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The Delicious Guide

The Delicious Guide

This Delicious Guide invites you to savour Lausanne and its region thr...

What to do in Lausanne in March?

What to do in Lausanne in March?

As we await the arrival of Spring, there's no shortage of ideas for ac...

Free activities in Lausanne? Head this way!

10 January 2025

Free activities in Lausanne? Head this way!

Setting off to discover Lausanne without spending a penny? Yes, it’s p...

Springtime in Lausanne

Springtime in Lausanne

It’s not as well known as the Indian summer or the Northern winter, ye...

First bath of the year in Lausanne!

20 November 2024

First bath of the year in Lausanne!

The start of a new year inevitably means some soul-searching and big d...

Family-friendly Lausanne

Family-friendly Lausanne

Explorers young and old, set off to discover the treasures of the city...

The Lausanne sustainable travel guide

The Lausanne sustainable travel guide

Because sustainability concerns us all, we suggest sustainable activit...

Les Printemps de Sévelin

05.03.2025 - 23.03.2025

Théâtre Sévelin 36

Les Printemps de Sévelin

Les Printemps de Sévelin - International Festival of contemporary dances forms is mixing international performances and Swiss creations.

Rencontres 7e Art Lausanne (Think Cinema)

07.03.2025 - 16.03.2025

Cinéma Capitole et divers lieux

Rencontres 7e Art Lausanne (Think Cinema)

The 8th edition of the Think Cinema Lausanne Festival will take place from March 7 to 16, 2025. Cinema will be in the spotlight with screenings of heritage masterpieces, chats with prestigious guests, concerts, masterclasses, workshops, and exclusive previews on the topic “LOVE”. Get ready for a new edition full of discoveries and emotions!

Urban Trail Lausanne

Stade Pierre-de-Coubertin

Urban Trail Lausanne

A race between city, lake, and mountain! For its 6th edition, Urban Trail Lausanne proposes the usual 18 km trail (450m D+) but also the more spicy 31 km trail (900m D+) which will go alongside the heights of Lausanne, Epalinges and Mont-sur-Lausanne in direction of the Chalet-à-Gobet.

19.03.2025 - 30.03.2025

Théâtre de Beaulieu

Building on its worldwide success, MAMMA MIA! returns to Lausanne at the Théâtre de Beaulieu from 19 to 30 March 2025. The musical comedy about love, family and friendship, created around 22 emblematic songs by the group ABBA, will transform Beaulieu into a Greek island.

06.12.2023 - 27.04.2025

Espace des inventions

This exhibition, for all aged seven or above, offers the opportunity to dive into the world of robotics. Interactive devices invite you to discover what a robot is, what it is made of and what it can do. The exhibition also asks questions about the limits of their use.

Specimens 24. Our collections tell all…

21.06.2024 - 24.08.2025

Palais de Rumine

Specimens 24. Our collections tell all…

An exhibition that explores the role of collections in science museums. “Specimens 24. Our collections tell all…” is the first exhibition led by Naturéum, in partnership with the Vaud Archaeology and History Museum (MCAH) and in collaboration with the Plateforme 10 museums. It will take place at Palais de Rumine as well as in the Botanical Garden.

Fashion and Sport - From One Podium to Another

05.12.2024 - 27.04.2025

Le Musée Olympique

Fashion and Sport - From One Podium to Another

The Olympic Museum welcome the Musée des Arts Décoratifs de Paris (MAD) for a landmark exhibition: "Fashion and Sport - From One Podium to Another". This exhibition will feature over 250 items of clothing and accessories, offering a fascinating journey through the evolution of sportswear from the 1800s to today.

06.12.2024 - 27.04.2025

Collection de l’Art Brut

The exhibition “Art Brut CUBA” takes us back to Cuba four decades after “Art Inventif à Cuba” was held at the Collection de l’Art Brut in 1983. The earlier show was curated by Samuel Feijóo (1914-1992), a leading figure of Cuban cultural life. He was a writer, poet, publisher, ethnologist, painter, self-taught draughtsman and adviser to Cuba’s Ministry of Culture.

Les âmes vagabondes

06.12.2024 - 27.04.2025

Collection de l’Art Brut

Les âmes vagabondes

To coincide with the “Art Brut CUBA” show, the Collection de l’Art Brut will present a selection of photographs by Thomas Szczepanski and Lorenzo Valmontone offering a glimpse into the world of four Cuban outsider artists: Miguel Ramón Morales Díaz, Josvedy Jove Junco, Federico García Cortízas and Damián Valdés Dilla.

Treasures of the Petit Palais, Geneva

24.01.2025 - 01.06.2025

Fondation de l'Hermitage

Treasures of the Petit Palais, Geneva

In Spring 2025, the Fondation de l’Hermitage will be hosting a particularly unusual collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces from the Petit Palais, Geneva.

Alice Pauli. Gallerist, Collector, Art Patron

14.02.2025 - 04.05.2025

MCBA - Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts

Alice Pauli. Gallerist, Collector, Art Patron

Paying homage to the gallerist and art patron Alice Pauli, this show hails the extraordinary career of a pioneer. Figures from the realm of international contemporary art, notable artists on the Swiss scene - the many names behind the features works are those that this exceptional woman had been eager to see brought together and showcased in a single venue.

Hodler. A model for Swiss art

14.02.2025 - 25.05.2025

Musée d'art de Pully

Hodler. A model for Swiss art

Following the "Hodler et le Léman” exhibition in 2018, the Musée d'art de Pully has decided to take another look at the Swiss painter's work in a major exhibition. Organised in conjunction with the Musée d'art et d'histoire de Neuchâtel, the exhibition explores, for the first time, how Hodler was perceived by the Swiss art scene at the time and is the result of a collaboration with the Ferdinand Hodler Institute.

The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind

07.03.2025 - 29.06.2025

Beaulieu Lausanne (Halle 35)

The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind

He's world-famous, yet remains a mystery: Banksy, the Bristol-born painter and graffiti artist famous for defying the boundaries of the art market, whose works have been the talk of the town for years. The successful exhibition "The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind" puts the spotlight on this artistic icon! A never-before-seen presentation of over 200 works by this street art superstar.

Polar Mission: A Journey to the Heart of the Poles

08.03.2025 - 22.03.2026

AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium

Polar Mission: A Journey to the Heart of the Poles

Discover the “Polar Mission” exhibition at AQUATIS. A unique experience to explore the polar regions, understand the impact of climate change, and help preserve these fragile ecosystems. Dive into Inuit culture, the feats of legendary explorers, and the exceptional biodiversity of the poles.

Sophie Thun. Wet Rooms

14.03.2025 - 10.08.2025

MCBA - Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts

Sophie Thun. Wet Rooms

Sophie Thun’s work looks like an accumulation of images of the venues where the artist has worked and exhibited. Her spatial installations play with our perception of reality while depicting identity as a process that is constantly changing.

Lausanne Choco Tour

Lausanne Choco Tour

Choose 5 chocolatiers from 11 in Lausanne and take home an assortment ...

Public guided tour: Treasures of the city

Public guided tour: Treasures of the city

Follow your guide on a guided tour of the historic heart of Lausanne.

Lausanne City Pass

Lausanne City Pass

Discover the best attractions in Lausanne and its region with the Laus...

The Travel Journal is the ideal object to entertain children during a ...

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[Lausanne] Le Guet - A. Schmid par V. Mivelaz - 28.10.2024-4petite

Meet Alexandre Schmid, watchman of the Cathedral

Lausanne Cathedral

Lausanne Cathedral

At the heart of the old town, the majestic Lausanne Cathedral overlook...

The Olympic Museum

The Olympic Museum

A marathon of emotions. Would you like to relive great Olympic moments...

UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyard terraces

UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyard terraces

Take a walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in Switzerland:...

Just a few short steps from the main train station, PLATEFORME 10 is t...

Collection de l'Art Brut

Collection de l'Art Brut

One of Lausanne’s key museums, the Collection de l’Art Brut, housed in...

Lake Geneva, the largest freshwater lake in western Europe - and certa...

Flon is the heart of the city of Lausanne, pulsing with life, day and ...

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Amélie, the enchanted illustrator

Amélie, the enchanted illustrator

For me, Lausanne is… the love of nature combined with the love of char...

Axel, the speedy dunker

Axel, the speedy dunker

Lausanne, for me, is the perfect balance between the hustle and bustle...

Jasmine, the dancing queen

Jasmine, the dancing queen

Lausanne, for me, is the place where my passion for dancing has blosso...

Luana, the creative soul

Luana, the creative soul

For me, Lausanne is a city that inspires, whether thanks to the charm ...

Michaël, the urban spirit

Michaël, the urban spirit

The best small city in the world. It’s the city that I miss every time...

Madina, the classy mommy

Madina, the classy mommy

For me, Lausanne is a city where everyone will find their place. Wheth...

Vincent, the cyclo flash

Vincent, the cyclo flash

My home town is a place that is naturally dear to me. An infinite play...

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