Fun and entertainment Geneva

The Irish pub par excellence, with a hundred beers and the equivalent in whisky, the flat screen for the games… We think it looks like a manche! Warm atmosphere on weekends and especially at St. Patrick's!

It's an auteur cinema, with excellent programming, which is still very much appreciated at a time when film is gradually disappearing, under the sign of AI and new films broadcast only on the Net. It's an art-house cinema that still has its soul. It's the cinema of reference for auteur works, foreign films and a look at current affairs, with a program that gives pride of place to little gems from all horizons. It's a cinema that still retains a genuine atmosphere imbued with the fullness of seeing a good film, a real one.

One of the must of Geneva life. The Velvet Club is a dream place to spend a wild night. This club has been entertaining night owls for over forty-five years. In a muffled atmosphere and under the subdued lights, you will appreciate the show of the professional dancers and the very good atmosphere which reigns. The place is favourable to beautiful meetings and, for the dancers, the dance floor welcomes them. An address known by the Genevans and of very good quality for those who like the world of the night.

Cafe Gavroche is not like other cafes. Here, we debate on various subjects around a dish or coffee. Under the guidance of a couple of friendly and welcoming owners, the establishment clearly displays its credo: another world is possible. A world to be reinvented through discussions but above all a world of sharing. You can sit down with friends to discuss your life and the atmosphere of a philosophical bistro takes on its full meaning: film screenings, concerts, debates and other cultural activities.

Former place of preaching of the Calvinist Guillaume Farel, then again a cult of the Catholic Church, this magnificent Gothic church has been hosting chamber music concerts since 1974. In one of the oldest churches in the city, these summer concerts benefit from a rare and ideal location. An unmissable event for all music lovers of the genre that combines diversity of styles and quality. Full programme on the site.

Opposite the banking district, this warm-weather spot is a veritable paradise along the river. This huge terrace near the Place de Saint-Gervais, with its multicolored deckchairs, attracts a varied clientele: bankers at aperitif time, girlfriends getting together or lovers on their first date. It's a place where people like to see and be seen, which is made particularly easy by the arrangement of low tables and seats along the long steps of the Quai Turrettini, the city's first tiered quay.

La Traverse, which is the performance hall of the Maison de quartier des Pâquis, offers a varied programme including dance, comedy, contemporary music, theatre, children's shows as well as professional or amateur theatrical improvisation matches.

A place for art and culture enthusiasts and above all theatre lovers. It is a melting pot of ideas, creations, exchanges, an intergenerational and tolerant place where one discovers performances like nowhere else.The Saint-Gervais theatre is an alternative place that welcomes marginal groups for contemporary creations, often in connection with political and social current events. Creation is omnipresent and the theatre encourages the emergence of new artistic talents and confirms those in the making. Programme on the website.

Located in the Confederation Shopping Centre, this cinema broadcasts American blockbusters and auteur films in its three theatres. Its central location is an asset. Bar and small restaurant.

An internet café named Charly in the middle of the Pâquis, in the rue de Fribourg, which is full of good addresses. Video and DVD in English in a spacious but warm setting. Two rooms with PC and colour laser photocopiers. A 6 min bonus is offered for every 5 CHF spent. Many services at your disposal such as CD burning, document binding, laser photocopying and even courses possible. And for those who like to play network games, everything has been provided for.

Association for residents of the eponymous neighborhood. We sip a drink and talk about life in the neighborhood. More than just a refreshment bar, it's a place to exchange ideas. As far as you're concerned, this association is unfailingly dynamic, taking over the Parc des Cropettes every summer, organizing concerts, cultural picnics, storytelling, performances, dance parties and contemplative listening moments with podcast bars. It's a great place to be, with a great atmosphere. The rallying cry? Let's be positive!

A surprising brown, with a very confusing configuration (no seats on the first floor and a curious layout on the second floor), this cinema, dating from 1957, felt the wind of the ball blowing very close. Its scheduled demolition caused such an outcry that the premises were saved from the project by the Geneva public. Since then, films from various film festivals (those of the Grütli), conferences and film clubs have been screened here. An original setting, you can feel the weight of the years.

For fun evenings or birthdays, a bowling alley is the solution. 12 computerised lanes, billiards, video games, TPG access, restaurant-pizzeria, terrace, free parking. The establishment can accommodate up to 120 people. Company packages, birthday packages (children, teenagers), package at 39 CHF (pizza by the metre + bowling), bowling at "Go-Go". A restaurant is available on site.

The Geneva Chamber Orchestra has a growing reputation. The OCG performs at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices, the Usine, the Comédie de Geneve and Onex, playing baroque and contemporary music, as well as more original concerts combining electro, classical music and dance. Genevans are particularly fond of this original ensemble, for its quality and originality. Have a look at the website - some of the concerts are very creative

The orchestra offers some forty concerts in Geneva, as well as opera performances at the Grand Théâtre. The 112 musicians, led by prestigious conductors, present a variety of concert series: Symphonie, Répertoire, Grands Classiques, Musique sur Rhône, Prélude, Concerts du dimanche, and the Haydn-Mozart festival between Victoria Hall and the Bâtiment des Forces motrices, Théâtre de Beaulieu. A showcase for French-speaking Switzerland, they often tour the world.

Very convenient location, between Uni Bastions and Uni Mail, when you don't have a computer on hand. Twenty computers equipped with the now indispensable webcam. In case of exhaustion and extreme pallor behind the screen, against thirst and hunger, snacks are there to sustain us. 5 CHF per hour and minimum 30 minutes at 3 CHF. Black and white printing is 20 centimes, 2 CHF for a scan, 1 CHF for colour printing. Western Union mailings and phone cards.