Historic Organ Restored at Geneva’s Saint Peter’s Cathedral.

Visitors in Geneva will soon be able to experience the newly restored Metzler organ at Saint Pierre Cathedral as part of celebrations marking the 490th anniversary of the Reformation in Geneva.

The restoration project highlights the importance of preserving Switzerland’s religious and cultural heritage while bringing new life to one of the cathedral’s iconic musical instruments.

According to the Protestant Church of Geneva, special inauguration concerts are scheduled for May 29 and May 31, with an additional performance planned the following week.

The celebrations will also include several cultural events linked to the Church Assembly. On May 30, audiences will experience a performance titled “Black Church,” combining music and public discussion around cultural and spiritual themes.

Another artistic event will feature a theatrical adaptation of the book The Walking Man, exploring themes of movement, stillness, and human experience through live performance.

The restored Metzler organ is expected to become a major attraction for music lovers, tourists, and cultural visitors interested in Geneva’s historical and religious landmarks.

Saint Peter’s Cathedral remains one of Switzerland’s most significant historic churches and played a central role during the Protestant Reformation led by John Calvin in the 16th century.

Swiss Cultural Sector Employment Declines in 2025.

The number of people working in Switzerland’s cultural sector declined significantly in 2025, according to new figures published by the Federal Statistical Office.

The report showed that around 282,000 people were employed in cultural professions during the year, representing a decrease of 4.8% compared to 2024. Officials noted that the scale of the decline is similar to the employment drop experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic period between 2019 and 2020.

The decline affected several groups more heavily, particularly male workers, Swiss nationals, and professionals based in French-speaking regions of Switzerland.

The Federal Statistical Office uses a broad definition of the cultural sector. Alongside musicians, performers, and visual artists, the category also includes workers such as graphic designers, museum accountants, and other creative industry professionals.

The report also highlighted concerns about financial well-being among cultural workers. According to survey findings from 2024, people employed in the cultural economy were less satisfied with their income and living conditions compared to the wider Swiss workforce.

More than one quarter of professionals in the cultural sector reported dissatisfaction with their financial situation, while the figure for the general working population was around one fifth.

Experts say the findings underline ongoing challenges facing the arts and creative industries in Switzerland, including economic uncertainty, rising living costs, and unstable income opportunities for freelance and independent workers.

The Federal Statistical Office is expected to release more detailed income-related data for the sector on June 25.