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Genève, Rêve d'Eau - Water shows

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.

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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 view of Geneva's lakeside old town with St. Peter's Cathedral, boats on Lake Geneva and Mont Salève in the background

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.

Crowd photographing tall white illuminated fountain jets rising into the night sky, with flags and a lamppost in the foreground

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.

A DJ performing at a laptop and turntables under string-lit trees, with a crowd dancing outdoors at night

Exceptional DJ night

On Saturday 22 August, an exceptional DJ night takes over the lakeside with an open-air DJ stage featuring electronic, house and tech house music.
DJ sets will take place from 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm, then from 10:30 pm to midnight, after the final water show.
Enjoy a festive evening by the lake, with the venue closing at 12:30 am.

Where can you eat and drink at Genève Rêve d’eau?

Genève Rêve d’eau offers eight food trucks, two lakeside bars and a welcoming food village at the Jardin Anglais. Tables, deckchairs and shaded areas are available, with beer, Geneva wines, soft drinks and alcohol-free beverages served throughout the event.

Which food trucks are at Genève Rêve d’eau?

  • Gyros GreekGreek street food
  • O’PanuozzoNeapolitan sandwiches
  • The Burger LandGourmet burgers
  • Misses FriesLoaded fries
  • Chez PapishGourmet pitas
  • Koh SametThai specialities
  • Bifad’OroPortuguese flavours
  • ChurrosSweet treats

What are the opening hours?

Sunday to Thursday: 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Friday and Saturday: 12:00 pm–midnight
Service ends 30 minutes before the event closes.

Where is Genève Rêve d’eau and how do you get there?

Genève Rêve d’eau takes place at Promenade du Lac in the Jardin Anglais, in central Geneva. The event is easily accessible from the Métropole public transport stop via lines 2, 6, 8, 10 and 25.

Promenade du Lac, Jardin Anglais, Geneva
Free admission
No ticket or reservation required. Admission is free every day.
Public transport
Métropole stop · Lines 2, 6, 8, 10 and 25.
Nearby parking
Mont-Blanc and Rive public car parks.

Is the Jardin Anglais wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The Jardin Anglais and the event site are accessible to wheelchair users.

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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.

Illuminated fountain jets arcing over Lake Geneva at night in blue and violet light, with the moon in the sky
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.
A giant illuminated tree projected onto a water screen above Lake Geneva at night
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.
Illuminated fountains and lasers over a lake at night during a water and light show, viewed by a crowd on the shore
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.

There's an experience for everyone

Make the most of your day in Geneva.

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.
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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