Events 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?

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

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.

This exhibition is presented by VU.CH, Art in Hospitals, in partnership with the Department of Gynecology and the Center for Sexual Health and Family Planning at the CHUV.

A retrospective celebrating Jodie Foster's talent as an actress and director, featuring 17 films.

Des artisanes et artisans sélectionnés pour leur savoir-faire et leur créativité. Vous trouverez des objets qui mélangent qualité, authenticité et originalité.

Une soirée Water Pong animée permet de se détendre après le travail, de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes et de profiter d'une playlist variée. Entrée gratuite.

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

Les jeunes parents accompagné·e·s de leurs nouveaux-née·e·s, ainsi que toutes les personnes qui souhaitent visiter le musée sans pression, sont convié·e·s à visiter l'exposition "Isao Takahata.

Some 80 iconic machines and artifacts illustrate the history of computing. Some computers are very well known, such as the ZX-81 from Sinclair Research.

Every Sunday, Barberousse offers an open mic night with karaoke and live music in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. Guitars and a cajon are available. Start at 7 PM with happy hours before and after.

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.

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

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

In 2026, BDFIL will dedicate its annual theme to exploring water in all its forms through comics.

Art in hospitals is part of a long history linking art and medicine.

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

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.

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

Seeing and Writing by Photo Élysée. John Berger’s work, particularly *A Seventh Man* (1977) with Jean Mohr, demonstrates how seeing and writing interact to depict reality.

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.

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,

Every Tuesday at Barberousse, karaoke night offers an open mic with a varied playlist and a lively audience from 7 PM. The bar opens at 5 PM with happy hours at 6-6:30 PM and 8-8:30 PM.

Current archaeological discoveries in the canton of Vaud.

The permanent collection of the Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts (MCBA) invites visitors to explore some 300 works of art, spanning from the Renaissance to the present day, across 1,500 square meters.

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

The Collection of Art Brut presents continuously photographs of Art Brut environments from its archive holdings.01.09-06.09 : The Rock Garden of Nek Chand (India) by Philippe Lespinasse 08.09-13.

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

For his show in the Espace Projet, Lucas Erin presents a new series of works that explore the garden, its connection to the seasons and climatic variations, its changing meanings across different

An exhibition featuring all books published since 1976, including those that are out of print. Public readings and discussions with authors and translators.

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

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

The Olympic Museum houses the world's largest and most comprehensive Olympic collection.

This exhibition features 11 sections designed to help visitors understand the transformations of Lausanne—from water to transportation, from recreation to housing, and from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment.

An exhibition that unravels the secrets of darkness. When the light disappears, it suddenly becomes pitch black.