Geneva Arena - Grand-Saconnex

A major cultural event at the gateway to Geneva

The Geneva Arena, located in the Palexpo complex in Grand-Saconnex, is the largest performance hall in French-speaking Switzerland. It is the ideal address to give your children their first big concert, a musical that makes them dream or a breathtaking family show, all in a vast and well-organised setting.

What your children will discover

Depending on the programme, the hall transforms throughout the year. Your children can experience a concert by their favourite artists, a musical in costume, a magic show, an ice show or even a sporting event. The scale of the venue and the energy of the crowd create a memorable experience, very different from an outing to the cinema or a neighbourhood theatre.

What you do there and the atmosphere on site

You come above all to attend a specific event, spotted in advance in the programme. The atmosphere depends on the show: hushed and full of wonder for a musical, electric for a pop concert. The hall has fixed stands and a large floor area, bars and a cloakroom. Remember to arrive a little early, to find your seats and soak up the atmosphere before the curtain rises.

Before you go

• Recommended age: from about age 6, to be adapted to the show (some concerts are better suited to older children).
• Duration: generally plan on 2 to 3 hours depending on the event.
• Booking: essential, tickets are bought in advance on the official website or via the box office.
• Stroller accessibility: favour a baby carrier, a large performance hall is not well suited to a stroller during the show.
• Transport: TPG bus lines Y, 28 and 5 to the Arena-Halle 7 stop, right in front of the entrance. By car, the P12 car park under Palexpo (open 24/7, accessible spaces).
• What to bring: the tickets, a light sweater for ice shows, and patience for the entry and exit queues.
• Best season: all year round, a perfect indoor outing in any weather.

Parents' tips

• Choose a show that is really suited to your child's age: check the content and the time (some concerts end late).
• Book early for popular family events, which sell out quickly.
• Provide ear protection for the youngest at amplified concerts.
• Locate your entrance gate and the toilets near your seats in advance.

Useful information

• Address: Route des Batailleux 3, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex (canton of Geneva)
• Official website: https://www.geneva-arena.ch
• Hours: vary by programme, see the official website
• Access: TPG bus Y, 28 and 5 (Arena-Halle 7 stop); by car, the P12 car park under Palexpo

Why we recommend it

Because a big show experienced as a family remains a strong memory, and the Geneva Arena makes the experience simple: a hall reachable by public transport, comfortable seating, accessible facilities and a rich programme throughout the year. It is the chance to show children the magic of a concert or a musical on a grand scale.

In a nutshell

The largest performance hall in French-speaking Switzerland, at the gateway to Geneva, to experience concerts and family shows in any weather. Book in advance and choose an event suited to your children's age.