2023-07-30 05:00:00
Each year, the Swiss National Day is celebrated on August 1, a Tuesday for this year 2023. So as Annecy is not far from Geneva, we invite you to discover the program of festivities.
Swiss National Day
Swiss National Day is celebrated on August 1 each year. It goes back to the oath taken by the cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden in 1291. The founding act of the Confederation, its objective was to set up an alliance and protect the borders of each canton. It is around these that the Switzerland we know today will be formed.
The 2023 edition in Geneva
The festivities will begin at 3 p.m. at La Grange park. You can enjoy various entertainment and shows, while tasting many culinary specialties and local drinks. The evening will be launched at 7 p.m., with an official ceremony. On this occasion, the founding act of the Swiss Confederation will be read and translated into sign language. An ecological and festive village will be opened for the occasion. You will find human-powered carousels, a carousel made of recycled materials or even wooden games and nature discovery workshops.
During the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to participate in eco-challenges implemented by the association Le Sablier de Cassandre, as well as to discover the vegetable garden of the Théâtre de l’Orangerie.
The detailed program
We invite you to discover the detailed program of the Swiss National Day in Geneva.
Stage Shows
3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Traditional Iranian music concert
4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. – Super Super Company “Splash and Splash”
5:30 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. – Fred Blin “Are we always right”
19h à 19h45 – Voice of Iran
8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – The Next Queens
21:30 to 00:00 – DJ Amal Alpha: Giant Karaoke Central Stage
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Clin d’œil folk music duo: Yodeling, bells, accordion and alphorn
3 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. – Kurt Welten & Claude Tornare: Flag throwers
5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. – Corsin Orchestra: Yodel, bells, accordion and Cor des Alpes
19h à 19h45 – Official part
7:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. – Geneva Choral Circle
8:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. – Sarclo & guests
10:45 p.m. to midnight – DJ Marauder Scene Backstage
7 p.m. to 8 p.m. – “Autostop” roundabout company
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Béatrice Graf & Frédéric Folmer “Improwaterproof” Orangerie Theater
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Visits to the TO vegetable garden by La Libellule
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Show “Little Mist” Stage Ella Fitzgerald
9 p.m – Concert by Evita Koné Animations and carnival
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Arborist-climber demonstration and potting workshop (SEVE)
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Swiss Food Academy and smoothie bike
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Cassandra’s Hourglass “The Wheel of Eco-Challenges”
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Make-up and drawing for children
3 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Toupine and Titanos Heili theaters (fairground)
3 p.m. to 12 a.m. – Cécile Robin and Füt Füt collective (walking around)
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. – The counter-guided tours of Jérôme Poulain (departure from Stage Shows)
5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Fifes and Drums (in wandering) Highlights
9pm to 9.30pm – Parade of lanterns
9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Bonfire
10 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. – Rêve d’Herbert (stilt walker show) Awareness stands
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Iranian-Swiss Unitary Committee
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. – «We Can Dance iT»
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Geneva Red Cross
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Carrefour addictionS
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. – “Zero waste menstruation” device
Accommodation in Geneva
If you decide to go to Geneva and don’t want to take the road again, here are some examples of hotels where you can book a room.
Ibis Budget Palexpo
Route François Peyrot is the Ibis Budget Palexpo. The center of Geneva and its famous Jet d’Eau are 4 km away. You will be able to park directly on site, as parking is available. Another positive point, the reception is open 24 hours a day.
From €95 per night.
Nash Airport Hotel
The Nash Airport Hotel is located on Chemin de la Violette, just a 10-minute drive from downtown Geneva. Public transport is easily accessible from the property.
From €108 per night.
Ibis Centre Lac
The Ibis Center Lac is located at 26 rue de Berne, in the heart of Geneva. Cornavin train station is just 400 meters from this 3-star hotel. The reception is open 24 hours a day and laundry facilities are available.
From €126 per night.
Rousseau
At 13 rue Rousseau is the hotel bearing the same name. The historic building in the center of Geneva is 300 meters from Cornavin train station. Breakfast can be taken on site at an additional cost.
From €165 per night.
Practical information
This year, the event has been designed to be more respectful of the environment. For the first time this year and like the Fête du Lac d’Annecy, a carbon assessment will be carried out. Reusable and non-returnable dishes will also be offered.
In addition, one of the stages will be powered by solar energy and the movement of motorized vehicles on site has been limited. In the context of global warming and in view of the temperatures that can be reached during the summer, the places have been designed to maximize the shaded areas. As for the carnival, it will take place almost completely without electricity.
Parking in Geneva
If you are driving to Geneva, you will need to find where to park. If the option may be to park a little away from the city center and take public transport to reach La Grange park. Otherwise, you can always go to the Gare des Eaux-Vives car park, the Mont-Blanc car park or the P+R Genève-Plage.
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