TOP 6 THINGS TO DO
This week we’re not giving you just five things to do – but 6! Enjoy the week, whatever you choose.
OPEN DAY AT THE UNITED NATIONS
The Palais des Nations opens its doors on Saturday 7thOctober 2017 for its annual Open Day. A full programme of activities is on offer at this fun-filled family day. Click here for further programme information. Click here to read our article about the day.
WHERE: United Nations, Palais des Nations, 14 avenue de la Paix, 1202 Genève.
WHEN: Saturday 7th October 2017 from 10am-5pm.
COST: Free entrance, remember to register online in advance here.
ACCESS: Tram 15 or bus lines 5, 8, 11, 14, 28, V,F and Z. Parking is available at Parking des Nations.
GENEVA BEER FESTIVAL
With over 200 varieties of craft beer on offer from 40 different craft beer breweries, DJs, live music, over 20 different food trucks and food and beer pairing workshops on offer, the Geneva Beer Festival promises a really fun environment for getting better acquainted with some of the participating craft breweries, many of whom are based either here in Geneva or from around the Rhone-Alpes region. Read our article on the festival here.
WHERE: Pavilion Sicli, 45 route des Acacias 45, 1227 Les Acacias, Genève.
WHEN: Friday 6th October 2017 – 5pm to midnight, Saturday 7th October 2017 – 11am until midnight, Sunday 8th October 2017 – 11am until 7pm.
COST: Free entrance, CHF2 for refundable beer glass.
26TH EDITION OF THE MARCHE DE L’ESPOIR
Running every October for the past 25 years, the charity Terre des Hommes Suisse organises a sponsored walk – the Marche de L’Espoir (the March of Hope) to raise money to finance programmes for disadvantaged children and their families around the World. With around 5,000 children and young people participating, even if you are not taking part in the walk, it’s still fun to go along and support those who are raising money for this worthwhile cause. To see the event’s website in English click here.
WHERE: Quai du Mont-Blanc.
WHEN: Sunday 8th October 2017. The official start of the walk is at 11am and continues all afternoon until around 5.30pm.
COST: Free to spectators.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
The Cirque du Soleil presents the premier of “OVO” in Geneva – plunge yourself into the unsuspected universe of the insect world in both its savage and delicate forms, in an explosion of energy and movement With six trapeze artists performing up to a staggering 14 meters in height, this show is sure to impress.
WHERE: Geneva Arena, Route des Batailleux 3, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Genève.
WHEN: Wednesday 11th October 2017 at 8pm, Thursday 12th October 2017 at 8pm, Friday 13th October 2017 at 8pm, Saturday 14th October 2017 at 4.30pm and 8pm, Sunday 15th October 2017 at 1.30pm and 5pm. Doors open 1hr30 before the show starts.
COST: Tickets priced from 76-170 CHF still available from Ticketcorner – click here for ticket information.
RALLYE DU CHOCOLAT
The 3rd Ralley du Chocolate takes place this Saturday 7th October 2017. Celebrating the International Day of Cocoa and Chocolate (which takes place annually on the 1st October), this unique event proved so successful the first year it was held that they have had to introduce a way of calming the chocolate mania that took place that first year, with long queues outside the participating shops. Things are much more organised nowadays, with a maximum number of 3,000 passports being issued to allow access into two different tours – either Path A, Path B or both! At each of the 12 participating boutiques, you get to taste a unique chocolate creation and find out a word of the contest’s mystery phrase which will allow you to enter into a prize draw.
On-line reservation of the passport has now closed, but fear not, 500 passports will be available to purchase on the day from 9am onwards at the Salle Communal in Plainpalais, 52 rue de Carouge, 1205 Genève. So you needn’t miss out on your chocolate fix!
WHERE: 12 chocolatiers throughout the city.
WHEN: Saturday 7th October 2017 from 9am onwards.
COST: 10 CHF for adults/5 CHF for children aged 12-15/free for under 12s.
FURTHER INFO: (in English) click here.
SUNDAY CONCERTS AT VICTORIA HALL
Whether you’re a classical music lover or not, the magnificent Victoria Hall is well worth visiting.
This Sunday sees the start of a new season of eight concerts in the splendour of this beautiful concert hall. The performances start at 5pm and ticket prices start from a very reasonable CHF20.
On the programme this Sunday: The Gil Angeli ensemble performing classical works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. To see the programme click here.
WHERE: Victoria Hall
WHEN: Sunday 8th October 2017 at 5pm.
COST: Ticket prices between CHF20-30, with reductions for students, AVS.
TICKETS: Click here for link to box office.
