Classical opera and dance concert halls Geneva

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!

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.

Just take a look at the site and click on the bubbles. It's a highly original presentation: it'll give you an excellent idea of the creativity of these musicians, which is quite simply unique. This is a group of soloists involved in the creation and dissemination of contemporary music from the past and present centuries. In concrete terms, these musicians, composers of theater and film music, percussionists, guitarists, animators, oboists and many others give virtual tours and radio concerts.

The Conservatory building hosts an almost daily activity of concerts, auditions and public examinations. The Migros-Geneva Cultural Service organises concerts there every season, including a chamber music programme, groups from Switzerland and abroad, well-known musicians and young talents. No fewer than 2,500 students between the ages of 4 and 25 attend the Conservatory's music and drama courses. High quality teaching orchestrated by talented musicians. Full programme on the site.

It is one of the most active venues in the city in terms of diverse cultural programming. Located just across from Lake Geneva, on the right bank under the Fairmont Hotel, the Théâtre de Léman offers 140 shows every year, some co-produced, others hosted. Many operas and ballets, but also classical music, song, gospel, humor, theater. The great stars in vogue or ex-great stars pass there regularly. The room is very pleasant, all dressed in red velvet and we appreciate the underground parking.

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.

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.