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There are many Geneva events you could experience during your stay in the beautiful lake town, at the foothills of the grand Alps. Some of them are more topical or one-off. But there are some that have become mainstays of the city’s annual calendar. These iconic ones make our list of the ones you should try to experience as part of your tour.
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From reggae to jazz, you’ll find your preferred genre at one of the many venues hosting the Fête De La Musique across Geneva — and they’re mostly free of charge! If you’re visiting in June, this is Geneva festival you shouldn’t miss.
Almost all the museums in Geneva partake in the much-loved Museum Night — an event that let’s you see all the treasures they hold, well into the night. This is a perfect experience for the full family, usually held in May.
Glitz, glamour and horsepower — this is the most significant motor event in the world and your chance to see the latest offerings by all the top car makers. There are plenty of side experiences, classic displays and innovations to explore too.
August sees the town’s biggest summer celebration, with everything from rides and workshops to food and fireworks taking place by the shores of the lake.
Commemorating a failed attempt to take over the town in the year 1602 by the French House of Savoy, L’Escalade is Geneva’s biggest celebration, with highlights like costume-wearing, street parades, torch-lit walks and music to go with it all.
