Wondering what's going on in and around Lausanne? Check out our picks for this week:
- Bô Noël, Lausanne's magical annual Christmas market, is running from November 20 to December 31, with six Christmas markets around the city, each with a different focus and theme. To make it easier to get around, they offer a free “Christmas Train” shuttle that visits all seven markets in the city (Wed to Sun). It starts at Platform 10 near the Lausanne train station. For 2024, the market will feature exciting additions for its 10th anniversary, such as a "Christmas Tower" at Saint-François, a new Artisans' Market, and a comeback of New Year's Eve Silent Disco event (to be held at Plateforme 10).
- Mondays don't have to be boring, they can be fabulous! Max Burton is hosting a Fab Pub Quiz night on Monday at St-Francois pub (bilingual questions for French and English speakers).
- Don't miss the final Comedy on the Rocks of the year at LCC on Tuesday. Free entry, donation based.
- "Mental et performance" talk on Thursday evening hosted by professional paraglider and alpinist Damien Lacaze (Avenue de l'Elysée 6). He will share his exceptional journey in the world of high-level paragliding, focusing on the role of the mind in sports performance: how to manage fear, make decisions under pressure and push your limits. The conference will be followed by the screening of his film Flying on the Edge. An enriching meeting for all those who seek to better understand the importance of the mind in performance!
- Join us at TEDxLausanneWomen on Friday for an evening of transformative talks under the theme "Reframe, Reclaim, Reconnect." Hosted at the SwissTech Convention Center, this inspiring event highlights change-makers who challenge norms, reclaim their voices, and connect humanity, technology, and nature for a better world. Featuring renowned speakers like supermodel Tess Holliday, Olympian Sarah Atcho, and tech innovator Kathryn Topp, the event promises empowering stories and actionable ideas. Don't miss this celebration of innovation and connection!
- Have you always dreamed of an afternoon tea with cocktails and fine pastries? Le Vestibule is hosting an out-of-this-world cocktails and sweet pastries pairing in collaboration with The Sweet Sage on Saturday and Sunday.
- Unleash your creativity at Artiloft "Painting with Wool" workshop on Saturday! This hands-on session introduces participants to the art of needle felting, where soft, colorful wool fibers are transformed into vibrant, textured "paintings."
- Don't miss the 3-day Advent exhibit at Florilège from Friday to Sunday: apple juice, vin chaud and small pastries to warm you up (Av. William-Fraisse 1, Lausanne). The flower shop is also hosting an Advent Wreath workshop on Thursday.
- On Friday at Mosto Lausanne you can discover the products of Ivrée, a Swiss brand that produces premium sake, umeshu (plum wine), and shochu with a unique blend of Japanese craftsmanship and Swiss ingredients (such as rice from Vully and spring water from Valais).
- Montreux Comedy Festival is the largest French-speaking comedy festival, showcasing top-tier humorists and emerging talents from across the globe. Held annually, it blends humor with creative artistry, offering a mix of performances featuring multiple comedians each evening. This year's 35th edition takes place until November 23 at the Théâtre de Beaulieu in Lausanne. It's a must-see for comedy lovers!
