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

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

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.

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

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

8e édition - Cette année encore, le Tourne-Films Festival Lausanne (TFFL) proposera, majoritairement à prix libre, une riche programmation autour du cinéma et de sa musique, à travers une sélection

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

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.

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

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.

Les prochaines Journées européennes du patrimoine (JEP) se tiendront les 12 et 13 septembre 2026 sur le thème «En péril ?».

Every two years, Label Suisse celebrates the Swiss music scene in the heart of Lausanne.

A scientist and musician by training, the Lausanne native Charles Blanc-Gatti (1890-1966) was a self-taught painter and filmmaker, as well as a major player in the “musicalisation” of the visual arts.

“Collector’s edition”. On Saturday 26 September 2026, the Museum Night blows out the candles on its 25th edition.

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

Chaque année, les jeunes de 6 à 15 ans guettent le retour de leur Semaine Olympique, l’événement incontournable du Musée Olympique, proposant plus de 40 activités sportives et culturelles gratuites

25th edition - The LUFF fuses music and the seventh art in an alchemy of striking images and unfamiliar sounds.

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

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.

Armand Schulthess was born in Neuchâtel. As a young man, he earned a business degree before completing an apprenticeship at an import-export company.

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.

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.