Notre
histoire

Depuis 1995, l'Arena de Genève est le rendez-vous incontournable du spectacle vivant en Suisse romande.

années d'existence

1'600

événements

250'000

spectateurs par an

The opening

The Geneva Arena opened its doors on 1 November 1995 with a concert by Johnny Hallyday, marking the start of an adventure that has never stopped since.

Built in just 10 months, this multipurpose venue was born of the desire to give Geneva and the Lake Geneva region a venue worthy of Europe's greatest stages.

The build in figures

months of construction

95'000

m³ of built volume

330

tonnes of steel framework

570

tonnes of tiered-seating structure

2'000

m² of floor space

3'537

fixed tiered seats

They have played the Arena

Since it opened, the Arena has welcomed the greatest international artists:

Elton John, Rammstein, Jean-Jacques Goldman, Muse, Céline Dion, David Bowie, Joe Cocker, Indochine, Ray Charles, AC/DC, Leonard Cohen, Rihanna, Charles Aznavour, Sting, Lenny Kravitz, Supertramp, Bruno Mars, Gorillaz…

As well as the greatest comedy shows — Gad Elmaleh, Muriel Robin, Florence Foresti — and legendary musicals: Starmania, Notre Dame de Paris, Mamma Mia, Les Dix Commandements.

Not forgetting the Béjart Ballet (Rudra), Riverdance, Cirque du Soleil, Disney on Ice and many more.