Events in Vaud - Autumn festivals and markets 2026

Every year, the Bellerive area is invaded by dozens of carousels for the pleasure of the children and the parents.

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

First of its kind in Switzerland and inspired by the Medoc Marathon, this event wants to be both sporting and festive.

Have a walk in all the vineyard of Ollon on the meeting of the wine growers who make you discover their vineyards as well as culinary specialities.

The Poulpe Festival is taking over the centre of Payerne for its 5th edition.

At the end of September, the Fête du Vacherin Mont-d’Or marks the season start for this soft cheese typical of the Vallée de Joux.

A unique and unmissable event in Switzerland for British car enthusiasts

A traditional folk festival par excellence, the Châtel-St-Denis Bénichon commemorates the end of the harvest, the herds' descent from the mountain pastures and the return to winter quarters.

Near Lake Neuchâtel, the village of Bonvillars hosts Switzerland's first truffle market every last Saturday in October.