What’s on in April 2015 in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – Happy Spring, now that the clocks have move forward, there is a ton of things to do. Here’s a roundup of some notable events for April around Lake Geneva.

Concerts & Other Performing Arts

2 April: 70s music revival & dancing, Geneva.
2-5 April: Electron Festival – Electronic music takes center stage in this cool Geneva fest which includes an outdoor lounge area.
3 April: Good Friday classical music concert at HUG, free with public rehearsal on 3 April.
9-12 April: Caprices Festival, Crans-Montana. Kicking off spring with music and the last of the snow.
10-18 April: Cully Jazz Festival, Vaud. The coolest little jazz fest in the region. Not to be missed!
17 April: Big Daddy Wilson, blues in Geneva.
21 April: Dee Dee Bridgewater, jazz at Victoria Hall.
17-26 April: Cabaret, Theatre in English by GAOS in Carouge.
18 April: Authentic reggae by Jamaican maestro, Clinton Fearon in Annemasse.
19 April: Film-Concert: Classical music at the cinema with the Collège de Genève Orchestra and the Suisse Romande Orchestra.
24 April: The Bastions Park goes back in time for Nuit Antique, lit by torches with old-style taverns and art.
24-26 April: Solaris, Opera in Lausanne.
30 April: Country music concert in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva.

Exhibits

18 April: The International Museum of the Reformation celebrates 10 years of existence with outdoor activities and food in Geneva’s old town. Entrance to the museum is free all day.
Until 19 April — Exhibit: “V” for Venus; “V” for voluptuous, Valérie Maugeri at the Cité du Temps. Free.

Film Fests

1-14 April: American classics by Hal Ashby: Shampoo, Bound for Glory (life of Woody Guthrie), Coming Home, The Last Detail, etc., at Grütli Theatre in Geneva.
17-25 April: Visions du réel, Nyon film festival, one of the most important film fests in Switzerland.

Flea Markets & Sales

Full listing including vintage and home décor sales posted separately. All free.
24-26 April: The Library in English book sale. Hundreds of books, magazines, books in CDs and more for sale. All in English!

Food & Drink Events

10 April: Whisky tasting in Lutry.
23 April: After work drinks at the Crowne Plaza w/music – Free to get in.
26 April: Hike & picnic in Essery, neighboring France.

Indoor Fairs

15-19 April: Geneva Inventors Fair
29 April-3 May: Geneva Book and Press Fair

Outdoor Events, Kids Activities

5-12 April: Easter Holidays and Egg Hunts: see my listing.
11 April: Colombian cultural festival & dance, Onex.
13 April: Böögg head explosion (kick spring with a bang!) in Zurich. Other events from 11-13 April.
Until 19 April — Luna Park, carnival rides in Plainpalais, Geneva.
Until mid April – Decorated fountains for Easter in Nyon.
18-26 April: Spring/accordion festival in Evian-les-bains, France.
30 April-3 May: Plan-les-Ouates’ church fair with tons of activities.
Until 17 May — Tulips in bloom in Morges, canton Vaud. A beautiful flower display, covers several blocks. A must see.

Sports

18 April: Karting on ice, Vernets stadium, Geneva.
25 April: Dragon Boat Festival, Divonne-les-bains
25-26 April: Bikes 4 Test, test 13 different brands of bicycles and dance a little.
26 April: Hike & picnic in Essery, neighboring France.
26 April: Mountain biking, BMX demos and a 25k ride with the IAM Team. Bring your bike. At the Geneva Airport.
2 May: Harlem Globetrotters in Geneva.
2-3 May: Geneva Marathon.

Save the Date:

6 May: Campbeltown Single Malts conference.
8-16 May, Les Athénéennes, jazz and classical music festival in Geneva.
16-17 May, Night of the Museums, Geneva.
15-23 May: Geneva Tennis Open.
22 May: Masters of Dirt, Zurich.
24 May: Naval Parade, Lake Geneva.
3 June: Sir Elton John in concert in Geneva.
20 June: Nitro Circus Moto Mayhem, Geneva.
21 June: Trail running in Gex – La Croz’ et Raide.
9-12 July: Geneva Triathlon.
19 July: Sion Under the Stars: Christophe Maé, Stress and more.

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