House I & Online

Conference

An international Geneva conference at the International Environment House I (with online access) examining activities related to the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council and the environmental dimensions of human rights, inviting policymakers and experts.

IRU Goods & Passenger Transport Councils (CTM & CTP)

Thu, 28 May 2026

InterContinental Genève

Conference

A high-profile international conference in Geneva bringing together IRU's Goods Transport Council (CTM) and Passenger Transport Council (CTP) at InterContinental Genève to discuss policy, industry trends, and regulatory issues shaping global road transport.

Training day - May 28, 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 10:30

Institut Florimont - Lancy

Workshop

Educational training session at Institut Florimont in Lancy, starting May 28, 2026 at 08:30. This professional workshop for adults and students is part of the local formation program, delivered in a focused, French-speaking setting. Details and registration are on the event page.

Observatoires en musique – Solistes de l'Ensemble Contrechamps

Thu, 28 May 2026 · All day

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève

Art

Experience a guided musical tour at the Musée d'art et d'histoire with soloists from Ensemble Contrechamps, weaving live performance through galleries and inviting visitors to hear art in a new, resonant light.

Jeudi au MAH – May 28, 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 18:30

Contrechamps

Music

Join Contrechamps for Jeudi au MAH at the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire in Geneva. This free-entry, all-ages concert (reservation recommended) offers an intimate evening of contemporary music inside the historic museum setting.

La Vague

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 19:00

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève

Theater

La Vague is a live contemporary dance performance at the Musée d'art et d'histoire in Geneva, weaving fluid choreography through the museum's halls for a poetic, immersive evening of movement and art.

Conférence de Paul Guillibert

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 22:00

Théâtre du Loup

Theater

Paul Guillibert presents the Metamorphose conference at Théâtre du Loup, blending lecture and performance to explore transformation on stage. An intellectually charged indoor event for adults at the intimate venue, scheduled for May 28, 2026 at 20:00.

Insuline — Lou Lepori, Cie Théâtre Tome Trois

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 22:00

Théâtre le Galpon

Theater

Insuline, a radical theatre piece by Lou Lepori and Cie Théâtre Tome Trois, bursts with fierce words and collective staging at Le Galpon. A visceral, courageous drama that challenges bodies and language in a stark, intimate setting.

IRU General Assembly (AG)

Fri, 29 May 2026

InterContinental Genève

Conference

The IRU General Assembly gathers industry leaders for strategic discussions at InterContinental Genève, spotlighting international road transport policy and global logistics.

Louise et Anne vont en Louisiane

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 22:00

Scènes du Grütli

Theater

French-language theater at Scènes du Grütli in Geneva: Louise et Anne vont en Louisiane follows two women on a journey toward Louisiana, blending intimate storytelling with striking stage imagery and a bold, immersive performance.

Inauguration of the Metzler organ at Cathédrale Saint-Pierre

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 22:00

Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, Genève

Music

An evening at Cathédrale Saint-Pierre to inaugurate the restored Metzler organ, presented by Les Concerts de la Cathédrale. Expect a ceremonial program of classical organ works in Geneva’s iconic cathedral, framed by sacred architecture and refined acoustics.

Festival Les Encyclopediennes

Sat, 30 May 2026

Victoria Hall

Music

Geneva's Victoria Hall presents Festival Les Encyclopediennes, a refined music festival featuring curated ensembles and performances in an elegant concert hall. Expect a program of classical and contemporary works, performed in an intimate, premier-style setting with rich cultural ambiance.

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