Events in Vaud - Festivals and musicals

22nd edition - Lavaux Classic is a classical music festival with a singular identity that has earned it a strong regional and international reputation.

A festival of world cultures. For its 23rd edition, the festival's association brought together over 45 stands and as many countries represented.

The Fête de la Musique is an opportunity to see free concerts all over the city of Lausanne. Its streets, squares, parks and churches become stages for performances of every musical genre.

From 25 to 28 June, 2025, come to the quays of Pully harbour for 4 evenings of music!

Join us at the Place des Couleurs to celebrate living together. Come and enjoy an unforgettable experience as you take part in two days of festivities, sharing and artistic discoveries in Aigle!

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.

32nd Open Air Jazz Festival Rive Jazzy, Nyon 03.07. - 10.08.2025

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

All styles of music and the most famous international artists are present every summer at Asse during the Paléo Festival. For 6 days in July, 230,000 people attend more than 280 concerts.

A unique family event, the Festival au Pays des Enfants offers street entertainment, indoor shows, fun workshops and games for all ages.

Over ten days in August, the Diablerets International Alpine Film Festival (FIFAD) screens about thirty films competing for the Grand Prize.

Castrum is a multidisciplinary festival taking place in the centre of Yverdon-les-Bains. It takes place from 7 to 10 August 2025.

During these two weekends, the Aigle Castle district will be plunged back into the atmosphere of the 15th century.

The Venoge Festival is the largest open-air music festival in the Gros de Vaud and Lausanne region.

Tour du Monde musical du BuskersÀMorges. 4 jours de fête, de musique dans les rues piétonnes. 50 artistes, 13 groupes et 100 concerts pour vous surprendre ! Une ambiance familiale et conviviale.

32nd Festival de la Valsainte Schedules : 7:30 pm - 2 hours

Rock The Lakes: Open Air Festival on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel The fourth edition of the Rock The Lakes Festival will shake up the shores of Lake Murten.

Hommage à Janusz Olejniczak, Alexis Golovine et Maurizio Pollini.

This international music festival is now known as the 2nd biggest event of its type in Switzerland and is held in the majestic courtyard of the Swiss National Studfarm, located not far from Avenches

Broadway's biggest hit, “Phantom of the Opera”, comes to Lausanne for 16 exceptional performances at the Théâtre de Beaulieu!

Every year, Château-d’Œx’s “Bois qui Chante” (Singing Wood) Festival celebrates wooden instruments and the natural world.

The vibrant spirit of New York City’s jazz scene comes to Château de Rolle, featuring top artists in an intimate setting where the audience surrounds the musicians.

27th edition - Dedicated to interpretation of the works of Bach, the festival invites leading artists to Lausanne. Theme 2025: "Baroque Splendour", with 10 exceptional concerts.

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.

Since 2008, the Biennale Images Vevey has established itself as Switzerland's most important visual arts biennial and an international benchmark for contemporary photography.