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- Where can I meet people in Geneva if I just moved?
- Where can I practise a language with other people in Geneva?
- Where to play padel as a beginner in Geneva?
- Are there evening activities in Geneva for people travelling alone?
- Is there a chess club or open game table in Geneva?
- Are there group walks or hikes in Geneva?
- Can I spend an evening at a library in Geneva?
- Where can I hear live music for free in Geneva?
- Where can I try dancing in Geneva as a beginner?
- Where can I do a workshop or make something in Geneva?
- Where can I go for an apéro, a drink or a tasting alone in Geneva?
- Can I play a racket sport in Geneva without a partner?
- Where can I go to a theatre, exhibition or screening in Geneva alone?
- Are there jam sessions or small gigs in Geneva I can go to alone?
- Where can I see live music in Geneva?
- Where can I learn something new in Geneva in the evening or at the weekend?
- Where can I get outside in Geneva with other people?
- How do I find people to go to events with in Geneva?
Where can I meet people in Geneva if I just moved?
Pick one low-pressure event this week and go twice; our Geneva listings include 9 that suit newcomers.
- Participatory workshop on sustainable, shared happiness — Espace 3DD du Grand Genève, Wed 18 Nov, 17:30
- Free Board Game Evening at the Petit-Saconnex Toy Library, Geneva — Ludothèque du Petit-Saconnex, Fri 22 Jan 2027, 19:30, free
- Winter birds of the Eaux-Vives lagoon: a guided walk, Geneva — Bibliothèque des Eaux-Vives, Sat 30 Jan 2027, 10:00, free
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Where can I practise a language with other people in Geneva?
Geneva has 2 language options in our data.
- Practice French Geneva - French conversation Sunday — Sunday, 18:00-20:00; Ruby Claire Hotel Bar; free
- Geneva Language Exchange (Meetup events) — Thursday, 19:30; Casa Tiki
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Where to play padel as a beginner in Geneva?
Start at one of 2 clubs in Geneva with beginner-friendly padel sessions.
- Geneva Sports Club (Parc des Evaux, Onex) — padel open play; level: all levels mixed; CHF 20
- Airpad (Grand-Lancy, Geneve, Meyrin, Plan-les-Ouates) — padel beginner clinic; level: beginner; CHF 50 per adult
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Are there evening activities in Geneva for people travelling alone?
For company after dark, Geneva offers 3 evening listings in our data. Safety varies by area, so ask your accommodation about local tips.
- Practice French Geneva - French conversation Sunday — Sunday, 18:00-20:00; Ruby Claire Hotel Bar; free
- Joca soirées jeux (Ludothèque des Eaux-Vives) — open table night; 20h; Free
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Is there a chess club or open game table in Geneva?
Geneva has 7 open game sessions listed; 5 have a date in the coming weeks.
- The Woodward Bar 37 backgammon night (Geneva Backgammon Society) — open table night; monthly, Début à 19 h; None listed
- Joca soirées jeux (Ludothèque des Eaux-Vives) — open table night; 20h; Free
- Free Board Game Evening at the Petit-Saconnex Toy Library, Geneva — Ludothèque du Petit-Saconnex, Fri 22 Jan 2027, 19:30, free
- Board-Game Night for 16+ at Ludothèque 1-2-3 Planète, Geneva — Ludothèque 1-2-3… Planète!, Fri 29 Jan 2027, 20:00, free
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Are there group walks or hikes in Geneva?
Geneva has 1 guided walk coming up that you can join alone.
- Winter birds of the Eaux-Vives lagoon: a guided walk, Geneva — Bibliothèque des Eaux-Vives, Sat 30 Jan 2027, 10:00, free
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Can I spend an evening at a library in Geneva?
Libraries are a good low-pressure option: we list 13 events at them in Geneva.
- Lunchtime Talk on Swiss Poster Artist Herbert Libiszewski — Bibliothèque de Genève, Thu 10 Dec, 12:15, free
- Lunchtime talk in English by illustrator Anna Haas, Geneva library — Bibliothèque de Genève, Thu 14 Jan 2027, 12:15, free
- Free Lunchtime Tour: The Geneva Library Through the Centuries — Bibliothèque de Genève, Fri 15 Jan 2027, 12:15, free
- Free Board Game Evening at the Petit-Saconnex Toy Library, Geneva — Ludothèque du Petit-Saconnex, Fri 22 Jan 2027, 19:30, free
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Where can I hear live music for free in Geneva?
Free music is easy to find in Geneva: we list 5 events.
- Free Jazz-Funk Groove Party and Jam — Le Chaudron - Centre des Musiques Actuelles, Wed 25 Nov, 20:30, free
- Winter Solstice Vinyl Sound Performance at the MEG — MEG, Wed 16 Dec, 18:30, free
- Free Early-Music Concert Led by Christina Pluhar in Geneva — Salle Franz-Liszt – Conservatoire de musique de Genève, Sat 16 Jan 2027, 19:30, free
- Free Irish folk concert «Kumquat» at La Musicale, Geneva — La Musicale, Thu 22 Apr 2027, 19:00, free
Where can I try dancing in Geneva as a beginner?
Geneva has 3 classes and social dances in our data.
- Thursday tango milonga with a guest-teacher workshop — Espace de quartier Sécheron, Thu 19 Nov, 18:45
- Beginner Argentine Tango Lunchtime Class — Maison de quartier de Plainpalais, Thu 3 Dec, 12:15
- Free Gaga Dance Workshop at La Cité Bleue — La Cité Bleue, Thu 17 Dec, 17:45, free
Where can I do a workshop or make something in Geneva?
We list 4 workshop-style events in Geneva.
- Participatory workshop on sustainable, shared happiness — Espace 3DD du Grand Genève, Wed 18 Nov, 17:30
- Thursday tango milonga with a guest-teacher workshop — Espace de quartier Sécheron, Thu 19 Nov, 18:45
- Urban Climate Circles: Art, Science and Apéro Workshop — Maison de l'Avenir, Wed 2 Dec, 18:00, free
- Free Gaga Dance Workshop at La Cité Bleue — La Cité Bleue, Thu 17 Dec, 17:45, free
Where can I go for an apéro, a drink or a tasting alone in Geneva?
Geneva has 1 event built around a drink, an apéro or a tasting.
- Urban Climate Circles: Art, Science and Apéro Workshop — Maison de l'Avenir, Wed 2 Dec, 18:00, free
Can I play a racket sport in Geneva without a partner?
You don't need a partner at the 1 open-play or americano session we list in Geneva.
- Geneva Sports Club (Parc des Evaux, Onex) — padel open play; level: all levels mixed; CHF 20
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Where can I go to a theatre, exhibition or screening in Geneva alone?
Geneva has 11 exhibitions, performances and screenings in our data (11 free).
- Free stand-up night on sustainability, Maison de l'Avenir, Geneva — Maison de l'Avenir, Tue 1 Dec, 18:30, free
- «What is the future?»: free participatory tour at the MEG, Geneva — MEG – Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, Sun 3 Jan 2027, 14:30, free
- Free Lunchtime Tour: The Geneva Library Through the Centuries — Bibliothèque de Genève, Fri 15 Jan 2027, 12:15, free
- La Bankize Swipe&Jam: Improv Show and Open Jam at Floky, Geneva — Floky la loutre, Wed 27 Jan 2027, 20:00, free
Are there jam sessions or small gigs in Geneva I can go to alone?
3 jazz, folk or jam-session events in Geneva are listed, 3 of them free.
- Free Jazz-Funk Groove Party and Jam — Le Chaudron - Centre des Musiques Actuelles, Wed 25 Nov, 20:30, free
- Hip-Hop Open Mic with Live Band — Le Chaudron - Centre des Musiques Actuelles, Thu 26 Nov, 20:30, free
- Free Irish folk concert «Kumquat» at La Musicale, Geneva — La Musicale, Thu 22 Apr 2027, 19:00, free
Where can I see live music in Geneva?
5 music events in Geneva are listed, the busiest month being Nov with 2.
- Free Jazz-Funk Groove Party and Jam — Le Chaudron - Centre des Musiques Actuelles, Wed 25 Nov, 20:30, free
- Winter Solstice Vinyl Sound Performance at the MEG — MEG, Wed 16 Dec, 18:30, free
- Free Early-Music Concert Led by Christina Pluhar in Geneva — Salle Franz-Liszt – Conservatoire de musique de Genève, Sat 16 Jan 2027, 19:30, free
- Free Irish folk concert «Kumquat» at La Musicale, Geneva — La Musicale, Thu 22 Apr 2027, 19:00, free
Where can I learn something new in Geneva in the evening or at the weekend?
Geneva has 11 learning events coming up (11 free); a talk gives strangers an instant shared topic.
- Lunchtime Talk on Swiss Poster Artist Herbert Libiszewski — Bibliothèque de Genève, Thu 10 Dec, 12:15, free
- Free Gaga Dance Workshop at La Cité Bleue — La Cité Bleue, Thu 17 Dec, 17:45, free
- Talk: How "International Geneva" Was Invented, at Les Délices — Les Délices, Thu 21 Jan 2027, 18:30, free
- Free ethnomusicology talk with Thomas Burkhalter at the MEG, Geneva — MEG, Wed 26 May 2027, 16:30, free
Where can I get outside in Geneva with other people?
Geneva has 1 outdoor listing coming up (1 free).
- Winter birds of the Eaux-Vives lagoon: a guided walk, Geneva — Bibliothèque des Eaux-Vives, Sat 30 Jan 2027, 10:00, free
How do I find people to go to events with in Geneva?
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- Participatory workshop on sustainable, shared happiness — Espace 3DD du Grand Genève, Wed 18 Nov, 17:30
- Thursday tango milonga with a guest-teacher workshop — Espace de quartier Sécheron, Thu 19 Nov, 18:45
- Practice French Geneva - French conversation Sunday — Sunday, 18:00-20:00; Ruby Claire Hotel Bar; free
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