Events in Vaud

The oldest democracy in the world, a major financial center and perpetual armed neutrality: is this Switzerland or is it just a series of clichés?

Just 10 minutes from Morges, the Gardens of the Château de Vullierens are unique in Switzerland.

In summer 2025, through an exceptional partnership with the National Museum in Warsaw, the Fondation de l’Hermitage will highlight the remarkably vibrant art of Poland in the period 1850-1914.

New permanent exhibition "Petite nature" and presentation of an exceptional stained glass window at the Musée du Léman.

Voltaire, Jacques Necker, Joseph Bonaparte, Katharine McCormick and Bernie Cornfeld are just some of the well-known figures who have lived or stayed at Château de Prangins.

Discover the “Polar Mission” exhibition at AQUATIS. A unique experience to explore the polar regions, understand the impact of climate change, and help preserve these fragile ecosystems.

This new exhibition covers a period from the late 60s to the present day, with chapters relayed by the specialist press: a special focus on Marielle Stamm,

Accessible free of charge and at all times, this cultural walk around the site locates the château in the context of the estate, telling its story in the places where it happened.

The Collection de l’Art Brut is holding its first solo show of works by Chinese artist Ding Liren.

Permanent open air exhibition, the kitchen garden of the Château de Prangins is the largest historical kitchen garden in Switzerland.

An item of furniture, a decorative object, a wall covering, a lamp: all of them speak volumes about our way of life, our tastes, our values and our occupations.

Internationally renowned graphic designer Werner Jeker has been enriching our cultural and visual environment for fifty years.

The party's over, the costumes put away. Their emotional value is so strong that it's hard to part with them.

Conceived as part of a Swiss National Science Foundation project, the exhibition follows in the footsteps of the thousands of tourists who circumnavigated the globe between 1869 and 1914.

Following the success of the temporary exhibition in 2018, Château de Prangins is creating an entirely new chintz centre comprising the permanent exhibition Chintz.

Albert Chavaz (1907-1990), a major 20th-century painter from Geneva, left his mark on French-speaking Swiss art with his landscapes, still lifes and portraits of women, while also developing a

The exhibition spotlights the work of Alain Huck and surveys almost thirty years of his practice, from his earliest works on canvas and the monumental charcoal pieces that first brought him

"A Tsunami on Lake Geneva"

Explore the fascinating and little-known world of the micro-organisms that surround us.

A spellbinding stroll in which art becomes the fragmented mirror of a personality.

Current archaeological discoveries in the canton of Vaud.

This ‘Panorama of Swiss history’ is very much in phase with the renewal of interest in the past reported by quite a number of recent publications.

Château de Prangins presents a major first: a new role-playing exhibition for families

Rossinière comes alive all summer: outdoor artworks, kinetic installations and living heritage at the heart of the Artisanales, from 7 June to 7 September 2025.

With the aim of producing photographic documentation of its living traditions, which are included in the inventory of the Vaud’s intangible heritage, the Canton of Vaud has entrusted six

From the spring equinox to the autumn equinox of 2025, mudac is hosting the second Solar Biennale with the “Soleil·s” exhibition in the Plateforme 10 district and at EPFL.

The Montreux-Vevey Classical Music Festival – known throughout the world as the Septembre Musical – is back again this year with a selection of the best symphony and chamber music ensembles as well

The 79th Septembre Musical Montreux-Vevey takes place from September 3 to 14, 2025.

Created in 1999 on the model of the famous Edinburgh Tattoo, this international music festival is the only one of its kind in French-speaking Switzerland and is held in the majestic courtyard of the

Nyon Street Food Festival is back from September 4 to 7 !

Street food festival on the sidelake of Nyon

"The Festival des Jeux returns to La Tour-de-Peilz! With over 8,000 visitors last year, the 2nd edition awaits you on September 5, 6 and 7 for three days of madness!

New media art, shows, workshops and gaming: the Digital Dreams Festival invites you to discover the digital world in a new way! Contributors: Digital Dreams Festival

Theodore Strawinsky, son of the famous composer, gives voice to this keyboard of colors.

The long-awaited Braderie d'Aigle is back for a weekend of madness!

equissima®, an equestrian festival dedicated to the horse world, is back on the hill overlooking Lausanne for its 26th edition, and in its updated format that promises an immersive and entertaining