The return of the month of May has always been a time of rejoicing and celebrations, marked by special customs in different regions. In Begnins at Lake Geneva, such a local custom has been preserved for centuries. It is now a festival which is entirely reserved to children, delighting them with presents, games, tea parties and other entertainment. Other special celebrations take place in Gallen and Vaud.

Enjoy ten days of warm August nights and days of music, dancing, drinking, and celebrating all things Geneva. One of the biggest and most popular summer events in Switzerland, the Geneva Festival attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world. Before the festival officially begins, the Club Stage at the English Garden offers free concerts and shows every evening. The festival kicks off with a firework show and for the next ten days Geneva turns into a rocking party with music and dance performances, the annual Cafe Waiters Race, more dazzling fireworks and other fun-filled activities for the whole family.

This world-renowned festival is held in Geneva to honour some of the most creative and innovative works made for television or cinema. The festival also includes a Children's Day, film previews, and a film market. Events take place for six days from the end of October to the beginning of November at Cinéma Tout Ecran, Maison des Arts du Gruetli, Geneva.