GENEVA EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

Mar
25
Wed
10TH INTERNATIONAL JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL OF GENEVA
Mar 25 – Mar 29 all-day
10TH INTERNATIONAL JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL OF GENEVA

We are delighted to celebrate with you the 10th edition of the GIJFF festival.  Through cinema we can discover our cultural diversity, our traditions and the issue around us.  In 2020 we changed the French title of the festival to better express this diversity.

Full programme and tickets from 14th February.

To join the Friends of GIJFF or for more information, click:  here

Mar
26
Thu
ARCHIPEL 2020 @ Salle communale de Plainpalais
Mar 26 – Apr 6 all-day
ARCHIPEL 2020 @ Salle communale de Plainpalais

Archipel is the main Swiss festival dedicated to musical creation in every form and “Passages” is the 29th Edition which mixes musical genres and explores paths which break barriers between people, generations and cultures.

From opera, concerts, shows, performances and conferences, there are over 20 events including 8 totally free to discover in different venues in Geneva.

Full Programme and Tickets:  click here

Mar
28
Sat
FESTICHOC 2020 – CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL @ Commune de Versoix
Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – Mar 29 @ 5:00 pm
FESTICHOC 2020 - CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL @ Commune de Versoix

Festichoc is a free event that has become a must-attend event for chocolate lovers.  Every year Swiss chocolate artisans will be in Versoix to help you discover or rediscover chocolate in all its forms and for all tastes!

Animations for all ages:  Favarger treasure hunt, egg hunt, chocolate caricatures, ride in Chocotrains, chocolate bunnies, workshops, exhibition of chocolate sculptures, visit to the Favarger factory.

Various food stands, held by local companies and restaurants, as well as rides, will animate the Chocovillage next to the Salon des Artisans.

A great opportunity to spend time with family and friends!

Saturday: 10:oo am to 6:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

More information: http://www.festichoc.ch/

Apr
22
Wed
GENEVA COMEDY FESTIVAL 2020 @ Casino-Théâtre
Apr 22 @ 8:00 pm – Apr 26 @ 11:00 pm
GENEVA COMEDY FESTIVAL 2020 @ Casino-Théâtre

The 7th edition of the Festival Fire Genève returns.

Full schedule and tickets: http://www.rire-geneve.ch/

Apr
23
Thu
ELECTRON FESTIVAL 2020 – WEEK-END 2 @ Genève
Apr 23 – May 3 all-day
ELECTRON FESTIVAL 2020 - WEEK-END 2 @ Genève

The 17th edition of the Geneva Festival of Electronic Cultures will take place from 23rd April to 3rd May 2020!

Full programme: here

 

Apr
25
Sat
F-LEX – LEMAN EXPRESS FESTIVAL @ Gare des Eaux-Vives
Apr 25 – Apr 26 all-day
F-LEX - LEMAN EXPRESS FESTIVAL @ Gare des Eaux-Vives

La Comédie de Genève and Château Rouge-Annemasse team up for an exceptional and ambitious two-day artistic event in nine stations as well as on the routes that connect them. Thanks to a multidisciplinary programme, this cross-border cooperative effort will enable you to playfully discover the route of the Leman Express train and the speed with which it will connect its newly-designed stations.

On the Swiss side, Lancy-Pont-Rouge, Genève-Champel, Eaux-Vives and Chêne-Bourg stations will be under the spotlight, featuring artists and performances in the public space, while La Roche-sur-Foron, Thonon-les-bains, Bonneville, Bellegarde and Annemasse stations in France will guarantee you an extraordinary welcome!

Whatever your age, come and enjoy the party, discover the Leman Express train as well as artistic events showcasing music, dance, theatre, virtual reality, circus events, installations, performances, games, moments of conviviality and numerous participatory activities!

Full programme: here

 

May
30
Sat
FESTIVAL DE LA JEUNE ET FUTURE FAMILLE @ Ferme Sarasin
May 30 – May 31 all-day
FESTIVAL DE LA JEUNE ET FUTURE FAMILLE @ Ferme Sarasin

A weekend of information and fun for young and future families. Information stands, activities for adults and children, workshops, stories… All with the cross-cutting themes of community, diversity and environmental responsibility.

There will be food stands, but picnics are welcome. A “garderie” (payment by donation) will allow parents to visit the stands and attend presentations while their children play.

The entire event will be no-smoking so that you and your children can breathe easy!

Jun
25
Thu
GENEVA STREET FOOD FESTIVAL @ Jardin Anglais
Jun 25 – Jun 28 all-day
GENEVA STREET FOOD FESTIVAL @ Jardin Anglais

The Geneva Street Food Festival – a time to meet your favourite Food Trucks and restaurants, explore the latest taste innovations, brewers’ and winegrowers’ stands for a tasting experience, educational workshops for children, a Sunday market, and all punctuated by our favourite DJs! The festival is a beautiful celebration around a large gourmet table that brings together all generations in a friendly atmosphere over three days.

OPENING:

Thursday : 5:00 pm to midnight

Friday : 11:30 am to midnight

Saturday : 11:30 am to 1:00 am

Sunday : 11:30 am to 9:00 pm

Free entrance

More info: here

 

Oct
19
Mon
CampZone October activites @ Institut International de Lancy
Oct 19 @ 8:30 am – Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm
CampZone October activites @ Institut International de Lancy

The October break is coming up! Are you looking for fun activities for your child? Have a look at our wide selection of camps for ages 3 to 12. We have indoor climbing, football, magic, urban dance, coding, Bricks 4 Kidz, Arts, and much more.

Time 8:30 to 18:00
Full days or half days
Prices starting at 275 CHF
Learn more and sign up www.campzone.ch

Oct
21
Wed
Printmaking / Collagraph Taster Workshop @ Villa Beaulieu Art & Design Studios
Oct 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Printmaking / Collagraph Taster Workshop @ Villa Beaulieu Art & Design Studios

Collagraph printmaking is a process by which materials are applied and glued to, as well as scratched in, a surface creating various textures which is then inked, and a print taken.

Learn how to create experimental intaglio prints through an introduction to Collagraph printmaking. This card-based process is used to create rich surface textures and a deep velvet tone. The workshop will use an etching press to explore the creative possibilities of this process using both monochrome and colour techniques.

What?
○ An introductory “taster” to the techniques of collagraph printmaking

When?
○ Wednesday 21st Oct, 9h00-16h00

Who?
○ From 12 years and older
○ No previous knowledge required
○ Max 6 people

Where?
○ Villa Beaulieu Art & Design Studios
○ Chemin des Philosophes 17, 1273 Arzier-Le Muids, Vaud

Price?
○ 120.- CHF per participant
○ all materials included + lunch & “gouter”

Special Information
○ Materials and equipment provided for students as part of the course and included in course fee

Essential materials and equipment participants will need to provide themselves
○ An apron or an old shirt, a Covid-19 mask … and a positive creative vibe ☺

Teaching method(s)
The workshop will commence with an introduction to the printmaking technique of collagraph. This will be followed by a practical workshop commencing with technical demonstrations followed by an intensive workshop experience, as follows:
○ demonstration of how to create a collagraph image using a scalpel and other intaglio tools on card
○ demonstration of the inking and wiping of a collagraph plate in readiness for printmaking. This will include a demonstration of ‘a la poupée’ technique plus the use of paper stencils
○ demonstration of how to “pull” a print using paper and a printing press
○ participants will then proceed to produce their own collagraph(s)