Wondering what's going on in and around Lausanne? Check out our picks for this week:
ALL WEEK
- Mobility Week Lausanne runs September 8-14, promoting sustainable urban transport, active mobility, and inclusive access.
- GlouGlou Coffee Pop Up (Escaliers du Marché 2) - Enjoy artisanal coffee and pop-up vibes in Lausanne until October 5. A perfect spot to chill with exceptional local brews.
- Cyclomania - Experience the excitement of cycling culture—bike demos, workshops, and themed exhibits—all running through September 30.
WEDNESDAY
- Come Play Netball! Want to try netball for the first time? Join a free beginner-friendly session on September 10 a the International School of Lausanne —just show up and play! It’s open to all levels (16+), whether complete beginners or experienced players, and is a great way to discover a new sport/ join a new club. Register by emailing lausannenetball@gmail.com
- Punchline Clinic (live show and workshop). Come see short sets by experienced comedians then a moderated panel where they help each other with bits, premises and tags. Audience participation is also encouraged! (Wednesday)
THURSDAY
- La fête à Mix (September 11-13, Pyxis Café) - A festive weekend to celebrate the inauguration of the permanent tribute to the cartoonist Mix & Remix made on the walls of the Bessières m2 station.
- Parlons artistes suisses! by Kimberley Perrenoud, with photos from Alain Jordan, Gennaro Scotti & Hélène Millasson & Kimberley Perrenoud. Exhibition opening at Les Docks.
- Sid Singh: Game Over - Want to know how to find levity in a world that seems to be going to hell? Come see Sid's incisive hour of humanistic and political comedy.
- Mont'ain Festival by Collectif52. A weekend festival celebrating mountain culture through art, music, performance, and more—September 11 to 13. Perfect for exploring creativity amid alpine inspiration.
FRIDAY
- La fête à Mix (September 11-13, Pyxis Café) - A festive weekend to celebrate the inauguration of the permanent tribute to the cartoonist Mix & Remix made on the walls of the Bessières m2 station.
- Mont'ain Festival by Collectif52. A weekend festival celebrating mountain culture through art, music, performance, and more—September 11 to 13. Perfect for exploring creativity amid alpine inspiration.
WEEKEND
- Beer Day - immerse yourself in the world of local craft beer at this mini festival at La Générale Pully on Saturday, where partner breweries invite you to discover their know-how. Learn about the history of each brewery, and test your knowledge by taking part in games such as blind IPA tasting.
- Booketins Reading Group on Saturday - the anglophone francophone reading hour at the Bibliothèque Jeunesse, for families.
Expect group readings, singing songs, snacking snacks and celebrating love in all its silly forms. It’s for young kids, and it’s a good way to spend an hour at the library in the company of parents. - A vide dressing in Lutry on Saturday. Shop smart and sustainably at a pre-loved fashion sale hosted by Fondation Crétaz in Lutry. Scour racks of second-hand treasures and give your wardrobe a refreshed, eco-friendly update.
- Lausanne Autumn Market by ProSpecieRara on Sunday in Sauvabelin. Many activities, including workshops for families, will enrich this day celebrating terroir, biodiversity and local community.
- Mont'ain Festival by Collectif52. A weekend festival celebrating mountain culture through art, music, performance, and more—September 11 to 13. Perfect for exploring creativity amid alpine inspiration.
- La fête à Mix (September 11-13, Pyxis Café) - A festive weekend to celebrate the inauguration of the permanent tribute to the cartoonist Mix & Remix made on the walls of the Bessières m2 station.
