Wondering what's going on in and around Lausanne? Check out our picks for this week:
- JazzOnze+ is back from October 29 to November 3 at Casino Montbenon: this 37th edition will offer an exceptional line-up which reflects the cutting edge of current trends. The main new feature of this year's festival is the inclusion of Lausanne's new jazz club, Les Jumeaux, among the festival's stages.
- Yoga & Brunch at the Royal Savoy with Meret on Sunday morning.
- Vintage Kilo Sale on Friday and Saturday (Beaulieu Circular).
- A live gig by Eileen at Loxton on Thursday night.
- Attention all dog lovers! From November 2 to 8, discover an exclusive pop-up collection of dog portraits by Catherine Pearson. Each portrait can be personalised with the name of your faithful companion! More than 30 breeds will be available. Whether you're looking for original decor or a unique gift for a dog parent, this is the event not to be missed. Opening on Saturday 2 November in the presence of Catherine Pearson (Cartell, Rue de Genève 21).
Halloween Special:
- Halloween costume party at Montana's on Saturday November 1st with crazy prizes for different categories. Get ready for the spookiest night of the year with drink specials, games, epic music, and more!
- A karaoke night Halloween edition at Cafe de Prelaz on Friday night.
- Eat Me is hosting a Halloween party on Thursday with creepy cocktail specials, a costume contest with prizes, and a live DJ.
- Fabulous Quiz Halloween Party at Perbacco Restaurant on Friday hosted by Max Burton Comedy. It's a mix of quiz, cocktail night, speed dating, stand-up comedy and karaoke and it's different every time!
- Le Mercado Santo will take place on Friday and Saturday at a new venue in rue Sébeillon 9. Mercado Santo is a special edition of the annual Le Supermarket to celebrate the Feast of the Dead in a different way, the Mexican way. No witches or pumpkins, just a festive, colourful atmosphere! Thirty or so designers will be joining on the theme: l'Amikette will be making spicy sweets, Kokito will be preparing little statuettes of revisited saints, Masamor taqueria from Zürich will present their tortillas! Admission is free, and there will be free entertainment (face painting and tarot) as well as a concert by artist Dan Vera on Saturday at 2pm.
- An immersive treasure hunt in Lutry that will put your nerves to the test: 30,000 m2 of pure terror in a post apocalyptic setting (Cobalt Project).
Ready to break a spooky sweat?
- A Spooky Ride class with Lucile on Monday evening at BeatFitness.
- Pulse Studio on Tuesday at 7:10 PM. A special Halloween TRX session with the one and only Céline! Dress up, bring the energy, and stick around for some post-sweat treats and drinks.
- Don't miss the opportunity to join the Legendary Rowing in the Dark classes from Sunday 27 October to Friday 1 November. Get ready to experience rowing in a totally different way. You will rely on all your other senses to find the rhythm and row "in one boat". Sheriff Sherry (Coach Sherry) will select the best costume among the team. The best costume will win a free class. Of course, costumes are not mandatory!
- JungleBox - Gorilla Motion, the Halloween edition.