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MCBA, in collaboration with the Musée d’Art Moderne, Paris, is presenting a major exhibition devoted to the work of Otobong Nkanga.

Mounted within “The collection”, the display of the museum’s permanent collection, as well as in the MCBA Espace Focus gallery, the show invites visitors to rediscover the many masterpieces of

The City of Lausanne Art Collection dates to 1932, when the Fonds des arts plastiques was set up to support local artists and embellish the city.

Through her sculptures, found objects, writing and films, Marina Xenofontos interrogates the material manifestations of memory and history.

Through a selection of writings by women and men authors of Art Brut from the holdings of the Collection of Art Brut, this exhibition co‑produced by the Lausanne museum and the Jan Michalski

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.

For its 19th edition, the CHOCOLATE - ELECTRONIC DELIGHTS FESTIVAL will once again take place over a weekend at the Pyramids of Vidy, on the edge of the lake Léman.

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

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

Explore the fascinating and little-known world of the micro-organisms that surround us.

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.

A historic institution makes a new start: the essentials to preserve, many possibilities to explore. The MCBA has left the Palais de Rumine, which it had occupied since 1904.

The Fête de la Musique is an opportunity to see free concerts all over the city of Lausanne.

La 13e édition de la Course Lausanne Capitale Olympique se déroulera au bord du lac, du Musée Olympique jusqu’au Stade Pierre-de-Coubertin, dans une ambiance festive et sportive unique portée par

20 years after its last edition, Lausanne will once again be vibrating with the colours of Pride by hosting Pride Romande 2026, under the slogan “The right to be oneself”.

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

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.

Lausanne will be hosting the UCI Trials World Youth Games, the biggest international trials competition for young people.

The Grand Départ of the 5th edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will be held in Switzerland, with the first stage scheduled to loop from Lausanne to Lausanne, passing through the north

Lausanne hosts a round of the 3x3 World Tour Basketball Masters!

Mitwirkende: Athletissima

From 28 to 30 August 2026, Lausanne will host for the first time a stage of the World Judo Tour, marking a major step forward for Switzerland and international judo.

32nd edition - Every year, the Lausanne Triathlon is one of the sport events not to be missed!

equissima®, an equestrian festival dedicated to the horse world, is back on the hill overlooking Lausanne for its 27th edition that promises an immersive and entertaining experience for families and

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