Fountains that reach the sky
Dozens of jets rise and arc together in electric blue and violet, turning the lake into a skyline made entirely of water.
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What's on
Geneva, Dream of Water (Rêve d'Eau)
From 7 to 30 August 2026, Geneva's lakeside comes alive with a free immersive show combining water, light, music and spectacular projections. Experience an unforgettable summer event at the Promenade du Lac, Jardin Anglais, with an unobstructed view of the Jet d'Eau, in the heart of Geneva.
Key Info at a Glance
Dates : Every day from 7 to 30 August 2026
Venue: Promenade du Lac, Jardin Anglais, with an unobstructed view of the Jet d'Eau, Geneva
Daytime: every 30 minutes, from 12 pm to 9 pm (duration: 4 minutes)
Evening: at 9:30 pm and 10 pm, plus 10:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays (duration: 20 minutes)
Experience: water, lights, lasers, music and projections
Admission: free, no ticket or reservation required
Audience: suitable for all ages
Food & drinks: available until 11:30 pm on weekdays and 12:30 am on weekends
Program — Genève, Rêve d'Eau 2026
Daytime water shows
Every day
12:00 to 21:00
A show every 30 minutes
4 minutes per show
Daytime shows run every day at Jardin Anglais, on Geneva’s iconic Rade and right in the heart of the city centre. Visitors can stop by at any time during the day in this exceptional lakeside setting and enjoy the spectacle while exploring one of Geneva’s most emblematic waterfront locations.
Evening water shows
Sunday to Thursday
21:30 – 21:50 — Show 1
22:00 – 22:20 — Show 2
Friday and Saturday
21:30 – 21:50 — Show 1
22:00 – 22:20 — Show 2
22:30 – 22:50 — Show 3
The main event: fountains, light & a giant water screen. Once the sun sets, the show grows bigger — full-scale performances blending water, light, music and projections on a water screen. Fridays and Saturdays get a third, later show.
Exceptional DJ night
On Saturday 22 August, an exceptional DJ night takes over after the last water show: an open-air DJ stage (electronic, house, tech house) for a festive evening by the lake. Closing at 00:30 that night.
Inside the show
Every evening at Jardin Anglais, water becomes spectacle. Towering fountains, sweeping light and a giant water screen turn the lakeshore into Geneva's most magical stage — completely free.
Projections
A giant water screen becomes a canvas, with vivid imagery projected in perfect sync with the fountains and music — one of the most striking moments of the night.
The same show, live in Geneva
This isn't Geneva — yet. It's the very same production, ready to light up Jardin Anglais this August. Don't miss it.
Frequently asked questions about Geneva Rêve d'eau
Genève, Rêve d'Eau is a free light and water show at the Promenade du Lac, Jardin Anglais, running 24 days from 7 to 30 August 2026. Each day combines 4-minute water shows every 30 minutes from 12:00 to 21:00, followed by the grand night shows, plus one exceptional DJ night on 22 August. The event is organised by Nepsa, and access is completely free, with no ticketing or booking.
Genève, Rêve d'Eau runs every day for 24 days, from Friday 7 to Sunday 30 August 2026. The site opens at 12:00 every day.
Genève, Rêve d'Eau takes place at the Promenade du Lac, Jardin Anglais, at the foot of the Jet d'Eau, on the south shore of Lake Geneva, right in the centre of Geneva.
Yes. Access to the site and all shows is completely free, with no ticketing or booking.
Daytime: a 4-minute water show every 30 minutes, 12:00–21:00.
Evening, Sunday–Thursday: 21:30 and 22:00.
Evening, Friday–Saturday: 21:30, 22:00 and 22:30.
Evening, Sunday–Thursday: 21:30 and 22:00.
Evening, Friday–Saturday: 21:30, 22:00 and 22:30.
Every 30 minutes, from 12:00 to 21:00, every day of the event.
A full 20-minute performance combining fountains, lights, projections and music, turning Geneva's harbour into a living painting. It runs at 21:30 and 22:00 every evening.
Yes. On Fridays and Saturdays, a third show is added at 22:30.
One exceptional night, Saturday 22 August 2026 only: an open-air DJ stage (electronic, house, tech house) for a festive evening by the lake. Closing at 00:30 that night.
Yes. Several bars and food stands are spread along the site, open until 23:30 on weekdays and 00:30 on weekends.
By public transport: Métropole stop, lines 2, 6, 8, 10 and 25. On foot from Cornavin train station, about 15 minutes. By car, the Mont-Blanc and Rive car parks are nearby.
Genève, Rêve d'Eau is organised by Nepsa.
Access is free and open to all. The shorter daytime shows (4 minutes, every 30 minutes from 12:00 to 21:00) are an easy format to fit into a family visit, without waiting for the late evening performances.
No booking is needed. Genève, Rêve d'Eau is a free, open-access event.
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