Wondering what's going on in and around Lausanne? Check out our picks for this week:
- Montreux Comedy Festival (November 11–22). Get ready for a serious dose of laughter as the Montreux Comedy Festival returns for another edition, bringing together some of the biggest names in comedy and exciting emerging talent. With performances at Théâtre de Beaulieu in Lausanne and the 2M2C Congress Centre in Montreux, expect stand-up, comedy shows and plenty of laughs across two cities.
- Maxi Escape Box Evening at Château d’Ouchy (Friday). Ready to put your detective skills to the test? Gatheryour team for an immersive escape game adventure at the beautiful Château d’Ouchy. Work together, solve puzzles, crackclues and race against the clock in an evening of mystery and teamwork.
- Swiss Swimming Championships (Friday-Sunday). Lausanne dives into three days of top-level swimming as the Swiss Swimming Championships take over the Vaudoise aréna. Around 450 athletes from across the country, including Olympic stars Roman Mityukov and Noè Ponti, will compete in the 25-metre pool.
- Lacustre turns 10! (Saturday) Lacustre is celebrating a whole decade by the lake with a special day of live music and festivities. Head to Ouchy for a 10th-anniversary musical programme, with the celebrations kicking off from lunchtime and continuing into the evening at this much-loved lakeside hangout.
- Tea-Time Recital at Beau-Rivage Palace (Saturday). An afternoon of classical music and indulgence awaits at the elegant Beau-Rivage Palace. Enjoy an intimate chamber music recital featuring flute, viola and harp, performed by musicians from the Lausanne Conservatoire, followed by a traditional English afternoon tea and a glass of champagne.
- The 28th edition of the Lausanne Bach Festival (ends December 4) returns under the theme “Do You Like Bach…?”, bringing ten exceptional concerts to churches and concert venues across the city.
- Magic & Design – Hocus Pocus (November 6, 2026–April 25, 2027). Step into a world where magic meets creativity at mudac, Plateforme 10. Explore the fascinating connections between illusion, enchantment and design through two exhibitions, Hocus Pocus and Rencontrologie, inviting visitors to question what they see and discover the unexpected side of everyday objects.
