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What to do in Lausanne in March?

What to do in Lausanne in March?

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Our 5 favourite winter activities not far from Lausanne

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A romantic weekend in Lausanne

A romantic weekend in Lausanne

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Discovering Lausanne's bookshops

Discovering Lausanne's bookshops

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Family-friendly Lausanne

Family-friendly Lausanne

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Free activities in Lausanne? Head this way!

Free activities in Lausanne? Head this way!

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Rencontres 7e Art Lausanne (Think Cinema)

05.03.2026 - 15.03.2026

Cinéma Capitole et divers lieux

Rencontres 7e Art Lausanne (Think Cinema)

The 9th edition of the Think Cinema Lausanne Festival will take place from March 5 to 15, 2026. Cinema will be in the spotlight with screenings of heritage masterpieces, chats with prestigious guests, concerts, masterclasses, workshops, and exclusive previews on the topic “HOPE”. Get ready for a new edition full of discoveries and emotions!

Les Printemps de Sévelin

05.03.2026 - 22.03.2026

Théâtre Sévelin 36

Les Printemps de Sévelin

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

Lausanne Swim Cup

13.03.2026 - 15.03.2026

Centre aquatique de la Vaudoise aréna

Lausanne Swim Cup

From 13 to 15 March 2026, Lausanne welcomes the world’s swimming elite to the Vaudoise aréna for another edition of the Lausanne Swim Cup. Sponsored by world champion and Olympic medallist Noè Ponti, this 6th edition promises three days of spectacular races and thrills. Come to support the stars of Swiss and international swimming!

Urban Trail Lausanne

Stade Pierre-de-Coubertin

Urban Trail Lausanne

A race between city, lake and mountains! For its 7th edition, the Urban Trail Lausanne offers three routes, including the recent 10km route (200m D+), the historic 19km route (500m D+), and a more challenging 31km route (900m D+) which will go alongside the heights of Lausanne, Epalinges and Mont-sur-Lausanne in direction of the Chalet-à-Gobet.

INVISIBLES. The hidden life of germs

27.06.2024 - 30.08.2026

Musée de la main Unil-CHUV

INVISIBLES. The hidden life of germs

Explore a fascinating and little-known world, that of the micro-organisms that surround us. Omnipresent but invisible, germs form communities that are essential to the functioning of all the ecosystems on our planet. From earth to air to plants and oceans - and even the human body - the exhibition invites you to discover this vast and unknown land that will be sure to surprise you.

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.

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.

Alea. Life courses

18.09.2025 - 06.04.2026

Musée romain de Lausanne-Vidy

Alea. Life courses

In Latin, “alea” means dice, chance and fate. Then as now, no one chooses their birth, nor the blows of fate that life throws at them, but everyone tries to remain master of their destiny.

Ahead of the Curve

18.09.2025 - 01.11.2026

Le Musée Olympique

Ahead of the Curve

“Ahead of the Curve” celebrates innovation at the Olympic Games, from how athletes compete to how the world watches and plays. The exhibition explores the technological and cultural shifts that have transformed how each generation connects with sport. It invites visitors to reflect on what it means to experience the Olympic Games today and to imagine how they might evolve in the future.

Fostered. Locked away. Forgotten?

31.10.2025 - 15.03.2026

Musée Historique Lausanne

Fostered. Locked away. Forgotten?

This national touring exhibition sheds light on the history of compulsory social measures and placements in Switzerland and the process of coming to terms with them, bringing the story to all regions of the country.

Les Monstrueuses

07.11.2025 - 22.03.2026

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

Les Monstrueuses

Carte blanche to Kévin Germanier. In 2025, the mudac will give Swiss designer Kévin Germanier carte blanche to take over the museum with the same originality and creativity that have characterised his approach to fashion for several years.

07.11.2025 - 19.04.2026

Naturéum - Muséum cantonal des sciences naturelles - Jardin botanique

Philippe Marle's naturalistic drawing.

Destination archaeology. 1798 - Future

21.11.2025 - 07.02.2027

Palais de Rumine

Destination archaeology. 1798 - Future

The exhibition invites visitors to discover how science shapes our view of the past. Aboard a time machine, visitors plunge back into the 19th century and travel through the great history of archaeology. They will see ancient civilisations through the eyes of that era and explore the misconceptions that stem from it.

23.01.2026 - 29.03.2026

“TANDEM” is a multidisciplinary and intergenerational exhibition of contemporary art initiated by Visarte Vaud. The exhibition showcases works by artists and curators of different generations.

Marina Xenofontos. Play Life

06.02.2026 - 02.08.2026

MCBA - Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts

Marina Xenofontos. Play Life

Through her sculptures, found objects, writing and films, Marina Xenofontos interrogates the material manifestations of memory and history. For her show in the Espace Projet, she explores the question of space, both virtual and real.

Jean Tschumi Designer

27.02.2026 - 26.04.2026

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

Jean Tschumi Designer

The mudac is inaugurating its new exhibition space, Le Carré, with “Jean Tschumi Designer”. This exhibition, produced in collaboration with Vaudoise Assurances, focuses on a particular aspect of the great Swiss architect's work: his furniture designs for Le Cèdre, the headquarters of Vaudoise Assurances in Lausanne.

Art Brut in Switzerland - From the Origins of the Collection to the Present

28.02.2026 - 27.09.2026

Collection de l’Art Brut

Art Brut in Switzerland - From the Origins of the Collection to the Present

The Collection de l’Art Brut marks its 50th anniversary in February 2026. But the concept of Art Brut dates to the mid-20th century, when Jean Dubuffet (1901-1985), a successful artist in his own right, developed an avid interest in works produced outside the confines of conventional art circles.

Luc Delahaye. The Echo of the World

06.03.2026 - 31.05.2026

Photo Elysée - Musée cantonal pour la photographie

Luc Delahaye. The Echo of the World

This major monographic exhibition looks at 25 years from the career of French photographer Luc Delahaye (b. 1962).

Salvatore Vitale. SABOTAGE

06.03.2026 - 31.05.2026

Photo Elysée - Musée cantonal pour la photographie

Salvatore Vitale. SABOTAGE

“SABOTAGE” by Salvatore Vitale (1986), considers the human cost of the gig economy. Through photographs, videos and installations, he points to the contradictions of digital capitalism, where the promise of greater freedom and flexibility simply masks the persistent inequalities of post-colonialism.

Ella Maillart. Photographic Encounters

06.03.2026 - 01.11.2026

Photo Elysée - Musée cantonal pour la photographie

Ella Maillart. Photographic Encounters

Ella Maillart (1903-1997) was an extraordinary adventurer, as well as a photographer and writer, who spent extended periods of time in Asia. In 2025, her entire body of work was recognized by UNESCO. Photo Elysée wishes to pay tribute to this exceptional woman by drawing on her photographic archives, which consist of several thousand photographs all held in the museum’s collection.

Imagine Monet, the immersive exhibition

11.03.2026 - 28.06.2026

Beaulieu Lausanne (Halle 35)

Imagine Monet, the immersive exhibition

IMAGINE MONET, the immersive exhibition at Beaulieu Lausanne, takes visitors on a sensory journey to the heart of Claude Monet's work using “Image Totale ©” technology, with more than 200 works projected in 360°.

Flash on the collection - Behind the scenes at the Musée d'art de Pully

13.03.2026 - 14.06.2026

Musée d'art de Pully

Flash on the collection - Behind the scenes at the Musée d'art de Pully

The Musée d'art de Pully is lifting the veil on its reserves and inviting the public to rediscover its collection in a new light. The exhibition takes a contemporary, sometimes offbeat look at the history of the five thousand or so works and objects in the museum's collections, covering a wide range of themes including the creation of a public collection, the question of its local roots, and the changing role of women.

French Painting 1800-1945. Anatomy of a Collection

13.03.2026 - 16.08.2026

MCBA - Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts

French Painting 1800-1945. Anatomy of a Collection

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 French painting conserved in the museum. These are pieces signed by a number of major French artists, including Corot, Courbet, Degas, Cezanne, Matisse, and Bonnard. It is also the chance to discover paintings that are rarely on view.

Lausanne City Pass

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Lausanne Food Tour with a private guide

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The most accessible ski resorts from the city!

Lausanne Cathedral

Lausanne Cathedral

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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

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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

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

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

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