Inauguration – Vernissage

10 years of the new MEG building

31 October - 3 November

Bâtiment du MEG vu de l'extérieur

A weekend of celebrations to mark the 10th anniversary of MEG's new building. Thursday 31 October at 6.30pm, Friday 1 November at 6pm, Saturday 2 November at 11am and Sunday 3 November at 11am

The new building is already celebrating its 10th birthday!

For the occasion, a festive weekend awaits you with a rich, joyful and creative programme!

Thursday, October 31 :

  • 6:30pm - 8pm : Performance by Jean-Jacques Birgé and Amandine Casadamont to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the International Archives of Popular Music (AIMP).

Friday, November 1st :

  • 6pm-10pm : Opening of the exhibition "Rencontres" and the new permanent collection, with an aperitif and DJ set by Dem Gyalzzz.

Saturday, November 2nd :

  • 11am-4pm: Family workshop with George Nuku (ongoing)
  • 11am-12pm, 2pm-3pm, 3pm-4pm, 4pm-5pm: Visits in pairs to the two temporary exhibitions at MEG
  • 12.45pm-1.15pm, 2.15pm-2.45pm, 3.45pm-4.15pm, 5.15pm-5.45pm: Introduction to Hip-Hop and Afro House
  • 13h30-14h, 15h-15h30, 16h30-17h: Albanian storytelling in French by Bessa Myftiu
  • 16h30-17h: Birthday cake
  • 18h30-19h30: Performance "Goûter/Dégoûter" by Marie Van Berchem
  • 19h30-21h: Record-playing by MC Madeleine and Mathias
  • 21h-00h: DJ-set by Marara Kelly

Sunday, November 3rd :

  • 10h-11h: Sensory awakening for the little ones in the heart of MEG
  • 11h-12h: Le MEG en famille
  • 12.45pm-1.15pm, 1.45pm-2.15pm, 2.45pm-3.15pm, 3.45pm-4.15pm: Introduction to Hip-Hop and Afro House
  • 1.30pm-5pm: Workshop with George Nuku (ongoing)
  • 2pm-3pm, 3pm-4pm, 4pm-5pm: Paired visits to MEG's two temporary exhibitions
  • 2pm-3pm. 4.30pm-5.30pm: "Goûter/Dégoûter" performance by Marie Van Berchem
  • 4pm-5.30pm: Record playing by MC Madeleine
  • 5.30pm-6pm: Final collective Haka with George Nuku

Date de dernière mise à jour de l'événement 01.10.2024
Chiara Cosenza (MEG)

Practical informations

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+41 22 418 45 50

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