Entertainment

To celebrate Ramadan, a special programme devoted to sharing, solidarity, culture and the performing arts. On the agenda: music and dance, but also humour, with the rising star of stand-up, Islem Sehili, and gastronomy, with the chef Nabil Zemmouri and the influencer Zoéladiet, two stars of good food.

From the Tonhalle in Zurich (Switzerland), the one hundred and seven young musicians from the Swiss Youth Symphony Orchestra, aged between 15 and 25, perform Gustav Mahler's "Symphony No. 7 in E minor".

Loïc Nottet opened the doors of "The Voice Belgium" ten years ago. Since then, he has become a phenomenon on the Belgian music scene. The artist invites us to follow him as he rehearses for his concert at the ING Arena, and reveals his world, his doubts and his desires.

Leading artists on the French music scene get together for special musical moments, encounters, duos and unforgettable remakes. This year, this spectacular grand show honours the golden age of French variety music.

In Tangier, under the Moroccan sky, enchanting interlude as the festive season approaches. Stars from the French and international scene come together for a special evening of song and dance honouring oriental music.

At the initiative of pianists Martha Argerich and Iddo Bar-Shai, singer Noa, and organised in collaboration with La Cité Bleue Genève, internationally-renowned musicians, including Israeli and Palestinian artists, join their talents in a powerful expression of solidarity, hope and peace.

It's the turn of the flamboyant Ginette Reno to host her guests, Marie-Mai and Vladimir Kornéev, in a festive Christmas chalet. And, to celebrate the holiday season, she is backed by the guitarist Martin Bachand and the pianist John Roney. An enriching moment to share listening to music and stories.

A musical entertainment show dedicated to the discovery of new African talent and the intermingling of cultures.

Nearly 70 artists will be on stage at Accor Arena, formerly Bercy, to celebrate the anniversary of this mythical Parisian concert hall, the setting for the biggest musical, sporting and cultural moments. On the programme: new duos and trios, musical performances, tributes, surprise encounters and partnerships, for a spectacular show.

A special rendezvous and an unmissable part of the festive season: conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Métropolitain choir and orchestra accompany Taurey Butler, Mélissa Bédard and Kim Richardson, together with Michel Rivard, David Boulanger and Elisabeth St-Gelais. A meeting of musical genres and cultures dressed in symphonic and jazzy colours!

Concert by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, conducted by Jonathan Nott. Featuring: "Symphonie no. 9 in D major", by Gustav Mahler.

Renaud Capuçon conducts the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra with, as guest of honour, the pianist Martha Argerich and, as first solo violin, the violinist Clémence de Forceville.

Concert by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, conducted by Daniele Gatti, on the theme of nature. On the programme: "Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage", by Felix Mendelssohn, "The Sea", by Claude Debussy, "Pastoral Symphony", by Ludwig van Beethoven.

A festive summer event in Marrakech, beneath the star-studded skies of the Selman Palace. Headline artists from the French and international stage come together for a unique evening of celebration and dance in honour of oriental music.

Pier-Luc Funk, friends and colleagues invite you to join them for an off-beat evening of fun and games, sketches, hard-hitting debate and musical performance. All in a totally supercharged atmosphere!

Surrounded by musicians, the singer from the Gaspé Peninsula offers a breathtaking and very personal concert at the Reford Gardens. Between each performance, Isabelle Boulay talks about her musical style and career highlights, the people she met who most inspired her, and much much more.

To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, 21 June, a show radiant with sunshine set at the heart of Canada's age-old cultures.

In 2003, Quebec discovered the singer Marie-Mai during the very first season of "Star Académie". Surrounded by musicians, dancers and special guests, she celebrates her 20-year career with a musical performance in three acts that offers an opportunity to rediscover her greatest hits.

He plays to sold-out crowds. The undisputed boss of African reggae after a career spanning 30 years, Tiken Jah Fakoly's music is clear and uncompromising, powered by impassioned words from African folklore. He impresses his audience with both his energy and talent.

The Orchestre Métropolitain, directed by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, pays tribute to the Saint Lawrence by playing "The Moldau", by Bed?ich Smetana, "Eko-Bmijwang", by Barbara Assiginaak, and "La Mer", by Claude Debussy. A unique and arresting portrait of the river in image and music.

On the occasion of World Francophonie Day and in the framework of the friendship between France and Saudi Arabia, a special programme devoted to French songs recorded at the heart of the ancient city of Alula, in Saudi Arabia.

An immersive visit behind the scenes of the Opéra de Lausanne during the International Percussion Festival that brings together internationally-renowned groups. With extracts from performances by Stickstoff, the Anderscht Trio, pupils from the HEMU - Haute École de Musique, Dominique Haldemann, Majesticks Drum Corps...

An exceptional tribute to French singer Jean-Jacques Goldman. On stage, a choir of two hundred explores the artist's repertoire. Celebrity guests, including Patrick Fiori, Isabelle Boulay, Zep and Aliose, talk about their connections with the genius of French song, who is also present through the use of rarely-seen archive footage.

Taking inspiration from her eponymous play about a couple and their relationship, Jane Birkin opens her heart in this new album, presented live at the Paris Philharmonic. Slowly matured in an orchestral pop vein, it is the result of a close collaboration with Étienne Daho and Jean-Louis Piérot.

Through songs and confidences, an intimate encounter with an artist who describes their personal tastes and preferences, their career and their life...

From the 1930s to the modern-day, protest songs in French-speaking Switzerland question the political and social themes headlining at the time. From Gilles to Stress, from Henri Dès to La Gale, discover a medley of some of the best.

For almost 90 minutes, watch the greatest names on the French and international music scene appear one after the other. Unexpected duets and trios, first-time covers, new talents... "Taratata 100% live" has all the ingredients that have made it a success, with even more live performances.

Based on a given theme, Stéphane Thiébaud delves into the RTS archives and invites us to share some of the very best extracts.

Young artistes, each from a universe that's as rich as it is diverse, talk about themselves, their careers, their music, their influences...

Who'll win the title of best DJ on the African continent? Against a unique décor, with an audience of high level urban dancers, the candidates fight it out in the form of duels. The most creative and talented of them will meet again in an explosive grand finale!

One of the most demanding international competitions and the one with the highest media coverage. Created in 1937, the Queen Élisabeth Competition is a springboard for young violinists, pianists, singers and cellists as they begin their international career, a direct link between the virtuosos and the most important musical venues.

"Stars parade" is a musical programme dedicated to African artists and their culture. Through its encounters and different genres, Stars parade gives African music a voice and spreads knowledge of it worldwide thanks to its cultural diversity and the richness of its melodies.

One is blonde and sunny, the other brunette and mysterious. Marilyn Monroe and Hedy Lamarr, two Hollywood icons. One evening, their destinies cross and they confide in each other. The glamour quickly disappears, revealing a cruder reality, sexism that continues to weigh heavily on the seventh art.

A fusion of dance and music through drums and movement, a collective invitation to an explosive performance, a response to coming down, the descent after ecstasy. A choreographic work by Mélissa Guex, with music by Clément Grin.

Who is Tartuffe? What is control, predation, consent? A middle-class family is divided over an odd and charismatic pious fraud, condemns him, fantasizes about him or loves him... Between fantasy and social satire, an adaptation in the form of a Gothic novel.

After a series of exhausting tours, opera singers arrive in Venice for the carnival. When rivalries erupt into the open, a pseudo-impresario announces that a wealthy Turkish merchant is planning to take on the best singers in the town to form an opera.

In a magical decor, Laura Chaignat invites several personalities to celebrate the Christmas and New Year festivities.

A fabulous evening orchestrated by Christophe Willem, surrounded by his musicians and a very personal stage decor, for an intimate concert at Olympia based around "Panorama", a 6th album acclaimed by both critics and public.

The adventures de Dom Juan, who is prepared to do anything to win over the favours of women, and his valet, Sganarelle, directed by Macha Makeïeff, who uses her sense of humour to ask questions about desire, cruelty of domination and the "male mystery".

The 190th Quebec National Day show on the Plains of Abraham! This year's concert theme is "Getting together under the stars", and brings together a host of artists from all musical genres, performing Quebec's finest classics in new arrangements created specially for the occasion.

After the fall of Troy, King Idomeneo returns home. To escape a terrible storm, he promises Neptune that he will sacrifice the first person he sees on landing. In Crete, his son Idamante awaits... With choreography by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, in partnership with the Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota.

After the success of her album "Fenfo" and her work in collaboration with international artists such as Roberto Fonseca, Damon Albarn and Lauryn Hill, the singer-songwriter from Mali, a headline figure in the world of contemporary African music, reveals her new album "London KO" during an exceptional concert at Olympia.

After a seven-year absence, the Senegalese singer Faada Freddy returns with a new album entitled "Golden Cages". Using mainly his voice, clapping and body percussion, the musician tackles themes such as the thought standardization, lack of reflection and dehumanization in today's society.

In the spectacular and colourful world of acrobatic rock and roll, two dancers meet up to prepare for a competition. As we follow their rehearsals we discover their doubts and conflicts, the beauty and the difficulty of working together, but also the strength of the bond that unites them.

After an international concert tour crowned with success, the Franco-Algerian icon Souad Massi is back in Paris to present "Sequana", his tenth album. We know him for his folk music and chaabi, but today his musical inspiration has widened to embrace the Sahel and the Caribbean, Brazil and even rock.

With no words other than those of the narrator, Karim Slama invites us to experience the tragic, burlesque fate of a character unable to be anything other than what he has always been: a mime artist.

A forty-year career is definitely something to celebrate! To launch her major anniversary tour, the multi Grammy Award-winning diva from Benin, Angélique Kidjo, has chosen the Pavillon Baltard stage at the Festi'Val de Marne for an exceptional concert in the company of a host of guest stars.

Belgian television celebrates its 70th birthday! And what better than a truly festive evening to mark the moment, an immersion in its most fascinating archives for a ranking of the best moments from the era of the cathode ray tube. Prepare for an incredible journey back in time!

In this production Christiane Jatahy concentrates on the collective rather than individual destinies and romantic intrigues. By placing the choirs in an area significantly larger than the stage itself, she subtly transposes the Assyrian oppression of the Hebrew people into something universal and contemporary.

Among Séville's cigarette-sellers, the gypsy girl Carmen is the most seductive and the most capricious. Arrested for attacking a friend, she captivates corporal Don José who lets her escape. For her, he is demoted and then deserts, embracing the adventurous life of the smugglers.

A young man, who introduced himself as Samuel, lives with Éléazar and his daughter Rachel. But both truth and the price of love soon make themselves felt. Samuel is none other than Léopold, a Christian prince engaged to Princess Eudoxie. And then, and above all, is Rachel really Éléazar's daughter?

Resilience to exalt the scars from injuries following a fall or vertigo. For Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, it is rooted in deep meditation. His piece is named after "images from the floating world", an artistic movement which emerged in Japan in the Edo period.

In Egypt, the Frenchman Saint-Phar wants just one thing: to free his beloved Zélime, under the yoke of the slave trader Husca. He himself is hoping to fetch a very good price by selling her to the Pasha...

Since the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022, the young people of Iran are taking to the streets and defying the powers to claim their freedom. The Barâyé collective has organised a second concert in Paris in support of the Iranian population.

The Bodin's enjoy carte blanche for the Liège Festival International du Rire! A unique spectacle with the truculent Maria Bodin and her son Christian, plus the Frères Taloche, Virginie Hocq, Caroline Vigneaux, Arnaud Tsamère, Pierre Aucaigne, Arnaud Ducret, Fabian Le Castel, Laurent Chandemerle, Cécile Giroud and Yann Stotz.

On stage at the Stravinski Auditorium, Montreux, artists and a choir of nearly two hundred offer cover versions and their own interpretations of Jean-Jacques Goldman's greatest hits.

In the Forbidden City, the Emperor of China rules supreme. His daughter Turandot rejects all her suitors, testing the princes by agreeing to marry the one able to solve three riddles, beheading those who lose. Many try, many fail. Until Prince Calaf. Despite the imperial promise, Turandot hesitates...

Taking inspiration from her eponymous play about a couple and their relationship, Jane Birkin opens her heart in this new album, presented live at the Paris Philharmonic. Slowly matured in an orchestral pop vein, it is the result of a close collaboration with Étienne Daho and Jean-Louis Piérot.

After being submerged by a tidal wave of Belgian humorists, France now welcomes comedians from Switzerland. Through the portraits of Marina Rollman, Thomas Wiesel and Charles Nouveau, "Drôles de Suisses" looks at the new generation of comics making France laugh.

Using pen and stage, Tiago Rodrigues recounts the everyday lives of humanitarian workers in war zones. He confronts the violence of the world with the resilience and humour of those who risk their own lives, day in day out, to help, care for and save those of others.

How to get rid of a mistress when you're planning to marry a wealthy heiress? That's the tricky task preoccupying Bois d'Enghien, lover of Lucette Gautier, fashionable artiste that Baroness Duverger is demanding be present for the signing of the marriage contract between her daughter and... Bois d'Enghien himself!

Scene 5, act IV. Embarrassed by Tartuffe's advances, Elmire coughs to warn her husband Orgon, who's hiding under the table. Mathias Urban has transposed the scene to a modern-day university environment, where a professor, a hypocritical sexual predator, sets out to seduce a PhD student during a symposium on Molière.

Part folk tale, part the stations of the cross... Arriving in New York in 1884, the engineer Nikola Tesla - who had become Gregor - wanted to revolutionise the uses of electricity. But, driven by the thrill of discovery rather than by profit, he finally preferred a reclusive life with his birds.

In ancient Greece, the story of the tumultuous love affair between Aurora, a young fugitive goddess, and the shepherd Titon. The god Aeolus is jealous. Pales, rejected by the young man, seeks revenge by aging him prematurely. But Aurora swears that she will be forever faithful to him...

One of the most demanding international competitions and the one with the highest media coverage. Created in 1937, the Queen Élisabeth Competition is a springboard for young violinists, pianists, singers and cellists as they begin their international career, a direct link between the virtuosos and the most important musical venues.

One guest, two presenters, Kody and... a wheel that spins! Between crazy challenges and moments of emotion, the guest doesn't know what to expect. A programme full of laughter and surprises.

Fanny Jandrain teams up with the Taloche brothers to pay tribute to the career of a leading comedian and take you on a whirlwind tour of sketches, musical delights and moments of complicity.

A humorous look at working conditions for teachers through the trials and tribulations of five colleagues, unlike any others you've met.

Thomas Wiesel returns with a new show. Hardly surprising, it's his job! Exactly, and it's a show all about work. How much space should it take up in our lives? What place should we give it in on an everyday basis? The humorist has plenty of ideas about all that...

Humour, affection, emotion, a few well-placed barbs but above all plenty of true experiences! The comedian from the Jura, Laura Chaignat, reveals herself in her first-ever one-woman-show: her life and career, her dreams, her failures and her doubts, her friends and family, her native Jura...

Laure Bastardoz welcomes the humorist and impersonator Yann Lambiel for this programme with a particularly surprising concept: the guest is teleported back to the past thanks to a revolutionary app. Prepare for plenty of laughter, impersonations, excitement and emotion!

Jokes, uncontrollable laughter, hidden cameras, bloopers and outtakes, plus quirky scenes and off-the-wall sequences: what better than a healthy dose of fun and laughter to begin 2025! And as 2024 saw Swiss television celebrate its 70th birthday, we've taken a journey back in time, all the way to the 1960s...

Anthony Kavanagh, the most Valaisian of Quebeckers, is the headline guest for FORMA and Blaise Bersinger, for the 2024 Maxi-Rires festival gala in Champéry. Surprise guests, sketches broadcast for the very first time, improvisations, challenges, songs, humour and a healthy dose of self-mockery... The ideal recipe for a fabulous evening!

For the fifth year running, the Newbies are in charge of a colourful comedy show brimming with humour and music, inspired by the events that marked 2024. On the bill: Robin-Joël Cool, Julie Ringuette, Les Hay Babies, Yao and a host of other artists!

Mistakes in French can harm communication by creating misunderstandings and unease. It's best to laugh about them with Richardson Zéphir and Joe Guérin.

In charge of looking after the station's public toilets, Marco and Robin discuss the world, today's society and life in general. A comedy that's 100% Belgian with a generous sprinkling of guest stars!

Brigitte Rosset loves sharing her experiences of life. For her fifth solo, we join her in reliving her "fasting and hiking" course, recounted through its fifteen totally delicious characters in a way that's both touching and hilarious. A show recorded at the Boulimie Theatre (Lausanne) on 31 August 2023.

In the company of his fellow comedians and homemates, GuiHome loves nothing better than organising an "at-home" comedy evening. And for an extra touch of fun it's all spiced up with plenty of improvisation and a scattering of crazy constraints.

"Office Life", a series of short comedies broadcast by RTS in 2010. All of life is here, from grand moments to the incredibly petty, in this place where we spend so much time. An entertaining immersion in a world that has changed so much. Or perhaps less than we think...

"Bon, ben voilà" is an expression often used to punctuate a slightly embarrassing situation. It is now also the title of this humoristic series in the form of sketches, entirely written and interpreted by comedians from French-speaking Switzerland!

A series composed of sketches, written and performed by the humorists Blaise Bersinger, Julien Doquin de Saint Preux, Yann Marguet, Valérie Paccaud and Yacine Nemra.

Based on a given theme, Stéphane Thiébaud delves into the RTS archives and invites us to share some of the very best extracts.

Make way for a host of new comedy talent from the Francophone world!

Humour with plenty of prickle! Phony reports, programmes that have been totally turned around, pretend live broadcasts, mock interviews with celebrities, fake adverts, street interviews... With their sharp team of presenters, Adrien Devyver and Jérôme de Warzée give a new twist to Belgian world news for a distinctly lively result...

Two pairs, a young competitor and an adult, compete in a series of games that showcase the incredible richness of the French language and the wealth of Quebec culture.

Incredible stories, where everything is invented; amazing destinies, all totally authentic! How to sort fact from fiction and unmask those who are bluffing?

Four teams from Switzerland's four linguistic regions (German, French, Italian and Romansh) compete as they take on a host of totally crazy challenges right across the country. Their aim: to win the trophy of the best Swiss region.

Two teams of well-known personalities from French-speaking Switzerland compete to answer quick-fire questions, unravel lists, react to situation turnarounds that are as unfair as they are hilarious, and deal with questions without answers and even answers without questions!

Two teams of three celebrities go head-to-head in this fun-filled competition. A joyful joust based entirely on archive material from the RTBF.

The game that travels the highways and byways of Romandy to test the general knowledge of the French-speaking Swiss and offer a chance to win 1,000 francs!

A serialised competition following the adventures of 5 competitors who each set out to make their dream project a reality. Which will the panel pick?