The Celtiques festival, between Scotland and Galicia, offers concerts, films, dances and workshops in Geneva from 7 November to 11 December 2026. Events take place in around ten venues across the city.
The story
The festival is organised by the Ateliers d’ethnomusicologie (ADEM), a cultural association founded in Geneva in 1983. It is devoted to world music and dance, with concerts, courses, recordings and support for migrant musicians.
The 2026 edition follows Celtic traditions from Scotland to Galicia. These practices have enjoyed a revival since the 1960s.
Who organises it
The Ateliers d’ethnomusicologie (ADEM), rue de Montbrillant 10, 1201 Geneva.
What to find
Here is the programme published from 14 November onwards.
- Saturday 21 Nov., Les Salons, rue Jean-François-Bartholoni 6
- Sunday 22 Nov., Norðan, concert with images, Les Salons
- Thursday 26 Nov., 5 pm, The High Seas, Irish sean-nós dance, Les Salons
- 26 and 27 Nov., talk on Montol, the Cornish winter solstice festival (6 pm), and the inter-Celtic show « Yule » (8 pm)
- Friday 27 Nov., 12.30 pm, gathering around Breton music, MEG, boulevard Carl-Vogt 65
- Friday 27 Nov., 6 pm, film « Dambé, The Mali Project », Cinélux, boulevard de Saint-Georges 8
- Friday 27 Nov., 6 pm, Scottish fiddle workshop, ADEM Montbrillant
- Friday 27 Nov., 9 pm, Trio Eris, Breton music today, AMR, rue des Alpes 10
- Saturday 28 Nov., 2 pm, Shetland dance workshop, Salseros de hoy hall, chemin de l’Émeraude 5, Vernier
- Saturday 28 Nov., 8 pm, Haltadans, Scottish session, Mr. Pickwick Pub, rue de Lausanne 80
- Friday 4 Dec., 8 pm, Ameigas, Galician traditions, Saint-Gervais church, rue des Terreaux-du-Temple 12
- Friday 11 Dec., 9 pm, Ryan Young, Scottish fiddle, AMR
Some events are sold out or have few places left.
Practical information
- Dates, 7 November to 11 December 2026
- Venues, several halls in Geneva and Vernier (see programme)
- Prices, vary by event
- Age, from 6 to 99
- Tickets, online (Infomaniak), Migros Geneva cultural service (rue de Rive 20 and MParc La Praille), Balexert info desk, and on site one hour before the start
We have gathered here all the information published by the organiser to date. Do you have more? Write to us, and the article will be completed.
Links
- Official site, ADEM, Celtiques
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- ADEM, Celtiques, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Genève Tourisme, Celtic Worlds Festival, accessed on 14 November 2026
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