Wondering what's going on in and around Lausanne? Check out our picks for this week
- LIG x Plateforme 10 – Summer Tournament (Monday): Spend your Monday evening outdoors with a lively night of improvised theatre. Two teams battle it out through spontaneous scenes, with the audience voting after each round. Expect plenty of humour, surprises and good vibes — with food trucks and drinks on site.
- Tourne-Films Festival (Wednesday-Sunday): Five days of films, music and activities take over Parc Mon-Repos for the festival’s 8th edition. With a different programme each day, it’s a great way to enjoy cinema and culture outdoors — with pay-what-you-can entry from CHF 5–20.
- Marché Gourmand & Guided Walk at UNIL (Thursday): Discover the greener side of the University of Lausanne with a guided walk through its orchards, gardens and agricultural spaces, followed by tastings from the campus. Stick around for the food market, bringing together local producers, artisans, student projects and campus-based food makers.
- Les Arches – Station 27 (Saturday): A full day of vintage finds, creative workshops, brunch and good music at Les Arches. Browse the vintage market, grab a bite, enjoy DJ sets and stick around for an afternoon that rolls into the evening.
- Le Grand Banquet Vaudois (Sunday): A long-table celebration of Vaud’s culinary heritage on the shores of Lake Geneva. Meet local artisans and producers while tasting a generous selection of regional specialities — from malakoffs and local cheeses to traditional sweet treats.
- Le Livre sur les Quais (Friday-Sunday, Morges): Spend the weekend by the lake celebrating books, with author talks, readings, workshops and literary encounters across the quays and partner venues. Most events are free, making it an easy day trip from Lausanne for book lovers.
- Equissima® Lausanne (Saturday-Sunday): Spend the weekend at the Manège du Chalet-à-Gobet for two days of equestrian competitions, demonstrations and family-friendly activities. Highlights include the equestrian triathlon and team relay — and entry is free.
- Triptyque Bach (Wednesday–Saturday, Lutry): Experience Bach through three distinct musical performances by ensemble evolutiO at the Temple de Lutry. Each performance stands on its own, or follow the full triptych for a deeper journey through the composer’s work.
