Wondering what's going on in and around Lausanne? Check out our picks for this week:
Fête de la Cité (Tuesday - Sunday). Lausanne’s beloved free arts fest returns to the Old Town, with theatre, live music, dance, circus, street installations—and unexpected creative surprises day and night.
Mojito Party at Brasserie de Montbenon (Friday). An upbeat after-work mixer on the Montbenon esplanade. Sip inventive mojito variations—think fruit, spice, even quirky flavors—while enjoying the lakeside.
The taste of art (Saturday). Part of “Lausanne à Table,” this multi-sensory experience pairs culinary delights with art encounters: wander through a gallery or open-air exhibit while enjoying thoughtfully prepared bites, bridging flavour and creativity.
SPORT EVENTS
FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup (ends Sunday, Vaudoise Aréna). Catch the world’s top under-19 national teams competing in this major youth tournament—held in Switzerland for the first time!
UEFA Women’s EURO Fan & Fun Zone (July 2 – July 27, Ouchy). A lively tented fan zone offering live match screenings, games, food, and family-friendly entertainment
MUSIC EVENTS
Montreux Jazz (July 4-19). The legendary lakeside jazz fest transforms the Riviera with 16 days of legendary and emerging artists—expect iconic names, vibrant free stages, and an unforgettable lakeside atmosphere.
Yadlo festival (July 4-6). A free, family-friendly beach fest beckons with water sports, acroyoga, pétanque, food trucks, live concerts, and a signature silent party all weekend long.
Concerts sur les quais in Lutry (July 3 - August 29). Weekly summer concerts by the lake—July opens with Paul Mac Bonvin (3 July) and Corsican polyphony group Sparte (4 July), offering intimate local vibes.
Halestorm at Les Docks on Tuesday. High‑voltage rock from this Grammy‑winning hard rock band—don’t miss Lzzy Hale’s powerhouse vocals in Lausanne.
Photo by Festival de la Cité
