Events in Vaud - City events

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

A lively, offbeat history of Nyon

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.

Presented in the Espace Focus at the Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts in Lausanne, the exhibition Les couleurs du son looks back at the key moments in Charles Blanc-Gatti’s artistic career.

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 Musée d'art de Pully is devoting an exhibition to the Solothurn painter Cuno Amiet (1868-1961), a major figure in Swiss art at the turn of the 20th century, exploring his landscape work through

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

Discover the power of the Roman Empire and the daily lives of the inhabitants of Pompeii through a captivating experience and VR adventures.

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

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

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

A remarkable testament to the work of a 19th-century photographer, the glass negatives by Lausanne-based André Schmid have everything it takes to captivate.

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

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

MCBA is pleased to present the first solo exhibition dedicated to the American artist Ted Joans (1928-2003), whose prolific body of work defies categorization and brings together influences ranging

Temporary exhibition Top Secret - Espionage and Resistance in Switzerland and Europe 1939-1945

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.

33rd edition - To each his own distance, to each his own challenge!

Festival de musiques pour piano et claviers. La 3ème édition d’Interstices revient durant cinq jours pour explorer les claviers sous toutes leurs formes.

28th edition - Dedicated to interpretation of the works of Bach, the festival invites leading artists to Lausanne. Theme 2026: "Do you like Bach…", with 10 exceptional concerts.

How did a young man from Vaud, with neither wealth nor formal artistic training, become a connoisseur of modern art?

The purpose of the MAG Foundation is to promote art in all its different forms and allowing talented artists and various artistic styles to be discovered.

The largest French-speaking comedy festival brings together both iconic headliners and new talents each year in hilarious gala shows, perfect for warming up at the start of winter.

From November 19 to December 31, the Christmas Village brings Place Scanavin, in the heart of Vevey, to life.

12th edition - Christmas markets are livening up Lausanne from November 20 to December 31, 2026.

In the 1950s, Swiss artist Armand Schulthess (1901-1972) set about transforming a plot of nearly 18,000 square metres in the Canton of Ticino into an extraordinary, multifaceted, open-air environment.

Depuis 1985, Photo Elysée s’interroge sur la photographie et la fait connaître grâce à des expositions innovantes, des publications de référence et des événements ouverts à un large public.

From 18 to 23 December 2026, the Béjart Ballet Lausanne celebrates in Lausanne the opening of its anniversary seasons, marking 100 years since the birth of Maurice Béjart and 40 years of the

Over the course of five days, the continent’s top figure skaters—including Switzerland’s top medal contenders—will compete for the European titles in singles, pairs, and ice dancing.

Swiss wine fair

The 2027 Tulip Festival: Immerse yourself in the world of "Tales and Legends" this year from March 23 to May 9.

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

Les Barock’Euses

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

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.

Every summer, the Paléo Festival in Nyon features all genres of music and the most famous international artists.