Events in Lausanne

The museum's most remarkable pieces are showcased within a revitalized scenography, enhanced by reconstruction images.

Set in a bucolic setting blending greenery, a water feature, and ruins, the archaeological park offers visitors a stroll through the remnants of the ancient city centre of Lousonna.

Current archaeological discoveries in the canton of Vaud.

Cette exposition, unique en Suisse, retrace le parcours de Takahata, de Heidi (1974) à Le Tombeau des Lucioles (1988) et Le Conte de la princesse Kaguya (2013), à travers ses carnets et storyboards,

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

Erkunden Sie die faszinierende und unbekannte Welt der Mikroorganismen, die uns umgeben.

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

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

Photo Elysée ehrt die Schriftstellerin, Fotografin und grosse Reisende Ella Maillart (1903-1997) mit einer Ausstellung, die ihren Reisen durch Zentralasien in den 1930er-Jahren gewidmet ist.

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

What do skis, a snorkel, a 3D printer and a spy plane have in common? All these inventions were created or perfected with inspiration from nature.

An exhibition by Lisa Voisard at the Naturéum, Jardin botanique cantonal in Lausanne.

Every day we see images of people who have tragically lost their lives fleeing their homeland. But what does it mean to have to leave your home, job, family and country behind?

The "Kodai" exhibition takes visitors on a journey to the Land of the Rising Sun, to discover Japanese pop culture and one of its sources of inspiration, Greco-Roman antiquity.

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

The exhibition invites visitors to discover how science shapes our view of the past.

The City of Lausanne Art Collection dates to 1932, when the Fonds des arts plastiques was set up to support local artists and embellish the city.

“Ahead of the Curve” celebrates innovation at the Olympic Games, from how athletes compete to how the world watches and plays.

Get moving and have fun! The “Let’s Move: Get Active Space!

Pioneer of contemporary animation, from the post-war years to Studio Ghibli

“Inferno & Paradiso” is an immersive installation created by Alfredo Jaar (b. 1956), a fixture in the international contemporary art world.

Projections en plein air dans les jardins du Château d'Ouchy. Fort du succès de sa première édition, le Cin'estival du Château d’Ouchy revient cet été.

Hannah Darabi, winner of the 2025 Prix Elysée, delves into Iran’s popular dance scene with “Why Don’t You Dance?”.

With nearly 300 glass animals, from the collection of distinguished art historian and Honorary Director of the Louvre Pierre Rosenberg, and pieces from his donation to the Musée du Grand Siècle, the

The “Musée de l’Absurde” will be setting up outside the main entrance to the Botanical Gardens from 10 April to 27 September 2026, with its new exhibition, “Rétroperspective”.

Current trends in architectural photography in Switzerland. An exhibition organised by IGAF (Interessengemeinschaft Architekturfotografie).

Through a selection of writings by women and men authors of Art Brut from the holdings of the Collection of Art Brut, this exhibition co‑produced by the Lausanne museum and the Jan Michalski

Five consecutive, free and festive weekends, in five Lausanne parks! The Lausanne Garden Parties are giving pride of place to music, dancing, theatre, street arts and open-air cinema.

Plongez au cœur de la Colombie durant trois jours de musique, de danse, de gastronomie et de culture colombienne dans une ambiance festive et chaleureuse !

Fossils, archives of life: the systematic paleontology collection is made up of fossils from all the major geological subdivisions of the past.

Accompagné·e·s d'un·e guide, partez à la découverte de l'exposition temporaire "Et nous alors ?

Une institution historique prend un nouveau départ : l’essentiel à préserver, de nombreuses possibilités à explorer. Le MCBA a quitté le Palais de Rumine qu’il occupait depuis 1904.

Lausanne will be hosting the UCI Trials World Youth Games, the biggest international trials competition for young people.

24 - 27 juillet, dès 20h, Place de Milan 28 - 30 juillet, dès 20h, Jardin botanique

10e édition - Une semaine de cinéma gratuit sous les étoiles à Lausanne pour découvrez des films inédits en plein air !

See the city. Capture the moment. Show the world. With Khashayar Javanmardi, photographer.