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⚠ In this section, you will find all the latest news for the current year from the City of Geneva, organised by theme. ⚠

Read the City of Geneva press releases in the press room section.

Occupe l’Alhambra: hip-hop festival for young concert-goers

An urban music festival entirely dedicated to hip-hop will be held on 13 May at the Alhambra. It is organised by a group of young people for young concert-goers aged 15 to 25. On the programme, Doria, Kenzy, Jeune Hustler and ZKR. Pre-booking at CHF 5 is now open.

Installation of a sound-absorbent surface on Quai Gustave-Ador

Work will take place during the Easter holidays, from 11 April to 21 April 2023, on Quai Gustave-Ador, between Place des Marronniers and Place de Traînant (alongside Eaux-Vives beach). This is the final section of the quay within the limits of the City of Geneva which has not yet been given a sound-absorbent surface.

a person holding his smartphone with the Geneva application in his pocket in English launched

Geneve en poche… in English too!

The Genève en poche app now offers the option of consulting content in English. A recently introduced notification service means you'll never miss any news or events in Geneva again.

Botanical Conservatory and Gardens: the new activities programme is now available!

With over 60 activities, the Botanical Conservatory and Gardens of Geneva are renewing and enhancing their programme, offering visitors the chance to discover all the secrets of their living collections and to benefit from the know-how of the scientists working at this open-air museum of biodiversity.

Call from the cities to the Federal Council to implement measures against the human rights violations in Iran

With a view to taking a common Swiss stance in favour of peace, democracy and human rights, the mayors, unions and presidents of the largest Swiss cities are asking the Federal Council to take action against the human rights violations in Iran.

Visits to the Villa La Grange

The City of Geneva is organising guided tours of the Villa La Grange to allow the public to discover the reception rooms, bedrooms and library of this attractive residence.

A “repair café” at the MEG: combining thought and action

Would you love to repair your scooter or food processor yourself? The Ethnography Museum (MEG) has joined forces with the Fédération romande des consommateurs (FRC (the western Swiss consumer federation) to offer you a “repair café” at the very heart of the museum on 2 April 2023, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

National poster campaign to increase public awareness of climate change

The Swiss Youth for Climate association is launching an awareness campaign based on the conclusions of the IPCC report. It has enjoyed the active support of the Agenda 21 Service of the City of Geneva (billboard space, printing and communication).

European Artistic Crafts Days 2023

The European Artistic Crafts Days will be held at the Pavillon Sicli from Friday 31 March to Sunday 2 April 2023. They provide an opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of the different professions devoted to culture and discover the know-how of more than thirty craftsmen and women during a series of demonstrations and introductory workshops.

Occupe l’Alhambra: hip-hop festival for young concert-goers

Botanical Conservatory and Gardens: the new activities programme is now available!

A “repair café” at the MEG: combining thought and action

Installation of a sound-absorbent surface on Quai Gustave-Ador

Call from the cities to the Federal Council to implement measures against the human rights violations in Iran