Les Salons
Les Salons Foundation is a wonderful surprise. Located in the heart of Geneva, its visitors can uncover a hidden gem of nineteenth century theatrical architecture. The prestige and beauty of the venue enhance each event held there, be it a conference, a classical or contemporary music concert, play, cocktail reception or another event.

With over 175 years of history, the former Société genevoise des amis de l’instruction (Genevan Society of Friends of Education) changed its statutes on 22 December 2010 to become the present-day Les Salons Foundation. This transformation, desired by the Board, went hand in hand with its aspiration to professionalise the institution’s operations. Today, the Foundation employs six members of staff who offer quality, personalised service and hospitality.

With its willingness to create a unique experience for future visitors, Les Salons Foundation and its staff warmly welcome you to its premises.

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Next events

  • Friday 5 April 2024 at 18 h 30

    – Candlelight : Hommage à Coldplay – concert
  • Saturday 6 April 2024 at 18 h 30

    – Candlelight : Hommage à Pink Floyd – concert
  • Saturday 6 April 2024 at 20 h 30

    – Candlelight : Hommage à Ludovico Einaudi – concert
All events

Events

    • April 2024

      •   Fr 5 18 h 30
        Candlelight : Hommage à Coldplay – concert

        Plus d'infos sur le site de Candlelight

        2 concerts : 18h30 / 20h30
      •   Sa 6 18 h 30
        Candlelight : Hommage à Pink Floyd – concert

        Plus d'infos sur le site de Candlelight
      •   Sa 6 20 h 30
        Candlelight : Hommage à Ludovico Einaudi – concert

        Plus d'infos sur le site de Candlelight
      •   Fr 12 19 h 30
        HEM – Musique et Théâtre Chinois – concert

        Plus d'informations sur le site de l'organisateur
      •   Mo 15 18 h 30
        SGDL – conférence

        Plus d'infos sur le site de la SGDL
      •   Tu 16 19 h
        Société Gustav Mahler Genève – conférence

        Plus d'infos sur le site de SGMG
      •   Th 18 19 h 30
        Ponticello : Exils – concert

        Plus d'infos sur le site de Ponticello
      •   Fr 19 19 h 30
        Ponticello : O nox dulcis – concert

        Plus d'infos sur le site de Ponticello
      •   Su 21 17 h
        Ponticello : Concert des lauréats du Concours de Genève – concert

        Plus d'infos sur le site de Ponticello
      •   We 24 18 h 30
        INGE – conférence

        Plus d'infos sur le site de l'INGE
      •   Fr 26 20 h
        Association l’Odyssée Frank Martin – Face To Face – concert

        Plus d'informations sur le site de l'organisateur
      •   Sa 27 20 h
        Association l’Odyssée Frank Martin – Family Reunion : Three Generations of Martin Musicians – concert

        Plus d'informations sur le site de l'organisateur
      •   Mo 29 18 h 30
        INGE – conférence

        Plus d'infos sur le site de l'INGE
    • May 2024

      •   Th 2 20 h 30
        Tanguy Pastureau – “Rôde” – spectacle

        Soirée stand up comedy organisée par le Caustic Comedy Club

        Plus d'infos ICI
      •   Fr 3 20 h
        ACMA – La Compagnia del Madrigale – Eduardo Eguez – concert

        Plus d'infos sur le site de l'ACMA
      •   Sa 4 10 h 30
        ACMA – Masterclass de Claire Antonini – masterclass

        10h30 / 13h30

        Plus d'infos sur le site de l'ACMA
      •   Sa 4 16 h
        ACMA – Nouvelle génération – concert

        Plus d'infos sur le site de l'ACMA
      •   Sa 4 20 h
        ACMA – Thomas Dunford et Keyvan Chemirani – concert

        Plus d'infos sur le site de l'ACMA
      •   Su 5 11 h
        ACMA – Les Ramages – concert

        Plus d'infos sur le site de l'ACMA
      •   Su 5 16 h 30
        ACMA – Yuli Bayeul – concert

        Plus d'infos sur le site de l'ACMA
      •   Su 5 17 h
        ACMA – Claire Antonini – concert

        Plus d'infos sur le site de l'ACMA
      •   Mo 6 18 h 30
        SGDL – conférence

        Plus d'infos sur le site de la SGDL
      •   Tu 7 18 h 30
        INGE – conférence

        Plus d'infos sur le site de l'INGE
      •   We 15 19 h
        Armonia degli affetti – Stil Moderno – concert

        Plus d'informations sur le site de l'organisateur
      •   Fr 17 18 h 30
        Candlelight : Hommage à Ludovico Einaudi – concert

        Plus d'infos sur le site de Candlelight

        2 concerts : 18h30 / 20h30
      •   Sa 18 18 h 30
        Candlelight : Hommage à Coldplay – concert

        Plus d'infos sur le site de Candlelight

        2 concerts : 18h30 / 20h30
      •   Tu 21 18 h 30
        INGE – conférence

        Plus d'infos sur le site de l'INGE
      •   Sa 25 20 h 30
        Bérengère Krief – “En rodage” – spectacle

        Soirée stand up comedy organisée par le Caustic Comedy Club

        Plus d'infos ICI
      •   Fr 31 20 h
        Le temps retrouvé – théâtre

        Plus d'informations sur le site de l'organisateur
    • June 2024

      •   Sa 1 20 h
        Le temps retrouvé – théâtre

        Plus d'informations sur le site de l'organisateur
      •   Mo 3 18 h 30
        SGDL – conférence

        Plus d'infos sur le site de la SGDL
      •   Tu 4 17 h 30
        FUND – conférence

        Conférence sur la finance

        Plus d'information ici .
      •   We 5 18 h 30
        INGE – conférence

        Plus d'infos sur le site de l'INGE
      •   Tu 11 18 h 30
        INGE – conférence

        Plus d'infos sur le site de l'INGE
      •   Fr 14 20 h 30
        Karim Duval – « Entropie » – spectacle

        Soirée stand up comedy organisée par le Caustic Comedy Club

        Plus d'infos ICI
      •   Sa 15 20 h
        Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne – Tea Time – concert

        Plus d'informations sur le site de l'organisateur
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    Hire

    The Les Salons Foundation offers its spaces to hire for all kinds of cultural, corporate and private events.
    The Foundation gives preference to events which fall into the cultural niche: performances, readings, conferences, general meetings, seminars (with or without the option of a cocktail reception)

    The spaces:

    The Theatre

    Renovated in 1998, its acoustics are designed for theatre as well as music.
    This elegant hall comprises 173 seats distributed as follows: stepped pit (122 seats), gallery and balcony (51 seats). The hall is fitted with a professional sound and lighting desk. A full technical sheet is available for download here.
    A more detailed stage plan is available here.
    Since September 2018, the hall has been equipped with a professional projector, so it can also accommodate film nights!

    The Salon

    A warm Baroque/Renaissance salon which also offers good acoustics.
    Its capacity can be adjusted for up to 100 standing or 80 people seated.
    The Salon’s lighting is also adjustable, and it is possible to install projection or sound equipment.

     

    You can find our floor plan on this link !

    In addition, Les Salons offer the following facilities:
    — four dressing rooms for artists or speakers (with showers)
    — professional sound and lighting desk
    — catering areas (with fridges)
    — lift
    — male, female and wheelchair or PMR toilets
    — access for people with reduced mobility (wheelchair lift from the courtyard entrance on Rue Général Dufour, call 022/808.01.01 to open the door)
    — wardrobe with ticket sales counter
    — opening of bar with regional products one hour before and after performances or on request

    The General Secretary and the Coordinator offer professional and personalised support to make your event a success.
    A site visit is both encouraged and recommended by appointment.
    A quote tailored to your event will be offered following initial contact.
    Download theatre plan here

    Download stage plan here

    Download hall plan here

    Download Technical rider here

     

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    Contact

    Contact us


    Théâtre Les Salons
    Rue J.-F. Bartholoni 6
    1204 Genève

    +41 (0)22 808 01 01
    info@les-salons.ch
    www.les-salons.ch

    General Secretary
    Dafne Rondelli

    Coordinator
    Mathieu Evéquoz

    Bar
    Eva Odermatt

     

    The members of the Board are:


    BOHNENBLUST Michel (President)
    BRETTON-CHEVALLIER Claude (Vice-President)
    FAUCHIER-MAGNAN Thierry
    TETI Tiziano

    Access plan


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