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Summer is in full swing, and July brings a packed programme of events across Geneva Canton. Fans of live music, outdoor entertainment, local traditions, and lakeside festivities will find plenty to enjoy this month as well as plenty of opportunities to make the most of the long summer days.
Summer is in full swing, and July brings a packed programme of events across Geneva Canton. Fans of live music, outdoor entertainment, local traditions, and lakeside festivities will find plenty to enjoy this month as well as plenty of opportunities to make the most of the long summer days.
Here is our selection of July events not to be missed across Geneva Canton.
Here is our selection of July events not to be missed across Geneva Canton.
Concerts au Parc1–4 July 2026Concerts au Parc is a series of free open-air concerts held in the beautiful Parc Stagni. Visitors can enjoy four evenings of live classical music beneath the park's century-old trees. Refreshments and light meals are available on site, making it a popular summer event for families and music lovers alike.
Admission: FreeWhere: Chêne-BougeriesLink: Concerts au Parc
Festival Les Arts de Rue2–4 July 2026Festival Les Arts de Rue celebrates street arts and public performances through a programme of theatre, circus acts, music, dance, and artistic installations. Taking place in Place de Graveson, the festival brings culture directly into the community and offers entertainment suitable for all ages. Refreshments and light meals are available on site.
Admission: FreeWhere: ThônexLink: Festival Les Arts de Rue
Gena Festival3–4 July 2026Gena Festival is a community music festival that celebrates creativity, culture, and live performance. The programme features concerts spanning a variety of musical genres, food and drink stands, and a festive atmosphere that welcomes visitors of all ages. The event has become a popular summer gathering in Geneva's countryside.
Admission: FreeWhere: AvullyLink: Gena Festival
Le Chant des Trognes3–5 July 2026Le Chant des Trognes is an outdoor cultural festival celebrating music, nature, and rural heritage. The programme combines concerts, artistic performances, workshops, and activities. The event encourages visitors to discover local culture while enjoying a festive atmosphere in the heart of Geneva's countryside.
Admission: Workshops and concerts are paid eventsWhere: MeinierLink: Le Chant des Trognes
Festival Jovial4 July 2026Festival Jovial is a community-focused event combining music, entertainment, food, and activities in a festive and welcoming atmosphere. Designed for all ages, the festival brings together residents and visitors for a day of performances, cultural exchange, and outdoor celebration.
Admission: FreeWhere: VernierLink: Festival Jovial
La Tour Genève Triathlon4–5 July 2026One of Switzerland's largest triathlon events, La Tour Genève Triathlon welcomes athletes of all levels to compete in swimming, cycling, and running races along Geneva's lakeside from Eaux-Vives to Cologny, Corsier and Anières. Distances range from beginner-friendly events to more demanding competitions, making it accessible to both experienced triathletes and newcomers.
Admission: Participation fee required; spectators free.Where: Plage des Eaux-Vives, GenevaLink: La Tour Genève Triathlon
Meyrin les BainsTill 11 July 2026Every summer, Meyrin les Bains transforms Parc des Micocouliers into a temporary urban beach destination, complete with deckchairs, and filled with relaxation and entertainment. Visitors can enjoy concerts, sports activities, outdoor bars, workshops, games, and family-friendly events in a holiday atmosphere without leaving Geneva canton.
Admission: FreeWhere: MeyrinLink: Meyrin les Bains
Bellerive Festival7–15 July 2026Held at the Ferme de Saint-Maurice, the Bellerive Festival is a renowned classical music festival overlooking Lake Geneva and the vineyards of Collonge-Bellerive. Founded in 1985, the festival presents a programme of chamber music and classical concerts performed by internationally acclaimed musicians in an exceptional outdoor setting.
Admission: Paid (ticketed concerts)Where: Collonge-BelleriveLink: Bellerive Festival
Plein-les-Watts Festival9–11 July 2026Plein-les-Watts is one of Geneva's largest music festivals, bringing together live concerts, DJs, street art, food trucks, artisan stalls, and family-friendly entertainment. The festival is particularly known for its reggae programme, while also showcasing a variety of artistic performances and cultural activities throughout the three-day event. More than 12,000 visitors attend each year.
Admission: PaidWhere: LancyLink: Plein-les-Watts Festival
Versoix Plage9 July – 8 August 2026Held at Plage de la Bécassine, Versoix Plage offers a summer programme of lakeside entertainment, including concerts, cultural activities, sports, food stalls, and family-friendly events. Taking place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout the summer, it creates vibrant holiday vibes on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Admission: FreeWhere: VersoixLink: Versoix Plage
Festival Country Chancy 202610–12 July 2026Festival Country Chancy transforms a corner of Chancy into a lively Western-themed destination for three days of music, entertainment, and family activities. The festival features free country music concerts, line dancing demonstrations, archery, axe throwing, a Western village, a Native American village, food trucks, and activities for children. With its varied programme, it has become one of Geneva's most popular summer festivals.
Admission: FreeWhere: ChancyLink: Festival Country Chancy
Swiss Open Geneva Wheelchair Tennis14–18 July 2026The Swiss Open Geneva is an international wheelchair tennis tournament that attracts some of the world's leading wheelchair tennis players. Held at the Tennis Club Drizia-Miremont, the competition offers spectators the opportunity to watch elite athletes compete at the highest level in singles and doubles events.
Admission: FreeWhere: ChampelLink: Swiss Open Geneva Wheelchair Tennis
Père Jakob Biergarten17–18 July 2026Père Jakob Biergarten brings the atmosphere of a traditional beer garden to Geneva's countryside. Visitors can enjoy local and international beers, food, live music, and a convivial outdoor setting. The event offers a relaxed summer atmosphere where friends and families can gather to enjoy good food, drinks, and entertainment.
Admission: Free Where: SoralLink: Père Jakob Biergarten
Festival Puplinge Classique19 July–16 August 2026Festival Puplinge Classique is a classical music festival that brings together talented musicians and ensembles for a series of concerts in an intimate setting. The programme includes chamber music, solo performances, and works by renowned composers, offering audiences the opportunity to enjoy high-quality classical music close to home.
Admission: PaidWhere: PuplingeLink: Festival Puplinge Classique
Outdoor Cinemas Various Dates With summer here, outdoor cinemas begin appearing across Geneva Canton, offering film screenings in parks, village squares, and lakeside locations. These open-air screenings are ideal for warm evenings with friends or family, some also include food stalls, music and other entertainment.
Admission: Entry free; food and drinks charged separatelyWhere: Various communes across Geneva CantonLink: Outdoor Cinemas
Admission: FreeWhere: Chêne-BougeriesLink: Concerts au Parc
Festival Les Arts de Rue2–4 July 2026Festival Les Arts de Rue celebrates street arts and public performances through a programme of theatre, circus acts, music, dance, and artistic installations. Taking place in Place de Graveson, the festival brings culture directly into the community and offers entertainment suitable for all ages. Refreshments and light meals are available on site.
Admission: FreeWhere: ThônexLink: Festival Les Arts de Rue
Gena Festival3–4 July 2026Gena Festival is a community music festival that celebrates creativity, culture, and live performance. The programme features concerts spanning a variety of musical genres, food and drink stands, and a festive atmosphere that welcomes visitors of all ages. The event has become a popular summer gathering in Geneva's countryside.
Admission: FreeWhere: AvullyLink: Gena Festival
Le Chant des Trognes3–5 July 2026Le Chant des Trognes is an outdoor cultural festival celebrating music, nature, and rural heritage. The programme combines concerts, artistic performances, workshops, and activities. The event encourages visitors to discover local culture while enjoying a festive atmosphere in the heart of Geneva's countryside.
Admission: Workshops and concerts are paid eventsWhere: MeinierLink: Le Chant des Trognes
Festival Jovial4 July 2026Festival Jovial is a community-focused event combining music, entertainment, food, and activities in a festive and welcoming atmosphere. Designed for all ages, the festival brings together residents and visitors for a day of performances, cultural exchange, and outdoor celebration.
Admission: FreeWhere: VernierLink: Festival Jovial
La Tour Genève Triathlon4–5 July 2026One of Switzerland's largest triathlon events, La Tour Genève Triathlon welcomes athletes of all levels to compete in swimming, cycling, and running races along Geneva's lakeside from Eaux-Vives to Cologny, Corsier and Anières. Distances range from beginner-friendly events to more demanding competitions, making it accessible to both experienced triathletes and newcomers.
Admission: Participation fee required; spectators free.Where: Plage des Eaux-Vives, GenevaLink: La Tour Genève Triathlon
Meyrin les BainsTill 11 July 2026Every summer, Meyrin les Bains transforms Parc des Micocouliers into a temporary urban beach destination, complete with deckchairs, and filled with relaxation and entertainment. Visitors can enjoy concerts, sports activities, outdoor bars, workshops, games, and family-friendly events in a holiday atmosphere without leaving Geneva canton.
Admission: FreeWhere: MeyrinLink: Meyrin les Bains
Bellerive Festival7–15 July 2026Held at the Ferme de Saint-Maurice, the Bellerive Festival is a renowned classical music festival overlooking Lake Geneva and the vineyards of Collonge-Bellerive. Founded in 1985, the festival presents a programme of chamber music and classical concerts performed by internationally acclaimed musicians in an exceptional outdoor setting.
Admission: Paid (ticketed concerts)Where: Collonge-BelleriveLink: Bellerive Festival
Plein-les-Watts Festival9–11 July 2026Plein-les-Watts is one of Geneva's largest music festivals, bringing together live concerts, DJs, street art, food trucks, artisan stalls, and family-friendly entertainment. The festival is particularly known for its reggae programme, while also showcasing a variety of artistic performances and cultural activities throughout the three-day event. More than 12,000 visitors attend each year.
Admission: PaidWhere: LancyLink: Plein-les-Watts Festival
Versoix Plage9 July – 8 August 2026Held at Plage de la Bécassine, Versoix Plage offers a summer programme of lakeside entertainment, including concerts, cultural activities, sports, food stalls, and family-friendly events. Taking place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout the summer, it creates vibrant holiday vibes on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Admission: FreeWhere: VersoixLink: Versoix Plage
Festival Country Chancy 202610–12 July 2026Festival Country Chancy transforms a corner of Chancy into a lively Western-themed destination for three days of music, entertainment, and family activities. The festival features free country music concerts, line dancing demonstrations, archery, axe throwing, a Western village, a Native American village, food trucks, and activities for children. With its varied programme, it has become one of Geneva's most popular summer festivals.
Admission: FreeWhere: ChancyLink: Festival Country Chancy
Swiss Open Geneva Wheelchair Tennis14–18 July 2026The Swiss Open Geneva is an international wheelchair tennis tournament that attracts some of the world's leading wheelchair tennis players. Held at the Tennis Club Drizia-Miremont, the competition offers spectators the opportunity to watch elite athletes compete at the highest level in singles and doubles events.
Admission: FreeWhere: ChampelLink: Swiss Open Geneva Wheelchair Tennis
Père Jakob Biergarten17–18 July 2026Père Jakob Biergarten brings the atmosphere of a traditional beer garden to Geneva's countryside. Visitors can enjoy local and international beers, food, live music, and a convivial outdoor setting. The event offers a relaxed summer atmosphere where friends and families can gather to enjoy good food, drinks, and entertainment.
Admission: Free Where: SoralLink: Père Jakob Biergarten
Festival Puplinge Classique19 July–16 August 2026Festival Puplinge Classique is a classical music festival that brings together talented musicians and ensembles for a series of concerts in an intimate setting. The programme includes chamber music, solo performances, and works by renowned composers, offering audiences the opportunity to enjoy high-quality classical music close to home.
Admission: PaidWhere: PuplingeLink: Festival Puplinge Classique
Outdoor Cinemas Various Dates With summer here, outdoor cinemas begin appearing across Geneva Canton, offering film screenings in parks, village squares, and lakeside locations. These open-air screenings are ideal for warm evenings with friends or family, some also include food stalls, music and other entertainment.
Admission: Entry free; food and drinks charged separatelyWhere: Various communes across Geneva CantonLink: Outdoor Cinemas
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