Concert halls Geneva

A must-see if you're in Geneva in summer. It's an exceptional evening! Bring a waterproof blanket to protect you from the dampness of the ground, your picnic for a dinner on the grass, or rent a deckchair and enjoy a free film under the stars. The park offers a superb setting for a film at dusk, with the lake in the background, the sun setting over the Mont-Blanc massif, the city lights and the moonlight. It's a magical place, with a rich program of cult and children's films

Not to be missed! In summer, the Théâtre de Orangerie is at the heart of an extremely pleasant setting, at the top of the Parc Lagrange, in a garden next to the two greenhouses. Built in the ^19th century, the venue has retained its original dual function as a small theater in summer and a greenhouse for orange trees in winter. It offers a short but intense season of fine classics from the theatrical repertoire, lesser-known plays and contemporary creations. The bistro La Terrazza de l'Orangerie offers food and drink before and after the show. There's even dancing!

This imposing venue boasts excellent acoustics. It offers a very rich program of excellent quality. A "must" in terms of Geneva outings. In the heart of Geneva, this 1920-built venue hosts musical performances in a baroque design interior. It's one of Geneva's leading cultural stages for contemporary music, with concerts of jazz and world music, including Brazilian soul, African, Oriental and Mediterranean music, as well as ballets - not to be missed!

The programming is very varied, and favors the screening of works by Swiss authors and international directors. One Thursday a month, the Ciné Seniors program offers great classics of the seventh art, with themes ranging from comedy to tragedy. The association regularly updates its website; at the time of writing, it offers great classical operas and ballets every Sunday at 10am. There are also concerts and children's film screenings, the latter scheduled once or twice a month.

A reference in Geneva since 1986 for the promotion of contemporary dance, the association ADC (Association for Contemporary Dance) offers a programme of shows from September to June. An agreement has been signed with the City of Geneva for the creation of cultural events. In addition to the shows, the ADC organises a dance stage at the music festival, the management of a dance documentation centre open to the public and the management of 3 dance studios.

Jazz, this time with an Afro-American twist! One of Geneva's cultural hubs. The Association pour l'encouragement de la musique improvisée (AMR) was founded in 1973 by Geneva musicians involved in the jazz and improvised music scene. Since then, the AMR and its musical center, the "Sud des Alpes", have offered a regular and highly acclaimed musical program from mid-September to mid-June, jam sessions every Tuesday, and an annual festival (the AMR Jazz Festival in spring and the AMR at Les Cropettes at the end of June).

Black music, reggae, hip hop...Le Chat Noir is an essential part of the nightlife scene in Geneva and neighbouring France. This legendary venue is also a bar, club and restaurant. This basement venue, tiny in size but big on quality and diversity (funk, jazz, rock, world music, chanson...), plays host to some 120 groups a year! It's also highly appreciated for the quality of its acoustics. The cocktail bar offers a wide range of whiskies and beers, as well as an infinite palette of original cocktails

Chapeau le Poche! This theater is revolutionizing the world of live art with its contemporary, participatory spirit. Actors you will be, actors you will see. There's real interaction with the audience in this small 130-seat venue. With no fewer than 140 performances a year, you'll be buzzing with excitement every time the curtains open. Poche/GVE is a theater devoted exclusively to the writing of today: you'll see and hear only plays written in the 2010s and beyond.

A place steeped in history and a brilliant conversion of a former neighborhood cinema into a 100-seat theater. Showcasing local artists and independent works is essential to encourage the effervescence of artistic creation. Its watchwords are multidisciplinarity, entertainment and modernity. A theater of creation par excellence, rather than a performance venue like some in Geneva, its small, tiered auditorium remains cosy, fostering proximity and intimacy with the artists.

This Geneva-based company has been presenting its work since 1978. It presents its own shows for the general public, and also hosts productions by other independent theater and dance companies around ten times a year. The theater is quite intimate, allowing for real proximity with its audience (only 200 seats). It also organizes courses and workshops for children aged between 7 and 13 who wish to familiarize themselves with theater, offering them a wide range of experiences. Participates in the Festival de la Bâtie.

A delightful, colorful theater in a charming setting that will inspire young spectators to become actors or artists, with a large proportion of the shows dedicated to them from an early age. Here, the child's eye is truly taken into account. The shows can be interactive, dance, circus or highly poetic. The site has a library, bar, bookshop and rooftop garden that's well worth a visit! Magic and dreams, as theater always brings. Excellent, not to be missed.

As you might have guessed from the name, this association is dedicated to the blues, and what a blues: the best! It creates a link between professional and amateur musicians, takes part in festivals in and around Geneva and events such as the Fête de la Musique, among others, and above all organizes superb concerts every Thursday evening, not to be missed if you're in Geneva. Blues' jam sessions are held to create new tunes.

Real concerts: the great rock bands, the Cirque du Soleil and other great shows come here to perform. Easy to access, the hall offers excellent acoustics. It is the largest in Geneva and in French-speaking Switzerland. Close to the Cointrin airport, this multi-purpose hall can accommodate up to 9,500 people for concerts, musicals, conferences, sports events or even private parties. It is built around a large amphitheater, the Arena Theater, an ice rink, a tennis court

The Velvet Club is a cabaret located in Geneva. It offers dance and entertainment in an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. Velvet Club boasts a friendly and professional staff, as well as a team of talented dancers who deliver high-quality performances. The club also regularly organizes special events and theme nights to entertain its guests.

Geneva is home to the Alliance Française, a cultural association that promotes the French language and culture. The Alliance Française de Genève offers a variety of activities and courses for people interested in the French-speaking world. The Alliance Française de Genève is part of a wider network of Alliances Françaises in Switzerland, with branches in Basel, Bern, Fribourg, Locarno, Lucerne, St. Gallen and Zurich.

Occupying the top floor of the Balexert shopping mall, this is the largest cinema in Switzerland. Food court at the entrance. The latest American blockbusters, new releases and international hits are shown. Booster seats for children, birthday packages and private screenings for companies. For 5- to 12-year-olds, there's the junior cinema club, which you simply have to sign up for to be invited to previews and other activities... A large-scale cinema, classic in its uniformity, that can be found all over the world

La Comédie de la Gare is a partner of the Uptown Geneva - Business & Arts Center, with 3 concert halls: Rive (160 seats), Broadway (460 seats) and Concorde (a modular hall ideal for presentations and receptions). There's also a lounge bar and a richly diverse program of concerts, events and comedy shows. A partnership that's sure to appeal to Genevans! An idea for going out to see comedies. Some of them are very well written.