FEEL the GIFF
Join us at the bar, the restaurant, and the gathering places where the Festival truly comes alive, to enjoy GIFF beyond cinema.
pepela restaurant
Managed by the Geneva-based duo Mariam Garcia and Julien Manetti, this is the perfect spot for spontaneous encounters between festival talents and the public, in a relaxed atmosphere with 100% vegetarian Italian-Georgian cuisine.
Friday 30.10 | 7:30 PM – 11 PM
Saturday 31.10 | 11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sunday 01.11 | 02:30 PM – 11 PM
Monday 02.11 | 11:30 AM – 02 PM | 06 PM – 11 PM
Tuesday 03.11 | 11:30 AM – 02 PM | 06 PM – 11 PM
Wednesday 04.11 | 11:30 AM – 02 PM | closed in the evening (Digital Night)
Thursday 05.11 | 11:30 AM – 02 PM | 06 PM – 11 PM
Friday 06.11 | 11:30 AM – 02 PM | 06 PM – 11 PM
Saturday 07.11 | 11:30 AM – 11 PM
Booking on-site or reservation by phone at +41 79 417 42 09
The Festival Bar
Find us at the bar, restaurant, and meeting spaces where the festival comes alive—experience GIFF beyond the screens.
The Festival bar is cashless.
Friday 30.10 | 04:30 PM – 02 AM
Saturday 31.10 | 9:30 AM – 02 AM
Sunday 01.11 | 9:30 AM – 00:00
Monday 02.11 | 12 AM – 00:00
Tuesday 03.11 | 12 AM – 00:00
Wednesday 04.11 | 12 AM – 01 AM
Thursday 05.11 | 12 AM – 01 AM
Friday 06.11 | 12 AM – 02 AM
Saturday 07.11 | 9:30 AM – 04 AM
GIFF NIGHTS
From Friday October 30, at Plainpalais: 2 free evenings each weekend to make festival-goers’ hearts beat faster. Line-up: BRAISES DE VELOURS, HABIBOO, LW2, MAGZ, NEYA, OKRASHH, PATRAO, PEKODJINN, SAMPAIO, SENJADI, SOLIYM, WAMHEDA
Friday 30.10 | 10 PM – 02 AM
Saturday 31.10 | 10 PM – 02 AM
Friday 6.11 | 11 PM – 02 AM
Saturday 7.11 | 11 PM – 04 AM
TRANSPORT & ACCESS
The most practical and eco-friendly way to get to the Festival is by using public transportation!
trains
CFF
Stop: Geneva Cornavin Station
As screenings may finish late at night, certain regions can be difficult to reach by public transport. However, by checking the available connections in advance, you can plan your return with peace of mind and fully enjoy the Festival without worry.
More info: cff.ch
LEMAN EXPRESS
Ideal if you’re coming from neighboring France.
Plan your trip and explore all options on their website.
More info: lemanexpress.com
TRAM
TPG
See page Locations & Access
TICKETS AND ACCREDITATIONS
Maison Communale de Plainpalais (Pitoëff) – First floor
Rue de Carouge 52, 1205 Genève
billetterie@giff.ch
+41 76 259 72 43
TICKET OFFICES & ACCREDITATIONS
INFOS & SCHEDULES
Discover our capsule collection full of playful nods to binge-watching! Unique, limited-edition pieces to wear, collect, or gift—so you can take a piece of GIFF with you beyond the screen!