Théâtre Forum Meyrin

A stage designed for families

The Théâtre Forum Meyrin is one of the major stages in the canton of Geneva. Over the season, you can discover around thirty shows from here and elsewhere, and a good share of this programme is aimed at young audiences. Theatre, dance, circus, music or puppets: there is something for the little ones as well as the older ones, in a warm, well-equipped hall of about 700 seats.

It is an ideal outing when you are looking for an indoor cultural activity, sheltered from the rain and the cold, and want to give children a first contact (or a new favourite) with live performance.

What your children will discover

Depending on the dates, the season holds lovely surprises for families:

• Carefully chosen shows for young audiences, often from age 4 to 6.
• A variety of forms: theatre, dance, contemporary circus, music and puppets.
• The pleasure of entering a real large hall, settling in, and experiencing the darkness, the lights and the applause.
• Regular events and moments around the shows (workshops, mediation activities) offered throughout the season.

It is often the chance for a child to experience their first outing to the theatre, in comfortable and caring conditions.

What you do there and the atmosphere on site

You arrive a little early, pick up your tickets at the box office, and enjoy the foyer before the performance. The atmosphere is that of a large neighbourhood cultural venue: welcoming, family-friendly, no fuss. The teams are used to welcoming children and school groups, and the organisation is designed so everything runs smoothly, from arrival to departure.

Once the hall is plunged into darkness, it is time for the show: a suspended moment to share as a family, which often sparks lovely conversations on the way home.

Before you go

• Recommended age: from age 6 for most family shows, some accessible from age 4. Check the recommended age listed for each show.
• Duration: generally 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on the performance.
• Booking: strongly recommended, as shows for young audiences often sell out. Book on the official website or at the box office.
• Stroller accessibility: step-free access through automatic sliding doors; foyer, bars and toilets accessible on the ground floor.
• Transport: by TPG tram (lines 14 and 18) to Meyrin, with a stop right next to the Forum. By car, the Feuillasse car park right next door.
• What to bring: arrive a little early to settle in without stress; remember to ask the recommended age of the show when booking.
• Best season: all year round, an ideal indoor outing in grey or cold weather.

Parents' tips

• Choose a show that really matches your child's age: the age guidance is not a detail, it greatly changes the experience.
• For a first time at the theatre, favour a short (45 min) and visual form (circus, dance, puppets).
• Book early: family performances on Wednesdays and weekends go quickly.
• Explain before the outing what is going to happen (the darkness, the silence, the applause) to put the youngest at ease.

Useful information

• Address: Place des Cinq-Continents 1, 1217 Meyrin (canton of Geneva)
• Official website: meyrinculture.ch
• Hours: vary by show, see the official website
• Access: TPG tram lines 14 and 18, stop nearby; Feuillasse car park next door (accessible spaces available)

Why we recommend it

Because it is a genuinely large stage, accessible and welcoming, that takes young audiences seriously with a carefully crafted family programme. Easy to reach by tram, comfortable, sheltered from the weather: it is hard to make it simpler to introduce children to live performance in French-speaking Switzerland.

In a nutshell

A large family performance hall in Meyrin, near Geneva, perfect for an indoor cultural outing, all year round.