Les Aubes 2025
2025-07-23 06:00 - 07:00, 2025-07-24 06:00 - 07:00, 2025-07-25 06:00 - 07:00, 2025-07-26 06:00 - 07:00, 2025-07-27 06:00 - 07:00, 2025-07-28 06:00 - 07:00, 2025-07-29 06:00 - 07:00, 2025-07-30 06:00 - 07:00 (Europe/Zurich) and 13 more dates | On the pier
Every summer morning, when the city is still asleep, the sound of music rises from the jetty. Les Aubes is a unique festival featuring 35 concerts to greet the sunrise, from July 14 to August 17, 2025.
For almost twenty years, this early-morning event has brought together late-night revelers, early-day families, the curious and the ever-faithful. An experience to be enjoyed with eyes half-closed, soul wide open, between lake, light and suspended notes.
An invitation to slow down, listen and be surprised by the beauty of a simple, fragile and collective moment.
– Discover the complete program for the 2025 edition of Les Aubes –

Philosophy workshops for children
2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Refreshment bar
This summer, philosophy workshops for children aged 7 and over will be held at the Bains des Pâquis on the first four Thursdays in July from 10:00 to 11:00.
Suggested by Le Canard des enfants-philosophes and in collaboration with the AmStramGram theater, the discussions will serve as material to enrich Am Stram Gram’s Agora on children’s participation on March 28 and 29, 2026, to which all children will be invited.
The box of words Paroles des Bains created during a philosophy workshop will remain in place until October.

You can put your ideas and desires about your right to participate in the city, at school and in your family.

Come and sit down, I'm listening
2025-07-27 14:00 - 18:30 | On the pier
Viens t’asseoir je t’écoute is the flagship project of RACONTE-MOI, a non-profit association made up of volunteers who offer a free, confidential and caring listening space in the public space to all passers-by who wish to participate. The project is apolitical and non-confessional.
Context
The starting point is a simple observation: our society is more connected every day (transport, information, social networks, etc.), yet the social fabric is increasingly fragile. The individual sphere is growing at the expense of the public and social sphere, people are exchanging less and less easily with their fellow citizens, and our lives are increasingly individual, independent of collective dynamics.
A number of issues arise from this: isolation, particularly among the elderly, the weakening of community life and social cohesion, and mental health issues rooted in this lack of collective support.
This project is part of a general approach that does not target one of these issues specifically, but by virtue of its flexibility and “broad spectrum”, it seeks to give fellow citizens the tools to solve these issues through listening. That’s what this project is all about: developing the concept of benevolent listening within society as a solution to the issues raised. In fact, this project attracts both the socially excluded and people intrigued by this format, to be able to exchange ideas with strangers.
On the one hand, Viens t’assis, je t’écoute volunteers have been trained in active and benevolent listening: learning to offer attention to others, developing patience and tolerance, suspending judgments, developing benevolence. On the other hand, they offer passers-by the chance to be listened to and thus have the opportunity to chat with someone (fighting isolation), meet people from backgrounds different from our own (pursuing the objective of social mixing and cohesion), break down the ego/other barrier (confronting living-together), reinforce our confidence in our fellow citizens and in their benevolence (developing social cohesion), obtain emotional support by the simple fact of being heard, and ask for professional help.
On this last point, volunteers are explicitly asked not to give advice to those they listen to. Volunteers are not mental health professionals, nor are they intended to be, since the aim is to be “open to all”. There are times, however, when people ask for or need professional help. At this point, the association’s volunteer hands over to the session coordinator, who takes the time with the person being listened to to find the local institution that can best meet his or her needs.
In such cases, Viens t’assis, je t’écoute can act as a reorientation platform, linking beneficiaries with aid structures.
Operational & technical details
The organization is very simple: a dozen volunteers per session, each seated on a chair, with an empty chair in front of them. To make things easier for passers-by, the chairs are placed in a line. The association’s sign, bearing its name (“Viens t’asseoir je t’écoute”) and the key points of the approach (free of charge, confidentiality, benevolence, etc.) is then put up.
A key element is location: volunteers need to be visible, and there needs to be plenty of foot traffic. Unless the aim is to target a specific population (e.g. a retirement home, a student library, etc.).
Chairs are spaced about 1m50 apart: enough privacy, and enough proximity to make the project visible from the outside. In addition to the 10 volunteers, there is a coordinator. This person will coordinate the three phases of a listening session:
> Briefing (approx. 30 min): introductory tour, review of the key points of the association’s Code of Ethics (sent to volunteers in advance), what to do in certain situations, sharing of experience, questions and answers.
> The listening session (2h30-3h00): the volunteers sit on the chairs, and the coordinator goes out to meet passers-by to answer their questions, invite them to participate, and keep an eye on the volunteers and provide support if needed.
> Debriefing: feedback on everyone’s experience (without sharing the content of the stories, which remain confidential), points for improvement.
Link to the Code of Ethics and the practical guide for volunteers: https: //www.jetecoute.org/instructions
For volunteer management, a WhatsApp group is used for volunteer announcements, and a group for coordinators. Registration is handled via the website. Important point: for each session, an equitable distribution between old and new volunteers is organized, to help motivated volunteers gain experience and skills, and thus enable the project to mature more rapidly. Motivated volunteers can then become coordinators to run their own listening sessions.
Deployment & Impact
To date, the association has carried out a total of 19 listening sessions, involving around 70 volunteers and over 600 people listened to. The project is of great interest to many people and is growing all the time.
Locally: demand from volunteers is very high. In less than 30 minutes, 48 places spread over 4 listening sessions were filled, from a pool of 140 volunteers. The association’s founders receive many requests for contact, sometimes from abroad, via their Instagram account. As a result, requests for replication in other European cities are pouring in and multiplying. For the moment, Paris, Brussels and Lausanne are being developed.
Feedback from participants and volunteers: very positive! Volunteers are delighted with this simple yet powerful experience. So were the participants, some of whom even came specifically to take part. Some participants have been put in touch with professional services to ensure they receive appropriate medical follow-up. Even if the impact is difficult to quantify, the listening sessions have had real and powerful consequences for the participants.
Given last year’s weather conditions, many sessions were cancelled, which is why we are requesting the Rue de la Monnaie space to alternate with the Bains des Paquis for the 2025 season, so that we can be sheltered during listening sessions. What’s more, offering these spaces in the center of town and in a high-traffic area makes sense and makes listening accessible to people strolling through the center on Saturday afternoons.
Ideally, sessions will alternate on Saturdays every 15 days at Passage de la Monnaie (subject to approval by the Canton), and here are the dates on which we’d like to continue at Bains des Paquis on Sundays between May and October.

Biggy bar
2025-07-31 18:30 - 23:30
Lakeside Basement return to the jetty to celebrate the national holiday with their electric energy. Key players in Geneva’s electronic culture, they turn every appearance at Biggy Bar into a memorable moment. Once again this year, they’re ready to rock the Bains!

18:30 – 23:30 | DJ Darka & DJ Don Pepe
18:30 – 19:30 | Cuban salsa initiation
One hour to discover the basics of this sunny dance, born in the islands…
100% free class, open to all!
DJ Darka
_Reggaeton / Baile Funk / Afro / Hip Hop_.
A true legend on the Swiss reggaeton, baile funk and hip hop scene, DJ Darka was born in Geneva. Every summer, he returns to rock the Biggy Bar with his explosive sets, boundless energy and undeniable talent. On July 31, he promises to turn up the heat at the Bains des Pâquis!
DJ Don Pepe
_Latino / Afro / Amapiano / House_
Long-time accomplice of DJ Darka, Don Pepe is a Cuban DJ making his Biggy Bar debut. His “caliente” energy, just like his slogan “100% fiesta”, transports us to the heart of Latin rhythms. Get ready to dance!

August 1st at the Spa
2025-08-01 06:00 - 20:00
Come and celebrate August 1st at the Bains
6h Aube patriotique
8h Tournoi de Jass
14h Pêche aux Canards
15h Joutes de Grimpe
16h Lancer de la Pierre des Bains

Biggy bar
2025-08-01 18:30 - 23:30
Lakeside Basement return to the jetty to celebrate the national holiday with their electric energy. Key players in Geneva’s electronic culture, they turn every appearance at Biggy Bar into a memorable moment. Once again this year, they’re ready to rock the Bains!

17:15 – 17:45 | Chilo
_Rap / Hip Hop_
Chilo is a complete artist, always on the lookout for new sounds. Trap, boom bap, new school, house… he doesn’t stop at just one style, and likes to explore everything. He sings his dreams, raps his ambitions, and proves his determination when he’s on stage. After his Jazz Club and Car 15 projects, he is now ready to defend his latest mixtape, “Virage”, and will be at Biggy Bar on August 1.
18:15 – 18:45 | La Ligne
_Rap_
The group La Ligne performs for the first time at Biggy Bar, but they’re no strangers to the Pâquis: they’ve already taken part in Aubes Musicales. Expect an intense concert, with sharp lyrics and contagious energy.
19:00 – 21:00 | Spice & Curls
_Afro / Ragga / Afro-electronic_
DJ and producer Spice & Curls is a fixture on the Geneva music scene, and her Afro, ragga and Afro-electro rhythms are sure to get the decks buzzing. Her eclectic, powerful sets take us on a sonic journey through Africa. An evening to dance and reconnect with the sun.
21:00 – 23:30 | Lakeside Basement
_House – Techno_

Challenge Workout
2025-08-03 10:00 - 16:00
Join the Full Body Workout & Swim summer competition at Bains des Pâquis, Geneva! This event is exclusively for trained people ready to take on a series of demanding tests combining strength, endurance and explosiveness, followed by a swimming event.
Key information
– For whom?
Competition reserved for trained athletes, solo or in pairs (men, women, mixed pairs).
– Registration
Please register at the Rotonde des Bains des Pâquis on the morning of the event, subject to availability.
– Payment
Registration fees must be paid on site, on the day of the competition.
– Course
– 9:00 am: Welcome and registration of participants at the Rotonde
– 10:00 am: Start of events (please allow for possible delays)
– Participants compete in duels, under the supervision of judges
– Compliance with the technical standards required for each movement
– Podium and prize-giving ceremony at the end of the day.
– Categories & Events
– Formats: Regular & Elite
– Categories: Men, Women, Mixed pairs
– Events include: push-ups, squats, burpees, pull-ups, dips, bodyweight exercises and pool swims
– Solidarity
Part of the proceeds will be donated to a family in need, supported by the Bains des Pâquis community.
Come and challenge yourselves in a friendly, supportive spirit!

Workshops for children: Duchamp aux Bains
2025-08-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-08 09:00 - 11:30 | Rotunda
Raising awareness of nature through art
This summer, the Bains des Pâquis are hosting the Ateliers créatifs Duchamp, an invitation to explore the biodiversity of Lake Geneva and the water cycle through the eyes of contemporary artists. Aimed at children aged 6 to 12, these free, fun workshops awaken curiosity and artistic flair, while raising awareness of the fragile beauty of our environment.
Dates:

July 2
July 4
July 9th
July 11
August 6
August 8
August 13
August 15

Schedule: 09h00 – 11h30
See you at the rotunda
Registration (subject to availability): contact@art-werk.ch
A great opportunity to learn while having fun, almost with your feet in the water!
Workshops offered in collaboration with Art-werk

Backgammon tournament
2025-08-09 14:00 - 18:00
What a kick! Play backgammon in an idyllic setting like the baths with other enthusiasts.
Friendly backgammon tournament open to all levels, organized by AUBP in partnership with AGB (Association Genevoise de Backgammon).
We look forward to seeing many of you there to relax, improve your game or challenge seasoned players. Cool prizes for the winners! Heat up your dice!
Important notice!!! Please come equipped with your backgammon boards. Because last year we had 84 players.
