Exhibition: River writings
2026-06-05 - 2026-08-11
Opening on Friday June 5 at 6pm.
In the summer of 2026, the Musée de Carouge and the Bains des Pâquis will be staging a double event focusing on the Arve and the artist Éric Alibert’s sensitive view of it.
At the Musée de Carouge, the exhibition Les écritures de la rivière invites visitors to a poetic immersion into the world of this Franco-Swiss artist. Through works in Indian ink and watercolor, Éric Alibert explores the discreet richness of the banks of the Arve, carefully observing the fauna, rhythms and forms of living things. His work, which straddles the border between figurative and abstract art, offers a veritable “writing” of nature, where each stroke expresses an intimate relationship between humans and their environment.
As an echo, the Bains des Pâquis will host the exhibition Les Écritures de la rivière. Carouge et l’Arve from June 5 to August 11, 2026. Through a series of thematic panels, this presentation offers a historical and documentary reading of the river: its uses, its trades, its developments, as well as the richness of its flora and fauna. Pieces from the collections of the Musée de Carouge punctuate this open-air tour.
Two complementary exhibitions, combining art and history, to rediscover the Arve as a living landscape and a source of inspiration.

A do-it-yourself diving board model
2026-06-28 - 2026-07-11 | Plunger
Les Bains has teamed up with the Cartonné team to offer you DIY models of the diving board.
The models are made of recycled cardboard, designed and made in Geneva by the Cartonné team. They assemble without glue or other fasteners.
On sale at the rotonde des Bains for CHF 35.

Exhibition: The Wars of Lake Geneva
2026-06-29 - 2026-09-14 | On the pier
Opening reception on Friday, July 3, at 6 p.m.
With its majestic swans, Belle Époque boats, and elegant luxury hotels, Lake Geneva is today recognized worldwide as a haven of tranquility and a symbol of peace—a reputation further cemented by the founding of the Red Cross and the League of Nations on its shores. It is therefore between the lake and the mountains that people have been coming for a century to restore peace or attempt to preserve it.
Yet this idyllic setting has a darker history. Like many other border and contact zones, Lake Geneva was the scene of armed conflicts for centuries—conflicts that are often forgotten today, fought between political entities that have long since disappeared. From antiquity to the present day, naval battles, sieges, raids, and pillaging have stained these shores with blood—tragedies whose most recent echoes date back just a few decades: despite appearances, peace is never a certainty…

Workshops on the lake's flora and fauna
2026-07-01 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-22 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-05 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-19 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-22 15:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Zurich) | On the pier
The association La Libellule presents the flora and fauna of the lake!
In collaboration with the Bains des Pâquis, we invite you to join us on the jetty to discover the animals and plants that inhabit our lake.
Fish, birds, plankton, leeches, crustaceans and algae will hold no secrets for you.
We look forward to seeing you on :

Wednesday, June 3, 3-6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 24, 3-6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1, 3-6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 22, 3-6 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5 3-6 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19, 3-6 p.m.
Saturday, August 22 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 2, 3-6 p.m.
Wednesday, September 16, 3-6 p.m.

Concert: Bucharest Dragá
2026-07-01 18:00 - 19:30 | On the pier
This is a collaboration between four musicians who love Balkan Gypsy melodies:

Léonore Grollemund on the cello,
Elie Hackel on violin,
Félix Semet and Marius Kiktef on guitars.

Cuban Concert: Frelestiales
2026-07-02 19:00 - 20:30 | On the pier
The Frelestiales band passionately carries on the great tradition of Cuban folk music and invites you to dance to their music along the Jetée des Bains!

Sport courses for all levels
2026-07-03 12:15 - 13:15
Want to move, breathe and take care of yourself in a unique setting?
David offers outdoor sports classes at the Bains des Pâquis, accessible to all. Through mobility and strengthening exercises, come and (re)discover the benefits of physical activity for body and mind.
The program includes a variety of exercises, a breathtaking view of the lake, and guaranteed motivation!
Schedule: every Friday, 12.15pm – 1.15pm
Bring your own yoga mat. Classes open to all – offered by Les Bains – no registration required
AUBP membership fee: CHF 20.00 per year
Admission to baths: CHF 2.00 during warm season
Teacher : David Collins, coach

Movement & Relaxation
2026-07-04 09:00 - 10:00
With a view over the lake, between the lighthouse’s plane trees, Natacha and Dalia take turns offering a wellness break adapted to the rhythm of the seasons. Caring, regenerating and accessible to all, these sessions invite you to connect with your inner state, take care of yourself and recharge your batteries.
Through movement, conscious breathing and meditation, the practice harmonizes the body, honors the present moment and increases vital energy. Return to sensation, awaken the body, release the breath and relax before or after a swim.
Every Saturday at
From October to April: 10am to 11am
May to September: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Table tennis tournament
2026-07-04 14:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-22 13:00 - 18:00 | Refreshment bar
Whether you’re a budding champion, a Sunday player or your last racket was at summer camp, this tournament is definitely for you!
TheBains des Pâquis is transformed into a ping-pong arena for an afternoon of matches, laughter and good humor. Open to all ages and levels, the spirit is one of conviviality!
On-site registration from 1 p.m.
Kick-off at 2pm
So bring your good humor, your friends, your family, and why not your smashing skills. We’ll take care of the rest!

Tai-Chi classes
2026-07-05 10:00 - 11:00 | On the pier
Every Sunday at the Spa

June to September: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
October to May: 10am to 11am

In case of rain or wind: bistro-side shelter
Classes open to all – offered by Les Bains – no registration required

AUBP membership fee: CHF 20 per year
Admission to the baths : CHF 2.00 during the warm season

Tai chi teachers: Laurence Bovay, Careen Croset, Valérie Oppel, Marianne Schweizer
Sense of direction, praise for slowness, muscle tone, breathing, meditation, flexibility, memory, balance

Cold water swimming lessons
2026-07-06 12:30 - 13:30 | On the pier
Would you like to start cold water swimming and join a movement of several hundred people who swim all winter at the Bains? Would you like to enjoy the many benefits of cold water swimming (immune defenses, mental well-being, etc.)?
From September 1, Les Bains will be offering classes every Monday between 12:30 and 1:30 pm in groups of up to 8, to give you all the keys you need to get started.
This course is designed for intermediate and advanced swimmers (we don’t teach you how to swim during the course).
Registration at the Rotonde des Bains, CHF 10 per course.

Nomadic drawings
2026-07-07 08:45 - 10:30 | On the pier
Come and draw at the Bains, with your feet in the sand and your head in the clouds.
We offer free drawing lessons and provide all the materials… everything you need to make the magic happen!
On the program:

June 30: Cumulo nimbus
July 7: Caleido copies
July 14: Pink roses
July 28: The spirit of elsewhere
August 4: Mental eau
August 11: Flight

Meet at 8:45 am in front of the Rotonde.
Hosted by Delia Meyer.

Concert: Kaddour
2026-07-10 19:00 - 20:30 | On the pier
KADDOUR is the solo project of Anouar Kaddour Chérif (also known as EL MIZAN): an electric Chorba, a post-diaspora audio ritual where raï, chaâbi, mandole, and electronic textures come together. Music in motion, navigating between memory, the trance of migration, and contemporary sonic exploration.
Concert on the pier.

Literary Café with Patrick Chamoiseau, in collaboration with Le Grand Juillet
2026-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | On the pier
As part of “Grand Juillet,” a new must-see literary event, join us for a morning with Patrick Chamoiseau, an author from Martinique known for his poetic and authentic prose.
The event is led by Karim Karkeni and can be enjoyed while sampling a dish from La Buvette.
For more information, visit the Grand Juillet website.
Patrick Chamoiseau
For decades, Patrick Chamoiseau has been creating books in which languages, faces, and landscapes blend and enrich one another. His writings invite encounters and cultural fusion, allowing creativity and thought to shape their possibilities and push their boundaries.

Les Aubes 2026
2026-07-13 - 2026-08-16
For their twentieth edition, the Aubes return in 2026 to bring sweetness and poetry to Geneva mornings.
5 weeks, 35 concerts at 6:00 am, from Monday July 13th to Sunday August 16th.
The complete program will be available soon…

Biggy Bar
2026-07-17 18:00 - 23:30, 2026-07-18 18:00 - 23:30, 2026-07-31 18:00 - 23:30, 2026-08-01 18:00 - 23:30, 2026-08-20 18:00 - 23:30, 2026-08-21 18:00 - 23:30 | On the pier
The Biggy Bar is back for its 2026 edition to set the pier on fire with its DJs and wild parties.
From 6:00 p.m. until 11:45 p.m.
Dates

July 17 and 18
July 31 and August 1
August 20 and 21
September 4

Come and sit down
2026-07-26 15:30 - 18:30 | On the pier
Viens t’assis, je t’écoute returns to the Bains des Pâquis for the 2026 season.
Come and sit down with a stranger, talk about your dreams or your gripes, talk about the weather…
Our volunteers will be delighted to offer you a confidential, caring and free listening service!
Looking forward to seeing you again!
Upcoming dates, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. :

Thursday, April 16
Tuesday, April 28
Tuesday, May 12
Thursday, May 28
Sunday, June 28
Sunday, July 26th
Sunday, August 9th
Sunday, September 27
Sunday, October 11th

https://www.jetecoute.org/geneve

Bon Baisers des Bains: postcard workshops
2026-07-29 14:30 - 17:00, 2026-08-15 14:30 - 17:00 | Rotunda
A “Postcards” workshop for young and old.
An air of yesteryear, a light breeze, post zenith sunshine, papers and newspapers in a mess, colored pens, colorful stamps…
A workshop to immerse yourself in the joy of creating your own postcard and sending it to a loved one.
Between an ice cream and a splash, Superpapier invites you to take a creative break.
Postcard workshops:

June 21
July 29
August 15

From 2pm to 5pm, ask at the rotunda where the workshop is located.

Japanese Calligraphy Workshops
2026-08-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Refreshment bar
As part of Japanese Day at Les Bains, Pascal Villemin is offering two free Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) workshops under the awning of the refreshment stand.
Each workshop is free, lasts just under an hour and a half, and is open to people ages 15 and older. All materials are provided.
Two (identical) workshops are offered:

From 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
From 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
