Events in Vaud - Festivals and musicals

The Tulip Festival 2025: Dive into the world of "water" this year, from March 28 to May 11.

Les Barock'euses

Lausanne’s international comic strip festival has established itself as the must-go annual event for comic strip fans.

Laughter and magic can only come through the thick walls of the castle, as the programme of the festival promises to be exceptional!

The Avenches Open Air festival is all about festive rock music and atmosphere!

Launched in 1990 by a group of friends, the festival takes place every year at the Port of Crans-près-Céligny, in an idyllic setting on the shores of Lake Geneva.

Organised every year for over 20 years, La Folia is now a not-to-be-missed event. In the heart of the Cluniac church in Rougemont, you'll discover concerts combining great names and new discoveries!

The cream of the crop of taste craftsmen, concerts and free entertainment, all in a friendly and festive atmosphere in Lausanne city centre during the weekend of Pentecost.

22nd edition - Lavaux Classic is a classical music festival with a singular identity that has earned it a strong regional and international reputation.

A festival of world cultures. For its 23rd edition, the festival's association brought together over 45 stands and as many countries represented.

The Fête de la Musique is an opportunity to see free concerts all over the city of Lausanne. Its streets, squares, parks and churches become stages for performances of every musical genre.

From 25 to 28 June, 2025, come to the quays of Pully harbour for 4 evenings of music!

Lausanne and its historic district swing to the rhythms of Festival de la Cité. The programme combines theatre performances with music, dance, circus and installations.

32nd Open Air Jazz Festival Rive Jazzy, Nyon 03.07. - 10.08.2025

Nearly 250,000 spectators come to the Festival each year, enjoying a breathtaking setting, concerts with renowned acoustics and numerous free stages.

All styles of music and the most famous international artists are present every summer at Asse during the Paléo Festival. For 6 days in July, 230,000 people attend more than 280 concerts.

A unique family event, the Festival au Pays des Enfants offers street entertainment, indoor shows, fun workshops and games for all ages.

Over ten days in August, the Diablerets International Alpine Film Festival (FIFAD) screens about thirty films competing for the Grand Prize.

The Venoge Festival is the largest open-air music festival in the Gros de Vaud and Lausanne region.

Rock The Lakes: Open Air Festival on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel The third edition of the Rock The Lakes Festival will shake up the shores of Lake Murten.

This international music festival is now known as the 2nd biggest event of its type in Switzerland and is held in the majestic courtyard of the Swiss National Studfarm, located not far from Avenches

Every year, Château-d’Œx’s “Bois qui Chante” (Singing Wood) Festival celebrates wooden instruments and the natural world.

27th edition - Dedicated to interpretation of the works of Bach, the festival invites leading artists to Lausanne. Theme 2025: "Baroque splendour", with 10 exceptional concerts.

The largest French-speaking comedy festival welcomes both the stars of the genre and new talents during hilarious Galas! Something to warm up at the beginning of winter.