TOP 5 THINGS TO DO
Autumn has arrived and with it a change in the weather, but don’t let that deter you from enjoying what’s happening in Geneva. Here’s our top five things to do this week. Enjoy!
LA SAGA DES GÉANTS
Are you ready to welcome Grandmother and Little Giant, the two giants created by the French street theatre company Royal de Luxe, who will be parading around the streets of the city this weekend? To find out where you can catch them, click on the link below. A huge event, one not to be missed!
Click here to see our review of the giants.
WHERE: Throughout the city.
WHEN: Friday 29th September 2017, Saturday 30th September 2017 and Sunday 1st October 2017.
COST: Free.
Click here to see the programme for all three days.
OKTOBERFEST 2017
Dig out your Lederhosen and experience this real Oktoberfest style event taking place on Saturday 30th September 2017 at the Palladium – with traditional beer, food and music until the early hours!
WHERE: Palladium, 3 bis rue du Stand, 1204 Genève.
WHEN: Saturday 30th September 2017 from 5pm-5am.
COST: Free admission.
Click here to see the event’s Facebook page.
DESIGN DAYS
Design Days invites you to ‘Dive into the Universe of Swiss Design’ from Thursday 28th September 2017 – Sunday 1st October 2017 at the Pavillon Sicli. An opportunity for anyone interested in contemporary design – be it fashion, furniture design, ceramics, textiles or accessories to see some innovative work by both young and emerging artists. On Friday 29th September 2017, a jazzy, hip-hop, soul and house afterwork takes place from 6pm-10pm with the opportunity to meet the artists, stylists and creators face to face.
WHERE: Pavillon Sicli, 45 route des Acacias, Genève.
ACCESS: Tram 15 – stop J. Pictet Thellusson. Parking at P+R Étoile.
WHEN: Thursday 28th September 2017 – from 6pm-10pm, Friday 29th September 2017 – from midday until 10pm, Saturday 30th September 2017 – from 10am-8pm, Sunday 1st October 2017 from 10am-6pm.
COST: 5 CHF – free for children under 12.
Click here to see more information on the event.
ANNECY BROCANTE
You never need an excuse to visit the picturesque town of Annecy, especially when it comes alive when the brocante takes place in the streets of the old town on the last Saturday of the month. Hunt out something unique or just peruse the stalls whilst taking in the unique atmosphere of this beautiful place.
WHERE: Annecy Old Town.
WHEN: Saturday 30th September 2017 – from 8am-6pm.
COST: Free.
Click here to see more information on the event.
Looking for a great brocante a little closer to home? Then check out the Carouge Brocante which takes place every first Sunday of the month. Next date this Sunday 1st October 2017.
FESTIVAL SI COMO NO
Enjoy Americano-Latino rhythms from over 30 musicians, playing 8 concerts over two evenings at the Latin Festival of Music – this Friday 29th September 2017 and Saturday 30th September 2017 at the Madeleine Theatre.
WHERE: Théâtre de Madeleine, 10 rue de la Madeleine, 1204 Genève.
WHEN: Friday 29th September 2017 – doors open at 6pm. Fanfare Revuelta 6.30pm, SinCraneo Cuban Fusion Band 7.30pm, Alex Corrêa 9pm, Sextet ON sonES Shama Milan 10pm. Saturday 30th September 2017 – doors open at 6pm. El Vinal música popular argentina 7pm, Alex Corrêa 8.30pm, Raul De Souza 9.15pm, Fanfare Revuelta 10.30pm.
COST: 22 CHF, 2 day pass 40 CHF. Tickets available from Starticket – click here.
Click here to see more information on the event.