Events

November 17-23, 2025

by Valentina Bianchi

Nov17
Monday, November 17, 2025Ends November 23, 2025

Wondering what's going on in and around Lausanne? Check out our picks for this week:

  • Every Tuesday, Open 13 at Comedy Club 13. A weekly English stand-up night featuring newcomers and seasoned comics alike.
  • Wednesday — Le Musée des Gloutons at Photo Elysée
    A playful and delicious experience for curious minds and even more curious appetites. Expect creative culinary fun that blurs the line between art and indulgence. Perfect for anyone who’s ever considered dessert a cultural event.
  • November 19-29: Boutique Éphémère in Grancy. A pop-up boutique highlighting the work of 8 women creators: clothing, perfume, ceramics, jewellery, and glassware. A beautiful selection of local craftsmanship.
  • Wednesday or Thursday? November 20 — Soirée “Au Paradis du Jeu” at Château d’Ouchy
    A sophisticated night of gaming, glamour, and good company at the iconic Château d’Ouchy. Whether you’re in it for the strategy or the champagne, it’s bound to be an evening worth dressing up for.
  • Bô Noël starts on Thursday! Lausanne’s beloved holiday market season begins, with chalets, artisans, food, and festive atmosphere all around the city.
  • November 20–23 — “Little Women at CPO Lausanne
    The timeless story by Louisa May Alcott gets a modern twist in this fresh adaptation by Heather Chrisler. Catch this winter production and follow the March sisters through love, loss, and the pursuit of purpose—with a 21st-century lens.
  • Friday — Creative Mornings on Growth. Decision coach, Nell McShane Wulfhart, will be talking about how decision-making (and getting better and faster at it) leads to growth. Hosted by Unlimitrust Campus in Prilly.
  • FridayWomen Entrepreneurs in Lausanne meetup (organized by Becky Guldin and hosted at Cospire Coworking). This event is open to all women entrepreneurs who are looking to network and grow their businesses.
  • Friday — TEDxWomen Lausanne, an inspiring, women-centered series of talks and ideas worth spreading. This year’s theme is Look Up, because progress starts with a glance, Up. Look Up is a call to curiosity, boldness, and vision. It’s a reminder that hope, imagination, and resilience are not luxuries—they’re launchpads. Whether we are rebels, pioneers, or quiet disruptors, change begins the moment we dare to look up.
  • Friday — The Inspector Cluzo at Les Docks, a rock/blues duo known for high-energy performances.
  • Saturday and Sunday — .GIF Fest at Pyxis. Explore the GIF in a whole new way — between art, experimentation, and pop culture. Discover how this tiny internet format becomes a universal language, then vote for your favorite piece in the Public Prize.
  • Sunday — Maemok pilates X Arteastry collaboration
    A mini Pilates workshop followed by an inclusive Pilates practice. Afterwards, enjoy a cup of matcha and a crafted selection of vibrant, healthy treats. Kim, the owner of Arteastry, will share their inspiring brand story and valuable insights into the art of premium matcha.
  • Lacustre — “Atelier créatif & d’écriture pour clôturer l’année 2025
    A workshop blending creativity and writing to reflect and close out the year.