Rapport annuel de Palexpo

A WIDELY ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMME PACKED WITH SHOWS

True to its ADN, the ARENA deployed a generous programme that’s perfectly in line with its time. With concerts, humour, musicals, and shows for the whole family, the ARENA celebrated the French-speaking and international art scene in the company of big names and rising stars. Among some forty shows organised throughout the year, fans could come and applaud Starmania, Aldebert, Eros Ramazzotti, Florence Foresti, Michel Polnareff, Soprano, Bigflo & Oli, M.Pokora, and more.

Photo © Joseph Carlucci

FIGURES FOR THE YEAR

220,000

Number of spectators

75

Occupancy rate

8

Staff members

59

Shows

FOCUS ON 3 CONCERTS NOT TO BE MISSED

EROS RAMAZZOTTI

The Italian pop idol celebrated 35 years on stage with a new world tour and stopped over in Geneva for an unforgettable evening on 20 March 2023. Though of course he played titles from his latest studio album “Battito Infinito” – a universal message of love and a hymn to freedom – Eros Ramazzotti touched the audience’s hearts by also singing all of his legendary songs. A majestic experience performed live to sold-out audiences!

Photo © Joseph Carlucci

Photo © Joseph Carlucci

BIGFLO & OLI

Having flown below the radar for two years, Bigflo & Oli made sure they returned to the stage in style. It was a success to say the least, with thousands of fans turning up on 9 November 2023! With their usual energy the two brothers magnificently swept the audience along in joyful mayhem to paraphrase the title of the single “Sacré Bordel” from their latest album Les autres, c’est nous (“the others are us”).

M.POKORA

For his 20th year on stage (already!), M.Pokora organised a big tour called “Épicentre Tour” which stopped over in Geneva on 5 December as an early Christmas present for his fans! Famous for this ultra-technical stage performances, the singer put on a terrific show surrounded by his dancers and musicians who literally electrified the crowds!

Photo © Joseph Carlucci

2024 CALENDAR

Star Academy, Les Misérables, Eddy de Pretto, Vitaa, Gims, Dany Boon, Arthus, Paul Mirable, Julien Doré, and more: see what’s on the programme for the coming months: