What to do in Lausanne in August?

In August, Lausanne invites you to stroll along the shores of Lake Geneva, take a leisurely cruise, relax on a sunny terrace or take an ice-cream break.

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Lausanne in summer

Lausanne in summer

Whether it’s dedicated to nature or culture, one thing is certain: sum...

Where to cool down in Lausanne

Where to cool down in Lausanne

The summer is on us in Lausanne and with it come blue skies, sun and h...

Top 10 of the best summer terraces in Lausanne

Top 10 of the best summer terraces in Lausanne

We all love spending time there sipping a drink, reading a good book, ...

A walk in Lausanne parks

A walk in Lausanne parks

Not by chance is Lausanne considered one of the greenest cities in Eur...

Family-friendly Lausanne

Family-friendly Lausanne

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

Free activities in Lausanne? Head this way!

Free activities in Lausanne? Head this way!

In Lausanne, beauty can be experienced for free - all you have to do i...

No need to leave Lausanne to go to the beach, there is Lake Geneva!

No need to leave Lausanne to go to the beach, there is Lake Geneva!

In the summer, many of us rush to the seaside to enjoy the “sandy beac...

FIBA 3×3 World Tour Lausanne Masters

15.08.2025 - 16.08.2025

Place de la Navigation

FIBA 3×3 World Tour Lausanne Masters

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

Athletissima City Event

Place de la Navigation

Athletissima City Event

Athletissima is also entertainment in town the day before the meeting with the City Event. This year, the men’s pole vault competition, with the best jumpers in the world, will take place on Tuesday 19 August 2025 at 6pm on the Place de la Navigation in Ouchy. A free competition in an idyllic setting!

Stade Olympique de la Pontaise

50th edition - A glorious world athletics meeting, Athletissima is THE sporting event of the summer in Lausanne. Nearly 15,000 spectators meet up here each year to admire the exploits of 250 international athletes and the best Swiss athletes.

Triathlon of Lausanne

30.08.2025 - 31.08.2025

Place de la Navigation

Triathlon of Lausanne

31st edition - Every year, the Lausanne Triathlon is one of the sport events not to be missed!

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.

Alice Pauli and Prints

14.02.2025 - 31.08.2025

MCBA - Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts

Alice Pauli and Prints

This show brings to light a side of the gallerist’s activities in the art market that is less well known, the creation and selling of what is called multiples. Alice Pauli was always in search of new ways of working with both the artists who lived and worked in her region and the great names in international contemporary art. ln connection with the exhibition “Alice Pauli. Gallerist, Collector, Art Patron”.

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.

Soleil·s - Solar Biennale 2

21.03.2025 - 21.09.2025

mudac - Musée cantonal de design et d’arts appliqués contemporains

Soleil·s - Solar Biennale 2

From the spring equinox to the autumn equinox of 2025, mudac is hosting the second Solar Biennale with the “Soleil·s” exhibition in the Plateforme 10 district and at EPFL.

Sport in Focus at Photo Elysée

28.03.2025 - 17.08.2025

Photo Elysée - Musée cantonal pour la photographie

Sport in Focus at Photo Elysée

Collections of the Olympic Museum and Photo Elysée. For over a century, major sporting events have been accompanied by images. With the boom in amateur photography in the late 19th century, coinciding with the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, photography and sport have, in many ways, evolved together.

Tyler Mitchell. Wish This Was Real

28.03.2025 - 17.08.2025

Photo Elysée - Musée cantonal pour la photographie

Tyler Mitchell. Wish This Was Real

Regarded as one of American photography’s rising stars, Tyler Mitchell (US, 1995) brings together ten years of work in this exhibition. In 2018, at the age of 23, he made his highly acclaimed entrance into the world of fashion photography by photographing the singer Beyoncé for American Vogue, becoming the first African-American photographer in the famous magazine’s history to shoot the cover.

Let's Move: Get Active Space!

12.04.2025 - 12.04.2027

Le Musée Olympique

Let's Move: Get Active Space!

Get moving and have fun! The “Let’s Move: Get Active Space!” highlights the importance of movement through interactive challenges for children aged 4 to 10 that transform everyday objects into tools for physical activity. At the Olympic Museum, the aim is simple: to show that moving is good for your everyday health and well-being, while also being easy and fun to incorporate into everyday life.

Spring 2025 Collections

02.05.2025 - 29.03.2026

Musée cantonal d'archéologie et d'histoire

Spring 2025 Collections

Current archaeological discoveries in the canton of Vaud. The "Spring 2025 Collections" exhibition features a selection of objects recently discovered in the Jura-Nord vaudois and Morges districts during excavations carried out under the aegis of the Cantonal Archaeology Department.

Sport in Focus at the Olympic Museum

27.05.2025 - 17.08.2025

Le Musée Olympique

Sport in Focus at the Olympic Museum

Olympic Museum Collections. For each edition of the Games, a pool of sports photographers is commissioned to cover the event and given a precise brief. Thousands of images are taken and kept in the IOC’s archives. Some photographers take a particularly creative approach, as demonstrated by this exhibition, which contains a selection of never-before-seen images from Paris.

Gymnastics-themed journey

27.05.2025 - 17.08.2025

Le Musée Olympique

Gymnastics-themed journey

A journey through the history of gymnastics, within the permanent exhibition of the Olympic Museum, for the Lausanne 2025 Federal Festival. Gymnastics has a rich history. Come and explore it through an immersive themed journey within the permanent exhibition, featuring around ten iconic artefacts.

Alain Huck. Breathing once in two

13.06.2025 - 07.09.2025

MCBA - Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts

Alain Huck. Breathing once in two

The exhibition spotlights the work of Alain Huck and surveys almost thirty years of his practice, from his earliest works on canvas and the monumental charcoal pieces that first brought him recognition to his most recent drawings.

Jardin d’Hiver #3. DECORAMA

13.06.2025 - 07.09.2025

MCBA - Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts

Jardin d’Hiver #3. DECORAMA

Bringing together works by ten visual artists employing ornamentation and decoration to challenge concepts of taste, class and gender, the exhibition springs from Vaud’s long tradition of developing the decorative and applied arts.

The collages of Ding Liren

13.06.2025 - 26.10.2025

Collection de l'Art Brut

The collages of Ding Liren

The Collection de l’Art Brut is holding its first solo show of works by Chinese artist Ding Liren. The exhibition will feature a large selection of collages, none of which have been shown in Europe before.

A Dream of Poland. 100 masterpieces from the National Museum in Warsaw

27.06.2025 - 09.11.2025

Fondation de l'Hermitage

A Dream of Poland. 100 masterpieces from the National Museum in Warsaw

In summer 2025, through an exceptional partnership with the National Museum in Warsaw, the Fondation de l’Hermitage will highlight the remarkably vibrant art of Poland in the period 1850-1914.

Photographic Survey of the Canton of Vaud. Six Photographers' Perspectives

28.06.2025 - 28.09.2025

Photo Elysée - Musée cantonal pour la photographie

Photographic Survey of the Canton of Vaud. Six Photographers' Perspectives

With the aim of producing photographic documentation of its living traditions, which are included in the inventory of the Vaud’s intangible heritage, the Canton of Vaud has entrusted six photographers, selected by competition, to produce original projects.

Lausanne City Pass

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Lausanne and its wines, the local apéritif

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Cathédrale

In the heart of the history of Lausanne with its majestic Cathedral

Lausanne Cathedral

Lausanne Cathedral

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The Olympic Museum

The Olympic Museum

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UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyard terraces

UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyard terraces

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

Located in the heart of Lausanne, a short walk from the SBB station, P...

Collection de l'Art Brut

Collection de l'Art Brut

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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

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Jasmine, the dancing queen

Jasmine, the dancing queen

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Luana, the creative soul

Luana, the creative soul

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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

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