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Entertainment
Guide to Events, Entertainment and Nightlife
in Geneva
Geneva is a cultured city and the entertainment on offer tends to
reflect the city's overall conservative and restrained character.
However, if you know where to look you should find plenty to keep
you occupied during a stay, as long as you're not hellbent on
partying until the break of dawn.
Music
The main venues for classical performances are the Grand Casino de
Genève (Tel: +41 (0)22-319-5640) and the Grand Theatre (Tel: +41
(0)22-418-3000). There are concerts by international and domestic
performers.
The Suisse Romande Orchestra (which is based in Geneva) also
performs frequently at the Victoria Hall (Tel: +41 (0)22-807-0027).
The rock and pop scenes are limited. La Boheme (30 Boulevard
Helvetique) has regular jazz and blues and can get very lively. Live
rock and folk are on the menu on Thursdays at Mulligans Irish Bar
(14 Rue Grenus). Occasional big name rock and pop artists also come
to the Grand Casino de Genève.
Theatre
The theatre scene in Geneva is surprisingly lively for a city of its
small size. For details of English language theatre contact Theatre
in English (22 Chemin des Batailles, Tel: +41 (0)22-341-5190). Other
theatres include the Carouge (57 Rue Ancienne, Tel: +41
(0)22-343-4343), and the Comedie (6 Boulevard des Philosophes, Tel:
+41 (0)22-320-5001).
Opera
The main venue for opera and the ballet is the Grand Théâtre de
Genève (Tel: +41 (0)22-418-3000). Geneva hosts a range of top class
productions in both classical disciplines throughout the year.
Cinema
There are a number of cinemas in Geneva, but few domestically
produced films. As a result, most cinemas show English and American
mainstream movies. Screenings are usually in English with French
subtitles, with few films dubbed over. In the summer months there is
an outdoor cinema near Geneva Beach called the Orange Cinema (Ciné
Lac).
Nightclubs
Dedicated clubbers will find themselves short of venues and most
make the short trip to Lausanne for their night's entertainment.
However, if you know where to look there are enough places to make a
night of it in Geneva itself.
Griffin's Club
38 Boulevard Helvetique Tel: +41 (0)22-735-1218
Griffin's reached its hey-day in the 70s but is still one of
Geneva's most fashionable haunts. Not cheap and membership has to be
purchased before you get in.
The Velvet Club
7 Rue du Jeu-de-l'Arc Tel: +41 (0)22-735-0000
A relative newcomer on Geneva's club scene. The Velvet Club is the
height of Genevan nightlife with cool sounds and surroundings.
Le Petit Palace
6 Rue de la Tour-de-Boel Tel: +41(0)22-311-0033
Split level club where the dance floor is always packed with
revellers. More reasonable priced than most clubs in Geneva.
Special Events
June
If you're in Geneva during June, head for the shores of Lac Leman
for the Bol d'Or. More than 600 boats take to the waters to compete
for the prestigious golden cup in this annual regatta. Tel: +41
(0)22-909-7070.
July
Towards the end of July, and the start of August the town comes to
life for the Geneva Festival ("Fetes des Geneve"). During the day
there are numerous live concerts, street performances and lakeside
parades with decorated floats. In the evening, spectacular firework
displays light up the night sky, all choreographed to music, as the
city invites three countries to compete for a grand prix prize for
the best firework display. For more information Tel: +41
(0)22-909-7070.
Thousands of people attend events across the town in September,
during La Batie Festival de Genève. During the festival, local and
international artists perform live music, contemporary dance and
classical plays. Tel: +41 (0)22-909-7070.
One of the most popular local celebrations in Geneva is the Escalade
in December, when locals parade through the streets of the old town
in costume to commemorate the Duke of Savoy's failed attempt to
seize the town in 1602.
During this time, traditional marmite d'Escalade are sold. These
small chocolate or nougat pots filled with marzipan vegetables
commemorate one Mere Royaume, who is said to have killed an invader
with the boiling contents of a soup pot.
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