Wondering what's going on in and around Lausanne? Check out our picks for this week:
- SONO 2026 on Monday: Lausanne’s museums come alive after hours for this immersive night of sound, art and performance. Expect a city-wide cultural experience where exhibitions, live music and unexpected encounters transform familiar spaces into something entirely new.
- Bellvie x Auberge de Montheron – Dîner à 4 Mains on Monday: Auberge de Bellvie welcomes the team from Auberge de l’Abbaye de Montheron for a one-night-only four-hands dinner, bringing together seasonal flavours and creative culinary influences for an intimate gastronomic collaboration.
- Seul en Scène (Tuesday to Saturday, Vidy Theatre). Stephan Eicher casually steps onto the stage to deliver something between a concert and a play. The musician interweaves stories and songs, anecdotes about what it has been like to perform on stage for the past forty years.
- Mike Casa Comedy Show on Wednesday: Expect a midweek dose of sharp humour and crowd-pleasing energy as Mike Casa brings his comedy show to Lausanne for an evening guaranteed to keep the laughs coming.
- Fête de la Nature en Ville on Wednesday (Parc Louis-Bourget): A day celebrating the outdoors with nature-focused activities, workshops and experiences for all ages — the perfect excuse to spend time outside and reconnect with Lausanne’s greener side.
- Manilea Pop-Up (May 20–27): Head to the Local Pop-Up beneath Lausanne Cathedral for a fully immersive gourmet experience by local artisanal peanut butter brand Manilea. Expect tastings, custom peanut butter workshops, signature coffee and matcha creations with Pacific Beans, curated breakfast and apéro boards, and a sun-soaked space designed for the ultimate indulgent pause.
- MIAM Food Festival (May 23-25): Lausanne à Table brings together some of the city’s best street food in one vibrant open-air festival — expect bold flavours, local favourites and the perfect excuse to spend the day eating your way through Lausanne.
- Caves Ouvertes in canton Vaud (Saturday - Sunday): One of spring’s best traditions. Spend the weekend hopping between Vaud’s wineries, meeting local winemakers and tasting your way through the region’s newest vintages.
- Fête Printanière at the Botanical Gardens on Sunday: Celebrate the season surrounded by blooms at this family-friendly day of plant markets, garden inspiration and outdoor activities in one of Lausanne’s most beautiful green spaces.
- Le Lac des Cygnes on Sunday. End the week with timeless elegance as this iconic ballet takes to the stage of Théâtre de Beaulieu.
