GENEVA EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

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
24
Fri
TSAR SALTAN, HIS SON GVIDON AND THE BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS CYGNE @ Salle Communale Jean-Jacques Gautier
Apr 24 @ 8:00 pm
TSAR SALTAN, HIS SON GVIDON AND THE BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS CYGNE @ Salle Communale Jean-Jacques Gautier

Tsar Saltan, his son Gvidon and the beautiful Cygne Princess. Musical tale after Pouchkine, with works by Rachmaninov, Arensky, Glazunov and Rimski-Korsakov. With the musicians of the Lancy-Genève Orchestra.

More info and tickets: 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

 

Apr
30
Thu
MAHLER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA @ Victoria Hall
Apr 30 @ 8:00 pm
MAHLER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA @ Victoria Hall

Lahav Shani – direction and piano

Tickets and more information : here

 

 

May
7
Thu
APEROPERA @ Foyer of Grand Theatre de Geneve
May 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
APEROPERA @ Foyer of Grand Theatre de Geneve

About La Cenerentola

Doors open and aperitif 6:30 pm
Musical animation 7:00 pm
CHF 20.-­ (first drink is on the house)

Tickets and more information: 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
18
Thu
APEROPERA @ Foyer of Grand Theatre de Geneve
Jun 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
APEROPERA @ Foyer of Grand Theatre de Geneve

About Saint François

Doors open and aperitif 6:30 pm
Musical animation 7:00 pm
CHF 20.-­ (first drink is on the house)

Tickets and more information: here

 

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