We're back! Hope everyone had a wonderful summer filled with sunshine, good memories, and a bit of rest. As September begins, Lausanne is buzzing again with festivals, cultural events, and plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the rentrée. Here’s our Monday post with what’s happening in and around the city this week:
- Free Coworking Day at Cospire on Monday. Come discover a space where collaboration and innovation reign supreme. Tour the offices, chat with the members, and immerse yourself in a unique work environment.
- 7th Edition Tourne-Films Festival A vibrant short film festival showcasing creativity and emerging talents, with screenings and cultural events across Lausanne. (Wednesday–Sunday)
- Les Afterworks du mudac - As part of the exhibition "Soleil·s - Solar Biennale 2", every first Thursday of the month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the mudac invites you to afterworks at the Nabi Bar with DJS who will mix on the DJ Booth autonomous with solar energy.
- Rooted & Rising Workshop at Cospire (Friday). Life doesn’t pause when overwhelm hits. But you can. This workshop is your oasis - a sacred pause to breathe and remember who you are. We honour the wildness of the season and invite you to anchor within it. Join us for a grounding experience that reconnects you with your true self — using the power of aromatherapy, and your innate strengths. A collaboration brought to life by Sarah Cretegny (Coach Your Wild) and Natalia (Natu) Rodríguez. More information and payment details here.
- FASL 30-Year Celebration
The Fondation pour l’Animation Socioculturelle Lausannoise marks three decades of community work with a festive program on Saturday at Montbenon. - The Great Vaud Banquet
An outdoor culinary gathering celebrating Vaudois traditions, flavors, and conviviality in a large communal feast (Saturday, Quai de Belgique) - Equissima Lausanne
An equestrian competition blending sport and spectacle, featuring dressage, show jumping, and other horse-riding disciplines in Chalet-à-Gobet (Saturday–Sunday). - Yoga Brunch at Hotel Royal Savoy every first Sunday of the month.
- Sunday Someday English Open Mic
You said you wanted to try 'SOMEDAY' and Sunday is 'SOME DAY!'
EVENTS OUTSIDE LAUSANNE
- Festival des Jeux (La Tour-de-Peilz, September 5-7)
- Désalpe in Gstaad (September 6)
The traditional Alpine festival celebrating cows returning from summer pastures, with music, food, and local crafts. - Geneva Watch Days (September 4-7)
An international showcase of fine watchmaking, with leading brands presenting new creations in a decentralized format across the city. - Silent Disco – Palp Festival (September 5)
Dance under the stars with headphones in this unique silent party, part of the Valais-based Palp Festival program.
