GENEVA BLUES FESTIVAL 2026 – 3rd edition

Join us in the magnificent Alhambra hall for a new edition of the Geneva Blues Festival, organised by the BAG – Geneva Blues Association.
A celebration of the blues under the sign of emotion, energy… and great music.

Saturday, May 9, 2026

MATT SCHOFIELD
An internationally renowned British guitarist and member of the British Blues Hall of Fame, Matt Schofield He has established himself as one of the great stylists of modern blues. Praised by the press — ranked among the ten best British blues guitarists alongside Eric Clapton and Peter Green — he blends blues, jazz, soul, funk and rock with rare ease.

A self-taught artist inspired by BB King, Albert Collins and Stevie Ray Vaughan, he took to the stage as a teenager.
After starting out as a sideman in London, he developed his own sound: expressive, elegant, and deeply musical. With five studio albums and over ten years of international touring, Schofield is now recognized for his incandescent playing, his sense of improvisation and his ability to create a real connection with the audience.
An artist with the Mascot Label Group, he is considered one of the major voices of contemporary blues.

Opening act: LARISSA BAUMANN

A rising star on the Swiss soul and blues scene, Larissa Baumann Captivated by a natural stage presence and a warm voice with an irresistible groove, surrounded by professional musicians from Switzerland, Italy and the United States, she navigates with ease between soul, blues, funk and rock'n'roll.
Trained in piano, jazz and soul vocals, she began performing live very early on before embarking on a professional career marked by international collaborations, notably with Jeff Turner. Since then, she has shared the stage with many renowned artists and established herself as a generous and charismatic performer.
His album Showtime (2024) earned him the Blues Music Award for Best Blues Album, followed in 2025 by the prestigious Swiss Blues Award – Artist of the Year. With contagious energy and a strong musicality, Larissa Baumann has established itself today as one of the most exciting voices in blues and soul in Switzerland.

Opening hours (subject to change):
Doors open at 6:45 PM
concert :
7:45 p.m.: Larissa Baumann
9:30 p.m.: Matt Schofield

Information (organizer): INFO@BAGBLUES.CH

Online ticketing: billetterie-culture.geneve.ch
Points of sale: Maison des Arts du Grutli, Espace Ville de Genève – Cité Séniors – Genève Tourisme