Theatre plays in Geneva: shows, comedies and live performances

Adieu je reste

From Thu, 10 to Sun, 20 December

Théâtre des Grottes - Geneva

From 0.-

Discover "Adieu je reste," a witty comedy about love, betrayal, and unexpected bonds. When Gigi hesitates to kill her lover’s wife, an unlikely friendship sparks—revealing shocking truths. Dark humor meets heart.

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La Colère du Tigre

From Wed, 9 to Sun, 20 September

La Traverse - Geneva

From 10.-

Experience the raw power of Dogfight—a gripping 1960s musical where Eddie’s brutal game of humiliation turns into an unexpected night of redemption. Bold storytelling, stunning choreography, and haunting music redefine...

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Heka - Gandini Juggling

From Fri, 13 to Sat, 14 November

Théâtre Forum Meyrin

From 10.-

A hilarious and heartfelt performance where acrobatics and humor collide—Mathieu Despoisse & Étienne Manceau turn IKEA chaos into a witty love story. 1h10, perfect for ages 10+.

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Romancero Queer - Virginie Despentes

Thursday, 19 November - 20:30

Théâtre Forum Meyrin

From 10.-

Gypsy Jazz night! Angelo Debarre invites Anne Sila & Minor Sing for a swing-filled fusion of Django’s legacy, soulful vocals, and modern jazz. Two unforgettable acts in one vibrant evening.

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Maybe - Compagnie OneTwoFly

Wednesday, 2 December - 19:00

Théâtre Forum Meyrin

From 10.-

Discover Compagnie 7273’s enchanting ballet Silahkan—a fluid, hypnotic dance inspired by Bali, blending movement with poetry for all ages 6+. A graceful, universal language of welcome.

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Motel Cactus - Compagnie La Meute

From Fri, 22 to Sat, 23 January

Théâtre Forum Meyrin

From 10.-

Discover Heka - a mesmerizing blend of Gandini Juggling’s cutting-edge skill and Yann Frisch’s illusions. Magic, precision, and wit collide in this 1h show for all ages.

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Moomin et la comète - Julien Basler, Laurent Nicolas

Saturday, 6 February - 17:00

Maison des Compagnies - Meyrin

From 10.-

Discover the hilarious and heartfelt spectacle Pling-Klang, where Étienne Manceau and Mathieu Despoisse turn IKEA assembly into a witty, acrobatic love story—1h10 of laughter and raw emotion for all ages 10+.

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Le poids des choses - Compagnie L'immédiat - Camille Boitel

From Sat, 20 to Sun, 21 February

Théâtre Forum Meyrin

From 10.-

A playful, acrobatic comedy where two performers transform assembling an IKEA shelf into a hilarious couple’s journey—full of love, chaos and unexpected twists. 1h10, from age 10.

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Évidences inconnues - Compagnie Rode Boom

From Fri, 5 to Sat, 6 March

Théâtre Forum Meyrin

From 10.-

Discover the whimsical yet profound Moomin and the Comet—a tender philosophical adventure for all ages. Julien Basler and Laurent Nicolas bring Tove Jansson’s tale to life, blending dreamlike sets and haunting clarinet sounds...

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Vol d'usage - Compagnie Quotidienne

From Fri, 16 to Sun, 18 April

Chapiteau - Parking du Centre sportif des Vergers - Meyrin

From 10.-

Gypsy jazz evening: Angelo Debarre welcomes Anne Sila & Minor Sing for a 2h45 swing-filled show blending virtuosity, humor and poetic improvisation.

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Hippocampe - Compagnie des Bestioles

Wednesday, 28 April - 15:00

Maison des Compagnies - Meyrin

From 10.-

A whimsical yet profound theatrical adventure for all ages—Moomin, Sniff, and Renaclerican brave cosmic fears in a poetic journey inspired by Tove Jansson’s timeless tales.

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Coeur d'amour - Compagnie Inès

Wednesday, 12 May - 17:00

Maison des Compagnies - Meyrin

From 10.-

Discover a mesmerizing world of light, sound and movement with Compagnie des Bestioles—where wooden cubes transform into storytelling magic for all ages.

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Romancero Queer

Thursday, 19 November - 20:30

Théâtre Forum Meyrin

From 8.-

Explore Romancero Queer—Virginie Despentes’ bold reimagining of Bernarda Alba, where queer voices clash, laugh, and reclaim power in a raw, political theater experience. A fiery collective tale of identity and rebellion.

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Pling-Klang -Mathieu Despoisse, Étienne Manceau

From Thu, 17 to Sat, 19 September

Théâtre Forum Meyrin

From 10.-

Unusual circus meets raw emotion: Circus Ronaldo blends clownery, poetry and father-son bonds in a 1h25 intimate show for ages 14+. A unique theatrical gem.

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Jemmy Tell

From Fri, 18 to Mon, 21 September

Théâtre du Centre de l'Espérance - Geneva

From 10.-

Les roses fauves

From Thu, 4 to Wed, 24 March

Théâtre LE POCHE - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover the bold new play Les roses fauves by Carole Martinez, directed by Martine Corbaz—raw, vibrant theater in a 1h45 creation for 2026-2027.

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Tatrïz

From Thu, 21 January to Sun, 7 February

Théâtre LE POCHE - Geneva

From 10.-

Join Valentine Sergo and Laure Hirsig for a bold new play Tatrïz—a 1h15 theatrical creation blending striking text and innovative staging. A must-see for theatre lovers.

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LE POCHE Cabaret II

From Thu, 3 to Sun, 20 December

Théâtre LE POCHE - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover LE POCHE Cabaret II, a fresh 90-minute cabaret creation blending sharp wit and bold performance by A. Brugger, L. Ciszewski, D. Loup, and D. Vualaz—new acts, new energy, and a show not to miss.

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La Migration des coeurs

From Thu, 29 October to Sun, 8 November

Théâtre LE POCHE - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover La Migration des coeurs, a powerful 90-minute theatrical adaptation blending Maryse Condé and Emily Brontë’s works, reimagined by Anne Monfort in a stunning 2026-2027 creation.

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Vous avez les mêmes en 38 ?

From Thu, 24 September to Wed, 7 October

Théâtre LE POCHE - Geneva

From 10.-

Do you have the same in 38? A bold, intimate 1-hour performance by Eve Aouizerate, Mathilde Lyon & Dylan Poletti—raw text meets daring theater. New 2026-2027 creation.

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Huitante

From Thu, 15 to Sun, 25 April

Théâtre LE POCHE - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover Huitante, a striking theatrical performance by Yvette Thérautaz and François Gremaud—bold text meets powerful staging in a gripping 1h20 show kicking off 2026-2027.

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Soeurs

From Thu, 27 May to Sun, 6 June

Théâtre LE POCHE - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover "Soeurs" - a gripping 1h15 theatre piece by Pascal Rambert, directed by Anne Schwaller. A bold new season opener for 2026-2027.

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La grande soirée du DOUBLAGE IMPROVISÉ

Thursday, 14 January - 20:00

Théâtre de la Madeleine - Geneva

From 20.-

Live dubbing improv show where actors ad-lib hilarious new dialogues over iconic film clips. A wild mix of creativity and laughter—don’t miss this genre-defying comedy night!

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La grande soirée du DOUBLAGE IMPROVISÉ

Thursday, 4 March - 20:00

Théâtre de la Madeleine - Geneva

From 20.-

Live dubbing improv show where actors ad-lib hilarious new dialogues over iconic film clips. A wild mix of creativity and laughter—don’t miss this genre-defying comedy night!

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La grande soirée du DOUBLAGE IMPROVISÉ

Thursday, 1 April - 20:00

Théâtre de la Madeleine - Geneva

From 20.-

Live dubbing improv show where actors ad-lib hilarious new dialogues over iconic film clips. A wild mix of creativity and laughter—don’t miss this genre-defying comedy night!

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La grande soirée du DOUBLAGE IMPROVISÉ

Thursday, 3 June - 20:00

Théâtre de la Madeleine - Geneva

From 20.-

Live dubbing improv show where actors ad-lib hilarious new dialogues over iconic film clips. A wild mix of creativity and laughter—don’t miss this genre-defying comedy night!

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The other place

From Fri, 9 to Wed, 14 October

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover Honda Romance: A poetic fusion of dance, music and movement exploring emotions in real-time with Vimala Pons and an ensemble of artists.

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La Parabole du Seum

From Wed, 30 September to Fri, 2 October

Comédie de Genève - Grande Salle - Geneva

From 10.-

Explore La Parabole du Seum, a bold theatrical fable by Rébecca Chaillon. Through storytelling and performance, it reimagines survival, myth, and community for marginalized voices—2h45, from 16.

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Menace chorale

From Wed, 28 to Sat, 31 October

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

Join ZOO & Thomas Hauert for a groundbreaking dance performance blending disability-inclusive art and improvisation, exploring shared movement and unexpected connections.

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Trilogie de la Guerre

From Wed, 4 to Sat, 7 November

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover Menace chorale: Gabriel Sparti’s gripping new play—where a small-town choir spirals into chilling conformity. A darkly comic, thought-provoking fable on power and harmony.

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C'était notre terre

From Sat, 21 to Wed, 25 November

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

Unchained voices: A gripping choral play exploring Algeria’s colonial past through the Saint-André family’s fall during the independence war. Célie Pauthe adapts Mathieu Belezi’s raw, poetic prose for a haunting, visually...

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Radio live - La Relève

From Wed, 25 to Thu, 26 November

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover Radio Live – La Relève: a vibrant live performance blending radio storytelling, live visuals and raw voices from young creators worldwide, exploring identity and resilience through interactive dialogue and immersive...

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Andromaque

From Thu, 10 to Thu, 17 December

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

Explore Racine’s Andromaque reimagined—raw, subversive, and haunting. La Brute’s bold staging strips the text to its brutal core, revealing love, madness, and war’s toll in a 2h20 masterpiece of unflinching passion.

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Coup fatal

From Wed, 16 to Fri, 18 December

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover Coup Fatal’s electrifying fusion of opera, rumba, and Congolese rhythms—where Monteverdi meets Nina Simone in a vibrant, cross-cultural celebration. A must-see revival with 13 talented artists.

Theatre and performing arts

Good sex

From Fri, 15 to Fri, 22 January

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

Explore raw, intimate theatre where actors perform love and desire without rehearsal—guided only by whispered cues. A daring Irish creation by Dead Centre redefines trust, intimacy, and performance.

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Dear Luigi, I Hate You

From Thu, 4 to Thu, 11 February

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover a bold theatrical experiment where fiction meets justice: a widow seeks dialogue with her husband’s killer in a gripping exploration of healing and division.

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Casting Lear

From Wed, 27 to Sat, 30 January

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover Coup Fatal, a vibrant fusion of opera, ballet and Congolese rhythms by Fabrizio Cassol, Alain Platel & Rodriguez Vangama. A 1h50 celebration of music and movement at Genève’s Comédie.

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Bunker

From Wed, 10 to Fri, 12 February

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

Join Andrea Jiménez in Casting Lear, a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s tragedy blending personal reflection with theatrical audacity—each night, a new actor plays Lear in this raw, evolving performance.

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The Smallest Things

From Wed, 3 to Sat, 6 March

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

A gripping theatrical exploration of justice and dialogue: when a widow seeks restorative justice with her husband’s killer. Two actors dive into a raw, real-world-inspired process—observed and transformed into art.

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On m'a trouvée grandie

From Fri, 5 to Sat, 6 March

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

A hypnotic theatrical journey blending dance, magic and mystery—where a 19th-century levitating patient’s story unfolds in breathtaking sensory spectacle.

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Voir clair avec Monique Wittig

From Wed, 17 to Wed, 24 March

Comédie de Genève - Salle modulable - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover a mesmerizing evening with Damechevaliers—Adèle Haenel & Caro Geryl—exploring Monique Wittig’s radical feminist thought through reading, music, and performance around a fire. A poetic battle against gendered power.

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A l'article de la mort

From Wed, 14 to Fri, 23 April

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

Explore democracy’s fractures in À l’article de la mort—a gripping theater piece by Adrien Barazzone, where a cash-strapped newspaper’s editorial clash sparks raw debates on press freedom, power, and artistic integrity.

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Là

From Wed, 28 April to Sun, 2 May

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

A minimalist trio—man, woman, and crow—creates a raw, poetic world on stage. Baro d’Evel and Geneva’s Orchestra blend dance, cirque, and words into a mesmerizing 75-minute birth of language and art.

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Le Serment d'Europe

From Sat, 5 to Fri, 11 December

Comédie de Genève Théâtre - Geneva

From 10.-

Explore Radio Live – La Relève: A powerful stage performance blending live radio, storytelling, and visuals, featuring young voices from around the world sharing their journeys of resilience, identity, and hope.

Theatre and performing arts

HOME/LAND

From Thu, 27 to Sat, 29 August

Salle du Lignon - Vernier

From 0.-

Davi Pontes & Wallace Ferreira - Repertorio 1

Saturday, 12 September - 21:30

Pavillon ADC - Geneva

From 10.-

In this trilogy, presented in its entirety for the first time, the Brazilian duo approaches dance as an act of self-defence—a strategy of resistance against social violence and the stigmatisation of queer and racialised bodies.

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La politique du pire

From Fri, 16 to Sat, 17 October

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 15.-

Discover Les Indes galantes—where Rameau’s baroque masterpiece meets bold urban choreography. Leonardo García-Alarcón and Bintou Demblé reimagine identity and heritage through stunning music and dance.

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AS WE ARE : Joséphine / Bantu

Tuesday, 27 October - 19:30

Concorde espace culture - Vernier

From 15.-

A sharp, satirical dive into politics with Adrien Barazzone—witty, absurd, and brutally funny. Perfect for lovers of biting comedy and human truths.

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L'IMMENSE GALA par la troupe du doublage improvisé

Thursday, 4 February - 20:00

Théâtre de la Madeleine - Geneva

From 20.-

Vous connaissez leurs voix grâce aux doublages improvisés, découvrez-les en entier, en vrai et en mouvement sur la scène du Théâtre de la Madeleine. Retrouvez toute la troupe du doublage improvisé dans notre tout nouveau...

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L'IMMENSE GALA par la troupe du doublage improvisé

Thursday, 6 May - 20:00

Théâtre de la Madeleine - Geneva

From 20.-

Vous connaissez leurs voix grâce aux doublages improvisés, découvrez-les en entier, en vrai et en mouvement sur la scène du Théâtre de la Madeleine. Retrouvez toute la troupe du doublage improvisé dans notre tout nouveau...

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Retour au pays

From Tue, 3 to Sun, 22 November

Les Amis musique théâtre - Carouge

From 10.-

A thought-provoking theatrical adaptation of Hugo von Hofmannstahl’s "Letters of a Traveller Home," exploring absence, rediscovery, and Van Gogh’s transformative art through striking performance and live music.

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Notre regretté Alfred

From Tue, 1 to Sun, 20 December

Les Amis musique théâtre - Carouge

From 10.-

Dive into a poignant tribute to Alfred in this raw, unfiltered theatrical piece by Marie Beer, featuring Maurice Aufair and an ensemble cast. A sharp, emotional look at memory, loss, and the truth behind legends.

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Les frustrés

From Tue, 12 to Sun, 31 January

Les Amis musique théâtre - Carouge

From 10.-

Discover "Les Frustrés"—a sharp, theatrical adaptation of Claire Bretécher’s iconic comics, exploring friendship, love, and modern contradictions through witty, intimate scenes.

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Oncle Vania

From Tue, 15 September to Sun, 11 October

Les Amis musique théâtre - Carouge

From 10.-

Discover Tchekhov’s Uncle Vania—a timeless tragicomedy exploring family conflicts, nature’s destruction, and human fragility, brought to life by a stellar cast. Raw, poignant, and deeply relevant.

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Murder at Villa Freundler (Murder Mystery Dinner in Italian)

Saturday, 19 September - 19:30

Villa Freundler - Geneva

From 100.-

Put your detective skills to the test in an interactive murder mystery dinner. Between courses, gather clues, examine the evidence and work with your table to uncover the killer... before the final reveal.

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LE CERVEAU MOU DE L’EXISTENCE

From Sat, 29 to Sun, 30 August

Théâtre de l'Orangerie - Geneva

From 10.-

Explore the absent futures through electrifying theatre—philosophy meets beats, rap, and rebellious karaoke as three performers reimagine Mark Fisher’s urgent questions. A mind-bending show where ideas collide with dance.

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Tu comprendras quand tu seras grand - Théâtre des Marionnettes de Genève

Sunday, 11 October - 11:00

Espace Culturel de Genthod

From 0.-

Discover Brigitte Rosset’s sharp wit and charm in this 1h40 one-woman show blending humor, conversation, and culinary delights—live theatrical storytelling at its finest.

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Verlaine en prison

From Fri, 5 to Sat, 6 March

La Cité Bleue - Geneva

From 10.-

Discover the poetic soul of Verlaine through immersive theatre as he recounts his prison experiences with raw emotion and artistic brilliance.

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The Wall (Le Mur)

From Thu, 29 October to Sun, 1 November

Salle Centrale Madeleine - Geneva

From 10.-

The Wall is a powerful dance-theatre show reimagining Berlin’s divided past—from war’s joy to the mur’s shadow, love lost, daring escapes, and unity’s triumphant fall on Nov 9, 1989. A moving journey of humanity.

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Le dîner de thons

From Wed, 14 to Sun, 25 April

Salle Centrale Madeleine - Geneva

From 10.-

Join Gloria Grossrieder and Nelson Duborgel for a hilarious satire on bureaucracy. Sharp wit and biting humor expose toxic workplace culture—perfect for admins, HR, and office life survivors!

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