Events in Vaud - City events

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,

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

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

Current archaeological discoveries in the canton of Vaud.

What happened in 563 on Lake Geneva? Were Marius of Avenches and Gregory Tours telling the truth?

Through her sculptures, found objects, writing and films, Marina Xenofontos interrogates the material manifestations of memory and history.

Plateforme 10 hosts both MCBA and the Félix Vallotton Foundation.

Goshka Macuga x Grayson Perry x Mary Toms. mudac and Fondation Toms Pauli are proud to present an exceptional exhibition dedicated to tapestry as a vector for social and political discourse.

Carte blanche to Kévin Germanier.

A biennial touring festival of improvised music, the Swiss Diagonales Jazz festival serves both as a springboard for young Swiss artists and as a link between our country's four linguistic areas.

Japan Impact awaits you at the Lausanne Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) for a complete immersion in Japanese culture.

Brandons of Payerne are one of the oldest carnivals in Switzerland. A weekend per year in Payerne, the madness is not only authorized, but also recommended...

Come and enjoy the good atmosphere of the Hivernales Festival in Nyon.

To mark its 50th anniversary, the Collection de l'Art Brut invites you to the opening of the exhibition "Art Brut in Switzerland.

The Collection de l’Art Brut marks its 50th anniversary in February 2026.

Die Filmtour für Bergfans: Die Banff-Tour bringt die besten Outdoor- und Abenteuerfilme des Jahres auf die große Leinwand mit spannenden Geschichten rund ums Klettern, Bergsteigen, Freeriden uvm.

Les Printemps de Sévelin - International Festival of contemporary dances forms is mixing international performances and Swiss creations.

Ella Maillart (1903-1997) was an extraordinary adventurer, as well as a photographer and writer, who spent extended periods of time in Asia. In 2025, her entire body of work was recognized by UNESCO.

This major monographic exhibition looks at 25 years from the career of French photographer Luc Delahaye (b. 1962).

Mounted within “The collection”, the display of the museum’s permanent collection, as well as in the MCBA Espace Focus gallery, the show invites visitors to rediscover the many masterpieces of

From 13 to 15 March 2026, Lausanne welcomes the world’s swimming elite to the Vaudoise aréna for another edition of the Lausanne Swim Cup.

A race between city, lake and mountains!

In this exhibition, photographer Mathieu Bernard-Reymond explores the relationship between AI and photography, developing a novel camera model that enables him not only to photograph, but also to

For 20 years, Polymanga has been Switzerland's leading event for pop culture, video games and manga (51,000 visitors in 2024).

Spend your Easter holidays in museums!

MCBA, in collaboration with the Musée d’Art Moderne, Paris, is presenting a major exhibition devoted to the work of Otobong Nkanga.

Visions du Réel has been presenting daring and unique works, imbued with past, present or future realities in the heart of Nyon.

The Montreux International Guitar Show invites you to discover the world of the guitar at a show that's unique in Switzerland!

Prepare yourselves for an amazing weekend of running and fun at the 44th edition of the Lausanne 20KM! Get ready for a weekend packed with stamina, with races for all skill levels.

The 8th edition of the international contemporary art fair will be held at Beaulieu Lausanne. Dive into four days of artistic excitement to celebrate art in all its forms!

Over the Whitsun weekend, during the Open wine cellars, the winemakers of the canton welcome you to discover a region rich in tradition and emotion.

Lausanne and its historic district swing to the rhythms of Festival de la Cité. The programme combines theatre performances with music, dance, circus and installations.

Nearly 250,000 spectators come to the Festival each year, enjoying a breathtaking setting, concerts with renowned acoustics and numerous free stages.

All styles of music and the most famous international artists are present every summer at Asse during the Paléo Festival. For 6 days in July, 230,000 people attend more than 280 concerts.