Events in Vaud

The largest French-speaking comedy festival welcomes both the stars of the genre and new talents during hilarious Galas! Something to warm up at the beginning of winter.

11th edition - Christmas markets are livening up Lausanne from November 20 to December 31, 2025.

During the St Martin’s Fair in Payerne people explore the city while tasting, search for antiquities and immerse in a celebration with authentic and regional accents.

Skating rink, Vaudois restaurant and regional exhibitors on the Place du Marché, as well as log fires, chalets and Finnish kotas on the Place Scanavin: Vevey pulls out all the stops to ensure that

The Golf of Payerne presents the second edition of its Christmas market, a festive event that promises to entertain the curious!

The Morges Christmas Market lights up the area around the Château.

St. Nicholas invites you to parade and share an enjoyable moment with him !

Béjart Ballet Lausanne presents a series of exceptional performances blending contemporary creations and choreographic heritage.

Twinkling decorations, the scent of spices wafting over the stands, colourful Christmas trees... Payerne Christmas market captivates visitors in a fairytale atmosphere during the festive period.

The 2026 edition of the Prix de Lausanne, international competition for young dancers, will take place at the Théâtre de Beaulieu, in Lausanne.

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...

The Avenches Karnaval takes the town out of its winter torpor with the Guggenmusik parade.

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

Over two hundred stalls in the streets of Morges from 8am to 5pm.

Comedy Festival

Wander through the town of Payerne in search of a bargain!

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.

A funfair where all Payerne from the outside and from here meet together in Friendship and Brotherhood.