GENEVA EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

Apr
4
Sat
Stay Home & Drink Wine – Online Wine Tasting @ Online
Apr 4 @ 8:30 pm
Stay Home & Drink Wine - Online Wine Tasting @ Online

Covid-19 has changed our lives but this doesn’t mean that we cannot have fun tasting amazing wines from the confort of our home!

In an attempt to keep us safe and keep us sane, I have selected three exceptional wines from Kairos Products, a boutique wine merchant who stocks excellent organic and biodynamic wines from France, Spain and Switzerland for us to taste.

Join me and many more others in a super fun and safe 😉online tasting of the wines of three iconic wine makers from the comfort of your home.

In order to secure the timely delivery of the wines to your door the deadline for RSVP’s is Sunday 29th March.

For more information and to reserve your place please message Geneva Wine Society directly on Instagram or email us at genevawinesociety@gmail.com and info@genevawinesociety.com

Let’s all stay home and have fun while doing that. Cheers 🍷

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

 

Apr
26
Sun
WATCHES & WONDERS GENEVA @ Palexpo
Apr 26 – Apr 29 all-day
WATCHES & WONDERS GENEVA @ Palexpo

For its 30th edition in Geneva, Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) makes the biggest change in its history.  With a new format, new name, new dates and new audiences, SIHH becomes Watches & Wonders Geneva, an event in two parts: The exclusive Salon is the place for professionals, media and special guests of the exhibiting maisons.  New for the public, “In the City” transforms the centre of Geneva into a week-long discovery of the many facets of watchmaking excellence.

Full programme and tickets: click here

FRED BOISSONNAS AND THE MEDITERRANEAN – A PHOTOGRAPHIC ODYSSEY @ Musée Rath
Apr 26 @ 11:00 am – Jul 26 @ 6:00 pm
FRED BOISSONNAS AND THE MEDITERRANEAN - A PHOTOGRAPHIC ODYSSEY @ Musée Rath

The exhibition is dedicated to the works of the most prolific member of the “Boissonnas dynasty”, Fred Boissonnas (1858 – 1946). It sheds light on a whole aspect of his career that is both underappreciated and crucial: his journeys on the Mediterranean Sea, which he spent the first three decades of the 20th century roaming in search of light, of the Great Greece and free Egypt, of Homeric settings and Biblical landscapes.

Most of his photographs, presented here for the first time, are part of bequeathed collections now owned by the Bibliothèque de Genève. Both poetic and mesmerising, this exhibition also attempts to provide insight into the ambivalent and passionate relationship between Europe and the Mediterranean.

More info: here

Closed Sundays and Mondays

RENEGADE SAINTS – SUNDAY DROP-IN / IMPROV WORKSHOP @ Mr Pickwick Pub
Apr 26 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
RENEGADE SAINTS - SUNDAY DROP-IN / IMPROV WORKSHOP @ Mr Pickwick Pub

Once a month, from 11:00 am to 13:00 pm, we host drop-in sessions at the Mr Pickwick Pub.

If you’ve watched Whose Line Is It Anyway or seen the Renegade Saints perform and thought, that looks like fun, here’s your chance to join in. It’s barmy, it’s silly and you’ll love it. These sessions are good for anyone, whether you’re looking to laugh off the stress of the week, get a little more self-confidence, or work on some performing skills towards that acting career you’ve always dreamed of.

We’ll do a variety of improv exercises and play a number of games, guaranteed to make you crack a smile. Come along and improvise with us. All levels of experience are welcome! It’s a fantastic way to try improv to see if you enjoy it.

There’s no charge (though any contributions at the end are always welcome). However, places are limited so please sign up here to register.

 

May
9
Sat
HARMONY GENEVA MARATHON 2020 @ Lake Geneva
May 9 – May 10 all-day
HARMONY GENEVA MARATHON 2020 @ Lake Geneva

Arguably one of the most picturesque city marathons in Europe!  Register Now!

The 16th edition of the Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef takes place on 9th & 10th May 2020.  In 2019, more than 138 global destinations signed up for one of the eight events and discovered the course in the countryside nestled between mountains and the shore of Lake Geneva before finishing in the heart of the city in front of the famous Jet d’Eau.

With eight races on the programme and distances ranging from 1km to a full marathon, you will find a distance that suits you to be part of this festival of running.

The Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half-Marathon and Wheelchair race will be held on Sunday 10th May. Runners will stream through the countryside, following a route renowned for its beauty, nestled between the shores of lake Geneva and snow-capped peaks of the Alps and Jura mountains. The closing stretch takes participants through the heart of Geneva before crossing the finish line on the Pont du Mont-Blanc, with a stunning view of the famous Jet d’Eau in the distance.

On Saturday 9th May, a number of other race formats will be available for both juniors and adults. These include the 10km open to runners and walkers, La Genevoise #LikeAGirl by Always 6km race for women and the Junior Races.

Entry Tickets and More info: here

 

 

May
22
Fri
PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND AT THE CHATEAU DE VULLIERENS @ Château de Vullierens
May 22 – May 23 all-day
PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND AT THE CHATEAU DE VULLIERENS @ Château de Vullierens

*Wet weather contingency date 30 May 2020

The program at a glance:  

  • All day access to the gardens when you sign up for a workshop (admission included)
  • Tailor your own weekend – choose which photography workshop(s) you would like to join
  • The gardens will stay open late on Friday for sunset and open early on Saturday for sunrise. Entrance to the gardens during these times for self-guided  shooting is free to All-Access Pass holders or people attending workshops on that day.  (Access to the sunrise and sunset workshops is limited to All-Access Pass holders or those who purchase those workshops).
  • All-Access Pass holders may also join a free guided tour on either Saturday morning to learn about the history of the chateau and the gardens.
  • The château produces its own wine from the vineyards in the surrounding grounds. This is available for tasting throughout the day in the boutique.

1 workshop – CHF 90.-
2 workshop  (the same day) – CHF 160.-
Full week-end – CHF 250.-

Full timetable and tickets: click here

May
24
Sun
RENEGADE SAINTS – SUNDAY DROP-IN / IMPROV WORKSHOP @ Mr Pickwick Pub
May 24 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
RENEGADE SAINTS - SUNDAY DROP-IN / IMPROV WORKSHOP @ Mr Pickwick Pub

Once a month, from 11:00 am to 13:00 pm, we host drop-in sessions at the Mr Pickwick Pub.

If you’ve watched Whose Line Is It Anyway or seen the Renegade Saints perform and thought, that looks like fun, here’s your chance to join in. It’s barmy, it’s silly and you’ll love it. These sessions are good for anyone, whether you’re looking to laugh off the stress of the week, get a little more self-confidence, or work on some performing skills towards that acting career you’ve always dreamed of.

We’ll do a variety of improv exercises and play a number of games, guaranteed to make you crack a smile. Come along and improvise with us. All levels of experience are welcome! It’s a fantastic way to try improv to see if you enjoy it.

There’s no charge (though any contributions at the end are always welcome). However, places are limited so please sign up here to register.