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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 "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.

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

This year, the National Day celebrations will take place alongside the “Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift” and will be held at the Place de la Navigation in Ouchy, on the lakeside, on Saturday 1

20e édition. Le Festival Cinémas d’Afrique - Lausanne offre une programmation originale de films en provenance ou concernant les pays africains.

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

11e édition - Le Lausanne Afro Fusions Festival (LAFF) est le plus grand festival open air africain de Suisse romande. Il vous donne rendez-vous pour une nouvelle édition haute en couleur !

Mitwirkende: Athletissima

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

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

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.

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.

Das MCBA präsentiert die erste monografische Ausstellung über den US-amerikanischen Künstler Ted Joans (1928–2003), in dessen reichhaltigem, unklassifizierbarem Werk sich Einflüsse des Surrealismus,

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

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.

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